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State of New York v. Vince Edwards

Defendant Vince Edwards has been charged with Rape in the First
Degree
Witnesses for the Prosecution
Jean Allen, victim
Susan Nicola, the victims mother
Lee Goodbody, doctor
Lt. Chris Walsh, Rochester Police Department
Ann Marshall
Witnesses for the Defense
Vince Edwards, Defendant
Carl Petrus, graphic artist
Terry Lowe, -Bartender- Pranks Night Club

130.35
Rape in the first degree
A person is guilty of rape in the first degree when
he engages in sexual intercourse with another person:
1. By forcible compulsion; or
2. Who is incapable of consent by reason
of being physically helpless; or
3. Who is less than eleven years old.
Rape in the first degree is a class B felony.
L. 1965, c. 1030.

Sexual intercourse has its ordinary meaning and occurs upon any penetration,
however slight.
Physically helpless means that a person is unconscious or for any other reason is
physically unable to communicate unwillingness to an act.
Forcible compulsion means to compel by either:
a. use of a physical force; or
b. a threat, express or implied, which places a person in fear of immediate
death or physical injury to himself, herself or another person, or in fear
that he, she or another person will immediately be kidnapped.

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STATE V. EDWARDS
PROSECUTION

OPENING STATEMENT
CLOSING STATEMENT

WITNESSES

ATTORNEY DIRECTS

ANN MARSHALL
SUE NICOLA
LT. CHRIS WALSH
DR. LEE GOODBODY
JEAN ALLEN

CROSS EXAMS OF....

TERRY LOWE
CARL PETRUS
VINCE EDWARDS

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STATE V. EDWARDS
DEFENSE

OPENING STATEMENT
CLOSING STATEMENT

WITNESSES

ATTORNEY DIRECTS

TERRY LOWE
CARL PETRUS
VINCE EDWARDS

CROSS EXAMS OF....

