Paradox Discussion 1: Because the sign-up thread is beyond full

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

I have always had it in my mind that James' first transformation is distinctly murky and vague, so that even he doesn't know who or what he may have killed. He just woke up somewhere covered in blood (possibly his own, possibly not) with no real idea of anything. So he is not considered a "witness" because even he's not clear on any particular crimes he may have commited.