Murder: How Do You Know ...

... that Nina Cortez arrived at work around 9 a.m.? Did you give her a ride?

No. You know that because she told you. So, it should be, Nina Cortez said she arrived at work around 9 a.m.

How do you know that she went to her office to count money? Is it because you were hand-cuffed to her wrist, so you follower her around?

No, you know that because she told you. So, it should be, Cortez said she then went to her office to count money.

Likewise, did you count the stab wounds on Kevin Blohm? No; Cortez told you. So, you know what to do by now, right?

Said is your friend. Be sure to attribute often and liberally. Let the audience know where you got each bot of information, and not just the direct quotes.