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Stewart Schlazer

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Music teacher who was speaking by phone with Dan Markel when Markel mentioned an “unfamiliar person,” then heard a loud sound followed by breathing and no further speech.

AppearedGarcia–Magbanua
18 lines·2 proceedings

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In Garcia and Magbanua's 2019 joint trial, Stewart Schlazer testified on Day 1 about a July 18, 2014 phone call with Dan Markel. He said Markel reported that an unfamiliar person was in the driveway.

Schlazer testified that he then heard a loud sound and Markel breathing. When Markel did not answer his questions, Schlazer called 911.

On cross-examination, defense counsel questioned whether Markel had referred to one unfamiliar person or multiple people. Schlazer said the word “unfamiliar” stood out in his memory, but he could not recall the exact singular or plural form after five years and believed his earlier sworn statement used the singular.

Trial Record (2)

GMGarcia–MagbanuaSep 26, 2019 – Oct 11, 2019Called by prosecution

In Garcia and Magbanua's 2019 joint trial, Stewart Schlazer testified that he heard Markel report an unfamiliar person in the driveway during a July 18, 2014 phone call, followed by a loud sound and no response. Schlazer then called 911.

Day 1

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Summary

Schlazer described hearing a loud sound during a phone call after Markel reported an unfamiliar person in his driveway, then calling 911.

Highlights (3)

testimony highlightSchlazer testified that, during a phone call, Markel said there was an unfamiliar person in his driveway; Schlazer then heard a loud sound, heard Markel breathing, received no further response, and called 911.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
Quote“He said, can you please hold on a second? There's an unfamiliar person in my driveway.”— Stewart SchlazerSchlazer recounted what Markel said immediately before the call changed.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
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Summary

Schlazer said he could not now recall whether Markel said “person” or “persons,” but believed his prior statement used the singular.

Highlights (2)

Quote“But I, I -- it's been five years. I don't remember the exact plural or singular form of the word.”— Stewart SchlazerQualifies Schlazer's present recollection of the wording Markel used during the phone call.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶
testimony highlightDefense counsel questioned Schlazer about whether Markel used the singular word “person”; Schlazer said he did not remember the exact singular or plural form after five years and agreed he had previously described an unfamiliar person.Open in transcript →Watch this moment ▶