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Preliminary forensics

The crime lab summarized their preliminary findings in the Veronica Smith investigation.

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Text message location map

YCSD investigators tracked the locations where the harassing text messages were sent to Veronica Smith.

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Inventory #2 – Smith scene

CSU examined the exterior of the Smith/O'Connor residence for additional evidence.

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Coroner's Summary Report

The Yoknapatawpha County Coroner submitted a summary report on the autopsy of Veronica Smith.

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Det. Jason Huckabee interview

Given the coroner's findings, Detectives Armstrong and Murphy consulted a fellow detective for specialized information.

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Michael O'Connor interview #2

After talking to Det. Huckabee, the detectives asked Michael O'Connor about the hospital's pharmaceutical inventory.

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George O'Connor interview #2

The detectives asked Veronica's husband to clarify some things they've learned during the investigation.

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Prepaid cell phone info

Investigators got purchase info and usage details for the phone that sent the harassing messages.

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Billy Lee interview #2

The detectives asked why Billy wasn't entirely forthcoming about his connection to Veronica.

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Canvass – Billee's Auto Service

While the detectives were interviewing Billy Lee, other YCSD investigators talked to his employees.

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Dwight Kramer interview #2

The detectives asked Dwight about the hospital's possible involvement in the unexpected autopsy finding.

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Richard Hayes interview #2

Detectives planned to speak to Kenneth Lemmons again but ended up with his attorney instead.

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Search – Michael O'Connor

Dr. O'Connor was not home when investigators arrived to execute the search warrant.

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Search – Billy Lee

The detectives simultaneously executed search warrants at Billy Lee's residence and Billee's Auto Service.

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Search – Dwight Kramer

Mrs. Kramer was at home when the detectives executed the search warrant.

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Report from YCSD Patrol

The detectives asked Patrol to drive by a residence a few times per shift.

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Search – Kenneth Lemmons

Mr. Lemmons was not home at the time the detectives executed the search warrant.

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Teens arrested

The Crime Beat reports: teen arrested for ketamine possession and other offenses

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Search – George O'Connor

Mr. O'Connor and his stepdaughter were not home at the time of the search.

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Search – Ruthie Foreman

Ms. Foreman was not home when the detectives executed the search warrant.

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Alibi summaries

YCSD investigators summarized the alibi confirmation status for several persons of interest.

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Veronica Smith timeline

YCSD investigators compiled a timeline of Veronica Smith's activities on the day she died.

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