Defence counsel conceded- the exhibit with shoe in picture- was a side show, defence counsel should refrain from using court time with side shows that merely cloud the issues
[Desai also said, "Olckers was not an impressive witness"]
Dr Olckers was not a good witness, reluctant to make admissions where it was appropriate, academic and formalistic no experience in a laboratory
Dr Olckers says she advised counsel on re-testing the DNA samples, although the defence does not have to prove anything, a simple test of a few samples would have assisted to avoid these side shows
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Dr Olckers said that the results were invalid but could not comment on accuracy of the results as no tests were done
Joubert's conclusion- blood stain: number of stains made by EMS personnel on the scene, patterns suggest Rudi was dragged and moved from the bed, through a pool of blood, the duvet accused bed removed after blood shedding event
Rudi was stationery while a pool of blood formed
Blood stains on grey shorts from multiple blood shedding events
Spatter stains on white socks it was close to blood shedding event of Teresa and Rudi
White socks were exposed to multiple blood shedding events
No disturbance of blood stains on the handle part of the axe
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