http://calgaryherald.com/news/crime...-murder-trial-of-blairmore-man-derek-saretzky
Here are some of the tweets from yesterday:
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Another cut and bruise above one of her eyes was above a "large skull fracture" said Dr. Gofton. Bone fragment pushed into the brain.
2:50 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Skull fracture on Hanne Meketech pushed bone fragments into the coverings of the brain, Dr. Gofton says. #Saretzky
2:51 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Dr. Gofton says that would have caused brain injuries as it was compressed. There was also a radiating fracture on top of the head.
2:52 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Gofton also identified a laceration behind one of her ears and bruising of the skin. That's the blunt force injuries.
2:54 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
First sharp injury Gofton found was "a superficial incised wound." #Saretzky
2:55 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
There were three sharp force injuries said Gofton. A superficial incised wound on the neck.
2:55 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Second sharp force injury was a stab wound to Hanne Meketech's neck, says Gofton. #Saretzky
2:57 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
There was also a deep stab wound to Meketech's neck passing behind a major neck muscle and behind arteries.
2:57 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Stab wound missed major vessels of carotid artery and jugular vein, says Gofton. #Saretzky
2:58 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Final sharp force injury was also a stab wound to Hanne Meketech's neck, says Gofton. #Saretzky
3:00 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Gofton says the final stab wound was across the neck. "This injury cut across the large muscle group across the right side of the neck."
3:01 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Second stab wound also missed major blood vessels, says Gofton. #Saretzky
3:01 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Three injuries found on the trunk of Hanne Meketech's body, pathologist says. #Saretzky
3:02 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Hanne Meketech has grey contusion on her left upper back, jurors told. #Saretzky
3:03 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Second and third injuries were purple bruises on Hanne Meketech's back. #Saretzky
3:04 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Dr. Gofton found seven injuries on Hanne Meketech's extremities. #Saretzky
3:05 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Gofton also identified bruises and cuts to Meketech's back, arms and hand.
3:08 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Six of the extremity injuries were to her hands and arms while a seventh was a bruise to the left front of her thigh. #Saretzky
3:11 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Most of internal examination focused on Hanne Meketech's brain injuries, says Dr. Gofton. #Saretzky
3:12 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Dr. Gofton says his findings showed blunt force head trauma - skull fractures, brain injuries and tearing of the neck.
3:14 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Hand and arm injuries suggestive of a "struggle of some type," Dr. Gofton says. #Saretzky
3:15 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
He also noted deep cuts to the victims neck. Gofton said injuries suggest signs of a struggle.
3:15 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Gofton said Meketech died as a result of blunt force trauma made worse by blood loss from stab wounds to the neck.
3:17 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Hanne Meketech died of blunt force trauma injuries to her head. Stab wounds likely occurred near time of death, says pathologist. #Saretzky
3:17 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
"That us my bottom line. The actual cause of death is the blunt force head trauma," said Dr. Gofton.
3:18 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
No evidence Hanne Meketech was choked, Dr. Gofton says. #Saretzky
3:18 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
"That is my bottom line. The actual cause of death is the blunt force head trauma," said Dr. Gofton. #Saretkzy
3:19 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Hanne Meketech's blunt force injuries consistent with crowbar, pipe or baseball bat, says Gofton. #Saretzky
3:20 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Gofton believes based on injuries weapon used suggest a linear or elongated blunt force instrument - such as a crowbar, pipe, baseball bat.
3:21 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Gofton says neck wounds likely caused by a knife without a serrated blade. Police found a knife in the fire pit with Hailey's body.
3:23 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
A lot of blood would have come from the injuries to Hanne Meketech's head, says pathologist. #Saretzky
3:23 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Gofton says Meketech appears to have been beaten first and stabbed "when she was almost dead".
3:24 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Hanne Meketech's was likely almost dead when she received two stab wounds to her neck, Dr. Gofton says. #Saretzky
3:24 PM - 08 Jun 2017
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Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Hanne Meketech was likely almost dead when she received two stab wounds to her neck, Dr. Gofton says. #Saretzky
3:27 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
No cross-examination of Dr. Gofton by defence lawyer Patrick Edgerton. #Saretzky
3:27 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Bill Graveland
@BillGraveland
Testimony is done for today. Case back at 9:30 am tomorrow.
3:27 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Evidence done for the day in #Saretzky trial.
3:28 PM - 08 Jun 2017
Kevin Martin
@KMartinCourts
Friend of Hanne Meketech breaks down in tears after court adjourns following graphic evidence of her cause of death. #Saretzky