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Stuart 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

About

On Day 1, Schlazer testified about a phone call with Dan Markel on July 18, 2014. He said Markel reported that an unfamiliar person was in the driveway; Schlazer then heard a loud sound and Markel breathing, received no further response, and called 911.

The State's direct examination placed Markel's reported observation, the sound Schlazer heard, and Schlazer's emergency call in one phone-call sequence.

On cross-examination, defense counsel questioned whether Markel had referred to one unfamiliar person or multiple people. Schlazer said he remembered the word “unfamiliar” but could not remember the singular or plural form after five years; he believed his prior sworn statement used the singular form.

Trial Record (2)

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

On Day 1, Schlazer described a phone call with Dan Markel that ended after Markel reported an unfamiliar person in the driveway, a loud sound was heard, and Schlazer 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.”— Stuart 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.”— Stuart 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 ▶