Please state her name and title for the court.

Eric Mendez, former deputy with the SPD.

Now, Eric, you worked with Mr. Spacer on a number of occasions, is that correct?

Yeah.

What did you think of him on crime scenes?

He was unorthodox, but good at his job. How would you classify your relationship?

We were co-workers. Not friends? We were friendly. Maybe close at one point.

Hmm. But Mr. Spacer didn't really let anyone close, did he? Not that I know of.

His relationship with Amelia Gatz was probably the closest deed been to anyone in Springfield.

People reported that you were a close second.

Objection. Conjecture.

Sustained.

Regardless, it's safe to say that for someone who kept people at arm's length, he opened up to you.

Could you tell us about a time he opened up?

He told me he could speak to the dead, and that's how he solved the cases.

And you obviously didn't believe him.

But did that concern you? That statement?

It did at first.

It doesn't now?

It...

John did know certain things that he shouldn't have.

Eric, we spoke about this. Your affidavit explained your thoughts.

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