ANN MARSHALL
SUE NICOLA
LT. CHRIS WALSH
DR. LEE GOODBODY
JEAN ALLEN

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WITNESS STATEMENT
JEAN ALLEN, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
My full name is Jean Allen. I am 23 years old and live at the Goldengate Apartments,
NO. 25 B, 7700 Fairport Road in Fairport, New York. I live with my two year old son
and I am currently separated from my husband and awaiting finalization of my
divorce. I work as a secretary at Kodak Park in Rochester.
On Friday August 10, 1990 I joined three female friends for dinner at Oscars
Restaurant on Monroe Avenue in Rochester. We met after work at about 6 oclock
and stayed at the restaurant until about 8:30 PM. As things were breaking up my
friend Ann Marshall and I decided to go to Pranks Nightclub on Alexander Street.
My mother was at my apartment watching my son. When she baby-sits she usually
spends the night, so I was in no hurry to get right home. Because Ann and I had
each driven our cars we agreed to each drive to Pranks and meet there.
I guess we got into Pranks a little before 9 PM. About 9:30 two men walked up to
us. Ann appeared to know one of them- Vince Edwards. His companion was Carl
Petrus. Ann took me aside and told me she had met Vince about 3 months earlier
and that they had gone out a few times, but that it was nothing serious. The four of
us socialized until about 10.30. At that time, Carl said that he had to leave and I think
he made some arrangement to meet up with Vince later in the evening.
Around 11 PM Vince suggested that we go to a new club on Liberty Pole Way called
Heaven. He explained that it had an amazing light and sound system and was really
worth seeing. I guess I was curious to see this club, everybody had been talking
about it. He also explained that he had ridden with Carl and that he could use a lift
anyway. But I made it clear to Ann that since Vince was her friend she could drive
him.
I drove my car to Heaven and Vince rode with Ann. I followed her car since Im a
little unfamiliar with that part of downtown. We got into the club around 11:30 after a
brief wait in line. The three of us stayed at the club until around 12:45. At that point,
Ann said she was getting tired and felt like going. Vinces friend Carl still hadnt
showed up but he said not to worry about it. It was getting sort of late for me and I
was ready to go home too. Vince offered to walk us to our cars.
Ann had to be up early Saturday and she took right off, leaving Vince to walk me to
my car. As we got to my car Vince confided that he had been through a rough
divorce a year earlier and that his ex was keeping him from seeing his son. He
seemed to be really hurting and I guess we drifted into a conversation about divorce,
kids, and relationships gone bad.
It was probably about 1:30 and Carl still hadnt shown up. Vince asked if I might
drive him to his place across the river in a new loft apartment development over near
the Kodak office building. I hesitated for a few moments but then agreed. I said, Im
just giving you a ride as a friend, Anns friend you know, nothing else. I said that
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because I didnt want him to get any ideas. He got into my car, a 1985 Toyota Tercel
and he directed me toward his apartment.
We got there in about 15 minutes. Im not sure exactly where it was except that it
was near the bridge at the Genesee Falls a few blocks from Kodak office and WXXI
TV. When we got there I realized that this was a pretty isolated area. At this point I
remember feeling like a fool for driving him. I just wanted to say goodnight and get
out of there.
I said good night and waited a moment for him to get out of the car. Suddenly he
looked at me with this strange look and said I think you should relax, shut the car off
and come upstairs. I was shocked, the look on his face was suddenly different.
I said I had to go, but he was even more insistent. I tried to fool him by saying that I
was being followed by my husband who was trying to take my son from me. I didnt
know what to do, it was all happening so fast. I gunned the engine thinking I could
drive off. But he quickly pulled the keys out of the ignition, got out of the car, ran
around the car, and yanked open my door. He glared at me and said Lets go
honey, you know why you came here with me.
I hit the horn, but he grabbed my wrist digging in with his nails and pulled my hand off
the wheel. He said Cut the shit, nobodys going to hear you. Besides Ive got some
plans for us.
I was paralyzed with fear, I felt defenseless. He glared at me and tightened his grip
on my wrist and yanked me out of the car. He pulled me by both wrists toward the
door of a nearby building. When we got to the door I grabbed a hold of the door jam
and screamed. It seemed to only make him stronger. He tore my hand from its grip
on the jam. I kicked at him but he just became more powerful.
He dragged me up the stairs and pushed open a door which led into a large loft. He
tossed me onto a bed and said get ready bitch, were going to make a video. It was
then that I noticed a large studio filled with photo and video equipment, and a video
camera on a tripod aimed at the bed. I looked around the room for a telephone but
did not see one.
He said you better put out honey, so no one gets hurt. I kept begging him to leave
me alone. I told him that there were plenty of girls he could have. Then I saw a look
in his eye that made me think he might try to kill me. I said, if I do what you ask, will
you let me go? He didnt say a word instead he put his hand to my throat and began
to squeeze it tightly. As he did this he undid by blouse and bra. He loosened his grip
for a moment to remove my panties and hike up my skirt. He tore open his pants
and then raped me.
When it was over he said I could go but if I told anyone he would deny it or worse yet,
come after me. I was desperate to get out of there so I told him that we could maybe
see each other again. I didnt mean it, but I just wanted to run. He handed me my
keys and I ran out the door to my car. I drove off in a daze. I have no idea what time
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it was. As I drove home I thought how stupid I was to give him a ride and wondered
if he would have killed me. I was crying so hard I couldnt see.
I got home around 4 AM. I walked straight through the living room to the bath. I
stripped off my clothes and sat in the shower sobbing. I wanted to wash his filth off
me.
My mother kept knocking at the door yelling a me about being out so late. I couldnt
believe she would yell at me in my condition. Finally I let her in. She kept after me
until I told her what happened. I begged her not to tell anyone, but she screamed Ill
get that bastard and ran out of the bath and called the police. In a short while a
police officer came to the house. The cop asked some questions and drove me and
my mother to the hospital where I was examined.

