November 1994 - Thanks for Shooting Me

From Larry C. Blount of Sulphur Springs (Powers & Blount), this excerpt from a temporary custody hearing; the witness was the mother of the husband (represented by Robert Newsom) and Larry, by his cross-examination, was trying to show the court that the mother was dangerous and should not be around children.

Q. Ms. Crosby, you testified earlier that you keep these children while your son is working, is that correct?

A. That's correct.

Q. Ms. Crosby, isn't it a fact that you are a violent and dangerous person?

A. No, that is not true.

Q. Ms. Crosby, isn't it a fact that you shot a man several years ago?

A. Well, that is true, but he deserved it, and not only that, but he thanked me for it later.

Q. He thanked you for shooting him?

A. That's right.

(... After a very long pause)

Q. Ms. Crosby, I know I'm going to hate myself for asking this question, but why did he thank you?

A. Because when they dug the bullet out they found some cancer and removed it also. Not only did he thank me but he later hugged my neck.

Mr Newman: Buchmeyer will love this one.
- posted by texasbar @ 10/13/2009