Jes Markson details Flashcards
What is Jes Markson’s profession?
Producer, screenwriter, and sometimes a director.
What are some of Jes Markson’s TV show credits?
Detroit Doctors, The Sparkling Badge, Newport Beach.
How did Jes Markson start his career?
Acting at a young age on the comedy Family Connections.
How old is Jes Markson?
40 years old.
How did Jes Markson meet Taylor?
By chance at Bill’s Coffee in Santa Monica.
Why did Jes Markson choose Taylor for the lead role in his new show?
After talking with Taylor for a minute, Jes immediately knew Taylor was right for the part.
What was the timeline of Jes Markson’s relationship with Taylor?
They started dating soon after meeting, and got married within a few months.
How did Jes feel about falling in love with Taylor?
Jes had never fallen in love like that before.
What happened to Taylor after the show became a hit?
Taylor became depressed and struggled with fame.
What did Taylor say in early September about their life?
“Everything in my life has gotten so difficult lately. Sometimes I think it might be better if I just gave it all up.”
How did Jes try to help Taylor with their depression?
Jes recommended Taylor see a psychologist, and Taylor agreed.
How did Jes describe their marriage with Taylor?
They had rough patches and quarreled sometimes, but nothing unusual for most couples.
Did Jes ever become violent during arguments with Taylor?
No, Jes stated that things never got violent, and he would never hurt anyone, especially his spouse.
How did Jes describe their marriage towards the end?
It cooled down as both became busy with their own careers.
What happened on the night of October 12?
Taylor wanted to go out, but Jes didn’t feel like it. They argued, and Jes said some mean things.
Who picked up Taylor on the night of October 12?
Tobie.
Who did Jes invite over after Taylor left?
Alex and Stevie.
What did Jes and his friends do that night?
Had a few beers and played pool in the game room.
When did Jes go to bed on the night of October 12?
Around 12:30 a.m.
What time did Jes wake up the next morning?
11:00 a.m.
What did Jes notice when he woke up?
The television had been on all night, and the bedroom window was cracked open.
What happened to Jes that morning?
He slipped in the bathroom and hit his mouth on the medicine cabinet, causing his lip to swell.
What did Jes assume about Taylor’s whereabouts that morning?
He assumed Taylor had spent the night at Tobie’s house.
How did Jes find out that Taylor was dead?
Alex ran into the kitchen and told Jes that Taylor was dead in the garage.
How did Jes react to Taylor’s death?
Jes was shocked and devastated, wishing he had known how serious Taylor’s depression had become.
What did Jes do after hearing about Taylor’s death?
Jes ran to the garage, saw Taylor was dead, and Alex called 911.
What did Detective Green do when he arrived?
He interviewed Alex and then Jes.
What did Jes tell Detective Green during the interview?
Jes explained his marriage to Taylor, their fight the night before, and that he spent the evening with Alex and Stevie.
What did Jes assume about Taylor’s actions the morning of the 13th?
He assumed Taylor had spent the night at Tobie’s house.
What did Jes explain about the sword found by Detective Green?
The sword was a prop from a martial-arts reality show called Masters of the Do-Jo, and Jes kept it as a decorative item.
What did Jes say about his left-handedness?
He confirmed he is left-handed.
What did Jes say about the lack of fingerprints on the sword?
Jes didn’t know why the sword had no fingerprints.
What role does Jes’s maid play in the story?
Jes’s maid cleans his house once a week and is very thorough.
What did Jes say about the storage room on his property?
The storage room was his, and Alex only went in it upon Jes’s request. It was filled with pictures of Jes, including a chair with his name on it.
What did Jes explain about his script Murder by Monoxide?
Jes developed the script five years ago, but it wasn’t successful, and nothing came of it.
What is in Jes’s storage room by the pool?
A file cabinet filled with scripts, including the Murder by Monoxide script.
What did Jes say about the handwriting on the Murder by Monoxide script?
Jes confirmed that the handwriting was his.
What did Jes say about his inquiry into hit-men?
He was doing research for a potential cop drama.
What was Jes’s mindset about the murder investigation?
Jes was cooperating fully with the investigation, stating that the storage room should have been obviously his.
How did Jes describe his relationship with Alex?
Jes described Alex as a close friend who had just come home that night.
What was the atmosphere of Jes’s Friday night?
It was low key, with a few beers and a casual pool game with friends.
How did Jes describe his feelings toward Taylor’s depression?
He expressed sorrow, wishing he had known it was so severe, and feeling guilty that Taylor didn’t speak to him before the suicide.
What role did Detective Green play in the investigation?
He conducted interviews and searched Jes’s property for evidence.
What did Jes say about the sword’s significance?
It was a prop from a martial-arts competition show he produced, kept for decorative purposes.
What did Jes admit about his behavior towards Taylor?
Jes acknowledged that he sometimes lost his temper but insisted he never became violent.