I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND IT IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE.
__________________________
JEAN ALLEN

______________________________
THOMAS RIVERA
Notary Public
Sworn to before me on ___________

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WITNESS STATEMENT
Susan Nicola, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
My name is Susan Nicola. I am widowed and living at 245 Yorkshire Road in
Rochester. I am 57 years old and recently retired from Kodak. I am Jean Allens
mother.
On the evening of August 10, 1990 I picked up my grandson from his daycare center
and brought him to my daughters apartment in Fairport. I fed the boy and put him to
bed at his usual bedtime. About 9 PM after a few chores, I settled in to watch TV. I
expected Jean home around 11 PM. She sometimes doesnt come home until later,
but she calls to let me know shell be late. By 1 AM I figured that because it was
Friday night shed be very late. I think I fell asleep in front of the TV about 2 AM.
Next thing I know I was awakened by her key at the door. Before I sat up, I saw her
rush by me into the bath. I glanced at the clock and saw the time 3:30 AM. I guess I
lost my temper and started to yell at her through the bathroom door about her
running around late at night, being inconsiderate of me and neglectful of her little
son. Im sorry I said those things now, but I was angry and tired and I had no idea
what had happened to her.
Finally she let me into the bath and immediately I knew something was very wrong.
She had collapsed on the floor and had this terrified and dazed look on her face. At
first it was as if she didnt know who I was or where she was. Her clothes were flung
all over the room and she just sat there tearing at her blouse. She looked terrible,
she had marks on her wrist and neck. She looked like she had been choked.
Finally she burst into tears and told me that she had just been raped and told me how
it happened. She begged me not to tell anyone but I called the police anyway. Soon
Officer Walsh came, gathered Jean and I and her clothing and took us to the
hospital.
I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND IT IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE.

__________________________________________________________
SUSAN NICOLA
THOMAS RIVERA
Notary Public
Sworn to before me on ____________

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Strong Memorial Hospital

SUSPECTED SEXUAL ASSAULT REPORT FORM

FACILITY NAME

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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For female victims notify gynecologist on call.
For male victims: Notify medical physician on call; Use this form according to guidelines in Suggested Policies and
Procedures notebook located in E.D.
For victims who are pre-puberty notify pediatrician on call.
If patient CONSENTS, call police.
If patient CONSENTS, call Rape Crisis Service or other support personnel.

CONSENT
I DO ( ) DO NOT ( ) authorize this hospital to supply laboratory specimens and copies of all medical reports pertinent to this
examination to the police department and District Attorneys office having jurisdiction.
AM
Patient signature ___________________________________________ Date ________________ Time ___________PM
Witness signature & title _____________________________________ Address ________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature ___________________________________ Address _______________________________
(IF APPLICABLE)

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Patient known to be
pregnant?
YES
NO
Date of last menses:
DAY
MO

08

Patients description of assault (including time & date):

Patient states she was forced to submit to

sexual intercourse under threat of violence
at approximately 2 a.m. - (choking, pulling
and twisting on both wrists.)

MO

DAY

08

11

YR

90

2:00 AM

05

Coitus during
present
cycle?
MO
DAY
YES
NO
Patient protected by
contraceptive during previous
consensual intercourse?
YES
NO
_______________
METHOD
Patient protected by
contraceptive during alleged
assault?
YES
______________
NO
METHOD
Check if any of the following
exams are indicated.
Oral Cavity
Anal Canal and Rectum

Describe present emotional state of patient (Be non-judgmental).

trembling, speech halting at times, crying spells.

Describe all signs of physical trauma (bruises, lacerations, broken fingernails, etc.)
and other remarkable appearance (e.g. torn clothing):

scratches/abrasions noted to surround both wrists, with redness

and swelling on right wrist.
Two broken fingernails noted on right hand.
Four (4) linear ecchymatic areas, 3 cms. x .50 noted on
left side of neck with an oval shape ecchymosis note on right
side of neck - 1 cm. x .5 cm consistent with patient statement
that assailant choked her.

