Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection: Writings and notes materials series

SLMS1.11

This series is part of the Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection. To access this collection, please contact Leslie Wakeford, wakefolk@wfu.edu, at Law Library, Wake Forest School of Law.

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Collection Overview

This series documents the progression of the Darryl Hunt trials through hand-written notes, interviews, drafts and records that include trial preparation and strategy, investigation details, and personal reflections collected and written by Mark Rabil and other defense attorneys. It contains notebooks, outlines, memos, and notated transcripts and witness statements. Material ranges in date from 1983 to 2006. The series is in alphabetical order, with notes and some other materials types clustered at the end.

Administrative Information

Publication Information: Processed by Leslie Wakeford and Kate McCaffrey, 2022
Preferred Citation: Darryl Hunt and Hunt Trials Collection: Writings and notes materials series (SLMS1.10), Law Library, Wake Forest School of Law, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.

Collection Inventory

"A Chronology of State v. Darryl Hunt, 1984-1996" (1996 October 24) Box 43 Folder 1This folder contains a document titled "A Chronology of State v. Darryl Hunt, 1984-1996" by Benjamin Sendor (1996 October 24)
Al Kelly (1986-1993) Box 43 Folder 2This folder includes: handwritten page titled "The Case Against Al Kelly"; transcript of interview between W.C. Crump and Al Kelly (1986 April 30); SBI reports on interviews with Al Kelly (1986 April - 1986 July); WSPD supplement reports (1986 April - 1989 August; handwritten statement of Al Kelly (1989 August 18); Affidavit of Al Kelly (1993 January 27); assorted handwritten notes; Magistrate's Order-Larceny; assorted court documents re: charge of robbery
Al Kelly (1986-1989) Box 43 Folder 3This folder contains materials re: Al Kelly, including: supplement report of interview on 1989 August 18 (report 1989 August 23); handwritten statement of Al Kelly (1989 August 18); SBI report of interview of Al Kelly (1986 April 30) - first and second interviews on that date
Al Kelly interview by Richard McGough (undated) Box 43 Folder 4This folder contains: typed pages, transcribing an interview of Al Kelly by Richard McGough
Alfonzo Cherry (1984-1992) Box 43 Folder 5This folder contains material re: Alfonzo Cherry, including: supplement reports by T.H. Hicks and warrant and arrest records
Alibi witnesses (1984 October 4) Box 43 Folder 6This folder contains handwritten notes re: Cynthia Denise McKey (1984 October 4)
Assignments of error (circa 1985) Box 43 Folder 7This folder contains handwritten and typed notes on assignments of error
Attorney prep - Daulton, Gray, Hooper, Murphy (circa 1984-1985) Box 43 Folder 8This folder contains attorney prep materials on witnesses, including: Daulton, Gray, Hooper, and Murphy
Autopsy, Dr. Mike Sckrum (circa 1984-1985) Box 43 Folder 9This folder contains material related to medical examiner Mike Sckrum and the autopsy of Deborah Sykes, including: handwritten notes on conference(s) held with Dr. Sckrum; report of autopsy; death certificate; correspondence between M. Sckrum and Mark Rabil (1984 October 3)
Barry Scheck (1994 November 11) Box 43 Folder 10This folder contains handwritten notes dated 1994 November 11, titled Peter Neufeld and Barry Scheck
Benjamin Dowling-Sendor (1993-1997) Box 43 Folder 11This folder contains handwritten notes by Benjamin Dowling-Sendor
Billy Budd student exercise (1985) Box 43 Folder 11.1This folder contains a student exercise written by Mark Rabil, State of NC v. Billy Budd. Includes case description and drafts, Motion to Compel Discovery and Motion to Prohibit District Attorney from Peremptorily Challenging Blacks.
Bob Douglas (2003 December 24) Box 43 Folder 12This folder contains a memo to Tom Keith from Bob Douglas at Mountain Park Sprint Water (2003 December 24) - re: allegation that Darryl Hunt threatened B. Douglas; messages to Det. Mike Rowe
Bobby Ray Upchurch statement (1984 October 26) Box 43 Folder 13This folder contains a handwritten statement of Bobby Ray Upchurch, taken by T.H. Hicks (1984 October 26), stamped Defendant's Exhibit 26
Book outline (2007 August 19) Box 43 Folder 13.1This folder contains a book outline by Mark Rabil dated 2007 August 19. Includes notes on potential sources and chapters.
Book diagrams sketchpad (undated) Oversize 1This 11x14 sketchpad by Mark Rabil contains diagrams, outlines and sketches representing the contents, structure and chapters of a book.
