2011.06.03 TRIAL Day Nine (Afternoon Session)

[liltexans]

Jurors are closely watching Jose Baez ask questions. #CaseyAnthony -fell
by cfnews13casey via twitter at 1:14 PM

 

[jamesdoe]

I wonder if he will ask if she wore a hair net?

 

[Lovejac]

JB: asking if CM if she tries not to talk when she is collecting DNA

 

[uklaw]

Witness not impressed or thrilled with Baez but still remains professional.

I know. I am wondering what the Jury will think of this. If JB has not alienated them (unlikely I know) this could come off negatively for the witness.

 

[Mountain_Kat]

Baez helping the state by making sure witness DIDN'T cross contaminate. :floorlaugh:

 

[gelfie68]

When I was a little kid I had a bunch of toothbrushes too. I enjoyed getting them from the dentist. Maybe Caylee just liked them. Not sure. I did wonder that too, though.

My granddaughter has 3 that I know of. 2 at my house and 1 that i know of at her house.

 

[mombomb]

Cross exam by JB.

She agreed she wore gloves while collecting DNA to protect from any type of cross contamination - even secondary contamination. She wore a mask also to make sure to avoid cross contamination. She agreed that she tries not to speak while taking samples because speaking can cause contamination. She is aware of touch DNA - she is not a DNA analyst. (JB trying to appear friendly).

JB finished with cross.

No redirect.

Witness excused.

 

[uklaw]

Eh? Did JB lose the last page of his cross-examination plan?

 

[shezcrafti]

Baez helping the state by making sure witness DIDN'T cross contaminate. :floorlaugh:

So bizzarre. He looked very pleased with himself. What is he up to?

 

[wenwe4]

Christine Narkiewicz - LDB

employed Crime scene w/OCSO - bachelor of Science - Forensic .....currently working on Masters University Cent. FL. - extensive training...additional 320 hours training crime scene ...employed March 2008 - employed just few months @ the time....YM requested evidence items.....LDB looking @ yellow envelope - wrong package handed to witness...LDB talking w/JB - witness took samples from KC - refer to her report arrived @ corrections facility 21:44 hrs obtain hair and buccol swabs - 2 swabs per container - kc open her mouth - witness aggressively swab inside cheek - sterile items sealed - shows jury example...she wore gloves and a mask when obtaining swabs......LDB shows 2 envelopes to witness...2 buccal swabs left cheek kc, CN opens the package - identify handwriting and seal....2 buccal swabs right cheek kc - opens this package and more identify....handwriting and seals confirmed....turned over to lead crime investigation Gerardo Beloise....sealed same date - 2nd look and confirmed same 7/21/08 date they were sealed.....in addition cheek swabs ..... requested to obtain hair standards from kc....fbi protocol - loose hair and pulled hair.....turn her head over and use fingers to shake hairs out onto paper ..... roll of brown paper supplied in their van....she also pulled hairs out herself.... envelope w/Cn's handwriting and recognizes packaging and seal and date....items inside - loose head hair standards from KC - sealed on 7/21/08 - turned over to lead investigator Gerardo Beloise - pulled hair hair.....responsible for pulling head hairs from the head - started w/disposable tweezers not working - used her hands ...gloved hands and still had mask on......another envelope - pulled head hairs from kc.... seals and handwriting and initials confirmed date - 7/21/08....turned over to lead investigator.....4 more envelopes....4 toothbrushes belonging to Caylee....7/28/08....1 brush belonging to Caylee...7/28/08, 1 comb belonging to Caylee....7/28/08....1 thermometer belonging to Caylee on 7/28/08 sealed.

Recognize kc in courtroom - obtained hair samples and buccal swabs....subject to previous objections....entered

Cross
JB - testified wore gloves when collecting dna sample - protect from cross contamination .....2ndary transfer - if CN had touched something w/dna and then touched evidence ....wore mask..reason no further dna on whatever sample collecting...while collecting dna don't even speak....try not to....don't want to cross contaminate evidence ........low copy dna - basic concepts not a dna analyst.....aware of touch dna...touch an item could potentially contain some dna - potentially.....packaging has procedures to preseve intrigty of the sample .....20 years later can go back and retest the sample....if there is enough to utilize - yes

Witness excused

 

[ami]

She wasn't a DNA tech, so I'm not sure what her view of DNA integrity would mean in the long run. ??

 

[Eye Wonder]

What was that for?

 

[MissDiva]

Wow, JB went easy on her, not that I know what he would have challenged her on. I wonder why he was all smiles, though. And no, I'm not rolling my eyes. Really.

 

[Chiquita71]

7/28/08 4 toothbrushes belonging to Caylee Anthony from Yuri
7/28/08 1 brush belonging to Caylee Anthony from Yuri
7/28/08 1 comb beloning to Caylee Anthony from Yuri
7/28/08 1 thermometer belonging to Caylee Anthony from Yuri

:tyou:

LDB: do you recognize the individual of the swab and the hair samples. We stipulate these belong to Casey Marie Anthony. No further questions.

JB: you testified you wore gloves when collecting DNA samples?

correct

JB: that is to protect you from epiphial cells

any transfer

JB: if you touched someone else's DNA you can transfer your DNA

I suppose

JB: you take strong percausions because of the transfer?/

yes

JB: you wear a mask

yes

JB: so you don't get any of you DNA on the sample

correct

JB: in fact while collecting DNA you don't speak

we try not to

JB: and that is because even while speaking you can contaminate

that is true

JB: you are aware now that you don't need tons of blood

okay

JB: aware of low copy DNA

basic concepts I am not a DNA analysis

JB: touch DNA

correct

JB: the packaging that you use is specifically, you have certain proceedures to preserve the DNA

yes

JB: and in fact, if properly packaged we can go back 20 years later and collect?

yes, if the sample is still there and has not been utilized, the whole thing.

HHJP: thank you ma'am you may be excused.

 

[Whimsigal]

I was waiting for him to ask if she wore a hair net.

 

[Aedrys]

Okay, that cross was just weird. What the heck, Baez?

 

[LyndyLoo]

Witness not impressed or thrilled with Baez but still remains professional.

Awwwe..Baez is giving a tutorial to the jurors why the collector of the evidence does what she does...Makes my heart swell...and I agree with ya..Witness certainly does NOT seem impressed..and even interjects here and there to make his pontifications more accurate...Good Witness

 

[BigFatMommyDog]

Gerardo Bloise (like Boise with an "L")

 

[Lovejac]

what was the point of JB cross of this witness????

 

[gibby207]

Did this witness bring his bowling ball? What is that? lol