Check if patient has done any

of following since alleged
assault.
Douched
Defecated
Bathed
Changed clothes
Urinated
Cleansed mouth
PELVIC EXAM: Note size and development of female organs. (Drawings helpful). Note ALL SIGNS OF TRAUMA. Inspect cervix
and vagina with NON-LUBRICATED speculum. Also include exam of oral and anal area, if indicated.
Vulva

redness, swelling noted to labia, superficial

abrasions noted on lateral walls of vagina bilaterally.

Vagina
Hymen

HOSPITAL COPY - White

Cervix
Fundus

WNL

Adnexa (L)
Oral area

POLICE COPY - Canary

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Anal area

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LABORATORY SPECIMENS
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO PERFORM TESTS IN ORDER LISTED. Check them off as they are done. All blanks must be filled if procedure is
no applicable write N/A in the blank. ALL specimens must be labeled with (1) patient medical record number and (2) anatomical source.
A. Examine wet mount of material taken from vaginal pool (or rectum). PERFORMED BY EXAMINING PHYSICIAN
Check one:
no sperm seen
sperm non-motile
sperm motile
B. Obtain and air dry 2 slides from vaginal pool and 2 from endocervix POLICE-LAB PROCESSED
C. Examine aspirated cervical mucus for ovulating women near mid-cycle. Aspirate with small pipette or angiocath.
Keep mucus moist under cover slip. PERFORMED BY EXAMINING PHYSICIAN
Check one:
no sperm seen
sperm non-motile
sperm motile
D. Obtain and air dray 2 slides from each of any other suspicious areas. Indicate areas ______________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________ POLICE-LAB PROCESSED
E. Place in tubes swabs used for streaking slides POLICE-LAB PROCESSED
F. Perform baseline test for gonorrhea

HOSPITAL PROCESSED

G. Comb and collect loose hairs from pubic areas

H. Perform baseline serological test for syphilis

POLICE-LAB PROCESSED
HOSPITAL PROCESSED

I. Perform pregnancy test. Specify method: _________________________________________________HOSPITAL PROCESSED

J. Obtain fingernail scrapings or clippings, if indicated

POLICE-LAB PROCESSED

K. Other specimens. Specify: __________________________________________________________________________________

EXAMINE IMMEDIATELY SPECIMENS OBTAINED IN STEPS A & C. NOTE FINDINGS.
For POLICE LAB PROCESSED EVIDENCE, air dry all slides and swabs, place specimens in protective containers and place in
EVIDENCE ENVELOPE. The EXAMINING PHYSICIAN MUST SEAL THE EVIDENCE ENVELOPE, note the number of specimens
it contains, and sign in the space provided. Do not place this form in evidence envelope.

TREATMENT RECORD
Was patient given tetanus toxoid?
NO
YES

Was patient given prophylactic antibiotic therapy?

NO
YES, Specify drug and dosage:

Penicillin 5.50 gm po x 1 non - 3:50 a.m.

Doxycycline 100 mgm p o TID x 10 days

Was pregnancy prevention method undertaken?

NO
YES, Specify:

Was patient given other medication?

NO
YES, Specify drug and dosage:

If so, was informed consent obtained?

NO
YES

Was surgical laceration repair required?

NO
YES, Describe (Drawings helpful).

If hormonal treatment was prescribed,

was an antinauseant prescribed also?
NO
YES Drug & dosage:

FOLLOW-UP CARE
Physician providing follow-up care: NAME ___________________________________________LOCATION _______________________
Was patient given yellow information card with BLANKS FILLED IN by the appropriate medical care personnel?

1.
2.
3.
4.

YES

NO

Do not seal this report in the evidence envelope. (see no. 5 below)
Sign and seal EVIDENCE ENVELOPE.
Examining physician: Signature: _______________________________ Printed Name _________________________________
Obtain and record name and affiliation of officer to whom you will give evidence.

