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AT 7A~1835 a prominent public posture when they would have preferred to remain in a more subordinate role. Of course, some of these hard feelings have been diminished by the successful outcome of the trial. Moreover, this additional effort will reach every member of Mr. Slaton's prosecutive staff, who played a primary role in the prosecution of Wayne Williams. w® 1) Lewis Slaton, District Attorney Slaton had the overall responsibility for prosecuting the Wayne Williams case. In addition, Slaton actively participated in examininc witnesses and forming stratagems. He was also the final speaker during the closing arguments where he reminded the jury of many salient points brought out during the trial. As Mentioned previously, Slaton has received a telephone call from the Director commending him for his efforts in this matter. we? 2) Jack Mallard, Assistant District Attorney Mallard was the individual responsible for a good portion of the examination of numerous prosecution and defense witnesses, In addition, his effective cross-examination of Wayne Williams was one of the vital points in the trial. ye 3) Gordon Miller, Assistant District Attorney : Miller was responsible for introducing the fiber and technical evidence. Miller became very knowledgeable regarding fibers and hydrology and effectively introduced these aspects of the State's case to the jury. In addition, Miller examined different pathologists placed on the witness stan@ by the pro- secution. Miller's participation in the closing arguments was ‘extremely important, as his summation of the fiber evidence helped the jury focus on the strength of this evidence. Lens 4) Wallace Speed, Assistant District Attorney Speed was instrumental in interviewing key rebuttal witnesses. In addition, Speed gathered information pertaining to documentation which proved the Williams family purchased the green carpeting in 1971. Speed also participated in court by placing on the witness stand the individuals who contracted with the Williams family for carpeting and who installed same. Speed also assisted the prosecution in forming various stratagems. 5 -?2- t