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John Tedman

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Defense investigator who measured routes to the entrances at 34 Fairview Road

Trial 2
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About

John Tedman, a private investigator with Forum Investigations and a former federal agent, testified for the defense about a visit to 34 Fairview Road, where he photographed the property and measured routes to its entrances. He described a pedestrian side door that opened directly into the garage. From the mailbox area at the end of the driveway, he measured 65 feet 9 inches to the main front door, 70 feet 1 inch to a second front door, and 78 feet 3 inches to the pedestrian garage door. On cross-examination, Tedman agreed that a walk to any of those doors and back would double its one-way distance. He had also measured routes from the flagpole area, but could not recall the precise figures without his notes and did not have a report with him. He agreed that the routes the prosecutor described from the flagpole, up the street and driveway, to each door exceeded 80 feet.

Trial Record (3)

Trial 2 Retrial Apr 22, 2025 – Jun 18, 2025 3 proceedings

Day 29

Direct John Tedman - Direct John Tedman David Yannetti 3 highlights 45 lines spoken
Summary

Defense private investigator John Tedman testifies about measurements and photographs he took at 34 Fairview Road in Canton, describing the layout of entrances to the residence.

Highlights (3)
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“I was contacted by somebody from your office last Tuesday, I believe the 3rd.”

Establishes Tedman was a last-minute substitute brought in just days before testimony.

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“I was asked to travel to 34 Fairview Road in Canton, and take some measurements and photographs.”

Defines the narrow scope of Tedman's assignment — physical documentation of the property.

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Direct John Tedman - Direct (Continued) John Tedman David Yannetti 3 highlights 33 lines spoken
Summary

John Tedman provides measurements from the end of the driveway to three entrances at 34 Fairview Road and identifies a neighborhood map showing the property's location.

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“So that door goes directly into the garage, facing north.”

Establishes that the red side door provides direct garage access from outside without entering the house.

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Prosecution cross-examines defense investigator John Tedman about his measurements at 34 Fairview Road, establishing that round-trip distances to each door exceed 130-156 feet and that alternate routes from the flag pole area exceed 80 feet.

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“I don't. No, I'm sorry.”

Tedman acknowledges he has no report with him for the flag pole measurements, limiting his ability to provide precise figures on cross

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Locations Touched By This Testimony

34 Fairview Road 3 procs