Dennis Oland second-degree murder trial: Nov. 26
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Skin is pliable, says Laturnus. If blood on hands is dry, it would flake off, onto BB. If wet, would transferby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 4:07:29 PM -
What about reusable grocery bag? asks Gold, handing Laturnus court exhibit of red Sobeys Compliments bag seized from Dennis' car trunkby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 4:08:21 PM
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Also traces, says Laturnus, noting fabric is not smooth, so would promote transferby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 4:09:06 PM
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And what about any bag or wrapping used to conceal a weapon? Would also have traces of blood, says Laturnusby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 4:16:10 PM
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Dennis Oland will testify in his own defence at murder trial cbc.ca/1.3338024by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:26:15 PM
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#olandtrial resumes. Justice John Walsh discussing a matter with lawyers before bringing jurors in...by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:37:15 PM
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Defence has no more questions for its blood spatter expert Pat Laturnus. Crown questions to begin.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:40:45 PM
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However, Justice Walsh advises jury that Laturnus overstepped his expertise a little with an answer he gave about blood and drycleaning.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:41:47 PM
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Jurors are back. Judge has instruction for them re. Laturnus' answer re. effect of heat on blood. Should take it as "heat cooks the blood"by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:42:29 PM
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Laturnus said heat from drycleaning cooks and fixes the blood to clothing. Justice Walsh says there is no evidence of blood being fixed.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:43:01 PM
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Defence lawyer Alan Gold has no more questions for Laturnus. Lead Crown P.J. Veniot begins cross-examinationby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:43:11 PM
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Did you review power point on blood spatter given by our expert? Yes.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:44:38 PM
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Do you agree with it? Yes? Does it say spatter analysis is based on science and math? Yes. Not conjecture? No.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:45:30 PM
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In the crime scene photos are there any signs - footprints - of any one leaving the scene? No.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:47:22 PM
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Is it possible that the attacker did not step in the blood pool, given there are no tracks leaving the office?by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:48:12 PM
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See any evidence of footprints leaving crime scene? No. Blood pool may have been less when blows were being struckby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:49:30 PM
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Are some of the blood stains on R. Oland's desk consistent with him being seated during attack? Yes.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:51:18 PM
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Circular stains likely came up from floor - blood stains with tails likely came from a higher position. Desk has both.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:52:27 PM
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Veniot asking about blood spatter on Richard's computer monitor. Some circular. Some dripping down.by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:52:39 PM
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Circular/straight on consistent with Richard being struck while seated Downward ones more likely when Richard was on the floor says Laturnusby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:53:53 PM
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Veniot asking about distance blood spatter can travel. Depend on volume? Yes. And amount of force introduced to blood source, says Laturnusby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:55:11 PM
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Veniot showing crime scene photos of numerous blood stains that are very small - similar to size found on brown jacket.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:56:53 PM
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Isn't it true that blood hitting cloth can be absorbed and spots look smaller than they would on a hard surface? That's true.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 5:58:58 PM
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True weapon capable of producing cast-off blood spatter? Yesby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 5:59:46 PM
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Would expect to see different pattern if cast-off from weapon vs. impact spatter, says Laturnusby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:01:36 PM
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Possible weapon may not have been lifted high enough to cause cast-off? Yesby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:01:52 PM
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How do you know whether blood in any place is from a wound or from the weapon being swung? Hard to tell in this case because of the volume.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 6:02:35 PM
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Veniot asking about blood spatter on paper pinned to an office divider. 2 circular, one directed down, one southerly, one upwardby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:07:45 PM
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Indicates movement. Assailant moving around says Laturnus. Circular ones suggest blood source parallel. Consistent with Richard being seatedby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:09:01 PM
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Veniot asking Laturnus about his theory that attacker should have significant blood on him/her?by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 6:11:30 PM
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Veniot referring to '96 article in forensic journal by well-known expert that absence of evidence is not evidence of absenceby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:13:08 PM
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Aren't you supposed to deal in facts not theories? Isn't it possible you are wrong about your theory of significant blood on attacker?by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 6:13:20 PM
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Article says opinions should never be based on what one would EXPECT to be present, but what IS physically present.by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:13:42 PM
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Laturnus said assailant would have significant amount of blood on them. Possible you're wrong? Noby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:14:12 PM
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No. Don't experts in your field argue against assuming that extensive blood at a scene means extensive blood on an attacker?by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 6:14:45 PM
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They do, says Laturnus but there are exceptions in this case.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 6:15:22 PM
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Laturnus says article goes on to say if suspect doesn't have blood on them, means you have to ask more questions.by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:15:28 PM
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Veniot asking about cross hatching pattern noted by pathologist in blunt force injuries.by Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:19:43 PM
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Cross-hatching affect blood source differently? Suspect it wouldby Bobbi-Jean MacKinnon via twitter 11/26/2015 6:19:55 PM
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Is it correct there are no bloody footprints or blood drips leaving the scene? Yes.by Robert Jones via twitter 11/26/2015 6:20:33 PM