The DNA was isolated and analyzed using Short Tandem Repeat (STR)
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) analysis. The results of profiles from 24 of
4 A prior report was submitted on August 20, 2010. See Appendix E.
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the 26 cuttings revealed DNA profiles consistent, or partially consistent with
Routier, but excluded the two victims, Damon and Devon Routier, as well as
Darlies husband, Darin Routier, as contributors of the profile. One profile
numbered 01-17, was consistent with a mixture of contributors; Routier could
not be excluded a contributor of the major component, while Damon, Devon
and Darin Routier could be excluded. However, no comparisons could be
made on the minor component. Another cutting, numbered 01-19, gave no
interpretable DNA profiles.
DPS also analyzed a cutting from a sock (01-33-AA) found outside the
crime scene residence, which revealed a DNA profile consistent with a
mixture of contributors. Devon Routier was found to be the source of the
major component, but no comparisons could be made to the minor component.
Finally, a stain from the garage door (5-01-AA) was analyzed but no DNA
profiles were obtained.
According to ADA Lisa Smith, additional testing is still under way.
The State agreed to transfer several extracts from Routiers nightshirt to
UNT for additional analysisRoutier requested a particular kind of
quantification analysis, which DPS does not perform. Once this analysis is
done, the testing ordered by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (CCA), see
Routier v. State, 273 S.W.3d 241 (2008), will be complete.
We pretty much know that the 1st responders touched her but they wear gloves so the chances are lower that a person on scene touched her leaving behind DNA.
The fact that limb hairs came back with any results is good cause on the federal level the exempt can be overturned.
I do agree amplification is needed if they found any of the markers to match Darlie Darin or the boys they would state they could not be ruled out as contributors of the minor samples.
This sample if it turns out third party could free Darlie and is very hopeful for her family and supporters.