The first report
of a police vehicle in the driveway of the Gwinnco Muffler Shop on the evening
of April 15th, 1993 was made by Tony McWaters on April 24th,
1993. Mr. McWaters stated that on that evening he was driving north on
Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, and when he passed the muffler shop he observed
what he called as a Gwinnett County Police car in the driveway. He described the police vehicle as a Ford
with large yellow stripes. The time was between 8:45 and 9:00 PM. Mr. McWaters
was never interviewed again by anyone.