Brady violations - first trial (1985) (undated) Box 43 Folder 14This folder contains handwritten notes titled "Brady info not disclosed"; copy of article on Criminal Procedure with handwritten notes and case of State v. Harrison attached; excerpts from NC Constitution and NC General Statutes
Brian Keith Watts (2006) Box 43 Folder 15This folder contains a transcript of an interview of Brian Keith Watts conducted by K.H. Blevins (1984 August 10)
Cab records (1984) Box 43 Folder 16This folder contains cab records
Carolyn Alford interview by Larry Little (2004) Box 43 Folder 17This folder contains: transcript of Larry Little interview with Carolyn Alford (1985 February 10)
Character witnesses bolstering and attacking character (circa 1985) Box 43 Folder 18This folder contains handwritten notes re: how to bolster and attack character through the testimony of a character witness; notes are in Q&A format, with many of them directed to Joanne North
Charley Rose (1985) Box 43 Folder 19This folder contains handwritten notes on: suppression of in-court id; impeaching with evidence of prior arrests; impeachment categories; 1985 March 14 meeting with Charley Rose
Charles "Too Tall" Wall (1984-1986) Box 43 Folder 20This folder contains assorted materials re: Charles Edward Wall ("Too Tall"), including: WSPD Supplement Report; Investigative Summary of Deborah Sykes homicide by T.H. Hicks; excerpt from State's brief; SBI report on interview with Stephanie Annette Meyers (1986 May 6); typed pages titled "Evidence Against Charles Edward Wall ('Too Tall'); SBI report on interview with Robert A. Spillman (1986 April 1) with attached supplement report; typed page on evidence tending to show that someone other than the accused committed the crime - noted jury instruction proposed by defense at 1985 trial; statements [David Johnson (1985 May 23); Susan Johnson (1985 May 23); Jed Person (1985 May 14)] hand drawn map; letter to Serology Consultants from Gordon W. Jenkins (1985 April 30) re: clothing sent; letter to J.I. Daulton from Mark Rabil (1985 May 22) advising of possession of clothing; notepad titled "Evidence connecting Charles Wall with murder of Sykes"; drafts of "The Case against Too Tall" by Mark Rabil; unsigned release of medical information form; typed page titled "Case Against Too Tall"; photocopy of notes titled "Evidence tending to show that someone other than the accused committed the crime"; arrest warrant for indecent exposure
City Manager's Report - Questions (undated) Box 43 Folder 21This folder contains: a portion of the City Manager's Report; typed questions about the report on pages with the heading "Beatty"
Closing Argument (1984 September 19) Box 43 Folder 22This folder contains handwritten notes re: closing argument and eyewitness ID, Weaver, Johnny Gray, Murphy (1984 September 19)
Closing argument, Defense - 2nd Trial Stein (circa 1990) Box 43 Folder 23This folder contains copies from the 2nd trial transcript of Stein's closing argument
Closings (undated) Box 43 Folder 24This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes with page titled Closings
Kevey Coleman (2005-2006) Box 43 Folder 25This folder contains material re: Kevey Coleman, including: VHS videotape, labeled "Kevey Coleman"; printout of evidence Rule 404 - Character evidence not admissible to prove conduct; article "Witness says he identified Brown from the start" by Dan Galindo, WS Journal (2006 March 13)
Costs advanced (1985) Box 43 Folder 26This folder contains materials retading finances, including: handwritten notes on attorney fees; partial draft of court filing re: fees; typed page on court time for hearings and jury trials; handwritten pages on 1985 August 2 hearing; multiple invoices for professional services; minutes from a Darryl Hunt Defense Fund Steering Committee meeting (1985 July 17); excerpt from the Code of Professional Responsibility, DR 2-105 Fees for Legal Services; excerpt from Article 36 (of unknown source) - Entitlement of Indigent Persons Generally, receipts
Crawford transcript (1985) Box 43 Folder 27This folder contains excerpts of the testimony of Margaret Crawford from the first trial (1985)
Crimestoppers (1990) Box 43 Folder 28This folder contains a statement of income expense and fund balances for WSFC Crimestoppers
