[Maddie spent much of her interview chewing on her lip and fighting to maintain eye contact.]
State your full name for the record. Madeline Johnson.
Do you have any nickname(s)? Maddie.
Please state your date of birth. It's in a couple days. August 8, 1998.
How long have you been a resident at Sing Sing? I came here in May.
Where, in Sing Sing, are you currently taking up residence? A Block, second level.
Does anyone else live with you? My sister shares a cell with me. My two brothers are in the cell next door.
What is your daily routine/job here at Sing Sing? Whatever I feel like doing that day. I don't have a "job." [Punctuated with actual air quotes.]
Where were you on the night of August 2nd? Sleeping.
Where were you on the morning of August 3rd? [Maddie takes a few moments to answer, and when she finally does, it's a half-truth.] I was taking a walk with my friend Caitie. That's when we found the body.
Are there people who can account for your whereabouts? Sure.
What are their names? Caitie... Something. I don't know her last name.
Did you know Mr. Marsh? Never saw him before in my life. — If you do not know Mr. Marsh, do you know of anyone who did? Nope.
Have you heard and/or seen any suspicious activity around the compound, lately? I haven't really left my cell for a few days, so no. I haven't seen anything.
Lastly, for now, who have you been "buddying up" with? Caitie and my sister.