Hospital Security
Sheriffs Office
NAME (include. title) _____________________________________
City Police
Other ________________________
5. Place the 2nd & 3rd copies of this REPORT in hospital provided envelope and give these forms and evidence to person specified above.
Hand it over to POLICE or HOSPITAL SECURITY ONLY. If patient agrees, wrap UNDERPANTS and any other clothing that might
yield evidence SEPARATELY in PAPER BAGS and give to police or security only.

HOSPITAL COPY - White

POLICE COPY - Canary

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WITNESS STATEMENT
LT. CHRIS WALSH
My name is LT. Chris Walsh. I live at 27 Willow Brook Lane in Brighton. I have been
a Monroe County Sheriff for 10 years and assigned to the Sexual Offense Bureau for
3 years.
At approximately 5 AM on August 11, 1990, I responded to a call at 7700 Fairport
Road, Fairport, NY. There I questioned Jean Allen who alleged she had been raped
earlier in the morning by Vince Edwards. I observed her condition. She look terrible.
She had abrasions on her wrist and neck. I gathered her clothing and transported
her to Strong Memorial Hospital for a medical examination.
On August 11, I obtained a search warrant for Vince Edwards studio at 50 Browns
Race Street. I conducted a search of the premises and an investigation of the
alleged crime scene. On the door jam of the building, I found recently broken
moldings and took samples of the moldings and paint to the police lab. The paint
matched chips taken from under Ms. Allens finger nails. In Mr. Edwards loft, I found
a pair of womans underpants that were later identified as belonging to Ms. Allen.
In Mr. Edwards apartment, I found blood and semen stains on the couch. Chemical
analysis later showed the blood type B to be similar to the blood type of Ms. Allen.
Analysis of the semen found it to be genetically matched to the defendant. My
investigation of Mr. Edwards apartment also uncovered a torn portion of fabric similar
to the fabric in the blouse recovered from Ms. Allen at her apartment.

____________________________
LT. CHRIS WALSH

________________________________
THOMAS RIVERA
Notary Public
Sworn to before me on _____________

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WITNESS STATEMENT
Ann Marshall, being duly sworn, deposes and says:

My name is Ann Marshall. I am 27 years old and I live at 423 Culver Road. I work as
an engineer at Rochester Products. I am single and share a home with two
roommates.
On the evening of August 10, 1990, I met 3 friends for dinner at Oscars Restaurant
on Monroe Avenue at about 6 PM. After dinner Jean Allen and I want to Pranks
Nightclub. There we met Vince Edwards and Carl Petrus. I had never met Carl
before but I had dated Vince briefly back in the spring of 1990.
Vince was a very charming man and quite successful as a photographer and a
teacher at RIT. I remember going to his studio a few times. He had done a couple of
photosessions with me. I think I initially fell for his I can make you a model routine,
but I soon realized he was a real ladies man. I got the picture when I saw his female
students from RIT hanging around. I told him that I didnt want to date him any more,
and I guess he never missed me. You could say we parted as friends.
That night the four of us partied at Pranks for a few hours. At around 11:30, Carl
said he had to leave for awhile. He agreed to meet us over at Heaven shortly. This
left Vince without a ride to the club and I volunteered to drive him over. Jean had
made it clear to me that she was uncomfortable driving him alone.
Jean, Vince and I stayed at Heaven until about 1 AM. It was getting late for me
because I had to work Saturday morning. Vince walked me to my car and I drove
home. I assumed that Vince would walk Jean to her car and then he would wait for
Carl to return for a ride home. I was shocked the next morning when Jeans mother
called me to tell me that Jean had been raped. I felt guilty for introducing her to
Vince. I knew he had a reputation as a womanizer, but I didnt think he was a rapist.

I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND IT IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE.