Darrel Murphy (1984-1998) Box 43 Folder 29This folder contains: a memo re: Darrel Murphy investigation (1998 July 23); a polaroid photo of Thad Young (1998 July 28); draft of a paper titled "The Case against Darrell Murphy"; estate case file of Darrel Murphy, file no. 84E1467; Crimestoppers message (12 August 1984); police report on suicide of Darrel Murphy; medical report; leters to Brenda Faye Murphy from Mark Rabil (1995); handwritten note from unknown source (1995 August 24), identifying Darrel Murphy as Sykes killer; memo to Hunt file re: telephone conversation w/ Mrs. Willie Kennedy (about estate of Darryl Murphy) (1995 November 2); DNA analysis LabCorp report on sample submitted by Thad Young (1998 September 9); handwritten notes titled Willie Kennedy (1996 March 26); faxed notes from conversation with James v. Campbell; handwritten notes titled James Campbell (1996 July 19); fax to Mark Rabil and Benjamin Dowling-Sendor from Richard McGough re: new lead (1995 August 30); Crimestoppers log; assorted handwritten notes; assorted court and state documents
Darryl Hunt criminal record (1985 June 12) Box 43 Folder 30This folder contains results of a criminal records search for Darryl Hunt (1985 June 12)
Darryl Hunt statements re: Johnny Gray; waiver (1993) Box 43 Folder 31This folder contains statements by Darryl Hunt re: Johnny Gray (1993 April 15; 1993 March 9) and a statement waiving any conflict of interest due to representation by ADA Vince Rabil (9 March 1993)
Darryl is innocent notes (undated) Box 43 Folder 32This folder contains handwritten notes with the heading "Darryl is Innocent"
Deborah Sykes Reward Fund (1985 June 30) Box 43 Folder 33This folder contains receipts for the Deborah Sykes Reward Fund through 1985 June 30
Defense fund (1985 January 17) Box 43 Folder 34This folder contains material re: the Darryl Hunt Defense Fund, including: notes from a Defense Committee meeting (1985 January 17); fliers about a rally and "Facts about the Darryl Hunt Case" by Alderman Larry D. Little, soliciting contributions to the Fund
Dennis Speaks assault trial (1984 October 18) Box 43 Folder 35This folder contains handwritten notes with pages titled: Assault cases - Dennis Speaks; and Assault with a deadly weapon - Sammy Mitchell
Direct Exam Prep - Darryl Hunt (1985) Box 43 Folder 36This folder contains handwritten notes re, inter alia ("among other things"), direct exam prep of Darryl Hunt
Discovery request draft (undated) Box 43 Folder 37This folder contains handwritten pages of a discovery request
Documents released during 1990 trial (1986-1989) Box 43 Folder 38This folder contains: typed page titled "Documents given to Defense during second trial"; SBI report of interview of Homer Craig (1986 March 4); handwritten statement of Homer Craig (1985 December 3); SBI report of interview of Gene Foster (1986 April 21, May 7); warning given to Johnny Gray (1989 September 13); SBI report of interview of Furman Mason (1986 March 24); typed statement of Furman Mason (1985 December 4); SBI report of interview of Rodger Weaver (1986 May 14); supplement report of interview of Rodger Weaver (on 1989 September 29; report 1989 October 2); incomplete supplement report (1984 October 15); SBI report of interview of Johnny Gray (1986 September 25); excerpt of supplement report on interview of Johnny Gray (report 1984 August 23)
Eversley fax (2004 July 12) Box 43 Folder 39This folder contains a fax sent to Reverend Carlton Eversley from unknown source
Exhibit list (1985 May 25) Box 43 Folder 40This folder contains: an envelope with written with lists of state's and defendant's exhibits, tried 1990 September 24; handwritten pages listing state and defendant exhibits; list of exhibits for voir dire of Johnny Gray heard on 1990 September 24
Exhibits - MAR (1993) Box 43 Folder 41This folder contains a handwritten list of state, defendant, and court exhibits (June 21, 1993)
Eyewitness identification (undated) Box 43 Folder 42This folder contains handwritten notes on eyewitness identification
"For white eyes only: the Darryl Hunt case and the 'black box' of DNA" (undated) Box 43 Folder 43This folder contains writing by Mark Rabil titled "For white eyes only: the Darryl Hunt case and the 'black box' of DNA". Includes drafts with notes and final version.
Frankie Crosby (1985 May 22) Box 43 Folder 44This folder contains handwritten notes re: a conference with Frankie Crosby (May 22, 1985)
Gene Foster (1985-1988) Box 43 Folder 45This folder contains material on Gene Foster, including: handwritten interview notes (1985); memo to Fergie from Les (June 3, 1988)
Go-By's (1983-1984) Box 43 Folder 46This folder contains non-Darryl Hunt examples and notes on court filings, including: Motion for Individual Voir Dire and Sequestration of Jurors; Motion to Disclose Relationships between District Attorney and Prospective Jurors; Motion for Funds to Hire an Investigator to Aid in the Preparation of Defense; Motion for Discovery and Inspection; Motion for Leave to File Motion to Suppress After Court Rules on Pending Motion and Discovery Has Been Completed; Motion to Disclose with Memorandum in Support Thereof; Motion for Order to Preserve Rough Notes and Disclosure for Inspection and Copying; Motion for Appointment of Psychiatrist; Motion for Leave to FIle Further Motions; Motion for Reports of Scientific Tests or Experiments; Motion to Prohibit Death Qualification Voir Dire Questions and to Limit Disqualification for Particular Views on Punishment; handwritten notes on motion to suppress
