I could have sworn that it was before LP, too. It was in a LE interview or something similar. Remember, pink flowered seat covers or something to that effect? She described the car down to the last detail, complete with the NY tags and tint or no tint on the windows (I don't remember which it was).
Here's a link where WS'er 'butwhatif' has transcribed the jail visits...
http://www.websleuths.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77725
in part two KC speaks of the car, window tint, floral carseat......no mention of NY tags (unless i missed it....LOL)