Miranda v. Arizona: Ernesto Miranda's Arrest
Summary
TLDRThe transcript features a retired Phoenix police detective, Carol Cooley, recounting a significant moment with Ernie Miranda. During a lineup, a witness identified Miranda as the suspect but hesitated, suggesting she might confirm it if she heard his voice. Later, Miranda confessed to kidnapping, rape, and robbery. He wrote a confession voluntarily, which was well-written and accurate. The detective then describes the old city jail where Miranda was held, providing details about the facility and Miranda’s time there. This reflection highlights the process leading to Miranda's confession.
Takeaways
- 🔍 The witness initially identified Ernie Miranda as the suspect but expressed uncertainty.
- 👂 The witness mentioned that hearing the suspect's voice might help confirm the identification.
- 😶 The speaker, a detective, hesitated before responding to Miranda's question about how he did.
- 💬 When asked, Miranda admitted involvement in the crime after the detective suggested it was a good idea to confess.
- ✍️ Miranda voluntarily provided a written confession, stating that he was not coerced or promised anything.
- 📝 Miranda's written confession was concise, well-written, and accurate in describing the crimes.
- 🚔 The script describes the old city jail where Miranda was processed after his arrest.
- 🏢 Miranda was kept in the felony tank in the jail for a few days to about a week.
- 👮♂️ The speaker, retired Detective Carol Cooley from the Phoenix Police Department, narrated the events.
- 📖 The script covers the events surrounding Miranda's arrest, confession, and processing in jail.
Q & A
Who was the 'number one guy' referred to in the lineup?
-The 'number one guy' in the lineup was Ernie Miranda.
Why was the witness unsure about identifying Ernie Miranda in the lineup?
-The witness said that it looked like Ernie Miranda, but was uncertain and suggested that hearing his voice might help make the identification positive.
What did Ernie Miranda say after the lineup?
-After the lineup, Ernie Miranda asked how he did, and when told that he didn't do well, he responded by saying that he guessed he should tell the truth about the incident.
What did Ernie Miranda confess to?
-Ernie Miranda confessed to the kidnapping, rape, and robbery.
What was Ernie Miranda asked to do after his confession?
-After his confession, Ernie Miranda was asked to sign a written confession that began with a statement saying he gave the confession voluntarily without coercion or promises of immunity, and knowing his legal rights.
How was the written confession described?
-The written confession was described as being well-written, with excellent spelling, and an accurate description of the act.
Where was Ernie Miranda taken after his arrest?
-Ernie Miranda was taken to the old city jail on the fifth floor of the old city-county courthouse.
What was the procedure followed after Ernie Miranda was brought to the jail?
-After being brought to the jail, Ernie Miranda would have been searched, processed, and shown his quarters in a tank, specifically in the felony tank.
How long did Ernie Miranda stay in the jail after his arrest?
-Ernie Miranda stayed in the jail for possibly a week, but it could have been only a couple of days.
Who provided the information about Ernie Miranda's time in the jail?
-The information about Ernie Miranda's time in the jail was provided by retired detective Carol Cooley from the Phoenix Police Department.
Outlines
🕵️♂️ Identification of Suspect by Witness
The witness initially identifies the suspect, Ernie Miranda, from a police lineup, stating that the first person in the lineup resembles the perpetrator. However, she is unsure and suggests that hearing the suspect’s voice might help her confirm her identification.
🤔 Interrogation and Confession
The detective narrates how he interacted with Ernie Miranda after the lineup. When Miranda asked how he did, the detective implied that things didn't go well, prompting Miranda to confess to kidnapping, rape, and robbery. The detective then asked Miranda to sign a written confession voluntarily, which he did.
✍️ The Written Confession
Miranda's written confession was brief, clear, and concise. It contained an accurate description of the crime and was written voluntarily without coercion. His writing and spelling were noted as excellent.
🚔 Arrival and Processing in Jail
The scene shifts to the old city jail where Miranda would have been processed like any other prisoner. He would have been searched, shown his new quarters, and placed in the felony tank of the jail. Miranda likely stayed there for a few days to a week.
👮♂️ Retired Detective's Reflection
The script concludes with a reflection from retired Detective Carol Cooley of the Phoenix Police Department, recalling the details of Miranda's detention and confession.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Lineup
💡Ernie Miranda
💡Confession
💡Kidnapping
💡Rape
💡Robbery
💡Voluntary Statement
💡Miranda Rights
💡Detective Carol Cooley
💡City Jail
Highlights
The witness initially identified Ernie Miranda as the suspect, stating it 'looks like him,' but wanted to hear his voice to confirm.
The investigator did not respond immediately, allowing time to pass before engaging with Miranda.
Miranda asked, 'How did I do?' after the lineup, indicating a level of awareness about the situation.
The investigator responded, 'You didn't do so good, Ernie,' prompting Miranda to confess.
Miranda voluntarily confessed to kidnapping, rape, and robbery without being coerced or promised immunity.
The confession was written clearly and accurately by Miranda, filling one short page.
The detective noted that both the spelling and writing quality in Miranda’s confession were excellent.
The description Miranda gave in his confession was accurate and detailed, aligning with the case facts.
Miranda was held in the 'felony tank' of the old city jail on the fifth floor of the city courthouse.
Miranda was processed like any other prisoner, searched, and shown his quarters in the jail.
The old city jail had four identical holding tanks, and Miranda was placed in one specifically for felons.
Miranda spent several days to a week in the city jail before the next stages of his case proceeded.
The detective described the conditions of the old city jail, where Miranda was held, providing historical context.
Retired Detective Carol Cooley from the Phoenix Police Department provided this account, offering firsthand insights into the case.
This confession and its circumstances became a key part of the Miranda case, which later influenced the Miranda rights ruling.
Transcripts
when she first looked at the
lineup she said it looks like the number
one guy the number one guy was ernie
miranda
and i asked her are you sure and she
says well it looks like him but maybe if
i heard his voice i might be able to
make it positive
i didn't say anything when we went back
into the room i waited for a while i
wasn't quite sure what i was going to
say
and ernie asked me
how did i do
and i said well you didn't do so good
ernie
he said well i guess i better tell you
about it then i said that would be a
good idea
and he did he told us about
the
kidnapping rape and robbery
after he told us i said would you
sign a written confession
which
says at the beginning of the report of
the form
i give this
statement voluntarily
without
coercion or threats or promises of
immunity
knowing
my legal rights then he wrote the
statement all on one short page
the writing was excellent
and the spelling was excellent
and the description of the act
was accurate
this is the entrance into the old city
jail on the fifth floor of the old city
county
courthouse and building miranda would
have been brought in here and he would
have been
processed just like every other prisoner
he would been searched
and then he would have been transported
or taken over
shown his new quarters which is over
here
we have four identical tanks
this particular tank here would have
been where miranda was kept
and it would have been what we call the
felony tank
so he would have been booked into here
ernie would have spent maybe a week it
may have been only a couple of days
so that is to retire detective carol
cooley from the phoenix police
department
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