Habeas corpus (1995-1996) Box 43 Folder 47This folder contains handwritten notes, including a page titled "Habeas Corpus" (1995 June 15); letter from Mark Rabil to Benjamin Dowling-Sendor, et al, with attached article "Hunt appeals to federal court" by Christopher Quinn, WS Journal (1996 May 1); fax cover sheet (1996 April 22); handwritten notes by Benjamin Dowling-Sendor titled "Fifth Claim"
Integon (1985-1989) Box 43 Folder 48This folder includes a timeline of the Integon rape investigation and multiple supplement reports on the case
Interview of Darryl Hunt by Cameron Kent (1999) Box 43 Folder 49This folder contains materials re: an interview of Darryl Hunt by Cameron Kent, including: interview notes taken by Mark Rabil (1999 February 3); a letter to Dean Walker, Marion Correctional Center from Mark Rabil (1999 January 27)
"Interview with the killer" and notes (2003-2008) Box 43 Folder 50This folder contains: drafts of "Interview with the killer" by Mark Rabil, one copy dated 2008 March 1; handwritten notes dated 2007 December 18 re: conference with Willard Brown; emails dated 2003 November-December, re: testing of DNA sample(s)
Interviews of Darryl Hunt by Allen Johnson, Chronicle (1984-1985) Box 43 Folder 51This folder contains: handwritten notes of a series of interviews of Darryl Hunt by Allan Johnson of The Chronicle; summary of case dealing with expert eyewitness testimony - People v. McDonald (Calif Sup Ct. 1984) compiled by Gary Moran in the Monitor (1985 March)
Interviews with Darryl Hunt (1984-1985) Box 43 Folder 52This folder contains handwritten and typed notes from multiple conferences between Darryl Hunt and his defense team
IOU note (undated) Box 43 Folder 53This folder contains a handwritten transcription of IOU note, possibly written by Deborah Sykes
James E. Johnson (1985) Box 43 Folder 54This folder contains notes on James E. Johnson (1985 May 21)
Joanne North (1985-2006) Box 43 Folder 55This folder contains material re: Joanne North, including: correspondence between Leigh Mcmillan and Mark Rabil (2006 November 1); handwritten notes (1985 January 2; 1985 May 17)
John Williams Ford (1984-1986) Box 43 Folder 56This folder contains materials re: John Williams Ford, including: handwritten interview notes (1986 April 22) and copy of 1984 complaint report
Johnny Gray (1984-) Box 43 Folder 57This folder contains notes on Johnny Gray, including: notes from a meeting with Larry Little after his meeting with Johnny Gray (1985 March 5); assorted handwritten notes; page on case against JG and reasonable doubts; page of typed notes on Johnny Gray; typed transcript of interview of Johnny Gray by Investigator Poteat; articles ["Police Received Call During Sykes Attack; Car Sent Wrong Way", Sentinel staff report; "Caller in Sykes Case Wasn't Sammy Mitchell" (1984 September 21); incarceration summary for Johnny McConnell; typed pages titled "The case against Johnny Gray"; handwritten notes
Johnny Gray - common law robbery (1988-2004) Box 43 Folder 58This folder contains documents re: the charge of common law robbery against Johnny Gray, including: handwritten notes (1985 March 29); attorney representation authorization form; arrest summary; warrant for arrest; affidavit of indigency. It also includes a criminal summons for assault with a deadly weapon and assorted court documents
Johnny Gray cross-examination (1985) Box 43 Folder 58.1This folder holds the contents of a binder compiled by Mark Rabil for the cross-examination of Johnny Gray. Section 1: handwritten notes; section 2: interview with Johnny Gray by Investigator Poteat, 1985 February 15, 9:15pm, with notations and post-it notes; section 3: transcript of conversation between Larry Little and Johnny Gray, 1985 March 7, with notations and post-it notes.
Johnny Gray reimbursement (1985 June 26) Box 43 Folder 59This folder contains a WSPD reimbursement statement, signed by Johnny Gray (1985 June 26) and expenditure cards
Juror list and addresses (1987) Box 43 Folder 60This folder contains a list of jurors and their addresses
Jury argument (circa 1985) Box 43 Folder 61This folder contains handwritten notes with pages titled Jury Argument
Jury Foreman meeting (1985 September 25) Box 43 Folder 62This folder contains handwritten notes detailing meeting with Jud Ryan, Jury Foreman on 1985 September 25
Jury Foreman notebook and photocopy (1985 June) Box 43 Folder 62.1This folder contains the notebook (yellow cover, 3 inches by 5 inches) of Jud Ryan, Jury Foreman of Darryl Hunt's first trial, dated 1985 June, and a photocopy of the journal in its entirety.
