GUILTY SC - Samantha Josephson, 21, Columbia, thought she was getting into Uber, 29 Mar 2019 *Arrest* #2

[Gardenista]

Did they say his DNA was inside the gloves while her's was outside the gloves?

 

[BUF]

They tested so many items, I feel like they should have made a chart as a visual aid

Hopefully they will have one for their closing

 

[CrimeDawg123]

Did I understand that HER DNA was under HIS fingernails? Having trouble following...

 

[Gardenista]

Did I understand that HER DNA was under HIS fingernails? Having trouble following...

Yes that’s what I heard

 

[BUF]

Did I understand that HER DNA was under HIS fingernails? Having trouble following...

his right hand

 

[Chelly]

Did I understand that HER DNA was under HIS fingernails? Having trouble following...

It was stated that HIS DNA was NOT under HER fingernails.
( Every inch of his body was covered with clothing and gloves. If you see photos of him at ATM, even his face and head are covered.)

 

[Chelly]

The soles of child's shoes found in his girlfriend's closet have Samantha's DNA (on them. (You will recall the child sat in Rowland's back seat and the child's shoes had blood on the soles. Shoes were thrown into the girlfriend's closet afterwards.)

 

[BeachSky]

It was, as noted in post #729 above. Now other items are being included.

Thanks ...this guy is toast.
The jury must feel totally disgusted.
I know I would.

MOO

 

[Seattle1]

Stephen Fastenau
@StephenFastenau
24m
SLED forensic scientist says DNA from Nathaniel Rowland’s right fingernails tested and found “very strong support” that it included Samantha Josephson’s DNA. That’s the highest SLED goes towards saying something is a DNA match. Same for blood tested on Rowland’s shoe, sock.
@StephenFastenau
8m
SLED agent says Rowland’s DNA not found under Josephson’s nails or nail clippings. Secondary test on left fingernails showed presence of two males’ DNA, neither Rowland. Defense in its opening argument had focused on fact Rowland’s DNA not found on Josephson but others’ had.

I think if Sami was right-handed, any DNA from other males found on her left hand (nondominant) would be negligible. Also, after seeing NR wearing cap, leather jacket, sweat pants, socks, gloves, -- essentially covering his body from head to toe, I'm more confident why the victim could not grasp him. MOO

 

[Chelly]

Roland's pants has Samantha's and his DNA on them.
Roland's utility tool has Samantha's DNA on it.

(There have been some items I missed. Please don't hold it against me.)

 

[Seattle1]

Mercy... why didn't NR take a plea and save this family -- his too? Pure arrogance.
MOO

 

[BUF]

Hair on the multi tool was hers

Direct done. 15 min break

 

[Chelly]

Mercy... why didn't NR take a plea and save this family -- his too? Pure arrogance.
MOO

I do not believe he was offered a plea deal.
Some families WANT to see their child's murderer brought to trial. And, prosecutors do not want to offer a lesser sentence.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Samantha Josephson’s DNA, and hers alone, found on the blade of the multitool. The multitool his girlfriend saw and his ex-girlfriend saw and was found in the trash at his girlfriends apartment.

 

[TTF14]

Was Samantha fully clothed when she was found?

 

[Chelly]

Plea deals are not automatic option in a trial. It is prosecution that might offer one if in best interest of state, and after conferring with victim's family.

On occasion a defendant will ask prosecution for a plea deal. That usually gets turned down. Lots of info on google on the subject.

 

[BUF]

Cross is starting

 

[Gardenista]

Wonder if the reason for no DP is because her parents don’t believe in it

 

[Chelly]

On cross examination, DNA witness agrees that DNA of unidentified people also contributed to mixture on some of the evidence.

 

[Seattle1]

Plea deals are not automatic option in a trial. It is prosecution that might offer one if in best interest of state, and after conferring with victim's family.

On occasion a defendant will ask prosecution for a plea deal. That usually gets turned down. Lots of info on google on the subject.

I understand what you're saying but I disagree that plea offers are seldom made where there's no reduction in sentence-- as provided by the state statute. It's very costly to go to trial, and it's often in the best interest of the state, victims, and taxpayers to be done. MOO