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Testimony and cross examination of Don RandState of Missouri v. Byron CaseMay 1, 2002.Pages 987-1001Direct examination by Mr. LanceCross examination by Ms. CrayonPage 987 (Don Rand testimony)THE COURT:Ladies and gentlemen, I think there are two short witnesses that are available to us that weanticipate to be very short or rather short. So I think we'll go ahead and bear those since we started late,hear those witnesses, and maybe take a little later lunch if that's all right with you. With that being said, Mr.Lance you may proceed with your evidence.MR. LANCE:Defense calls Don Rand.THE COURT:Sir, if you would come forward.DON RAND, having been duly sworn by the Court testified:DIRECT EXAMINATION BY MR. LANCE:Q.For the record, please state your name.A.Don Rand.Q.And where are you currently working, Mr. Rand?A.Warehouse One.Q.Where is that at?A.7800 East 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri.Page 988 (Don Rand testimony)Q.
 
Did you work at that same job back in October 1997?A.No, I did not.Q.Can you tell the jury where you were working back in October of 1997?A.Truman Road Amoco, comer of 435 and Truman Road.Q.And when you worked there back in 1997, what was your job or job title?A.Mechanic.Q.All right. Do you understand we're going to ask you questions about the evening of October 22nd1997?A.Yes.Q.Do you recall if you were working that specific evening?A.Yes, I was.Q.Can you recall what shift you worked?A.2 to 10 every night.Q.2 to 10?A.(The witness nodded.)Q.
 
On the evening of Wednesday, October 22nd, did you notice anything unusual happening with anyvehicles or pedestrians in the area of your job?Page 989 (Don Rand testimony)A.I recall a young lady that either just gotten out of a car or was in some type of an argument withsomebody in a car at the light of Truman Road and 435 eastbound and from that point on she proceeded towalk away from the car before the light had even changed.Q.All right. And you're inside the Amoco station – A.Yes, I was.Q.-- working, but you saw this happening. This may be a very tough question. Do you know howmany feet away from you the stoplight is where she got out of the car?A.100 feet maybe. Maybe a little more.Q.Was this during the daylight or dusk or after dark?A.Oh, it was dusk or just a little bit after dark.Q.All right. Since it was a little after dark, were you able to get a really good look at the young lady?A.Not until she got up close to the station.Q.Okay. Let me ask you that. After she got out of the car, which direction did she walk?A.East.Q.Which would have been in the direction of your gas station?
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