___________________________________________________________
ANN MARSHALL
THOMAS RIVERA
Notary Public
Sworn to before me on _____________

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WITNESS STATEMENT
VINCE EDWARDS, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
My name is Vince Edwards. I am 35 years old. Ive taught photography at RIT for
six years, and work as free-lance photographer out of my studio at 51 Browns Race
Way. The space also serves as my residence. I live one floor below my friend
Carl Petrus.
I went to Pranks Nightclub with my friend Carl Petrus on the evening of August 10,
1990. Friday nights at Pranks are well-known as a singles night. Its a great place
for meeting people, and its 2 for 1 drinks.
Around 9:30 I saw Ann Marshall. We had dated for a while this past spring. She had
some thoughts about breaking into modeling. We did a few photoshoots, but quite
frankly she doesnt have the makings of a model. Things got a little strained between
us. She had wanted to get serious, I didnt. We slept together a few times, but that
didnt help matters. We parted as friends, but it was awkward. These things are
usually easier to start than finish.
That night Ann and I seemed to forget about our past and get along well. She
introduced me to her friend Jean Allen, and we hit it off right away. Ann made it a
point to say that Jean had a little modeling experience and that I was a photographer.
It gave Jean and I a place to start, and we hit it off right away. Ann came on to Carl,
but from what I know of her, thats not too surprising.
The drinks were cheap that night and we all had a few rounds. Carl and Ann danced
as did Jean and I. Both Jean and I are recently divorced and we talked a lot about
our backgrounds, personal and professional lives. She seemed to be looking for a
new relationship. Jean took a strong interest in my work and admitted that she had
done a little modeling and was interested in getting some new photos done.
The girls said that they wanted to go to this new club called Heaven. It was no big
deal to me, but they were anxious to go there. Carl had to leave to meet his girl
friend, but he agreed to meet us over there later. Jean drove me over to the club and
Ann took her car over. On the way I put my arm around Jean and she responded
with a smile. When we got there we paused for a moment before getting out of the
car. We almost kissed as we hesitated and looked in each others eyes. It was
clearly a romantic connection that was developing.
At Heaven we all had a few drinks. Jean and I danced quite a bit. Shes a very sexy
dancer and knows it. Ann was getting frustrated because Carl hadnt shown up and
she was starting to feel like a third wheel. About 1 AM Ann said she wanted to go.
That was fine with Jean and I. We walked her to her car and she took off. She was
angry at Carl and felt stood up.
A few minutes after Ann left, Carl showed up. He drove his car to where Jean and I
were standing by her car. He figured I needed a ride to my studio. But Jean gave
me a big hug and it was clear who would be taking me home.
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Jean and I drove to my studio in her car. When we got there we sat in the car for a
few minutes and talked. We kissed and I invited her up for a cup of coffee. She
smiled and said shed love to see my loft. The neighborhood is just being
redeveloped after years of abandonment. Some day soon it will be a major
residential/ artistic center like SOHO in Manhattan but its still quite undeveloped.
The studio is really a large space in an old industrial building. It has both living and
work space, a bathroom, kitchen and sleeping area. Once we got upstairs, I showed
her around the place and we had a cup of coffee. We started kissing before long and
things quickly got rather passionate. I pulled her down onto the bed and she joined
me willingly. We kissed and petted for awhile. I excused myself to go use the
bathroom down the hall. When I returned she was undressed and under the covers.
She was quickly making herself at home.
We made love twice. I admit things may have got a little frisky or rough in our
lovemaking but she was very willing. I never struck her or threatened her or hurt her.
If she says I choked her she must be talking about how I caressed her neck, that
was no choke, I never choked her.
After we made love her mood suddenly changed. It was like she felt guilty about
what she had done. She started crying and said you guys are all alike you only want
one thing from a woman. I tried to comfort her and tell her it wasnt like that with me.
What started out as fun was quickly getting ugly. I was wondering how things could
change so quickly, how I could end up in bed with this hysterical woman.
Later she calmed down. I said that we should get together again and asked for her
phone number, but she wouldnt give it to me because of her marital problems. I
walked her down to her car to make sure she got off safely. I went back up to my
place and went to bed wondering why I always meet these types.
I was shocked to be confronted by a police officer with a search warrant the next day.
I cant believe that she would offer me a ride home, willingly go to bed with me, then
make up some story that I raped her.
I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND IT IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF
MY KNOWLEDGE.