Jury questions, first trial (1985 June 12) Box 43 Folder 63This folder contains 2 handwritten pages of questions written by jurors during deliberations in the first trial (1985 June)
Jury selection; list of motions (circa 1985) Box 43 Folder 64This folder contains handwritten notes, including: a page on "State's peremptories to get rid of blacks"; note to Gordon from Mark; list of motions
Larry Little (circa 1984) Box 43 Folder 65This folder contains handwritten notes of a meeting with Larry Little, dated 1984 January 21 (possibly misdated)
Linda Robertson Interview (1985 February 20) Box 43 Folder 66This folder contains a transcript of an interview of Linda Robertson by Charles Poteat and Gordon Jenkins (1985 February 20)
Lisa McBride (1986-1993) Box 43 Folder 67This folder includes: handwritten statement of Lisa McBride (1988 May 11); Magistrate's Order (1992 March 18); letter to Mark Rabil from Richard McGough re: Lisa McBride (1992 October 22); assorted handwritten notes; notes on extradition research; WSPD waiver forms; supplement reports (1989 August); SBI report (1986 June 4); supplement report (1986 June 11); affidavit of David "Bo" Alan Smith (1993 January 25); handwritten statement of Lisa McBride (1990 July 23); transcript of interview with Detective T.D. Mullens by Richard McGough (1993 June 9); letter to Benjamin Dowling-Sendor from Mark Rabil (1993 February 11); court form Judgment Suspending Sentence in the charge of uttering a forged check
Mack L. Brunson (1985 May 18) Box 44 Folder 1This folder contains handwritten notes of a conference with Mack Brunson and Larry Little (1985 May 18)
Motion for Appropriate Relief (MAR) (undated) Box 44 Folder 2This folder contains handwritten notes with the first page titled "MAR"
Margaret Crawford (1984-1985) Box 44 Folder 3This folder contains material re: Margaret Crawford, including: handwritten notes on a conference with Skip Long; notes referring to Jim Weakland, calls to Fulton County Jail, Ruth Van Hoz. Notes also refer to: motion re: detention of Margaret Crawford; portion of photograph of young person's face. Folder further includes correspondence between Dr. David Steele and Mark Rabil (May 22, 1985); copy of Ch. 7A Judicial Department, section 7A-596 Authority to issue nontestimonial identification order where juvenile alleged to be delinquent; page of handwritten notes with title "From Juvenile File"; visitors' pass form
Margaret Crawford statement (1984 September 11) Box 44 Folder 4This folder contains handwritten statements of Margaret Crawford (Brenda Morino), taken by J.I. Daulton (1984 September 11)
Mary McKee interview (1985 February 20) Box 44 Folder 5This folder contains a transcript of an interview of Mary McKee by Charles Poteat and Gordon Jenkins (1985 February 20)
Materials chart (1993) from Vicky (1993 September 15) Box 44 Folder 6This folder contains a chart and cover memo from "Vicky" (1993 September 15), listing case materials currently in possession
Mattie Mitchell (1984) Box 44 Folder 7This folder contains handwritten notes where first page is titled Mattie Mitchell
Merritt Williams Drayton (1993 March 9) Box 44 Folder 8This folder contains a handwritten statement by Merritt Williams Drayton (1993 March 9)
Missing prints (1984-1989) Box 44 Folder 9This folder contains assorted materials, some with highlighting, including: SBI report of interview of Vicki Pearl (1986 March 24); supplement reports written by Vicki Pearl (1984-1986); WSPD Memo to M.V. McCoy from T.H. Hicks (1989 August 17); excerpt of cross exam of Vicki Pearl transcript; SBI Agent's Note (1986 July 28)
Murphy identification (circa 1985-1990) Box 44 Folder 10This folder contains: handwritten notes and drawings titled Murphy; memo to Ferguson & Stein from Mark Rabil re: Murphy Identification/Video, dated 1990 August 29
Opening - Donald Tisdale (1985) Box 44 Folder 11This folder contains handwritten notes on Donald Tisdale's opening statement
Oral argument - S.J. (undated) Box 44 Folder 12This folder contains materials, including: handwritten note from Benjamin Dowling-Sendor to Mark Rabil; handwritten notes with headings such as Brady and Herrera; typed chart with columns New Evidence - 1990 Trial Evidence - Judge Morgan's Findings; notepad with heading PCR/DNA Testing; case Kyles v. Whitley, 1995 WL 227644 (W.L.); typed page titled "Brief in response to respondents' brief in support of S.J." with paragraph on DNA-Actual innocence
Oral argument - 4th Circuit (circa 2000) Box 44 Folder 13This folder contains: outline of oral argument - 4th Cir.; typed notes re: preparation for 4th Circuit argument; handwritten notes; Herrera v. Collins, 113 US 853 (1993)
Oral argument - NC Supreme Court (undated) Box 44 Folder 14This folder contains: handwritten notes by Benjamin Dowling-Sendor for oral argument before the NC Supreme Court; excerpt of Defendant-Appellant's New Brief in the case of State v. Reid
Outline - first degree murder of D. Sykes (undated) Box 44 Folder 15This folder contains a typed outline, titled "First Degree Murder of Deborah Sykes," listing elements of, proof of, and defense(s) to the crime
