Sworn Statement of APD Officer
Judy A. Hensley

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May's allegation that following his arrest, the Defendant was transported to the Asheville Police Department and held for several hours prior to interrogation by Detectives Judy Romick and Mike Downing. The sworn statement of APD Officer Judy Hensley is cited to establish that the Defendant was placed in an interview room, appeared tired, repeatedly attempted to sleep, and was kept awake while awaiting questioning by investigators. May relies upon this statement to support his claim that the Defendant was in continuous police custody, was not free to leave, and remained under police control for several hours before his interrogation. May further cites this source to document Officer Hensley's observations of the Defendant's condition prior to questioning and to support his allegation that Officer Hensley was not called as a witness during either the suppression hearing or trial. Judy Hensley also witnessed Detective Judy Romick prepare a written statement for Darrell Godfrey after he indicated that he did not write very well. After Detective Romick finished writing the statement for Godfrey, she then read it back to him, obtained his agreement with its contents, and Officer Hensley signed as a witness to the statement.

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