Huntley Hearing Essay
Bath, N.Y. (WENY) -- It was a long day of testimony for Thomas Clayton's huntley hearing. Seven witnesses took the stand including, the Steuben County Districty Attorney.
Clayton is charged with murder in connection to the death of his wife Kelley Stage Clayton on Septmeber 29th, 2015 in their Caton home. Druing Thursday's court appearance, attorney's questioned statements Clayton made to police leading up to his arrest.
The first witness on the stand was Steuben County Sheriff's Deputy Dean Swan. Deputy Swan, was one of the first law enforcement officials on scene. He testified saying he responed to a 911 call for an unknown medical at 2181 Ginnan Road.
When he arrives around 12:49 am, he said a white male was standing in …show more content…
Deputy Swan said Clayton told him there was a robbery.
During this time, Deputy Swan testified to wearing a body camerea. Defense Attorney Ray Schlather questioned statements and video from the body camera video from 12:44am to 1:36am on September 29th. Throughout the hearing, the defense questioned law enforcement officials on when they deemed Clayton a suspect and when they considered is a possible domestic violence case.
Investigator Eric Hurd of New York State Police testified to knowing Clayton prior to the incident. Hurd said when he got to the scene Clayton asked to specifically speak to him. Hurd agree, but later decided against it.
Clayton between 1:00 am - 2:00 am Clayton was take to New York State Police barracks in Painted Post. Investigators testified, Clayton was not a suspect at that time. They say he was brought in for questioning, because he was one of their only witnesses at that time.
Defense Attorney Ray Schlather questioned Investigators as to why they did not record their questioning of Clayton. Special District Attorney Weeden Wetmore, said recordings of questioning are not
Clayton is charged with murder in connection to the death of his wife Kelley Stage Clayton on Septmeber 29th, 2015 in their Caton home. Druing Thursday's court appearance, attorney's questioned statements Clayton made to police leading up to his arrest.
The first witness on the stand was Steuben County Sheriff's Deputy Dean Swan. Deputy Swan, was one of the first law enforcement officials on scene. He testified saying he responed to a 911 call for an unknown medical at 2181 Ginnan Road.
When he arrives around 12:49 am, he said a white male was standing in …show more content…
Deputy Swan said Clayton told him there was a robbery.
During this time, Deputy Swan testified to wearing a body camerea. Defense Attorney Ray Schlather questioned statements and video from the body camera video from 12:44am to 1:36am on September 29th. Throughout the hearing, the defense questioned law enforcement officials on when they deemed Clayton a suspect and when they considered is a possible domestic violence case.
Investigator Eric Hurd of New York State Police testified to knowing Clayton prior to the incident. Hurd said when he got to the scene Clayton asked to specifically speak to him. Hurd agree, but later decided against it.
Clayton between 1:00 am - 2:00 am Clayton was take to New York State Police barracks in Painted Post. Investigators testified, Clayton was not a suspect at that time. They say he was brought in for questioning, because he was one of their only witnesses at that time.
Defense Attorney Ray Schlather questioned Investigators as to why they did not record their questioning of Clayton. Special District Attorney Weeden Wetmore, said recordings of questioning are not