Penalty phase (undated) Box 44 Folder 16This folder contains handwritten notes with the heading "Penalty Phase"
Police officer cross exam (1993 June 29) Box 44 Folder 17This folder contains handwritten notes, including those with points for the cross examination of police officers
Preliminary hearing - Murphy (1984 October 31) Box 44 Folder 18This folder contains material re: the 1984 October 31 preliminary hearing and Thomas Murphy
Prosecution booklet (undated) Box 44 Folder 19This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes, first page titled "Prosecution Booklet"
Prosecution summary (1984 September 24) Box 44 Folder 20This folder contains a prosecution summary on the first degree murder of Deborah Sykes, compiled by G.G. Cornatzer, approximately 1984 September 24
Public Defender conference (2004 May 26) Box 44 Folder 21This folder contains materials from a public defenders' conference (2004 May 26)
Questions - Mark and Darryl (undated) Box 44 Folder 22This folder contains typed pages titled "Mark tape 16"
Questions re: police investigation of Sykes case (undated) Box 44 Folder 23This folder contains typed notes titled "Questions Regarding Police Investigation of Sykes Case"
Rayford Thompson (1985 May 19) Box 44 Folder 24This folder contains handwritten notes of a conference with Rayford Thompson on 1985 May 19
Reflection by Mark Rabil (2003 December 23) Box 44 Folder 25This folder contains a handwritten reflection by Mark Rabil and Chronology of the Ending, 8 p. (2003 December 23)
Responsive Brief (undated) Box 44 Folder 26This folder contains handwritten notes outlining responsive brief
Review of WSPD investigation (undated) Box 44 Folder 27This folder contains a single typed page titled "Review of the WSPD's Investigation of Deborah B. Sykes"
Richard A. Guerrieri - DNA Expert (1994 November 4) Box 44 Folder 28This folder contains: qualifying questions for Richard A. Guerrieri; resume of R.A. Guerrieri; excerpts from Encarta encyclopedia on human chromosomes and nucleic acids; Certificate of Analysis (1994 November 4); assorted handwritten notes, including page titled "Their argument" and "rebut"
Richard Lewis Johnson (2003 December 11) Box 44 Folder 29This folder contains a photocopied letter to Richard G. Sowerby from Richard Lewis Johnson (2003 December 11) -- re: information about Darryl Hunt case; application and writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum for Richard Lewis Johnson and Michael Thomason
Robert Keith (1985 May 22) Box 44 Folder 30This folder contains handwritten notes re: Robert Keith (1985 May 22)
Ronald Wilds (undated) Box 44 Folder 31This folder contains handwritten notes of multiple CR numbers and charges
Mark Rabil journal (1994 June - November) Box 44 Folder 32This folder contains Mark Rabil's typed journal entries from 1994 June 20 to 1994 November 15.
Sammy Lee Mitchell (1985) Box 44 Folder 33This folder contains documents re: Sammy Lee Mitchell, including: Search Warrant (1985 February 15); arrest record; handwritten notes - numbered questions; laboratory reports on samples taken from S. Mitchell
SBI (1986 May-July) Box 44 Folder 34This folder contains materials re: the SBI, including: Table of Contents, SBI FIle 367-H-10; handwritten meeting notes [1986 May 1; 1986 July 22-23]; typed pages titled SBI Reports in Possession of Ferguson, Stein, et al.; handwritten notes; chart of reports/materials, listing dates, officers, page nos. and when received; photocopy of newspaper article "Defense gets access to SBI report" by Libby Lewis, Greensboro News and Record (1993 July 2); typed notes on possible exculpatory information in the SBI Report
SBI/WSPD interview of D. Hunt (1986 July 31) Box 44 Folder 35This folder contains handwritten notes of an interview of Darryl Hunt by SBI Agent Stone and Detective Crump (1986 July 31)
Slick's analysis of 911 call (circa 1984-1985) Box 44 Folder 36This folder contains a typed analysis by Charles Poteat of the 911 call made by Johnny Gray
State witnesses (1989) Box 44 Folder 37This folder contains typed pages listing witness names and notes
Stokes County Sheriff's statement, A. Dering (1993 November 19) Box 44 Folder 38This folder contains a signed statement from the Stokes County Sheriff's office re: the 1986 rape of Annamarie Dering
Story agreement (1999 April 15) Box 44 Folder 39This folder contains release of "Story" by Darryl Hunt to High Road Productions (1999 April 15)
Strategy notes (circa 1984-1985) Box 44 Folder 40This folder contains handwritten notes on subjects such as: Cab Company and Soul Train (1984 October 10); lack of evidence; basic defense theories; state's evidence and corresponding doubts; interview with Terry Thomas; Thomas Murphy; William Hooper; opening suggestions; case research notes; lack of clear evidence; instructions to jury; meeting with David Hough (1984 September 2); meeting with Dave Rudolph (1984 October 24); "Who? Where? Why? How? Questions"; to-do list. Additional materials in folder include: newspaper article titled "'Left-of-left' expert convinced Westmoreland is right" by Warren, Kelly, and Tybor, Chicago Tribune (1984 November 27); newsletters
