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Wednesday, November 5, 1997 Guest: Ms. Aimee Harberson   Opening Remarks:   Good evening. I'm just here tonight to basically here to clear my name of anything that Ms. Blanchard had to say about me. I didn't take Macy. I have no reason to. And I don't know anything about her disappearance. Yes, I admit that I did see Chuck while they were still married, but I was more of the straw that broke the horse's back. It wasn't like it was a happy marriage, and it wasn't like I went after him. He took an interest in me, and I saw it as a chance to network a little. You know meet new people, advance my career a little. I didn't think that it would lead to a relationship. Anyway, that's about all I have to say, can I take some questions?   Question and Answer session:   Q: Why didn't you just say ÒnoÓ to a relationship? A: He stopped by about the alarm system, and while he was there he asked me to lunch. It wasn't romantic, it was just lunch. We didn't get romantically involved until this past January.   Q: Have you ever *networked* with any other men running for office? A: I've done some networking. I've been to parties. I know the important people here in town. I'm trying to advance my career. I want to be successful in life.   Q: Did the Sheriff ever talk to you about the possibility of his daughter knowing about the two of you? A: He mentioned it once. He seemed really upset about it too.   Q: So...were you genuinely attracted to the Sheriff, or just using him to advance yourself professionally? A: When we first met, we were acquaintances. There wasn't anything to it. But as time passed on, I learned to appreciate him, and I love a man in uniform.   Q: How did you know you were becoming romantically active with the Sheriff? A: I didn't. I don't think anybody usually knows when it happens. It just did. And as far as him being married...like I said, they weren't happy and it was heading towards a divorce anyway. They were planning to get divorced after the election anyway. It wasn't like I caused the divorce, I was a factor, but they were planning on it.   Q: And how do you see your career shaping up, what next? A: I'm taking business courses in town, working part time, getting to know people. I'm shooting for a masters right now, and I want to go as far as I possibly can I wouldn't rule out politics, maybe even hold a public office someday. I set my goals high, and I'll do anything I have to...to achieve them.   Q: When did you know about the pending divorce, and why did you take it upon yourself to be the straw? A: They had been discussing it for months. They knew as far back as January, before we became romantically involved. I didn't take it upon myself to be the last straw, it just happened that way. They were planning a divorce before I came into the picture. I just didn't help matters any.   Q: Do you think Ed and Anthony took Macy? A: No, I don't think so and either does Chuck. There's no real evidence that they did.   Q: Have the two of you had an Aids test? A: No, and I don't see how that is anyone's business.   Q: Did he ever mention a gambling debt or being blackmailed to you? A: No, he never mentioned anything like that. He's had his share of threats and he likes to play poker sometimes. But no, he's never mentioned anything like that to me.   Q: Aimee, how do you feel when you heard Ms. Blanchard call you a tramp? A: Well, I'll admit I didn't think much of it. I mean, she's bound to be upset. It's understandable, but I honestly didn't care. It's not like I know her or she knows me. She doesn't really affect me much.   Q: Have you taken up with any other older men before? If so, please name names. Does Chambeau sound familiar? A: No, I haven't 'taken up' with any older men before. But I do know Chambeau from several parties and events I've been to.   Q: Has the sheriff confided in you any information on the whereabouts of his daughter, or who may have taken her. A: No, he doesn't seem to know where she is. He doesn't think Ed or Tony took her because there is no evidence. For a while he thought maybe Mazza had her, but there wasn't much to support that either. He's been very worried about her, and doesn't have a clue to where she is right now.   Q: Aimee, how would you feel about being here with Caroline? A: It wouldn't bother me.   Q: What possible benefit could you expect from being known for sleeping with elected officials for favors? Pretty harsh Aimee. I guess you've been hearing that the last few days. A: I have been, and the truth is I didn't sleep with him or even start a relationship with him until after he and his wife had decided on the divorce. I got to know him as an acquaintance hoping that he might make a good friend to know if I wanted to further my career along. I had no intentions of a romantic involvement when we first met. I just figured that he might be able to introduce me to some people.   Q: Did he tell you that he and his wife were getting a divorce? Could you really be that naive? Some men will say anything to get what they want. A: Yes, he did tell me and I believe him. Caroline, from what I understand, even said that the marriage wasn't going well, that it was headed to a divorce. So, yes, I believe him.   Q: Are you going to be the next Mrs. Lamar? A: We have no plans of marriage or living together. I like my space. I still have my own apartment that I stay in from time to time.   Q: How does the Sheriff feel about you being here? Did he tell you what you should or should not say? A: I have Chuck's full support. He trusts that I can handle myself, and he told me I could be as candid as I pleased about our relationship.   Q: Aimee, what have you done to help in the search for Macy? A: Well, I've only done as much as Chuck would allow me to do. I've posted flyers, made some calls, but mostly been his support through all of this. It's been difficult for him. And there really wasn't much else I could do.   Q: You know you can kiss your political ambitions good- bye, don't you? A: Well, the publicity hasn't helped, but that isn't going to stop me. I want to be successful, and I'll do anything to get what I want.   Q: Anything done with a public official that I pay taxes towards...makes your life public knowledge! A: I don't agree with that, and neither does Chuck for that matter. Well, it has been interesting tonight. Thank you for having me. I must be going.