Broken by the bottle? An ex-wife talks and a camera may have captured Park at a key moment

Two more stories about the hit-and-run suspect to round out this weekend's offerings:

First off, Jackie Majerus writes about what Robert Park's ex-wife has to say in this story.

And I've got one about the possibility that a videocamera caught Park at a liquor store shortly before the accident.

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Hit-and-run driver's history of drinking

Reporter Jackie Majerus wrote this terrific story, from his son's perspective, about the man behind the wheel in the fatal hit-and-run that left 14-year-old Henry Waye, Jr dead this month.

I chipped in this one, which makes it clear that Robert Park's drinking hasn't gotten better in recent years.

And don't miss Jim Smith's column today taking the police to task for undue secrecy.

I haven't seen the paper itself so I don't know if a couple of other stories are in print today or waiting for tomorrow's issue (or later, depending on how things go).

I would ask that if anyone who knows Park -- friends, family, coworkers, etc. -- would like to offer a different perspective on the man, we are eager to hear from you. We'd very much like to offer more balance, but with Park and his wife passing up the chance to talk to us, it's hard.

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Copyright 2009. All rights reserved.
Contact Steve Collins at scollins@bristolpress.com