Subpoenas - Testify (circa 1985) Box 44 Folder 41This folder contains handwritten notes re: names and contact info; to-do list
Susan and David Johnson (1985) Box 44 Folder 42This folder contains materials re: Susan and David Johnson, including: typed statement of Susan Johnson (1985 May 23); typed statement of David Johnson (1985 May 23); transcript of interview between Charles Poteat and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson (1985 March 26, 1985); letter to Juanita Johnson from Mark Rabil (1985 April 18)
Tape list - Larry Little with Black Max and Johnny Gray (circa 1984-1985) Box 44 Folder 43This folder contains handwritten notes with tape time/location markers,describing conversations Larry Little had with Black Max and Johnny Gray
Terry Thomas (1985 November 26) Box 44 Folder 44This folder contains: handwritten notes re: a conference with Terry Thomas (Nov. 26, 1985); court record print-out
Thad Young (1998) Box 44 Folder 45This folder contains documents re: Thad Young, including: Arrest Warrant and Dismissal for simple assault
The Sentinel witnesses (1985) Box 44 Folder 46This folder contains handwritten notes on witnesses from the Sentinel
Time records (1985-1989) Box 44 Folder 47This folder contains assorted notes on case hours worked, including: list of tasks and hours from 1985-1989 for unknown professional, possibly Gordon Jenkins; assorted handwritten notes; NC Bar Association Economic Survey 1989; client/case service record
To be served by police or sheriffs (circa 1985) Box 44 Folder 48This folder contains handwritten and typed notes re: names and contact info
Trial 1 notes (1985 June 22-23) Box 44 Folder 49This folder contains photocopies of a notebook with notes on days 6/22 and 6/23 of first trial
Trial 1 transcript notes (1985) Box 44 Folder 50This folder contains handwritten notes on transcript from the first trial with page headings such as "knife", "Gray's ID", "Undue restriction of defense cross exams"; "Motion to suppress Murphy's in court ID"
Trial 2 transcript index (1990) Box 44 Folder 51This folder contains an excerpt of the index of the second (1990) trial transcript index
Weather conditions (1984 December 14) Box 44 Folder 52This folder contains handwritten notes and materials re: weather conditions observed
Weaver lineup and ID (1978-1987) Box 44 Folder 53This folder contains material re: the Rodger Weaver lineup and identification of Darryl Hunt, including: memo to Adam Stein from Mark Rabil (1988 October 31); draft of lineup issues - notated; pages of handwritten notes; NCGS 15A-977, 978 re: motions to suppress; chapter on Identification Testimony from BNA Practice Manual; excerpt from "Identification Procedures" in Criminal Procedures by La Fave and Israel; cases [State v. Flowers, 318 N.C. 208 (1986); State v. Pigott, 320 N.C. 96 (1987); State v. Fisher, 321 N.C. 19 (1987); excerpt from State v. Lyszaj, NC (1985); State v. Hannah, 312 NC. 286 (1984); State v. Freeman, 313 N.C. 539 (1985); State v. Vasquez, N.H., 451 A.3d 1297 (1982); State v. Brackett, 35 N.C.App. 744 (1978); excerpt from State v. Dunston , 369 S.E.2d 636 (N.C.App. 198-)]
Willard Brown (2003-2004) Box 44 Folder 54This folder includes: handwritten notes on the 2004 December 16 plea hearing for Willard Brown; handwritten statement of Willard E. Brown (2003 December 22); SBI Lab report on Willard Brown (2004 January 15); Memo to the Willard Brown file re: birth records (2004 July 26); letter to SBI Lab from Mark Rabil (2003 April 10); incarceration record
William Hooper (1983-1985) Box 44 Folder 55This folder contains: transcript of interview between C. Poteat and Tom Seig (1985 March 20); handwritten notes from meetings with William Hooper (1984 November 14 and 18; 1984 December 31)
Willis Wayne Reynolds (1988-1991) Box 44 Folder 56This folder contains a handwritten statement by Willis Reynolds (1988 June 6) re: contact with Johnny Gray; criminal records check; appearance bond and court forms/orders; excerpt of handwritten letter from unknown source to Rabah M. Ali; letter from Mark Rabil to Fergie and Adam re: new evidence from Willis Reynolds (1991 February 12); letter from Mark Rabil to Ferguson, Stein, and Jenkins (1988 July 26)
Witness list (circa 1985) Box 44 Folder 57This folder contains handwritten lists of witness names, organized by purpose of testimony
Witness notes from Trial 2 (circa 1990 October) Box 44 Folder 58This folder contains handwritten notes from October 1990 trial on witnesses such as: Jesse Moore, Jr., Donald Haigy, Al Beaty, William Hooper, Bob Archer
Witnesses (1985 June 1) Box 44 Folder 59This folder contains handwritten notes re: list of witness names; conference with Charley Rose (1985 June 1)
Word list (undated) Box 44 Folder 60This folder contains a list of words written by Darryl Hunt. Per Mark Rabil, Darryl was creating his own dictionary.
