Although an IJ can weigh some credibility factors without observing the applicant testify (such as the consistency between transcribed testimony and other documentary evidence), a credibility finding, properly based on the totality of the circumstances, should weigh all relevant factors, including the witness’s demeanor, candor, and responsiveness to questioning. See 8 U.S.C. § 1158(b)(1)(B)(iii). IJ Holt was charged with making an initial assessment of Gaye’s credibility; she could not properly make that assessment based solely on a cold record. See Olle v. Henry & Wright Corp., 910 F.2d 357, 361 (6th Cir.1990) (observing that a hew trial is generally required when a deceased judge did not make findings of fact); Arrow-Hart, Inc. v. Philip Carey Co., 552 F.2d 711, 713 (6th Cir.1977) (<HOLDING>); Havey v. Kropp, 458 F.2d 1054, 1055 (6th
holding that a trial courts judgment must comply with the statutory requirement that the judgment contain written findings of fact and conclusions of law holding that a reviewing court has the power to reject the findings and conclusions of the trial court where the findings are not supported by the evidence holding that court is not required to state findings of fact and conclusions of law when denying  3582 motion holding that before admitting rule 80324 hearsay statements the trial court must enter in the record appropriate statements rationale or findings of fact and conclusions of law holding court must conduct new trial absent parties consent where deceased judge had not issued findings of fact and conclusions of law before death