White Tab 003 ▸ Entry — WT-211 Discovery Packet (Nicholas Lemons)¶
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A) Source Context & Scope (facts-only)¶
- Parent tracker: WT-003 — Document Collection / Discovery Tracker (icon Gear).
- This nested page covers: WT-211 — Nicholas Lemons Witness Profile.
- Purpose: Track collection tasks and deposition preparation for F1 Pattern Position 4 witness; primary media custodian for F1 demolition evidence.
Icon discipline: all WT-003 entries use Gear; the parent WT-211 witness profile uses User.
B) Witness Background (facts-only summary)¶
- Name: Nicholas Lemons.
- Role: Subsequent occupant of Unit F1 (100 Freeman St.) after Fesel's departure; holder of 3 photos + 1 video from demolition.
- F1 Pattern Position: 4 of 4 — (1) Kauch complaints/buyout → (2) offer to Christian (declined) → (3) Fesel health impacts/settlement → (4) Lemons demolition media.
- Key facts (as reported in WT-105/WT-211):
- Subsequent occupant of F1 (post-Fesel).
- Captured 3 photos + 1 video during F1 demolition.
- Video audio includes Violet Lauten stating she thought Lemons was going to live there.
- Lemons states he would be living and working there; notes ceiling in bad condition.
- Media reported to show visible mold revealed during demolition.
- Media status: Placeholders exist in WT-105A and WT-211; native files not yet collected.
C) Collection Targets¶
P1 — Critical (14-21 days)¶
| Task ID | Target | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211-COL-MED-1 | Media originals (3 photos + 1 video) | Primary F1 evidence; EXIF/QuickTime | Pending |
| 211-COL-EXIF-1 | EXIF extraction (photos) | DateTimeOriginal, Make/Model, GPS | Pending |
| 211-COL-QT-1 | QuickTime metadata (video) | Creation time, codec, duration | Pending |
| 211-COL-HASH-1 | SHA-256 manifest | Authentication/chain-of-custody | Pending |
| 211-COL-COC-1 | Chain-of-custody memo | Transfer documentation | Pending |
P2 — High (60 days)¶
| Task ID | Target | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211-COL-DEM-1 | Demolition corroboration | Work order/invoice/crew identity | Pending |
| 211-COL-OCC-1 | Occupancy proof (lease/utility) | Timeline confirmation (post-Fesel) | Pending |
| 211-COL-COMMS-1 | Contemporaneous communications | Messages about demolition discovery | Pending |
P3 — Medium (90 days)¶
| Task ID | Target | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211-COL-LOAD-1 | Load-file prep | Concordance .DAT/.OPT with NativeLink | Pending |
D) Custodian Map¶
| Custodian | Likely Records Held | Discovery Vehicle | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Lemons | Original media (3 photos + 1 video); device; occupancy docs | Direct contact | P1 |
| Demolition contractor | Work orders; dates; scope; crew identity | SUBP-211-DEMO-01 | P2 |
| American Package Co. / Landlord | F1 lease; work authorization; access logs | RFP-211-LANDLORD-01 | P2 |
| Violet Lauten | Context for video audio; tour circumstances | 211-CONTACT-VL-01 | P2 |
E) Media Collection Protocol¶
E.1 Native Files Required
| File | Format | Metadata Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Photo 1 (IMG_6735.heic) | .heic/.jpg | EXIF: DateTimeOriginal, Make/Model, GPS |
| Photo 2 (IMG_5235.heic) | .heic/.jpg | EXIF: DateTimeOriginal, Make/Model, GPS |
| Photo 3 (IMG_9321.heic) | .heic/.jpg | EXIF: DateTimeOriginal, Make/Model, GPS |
| Video (VIDEO-2025-07-14-18-00-06.mp4) | .mov/.mp4 | QuickTime: creation_time, codec, duration, location |
E.2 Collection Requirements
- Obtain native files directly from Lemons (no screenshots, no re-saves).
- Record transfer method (AirDrop, email, cloud, physical).
- Compute SHA-256 before any processing.
- Extract EXIF/QuickTime metadata to CSV/PDF.
- Preserve original filenames if possible.
- Log everything in chain-of-custody memo.
E.3 Do Not:
- Transcode or re-encode files.
- Rename files before hash calculation.
- Accept compressed or converted versions.
- Use screenshots as substitutes.
F) Deposition Preparation Topics¶
Identity & Occupancy 1. Full name; prior addresses; dates of F1 occupancy. 2. How did you come to occupy F1? Who was landlord? 3. When did you move in relative to Fesel's departure?
Media Capture 4. When, where, and with what device did you capture the photos and video? 5. Who else was present during the media capture? (Violet Lauten?) 6. What were the circumstances of the demolition or unit tour? 7. What did you observe that prompted you to document conditions? 8. What did Violet Lauten say during the video? What did you say?
Observed Conditions 9. Describe what you observed during the demolition (mold, damage, concealment). 10. Were conditions visible before demolition or only revealed by demolition? 11. Did anyone explain why demolition was being done?
Custody of Media 12. Have the files been shared, edited, or transferred? To whom? 13. What device originally captured the media? Is it still available? 14. Have you made any statements about the media to others?
Knowledge of Other Occupants 15. Any knowledge of conditions before your occupancy (Fesel, Kauch)? 16. Any contact with prior occupants?
G) ESI & Production Standards¶
- Photos: Native .heic/.jpg; EXIF preserved; no conversion until originals hashed.
- Video: Native .mov/.mp4; QuickTime atoms preserved.
- Hash manifest: SHA-256 for each file computed before any processing.
- Bates prefix: G21-211-[6-digit] (e.g., G21-211-000001).
- Load files: Concordance .DAT/.OPT with NativeLink.
H) Bates Plan¶
| Batch | Contents | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 211-BATES-01 | Photos (3) | G21-211-000001+ |
| 211-BATES-02 | Video (1) | G21-211-000100+ |
| 211-BATES-03 | EXIF/QuickTime exports | G21-211-000200+ |
| 211-BATES-04 | Demolition corroboration | G21-211-000300+ |
| 211-BATES-05 | Occupancy proof | G21-211-000400+ |
| 211-BATES-06 | Communications | G21-211-000500+ |
I) Cross-References (White tabs)¶
- WT-211 — Nicholas Lemons Witness Profile (media placeholders).
- WT-105 — Alternative Housing Offer (Unit F1) (pattern note Position 4).
- WT-105A — Unit F1 Media & Affidavit Packet (media embeds; declaration target).
- WT-004 — Evidence Chain Framework (Chain D).
- WT-003 — Master Tracker (this page nested).
J) Pin Tasks¶
- 211-PIN-105-A: Insert page pins to WT-105 referencing Lemons media & pattern note.
- 211-PIN-105A-A: Insert pins to WT-105A media embed locations.
- 211-PIN-003-A: Insert pin to WT-003 â–¸ WT-105 (WT105-001 media task).
- 211-PIN-002-A: Insert pin to WT-002 directory entry.
- 211-PIN-004-A: Insert pin to WT-004 Chain D reference.
K) Completion Status¶
- Custodian map established.
- Media collection protocol documented.
- Collection tasks routed.
- Deposition topics drafted.
- Pending: Media acquisition; EXIF/QuickTime extraction; declaration execution.
END — White Tab 003 ▸ Entry — WT-211 Discovery Packet (Nicholas Lemons) v1.0