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On August 24, 1969, it was decided that several out-of-state interviews would have to be made in order to verify or eliminate alibis of persons suspected in the Tate homicide. Lieutenant Earl Deemer, 6923, Rampart Detectives, was selected due to his familiarity with the case and the fact that he had administered all of the polygraph examinations previously given. Deemer's investigation took him to Washington, D.C., Ottawa and Toronto, Canada and New York City, New York. For a report of each interview and polygraph examination administered, see the attached interviews of Harris P. Dawson III, William Doyle and Suzan Howe. As a result of Lieutenant Deemer's investigation and other facts that were revealed in the subsequent investigation, it was decided that interviews and polygraph examinations should be administered to several additional out-of-state suspects and witnesses. On September 3, 1969, Lieutenant Earl Deemer, 6923, and Sergeant M. J. McGann, 10329, left for Washington,-D.C., to re-interview Harris P. Dawson III. For the results of this interview, see interview of Harris P. Dawson dated September 4, 1969.Investigating officers proceeded to New York City, New York, and then on to Massachusetts. The results of the Massachusetts trip are included in the statement of Harris P. Dawson. In regards to the purchase of the "Buck" knife by Dawson, Mr. Gerald M. Ponce, 87 Phelps Street, Marlboro, Massachusetts, MA0-1752, forwarded a copy of the purchase receipt. The purchase was made on 8-21-69, at West's Camp and Ski Center, Sudbury (suburb of Marlboro) for an upcoming camping trip. Ponce, an old friend of Dawson, stated to investigating officers that he purchased the knife for Dawson on his credit card. For a copy of this receipt, see Addendum 15. Investigating officers proceeded to New York City, New York, where interviews with New York City Police Department, the Brooklyn, New York District Attorney's Office were conducted. These interviews were in relation to narcotics suspects Dennis Dwayne Hartford, DOB 12-31-44, Oroville, California and David Wayne Weatheral, DOB 1-6-45, Chico, California. Investigating officers also interviewed Alma Sharp and Troy Donahue regarding Miss Sharp's younger sister, Jean Sharp. For the results of this interview see interview titled Interview of Alma and Troy Donahue. Also interviewed in New York was the houseboy of William Doyle and Thomas Harrigan. For further information, see interview of Terrance Cooksley. Investigating officers then proceeded to Kingston, Jamaica for further investigation into the alibis of William Doyle, Charles Tacot and Daniel Stanland. While in Kingston, investigating officers attempted to obtain a list of telephone calls, incoming and outgoing, from the house which was leased by Charles Tacot and Daniel Stanland. Due to |
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