From the police reports regarding the sexual assaults of
Lorena and Alejandra Lara.
On the night of Mark’s arrest 9/6/06, reporting Officer
Sandra Rodriguez writes. And I quote:
On 9/6/06 at 1705 hours, I was contacted by Sergeant Michael
Polombo #4696 of the homicide unit and asked to respond to the main police
station. I was advised my assistance was needed in showing photographic lineups
to the victims in this case.
After responding to the main police station, I stood by
until a search warrant had been obtained and a photographic lineup was created
of suspect, Mark Goudeau.
At 2345 hours, I contact Alejandra and Lorena Lara in their
home. I advised them I wanted to show them a photographic lineup, but needed to
do it individually.
I began with Alejandra Lara at 2347 hours, while her mother
and sister waited outside. I read Alejandra the photographic lineup advisement.
She responded “yes” to understanding it.
I then showed her lineup #41527, which included Mark Goudeau in the
number 4 position.
Alejandra examined
the lineup for approximately 3 minutes before advising “no” to recognizing anyone.
At 2353 hours I contacted Lorena Lara, while Alejandra took
her place outside with their mother. I read Lorena the photographic lineup
advisement and she responded “okay.” . I then showed her lineup #41527, which
included Mark Goudeau in the number 4 position.
Lorena examined the
lineup for approximately two minutes, before advising “No. I can’t remember.”
Neither Lorena nor Alejandra ever identified Mark as their attacker. Not once. They told this to several officers, not just
Sandra Rodriguez. However, when
prosecutor Susanne Cohen dangled cash at the tune of $1,100 a month for a solid
year, Alejandra and Lorena changed their tune and decided, well yes, after all,
we will point our retched fingers at Mark.
A lot of money for anyone here illegally, working fast food
at a mall. Hard to turn down, especially
for people of this caliber.
Lorena was the first to testify in 2007 and even though she
tried her best, she picked out the “third guy” at the defense table. Problem with that was that Mark was sitting in between his two attorneys. Lorena Lara picked out defense attorney, Cary
Lacky.
Judge Klein allowed this paid testimony in court.