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VINCE EDWARDS

______________________________
THOMAS RIVERA
Notary Public
Sworn to before me on ___________

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WITNESS STATEMENT
CARL PETRUS, being duly sworn, deposes and says:
My name is Carl Petrus. I work as a free-lance graphic designer from a combination
studio/residential loft at 51 Browns Race Way -Third Floor. I am 30 years old. I was
a former student of Vince Edwards at RIT. I have known Vince for about 6 years.
We each lease loft space in the same building. Hes one floor below me. We have
worked on many projects together over the last few years.
On the evening of August 10, 1990 I went out for dinner and drinks with Vince. At
about 9:30 we met two women at Pranks Nightclub. One of the women, Ann
Marshall, was a former lover of Vinces, but that evening he was after her friend
Jean Allen.
Vince and Jean had quite a few drinks and danced endlessly. From the way she
moved on the dance floor you could tell she really had the hots for him. Ann and I
drank and danced quite a bit ourselves. Ann and Vince seemed to have forgotten
their affair of a few months ago.
I had to leave the club to go back to the studio to print out a few images for a project
the next day. I told the three of them that I would try to meet them later at Heaven. I
also told Ann that if I didnt get there by 1 A.M., she should give me a call. I gave her
my phone number.
As it turned out, the computer program got all screwed up and I spent most of the
night trying to get it right. I do remember that around 1:30 A.M. I was startled by a
blast from a car horn in front of the building. Its pretty deserted around there so I
went to the window to see what was up. I caught a glimpse of Vince and a woman I
assumed to be Jean. I figured she was pretty drunk, because he practically had to
carry her in. There was a commotion down below for a while, but I couldnt make out
what was said because the stereo was turned up. Besides these old warehouse
floors are pretty thick. I guess I fell asleep. The next thing I remember was a cop at
the door asking me to come down to the station to make a statement.

I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND IT IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE.

_____________________________
CARL PETRUS

_____________________________
THOMAS RIVERA
Notary Public
Sworn to before me on __________

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The Vince Edwards Case

A Mock Trial by Peter Pappas - All characters and incidents are fictitious.

WITNESS STATEMENT
TERRY LOWE, being duly sworn, deposes and says:

My name is Terry Lowe. I am 32 years old and live at 1821 Winton road North. I
work as a bartender at Pranks Nightclub.
On the evening of August 10, 1990 I was working at Pranks Nightclub. I had been
working there about 3 years and was the head bartender at that time. It was a 2 for 1
night and the place was quite busy. On Friday nights it draws quite a singles crowd.
Around 8 P.M. two of my regulars arrived - Carl Petrus and Vince Edwards. They
ordered their first round and gave me a good tip as usual. I said hello and we
exchanged a few comments. You know in this business you got to work for your tips
and take good care of your regulars.
Later I noticed that they had picked up a couple of attractive women and I served the
four the first of a few rounds of drinks. At one point Vince asked me for a pack of
matches and pointed out one of the women for me to check out. He joked that he
wouldnt be sleeping alone tonight.
When he went back to the woman I got a good look at her. She looked like Vinces
type - short skirt, nice body, a real hot dancer. They danced for awhile but then I
guess I lost track of where they were. Later, perhaps it was about 11 or 12 I notice
Vince leaving with this woman. I remember thinking that Vince is amazing - he
scores every time.
A few days later, a police officer came into the club to ask me a few questions. I
identified a womans picture he showed me as the woman Vince had picked up on
the 10th. It was Jean Allen.

I HAVE READ THE FOREGOING STATEMENT AND IT IS TRUE TO THE BEST OF

MY KNOWLEDGE.

___________________________
TERRY LOWE

_____________________________
THOMAS RIVERA
Notary Public
Sworn to before me on __________

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