On the witness stand, Osvaldo gives a pretty straightforward account of how the robbery at Mr. Nesbitt’s store was supposed to pan out. It's also an account that seeks to minimize his own involvement, making it seem that he didn't actually participate in any theft or murder.

Osvaldo says that Richard Evans, also known as Bobo, approached him about getting involved in the planned hold-up. He told Osvaldo that he had a place all lined up, an indication that Bobo has been casing Mr. Nesbitt’s store for some time. Osvaldo’s role would be minimal. His job was to stand outside and slow down anyone who came out after them. This would be done by pushing a garbage can in front of them.

As for James King and Steve Harmon, they’d have much bigger roles in the projected crime. James would go into the store and commit the actual robbery while Steve Harmon would act as the lookout. Osvaldo goes on to say that everyone involved in the robbery would each get their “taste” or share of the ill-gotten proceeds, but he didn’t know how much. But in an attempt to minimize his role in the robbery, Osvaldo claims that he didn’t participate for the money but only because he was scared of Bobo.