Opinion ID: 3187215
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 7

Heading: Testimony of Dr. Herendeen

Text: Dr. Herendeen testified that trial counsel first contacted him regarding Ledford’s case on October 28, 1992—twelve days before Ledford’s trial. Dr. Herendeen personally evaluated Ledford the day before the trial began. Dr. Herendeen stated that Thames and Little never asked him to determine whether Ledford was mentally retarded. Dr. Herendeen testified that on November 10, 1992, which was the second day of trial, he provided Little and Thames with the written draft report regarding his evaluation of Ledford. According to Dr. Herendeen, after receiving the report, Little and Thames did not ask him whether Ledford was mentally retarded. Dr. Herendeen testified that Little and Thames did not prepare him for his trial testimony. Still, Dr. Herendeen admitted that, while he did not meet Little and Thames face to face, they did have a telephone conversation. 42 Case: 14-15650 Date Filed: 03/21/2016 Page: 43 of 103