After several days of grilling, Captain Gonzaullas stated, "Everything the man tells us is being checked and double-checked, and everything he has told us thus far has been found to be true. He has answered all of our questions without hesitancy, and we are making every effort to find out if he is telling the truth or is covering up information. We are convinced that thus far the man has told the truth, and if all of his stories are found to be true beyond the shadow of a doubt, we can no longer hold him as a suspect." Gonzaullas also stated, "Our duty is not only to apprehend violators of the law but also to protect innocent persons. When we make an arrest in this case and charges are filed, there must be no mistake. We must get the right man or no man at all." On Friday, May 3, the "Gazette" reported Gonzaullas' announcement that, "This man has been completely eliminated. He has been checked and double-checked, and he couldn't have had anything to do with the murder cases here."