Opinion ID: 1272601
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Trip to Alsip Chapel

Text: Because appellant seemed rather evasive in responding to questions concerning the bruises on the child's body, he was taken by Sheriff Haile to view the body at the Alsip Chapel. Appellant testified that he was asked certain questions by Sheriff Haile and Mr. Yost, but that he gave no answers and remained quiet. Although he was still not told that he was under arrest, he was asked to take off his shoes. Sheriff Haile testified that he asked appellant if he could explain all these fresh bruises on the child's body, and that when appellant said he didn't know, he asked for his shoes as they may have possibly fitted these bruises. At this time, appellant was not under arrest but was regarded as a likely suspect. When appellant was told that his shoes did fit the bruises, he continued to remain silent.