practice run or aborted murder attempt? back on the computer searching for a local costume store, looking for another disguise. then the prosecutors asserted the final countdown to murder began. 2:30 november 17th neuman rented a silver kia van. he was in a hurry, impatient. after 5:30 in the morning november 18th, security camera recorded the silver minivan and caught neuman walking up the stairs. heading to office. logged on to computer and left cell phone on the desk. was he trying to create an alibi? next he got back in his car, on the move.