Wynekoop testified, also, that she was told that the shooting of Rheta would not be considered a crime and that "the worst I'd be guilty of… was an indiscretion—bad judgement" and would not result in any indictment. Later, Wynekoop testified, she was told that Earle had confessed. When asked to describe the moment she found Rheta, Wynekoop's voice "choked" with sobs, a show of emotion which sent reporters abruptly leaving the room to communicate with their offices.
