Thursday, October 15, 2020 – 12:21 p.m.
Phyllis Roy was Courtney Morris's neighbor and had a good view of the comings and goings at Courtney's apartment.
Detectives Murphy and Parker interviewed her a second time at her residence at the Maplewood Apartments.
Participants:
- Detective S. Murphy
- Detective E. Parker
- Phyllis Roy
Detective Murphy: Hello, Mrs. Roy. Sorry to drop in on you like this, but we were in the neighborhood. We're not interrupting your lunch, are we?
Phyllis Roy: Oh, not at all. Come in. Come in. Is there some news? Have you found out who killed Courtney?
Detective Murphy: There are a few things we'd like to talk to you about. Do you mind if we record this conversation?
Phyllis Roy: Oh, no. You go right ahead and do what you need to do.
Detective Murphy: Thank you. And could you just tell us your name and address for the record?
Phyllis Roy: I'm Phyllis Rand Roy, and I live here at the Maplewood Apartments, #103. Can I get you ladies something? Some iced tea? A slice of cake?
Detective Murphy: No, thank you, Mrs. Roy. Don't go to any trouble. We'll only take up a few minutes of your time.
Phyllis Roy: Well, all right, but you let me know if you change your minds. And please call me Phyllis.
Detective Parker: The last time we talked, Phyllis, you were telling us about someone who was yelling outside the building the night before Courtney died. Remember that?
Phyllis Roy: Of course. Things like that don't happen around here too often.
Detective Parker: Do you remember about what time you heard the person?
Phyllis Roy: Oh, it was late. When I was younger, I might not have even heard something like that, but I'm such a light sleeper these days.
Detective Parker: So what time would you say that was?
Phyllis Roy: Oh, I'm sorry. I don't know. I didn't think to look at the clock.
Detective Parker: What did the person look like?
Phyllis Roy: I didn't really see him. I just peeked out the window for a moment. I didn't want him to see me.
Detective Parker: What did you see?
Phyllis Roy: He was just yelling and pacing around.
Detective Murphy: Male? Female? Young? Old?
Phyllis Roy: Male and young.
Detective Murphy: Short? Tall? Fat? Thin?
Phyllis Roy: I'm not sure. Medium?
Detective Murphy: Did you see what color hair he had?
Phyllis Roy: I don't know. It was dark, and I only looked for a moment.
Detective Murphy: Did he seem at all familiar to you?
Phyllis Roy: Familiar? No.
Detective Parker: And what did you do when you heard this person?
Phyllis Roy: Well, I waited a few minutes. I thought he might go away on his own. When he didn't, I called Craig.
Detective Parker: What did you think Craig would be able to do?
Phyllis Roy: I thought he'd encourage the boy to go home, get some sleep. And he did too. The boy got quiet right after I called him.
Detective Murphy: You saw Craig talking to the boy?
Phyllis Roy: No, but I called him, and then the boy went away.
Detective Murphy: How long was it between the time you called Craig and the time the boy went away?
Phyllis Roy: Not long at all. He took care of it quickly. Five minutes?
Detective Murphy: And you saw Craig talking to the boy?
Phyllis Roy: No.
Detective Parker: Did you hear him talking to the boy?
Phyllis Roy: No, I went back to bed after I called him. I knew he'd take care of it, and he did.
Detective Murphy: Is that what he told you? That he'd taken care of it?
Phyllis Roy: No. I meant to thank him, but I keep forgetting to do it. Thank you for reminding me.
Detective Parker: You said the boy was young. How old would you say?
Phyllis Roy: So many of the kids who live here are in college, and I think he was about that age too.
Detective Parker: We talked to your grandson the other day. He's about that age, isn't he?
Phyllis Roy: Yes, I heard you spoke to Dylan. You put a good little scare into him.
Detective Parker: We weren't trying to scare him.
Phyllis Roy: Oh, I know you weren't, dear. But don't let it worry you. It was good for him.
Detective Murphy: Do you think it could've been Dylan who was yelling out there that night?
Phyllis Roy: Oh, no. I would've known it was him, and then I wouldn't have called Craig.
Detective Murphy: What would you have done?
Phyllis Roy: I would've gone right out there and told him to shut his mouth and get himself inside. Then, I would've called his daddy to come get him.
Detective Murphy: But you didn't do that?
Phyllis Roy: No, because it wasn't Dylan.
Detective Parker: You're sure?
Phyllis Roy: Of course, I'm sure. I know my own grandson.
Detective Murphy: Did the boy look anything like Courtney's boyfriend, by any chance?
Phyllis Roy: I don't know. I didn't get a good enough look to tell.
Detective Murphy: What about her uncle that you said visited her sometimes? Did it look like him?
Phyllis Roy: I don't think so. It definitely didn't sound like him.
Detective Murphy: You know what he sounds like?
Phyllis Roy: No, but he's about 40, and this boy was definitely younger than that, college-age like I told you.
Detective Murphy: Okay. I think that's all we needed for now. Thanks again for letting us just drop in like this, Phyllis.
Phyllis Roy: It was my pleasure. You all come on by whenever you like. I love having visitors. Next time, I'll have some nice refreshments for you.
Detective Murphy: That's very kind of you, Phyllis. We'll be in touch.
Interview ended – 12:37 p.m.
