P witnesses
According to Kirby Doolittle, what were Avery and Taylor arguing about in December 2023?
Avery Bancroft wanted Taylor Hopson to join him abroad for the holidays, but Taylor insisted on staying in Midlands to commemorate the anniversary of their mother’s death on December 17.
According to Rory Shelton, what did Bancroft hold in his hand while he was dying?
A purple pen, pointing at a small lockbox.
What are Alex Silva’s educational qualifications?
They graduated from Breckinridge County High School and earned a double B.S. in Environmental Science and Structural Engineering from Calkins College
How did Hopson score on the Midlands MPI regarding aggressive tendencies?
Low scores on all concerning scales
How long do we have for all the directs and crosses?
25 mins
How many times has Hillary testified as an expert in court?
Hillary has testified as an expert 14 times for the plaintiff and 15 times for the defense, typically in negligence cases.
What was the outcome of the IRS investigation into Hillary Edmund's tax filings?
The IRS found discrepancies in Hillary's tax filings, leading them to plead guilty to misdemeanor tax evasion and pay fines.
How many hours has Dr. Haskins spent preparing for the case involving Hopson?
75 hours
How did the relationship between Taylor's mother and Bancroft end?
It ended badly; Bancroft was dating someone else, and when Taylor's mother became pregnant, Bancroft chose to marry his other partner, Shirley.
What do all plaintiff witnesses have to help prove? (our theory)
That Avery Bancroft was poisoned with potassium and that Taylor Hopson was a culpable actor in the death.
Describe the significance of the Welcome Dinner on the Mid-Riverina Express in relation to Rory Shelton's interactions with Avery Bancroft.
During the Welcome Dinner, Rory confronts Avery Bancroft about the $100,000 Bancroft owes them for a prior job. Rory, who had been drinking, loudly demands the money (“Hey! Remember me? You owe me $100,000!”), but Bancroft denies recognizing Rory and walks away. Rory takes Bancroft’s banana tart as a down payment and says “this isn’t over, buddy—it’s a long ride to Perth.”
What odd comment did Dr. Hillary Edmund make when examining Avery after he collapsed?
Dr. Edmund muttered something about poison and possibly said, "Well, that was fast."
What is Taylor Hopson’s date of birth?
April 25, 1989
Who assisted Alex Silva and Dr. Edmund in administering aid to Bancroft on the morning of his death?
Kirby Doolittle was in the cabin with Alex Silva and Dr. Edmund, although Kirby appeared shaken and did not actively assist.
What do you do if you can not remember something?
STAY CALM and if you are on cross you can just say "I do not remember" or agree if that is what opposing counsel wants you to do.
What did Kirby notice about Taylor Hopson and Dana Haskins' interaction after the excursion on April 23, 2024?
Dana was whispering to Taylor and pointed in Kirby's direction during their conversation.
What information does Rory Shelton overhear during the conversation between Ashley Connel and "Shannon" on the phone?
Rory overhears Ashley Connel addressing Shannon (referred to as their family psychic) over the phone. Shannon asks Ashley to "take care of it" if Avery Bancroft is planning a change.
In the Chambliss Incomplete Sentences Blank (CISB), how is a subject's overall maladjustment determined?
After each response is scored, all of the scores are totaled.
What was Taylor's reaction to the idea of the world being better without Bancroft?
Taylor initially reacted with outrage but then affirmed that the world was indeed better without him.
T/F- Can Taylor Hopson speak about other witnesses' affidavits?
Its complicated. Since Taylor is the party rep they will be "in court" during the whole trial so they can bring up things that were ONLY said in the trial. They can not bring up other details in the other witnesses' affidavits. Since Hopson has a deposition and not an affidavit, they can use other documents of the case (for invention of fact) BUT they will be subject to that on cross.
What were Bancroft’s last words before losing consciousness, according to Hillary Edmund?
Bancroft's last words were “Et tu, Taylor,” before he became unconscious again.
According to Edmund, what is the estimated window of time in which Bancroft likely ingested a potassium-rich substance?
3:00am to 3:30am
What unusual comment did Dr. Edmund make during the hike with Alex Silva?
Dr. Edmund said that "Bancroft will soon get what’s coming to him," then they quickly backtracked when Alex Silva asked for clarification.
During the TAT, which card elicited a strong emotional reaction (the most) from Hopson?
Card F (the one with the mother)
Describe how all of our (Shelton, Edmund, Doolittle, Hopson, Haskins, and Silva) witnesses know each other. (Besides that they were all passengers on MRE)
Haskins and Silva used to work with each other because of the Black Bear Casino fire (Silva is upset at Haskins for leaving). Dr. Haskins recognizes Dr. Edmund from a previous conference for the Midlands Association of Expert Witnesses. Kirby Doolittle is the assistant of Taylor's father, Avery Bancroft. Rory remembers Taylor from RacheterWorld Amusement Park and Kirby from Chuggies.