Notes from 1984 (1984) Box 44 Folder 61This folder contains assorted notes from 1984, including: criminal court docket from 1984 August 10
Meeting with Larry Little and Sammy Mitchell, 1984 September 25 (1984) Box 44 Folder 62This folder contains notes from the 1984 September 25 meeting with Larry Little and Sammy Mitchell
Notes (1984 October-December) Box 44 Folder 63This folder contains notes from 1984 October and December, including pages mentioning: Monroe Cain, Cynthia McKee, Motel 6, Blue Bird, Zack Bynum; Frank Cosby; Angela Kelley; Lt. Masten, Tisdale, Brian Watts; GWJ; Lisa McBride, Crump, Gray, W. Reynolds
Notes (1985) Box 44 Folder 64This folder contains assorted handwritten notes from 1985, including: page titled Sammy Mitchell (1985 February 22); Ann Wilson (1985 March 29); Blue Bird (1985 May 22); GWJ, SMR, Pat H. (22 May 1985); 1985 June 5; 1985 June 7; Crim Defense Manual (1985 April 6); meeting with Ferguson, Stein, Gordon, and Mark Rabil (1985 October 23)
Notes (1985 February 7) Box 44 Folder 65This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes with the first page dated 1985 February 7. Also included is the mugshot of an unidentified black male.
Notes (1985 June 3) Box 44 Folder 66This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes with a page titled 1985 June 3 State's Evidence
Notes (1985 June 12) Box 44 Folder 67This folder contains handwritten notes, beginning with a page dated 1985 June 12 and the heading Jury Instructions
Notes from Trial 1 (1985) Box 44 Folder 68This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes taken during the first Darryl Hunt Trial in 1985 June
Notes (1986) Box 44 Folder 69This folder contains assorted handwritten notes from 1986, including: interview with unknown female, 1986 April 23; meeting with SBI Dan Stone and WSPD Crump, 1986 May 1; meeting with Agent Stone, Officer Crump and Mark Rabil, 1986 July 22; meeting with GWJ, SMR, Dan Stone, and Crump 1986 July 22.
Notes (1990) Box 44 Folder 70This folder contains assorted handwritten notes from 1990
Notes from Trial 2 Closings (1990) Box 44 Folder 71This folder contains handwritten notes on counsels' closing arguments in the second (1990) trial
Notes (1990 September 17) Box 44 Folder 72This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes with a page titled 1990 September 17 pre-trial motions and other assorted notes
Notes (1990 September 19) Box 44 Folder 73This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes with first page titled 1990 September 19, with notes on the second trial
Notes (1990 September 28) Box 45 Folder 1This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes dated 1990 September 28, with heading Motion for Mistrial
1993 hearing closing (1993) Box 45 Folder 2This folder contains typed notes re: a 1993 hearing
MAR hearing (1993 June 21) Box 45 Folder 3This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes with first page titled 1993 June 21 MAR Hearing
Discovery hearing (1993 June 24) Box 45 Folder 4This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes with first page titled 1993 June 24, with notes on topics such as: request for further discovery; in chambers hearing
Notes (1993 October-November) Box 45 Folder 5This folder contains a notepad of handwritten notes taken during 1993 October and November
Notes (1994) Box 45 Folder 6This folder contains assorted handwritten notes from 1994, including those re: 1994 November 30 - Tom S.; 1994 December 6 meeting; note on Embassy Suites paper (undated, c. 1994) with list of dates of investigations and appeals
Notes (1995) Box 45 Folder 7This folder contains assorted handwritten notes from 1995
Notes (1996) Box 45 Folder 8This folder contains: assorted notes from 1996, including handwritten notes taken by Benjamin Dowling-Sendor from phone call with Mark Rabil (1996 July 10); memo from Mark Rabil to James E. Ferguson II, Ben Dowling-Sendor, Richard McGough, and Darryl Hunt with attached prosecution notes (1996 December 20); fax from Mark Rabil to Benjamin Dowling-Sendor (1996 December 20)
Notes (2004-2006) Box 45 Folder 9This folder contains: note by Mark Rabil titled "A case which has produced..." (undated, c. 2004); Mark Rabil's notes from interview of D. Hunt by Chuck Byrum and Joe Ferelli (2006 April 18)
Internal Affairs meeting (2006 March 10) Box 45 Folder 10This folder contains materials re: 2006 March 10 meeting with WSPD I.A., including: handwritten notes listing photos; photocopies of property reports; page of notes dated 2006 March 10 on meeting at WSPD with I.A. and Regina Lane
Assorted material (undated) Box 45 Folder 11This folder contains undated writings and notes

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