Mr. Hubert. But, you testified that you knew Ruby's face well enough so that you could distinguish it in a crowd?
Mr. Combest. Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert. You had looked into that crowd and your eyes had become accustomed to the lights?
Mr. Combest. Yes, sir.
Mr. Hubert. Now, I ask you if you saw him in the crowd before he lunged forward?
Mr. Combest. No, sir.
Mr. Hubert. Do you think you would have seen him had he been in that crowd during the 15 minutes or so prior to that shot, the shooting?
Mr. Combest. Quite possibly if he had been there very long I believe I would have spotted him. I might not have, but knowing that he didn't belong there I believe I would have spotted him right off.
Mr. Hubert. Well, now, what precautions were taken to assure that people who did not belong there would not be there?
Mr. Combest. Well, everyone that went out into the basement from the jail office had to have the press card, proper identification showing that they were members of the press and police officers. Other than that no one was admitted to the basement parking area.