Deceased/Not Found Canada - Alvin, 66, & Kathy Liknes, 53, Nathan O'Brien, 5, Calgary, 30 Jun 2014 - #25

[Kamille]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 9s9 seconds ago
Mohrbutter explains that if an exhibit could possibly have the DNA of multiple ppl they will submit more of that item for testing. #Garland

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 17s18 seconds ago
Mohrbutter about to talk about conclusions she made in #Garland case

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 51s52 seconds ago
DNA profile taken from toothbrush-Kathy Liknes-was then used for all future comparisons Mohrbutter explained #Garland

Kevin MartinVerified account ‏@KMartinCourts 47s48 seconds ago
Also examined Kathy Liknes' earrings and watch but couldn't get a suitable sample. #Garland

Bryan LabbyVerified account ‏@CBCBryan 56s57 seconds ago
Mohrbutter used Kathy Liknes' toothbrush as a comparative sample for DNA analysis. #Garland

 

[Bravo]

It used to be called the "habitual offender" designation. If DG is convicted of these murders, he would not be considered a "habitual offender". Same with Army boy.

Thank You again for the refresh.

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 30s30 seconds ago
Morhbutter said this razor was used as a known sample for Alvin Liknes and was used for all DNA comparisons in this investigation #Garland

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 1m1 minute ago
Electric razor and comb were used for DNA profile of Alvin Liknes--DNA sample obtained used for all future comparisons in #Garland case

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Bill GravelandVerified account ‏@BillGraveland 48s48 seconds ago
The typing profiles are used to determine if they match the DNA samples found at the crime scenes - Liknes house - #Garland farm.

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 29s29 seconds ago
The hockey mask of Nathan O'Brien was tested for DNA. Morhbutter said she used this DNA profile for all further DNA comparisons. #Garland

Bill GravelandVerified account ‏@BillGraveland 53s53 seconds ago
A pair of shoes and a hockey mask was tested for DNA to match five-year-old Nathan O'Brien. #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Valerie Fortney ‏@ValFortney 51s51 seconds ago
Photo on courtroom screens: Nathan's runners, hockey mask. Can see left/right foot stickers inside shoes. Used for all DNA testing. #Garland

 

[Kamille]

One the biggest differences is here in Canada either the Prosecution or the Defence can file appeals.

In the US iirc the State cannot.

Yes, and you're probably not going to be seeing DG being led away in handcuffs and shackles at the end. We will likely never see a picture of him again. Which is good. I've seen enough.

MOO

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 20s20 seconds ago
Kitchen items were also tested for DNA. Mohrbutter said DNA for Alvin, Kathy and Nathan were found. #Garland #yyc

Valerie Fortney ‏@ValFortney 32s32 seconds ago
Photo on screens of Liknes kitchen; items tested from counters, some had profile, others didn't meet minimum. #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucas MeyerVerified account ‏@meyer_lucas 1m1 minute ago
Mohrbutter says some items from the Liknes home had a result from an unknown male, known as Male 1 #Garland #yyc

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 26s26 seconds ago
Items seized from Liknes kitchen counter--DNA of an "unknown" male was obtained from these kitched items #Garland
[video=twitter;829040452464570369]https://twitter.com/NancyHixt/status/829040452464570369[/video]

 

[garbagetweet]

Lucas MeyerVerified account ‏@meyer_lucas 1m1 minute ago
Mohrbutter says some items from the Liknes home had a result from an unknown male, known as Male 1 #Garland #yyc

Nancy HixtVerified account ‏@NancyHixt 26s26 seconds ago
Items seized from Liknes kitchen counter--DNA of an "unknown" male was obtained from these kitched items #Garland
[video=twitter;829040452464570369]https://twitter.com/NancyHixt/status/829040452464570369[/video]

I assume Nathan's brother.

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson ‏@MetroLucie 37s37 seconds ago
Kathryn Liknes' DNA was found multiple places including on a wall in the bedroom, bottom of the stairs, door knob #Garland #yyc

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Kevin MartinVerified account ‏@KMartinCourts 48s49 seconds ago

Swab of bloodstained bed found in spare bedroom of Liknes home matched Kathy Liknes' DNA profile, says Mohrbutter. #Garland

 

[dogmatica]

Yes, and you're probably not going to be seeing DG being led away in handcuffs and shackles at the end. We will likely never see a picture of him again. Which is good. I've seen enough.

MOO

No doubt - in Canada, once these monsters are taken away, you never see them again. Same with at trial - no pictures allowed, only drawings. It's par for the course - we really protect the bad guys here. It's only just recently (the Harper gov't) allowed for consecutive sentencing. It used to be 2, 3, 4, 5, whatever for 1 deal on murder. Kill as many as you like - you only have to pay for one (concurrent sentencing). <modsnip>

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Nancy HixtVerified account &#8207;@NancyHixt 1m1 minute ago
Mohrbutter: DNA results from blood found in several places in Liknes home including on bed- Kathy Liknes #Garland

Nancy HixtVerified account &#8207;@NancyHixt 21s22 seconds ago
Mohrbutter-DNA findings for Kathy had 1 in 5.8 trillion chance of matching another person #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Ina SidhuVerified account &#8207;@CTVInaSidhu 27s28 seconds ago
Mohrbutter says DNA of this earring found in the side entrance of Liknes home matched DNA of Kathy Liknes #garland

[video=twitter;829041625603059713]https://twitter.com/CTVInaSidhu/status/829041625603059713[/video]

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Lucie Edwardson &#8207;@MetroLucie 38s39 seconds ago
DNA from Kathryn Liknes was found on this mop. There was also a male DNA found, but not enough for any profile to be made. #Garland #yyc

[video=twitter;829041838120017921]https://twitter.com/MetroLucie/status/829041838120017921[/video]

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Getting into it now. DNA Evidence May Be Disturbing for Some



Valerie Fortney &#8207;@ValFortney 54s54 seconds ago
Swab of dumbbell at Liknes home had Kathy Liknes' DNA; right side of bed in master bedroom, walls, from Alvin Liknes. #Garland

Nancy HixtVerified account &#8207;@NancyHixt 1m1 minute ago
Court hears DNA of Kathy Liknes found on Dumb bell in Liknes home #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Kevin MartinVerified account &#8207;@KMartinCourts 1m1 minute ago
Swabs of bloodstains from master bedroom and walls on stairs near side door of Liknes home matched Alvin's DNA. #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

Meghan GrantVerified account &#8207;@CBCMeg 52s53 seconds ago
Kathy Liknes DNA found on dumbbell in victims' garage #Garland

 

[JadeSLeuth]

>>>>>>> DNA Continued




Lucie Edwardson &#8207;@MetroLucie 57s58 seconds ago
Swabs from the Likneses master bedroom matched Alvin Liknes. She said chances of being someone else's DNA is 1 in 160 billion. #Garland

Ina SidhuVerified account &#8207;@CTVInaSidhu 1m1 minute ago
A swab of a bloodstained bed in the spare room of Liknes home matched DNA of Kathy Liknes #garland

Kevin MartinVerified account &#8207;@KMartinCourts 1m1 minute ago
Nathan O'Brien's DNA also found on swabs taken from home, says Mohrbutter. #Garland