GUILTY Canada - Amber Kirwan, 19, New Glasgow, NS, 9 Oct 2011 - #2

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CH_Aaron Beswick‏@CH_ABeswick2 mins

In Alberta it is common for witnesses to stand, as Dr. Pitts is, during testimony

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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace2 mins

Jury looking at photobooks of items seized and examined.

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10:03
Sueann Musick:
He also examined black sweater that was found around Kirwan's wrists.

10:00
Sueann Musick:
He examined black cloth found in camper.

http://www.ngnews.ca/FlyingPage/5822/Amber-Kirwan-murder-trial

 

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Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC3 mins

Or maybe not... He's back up. I will stop updating whether Pitts is sitting or standing now.

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Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC7 mins

Pitts says the black sweater did in fact match the piece of black cloth found in trailer.

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Below they are referring to Falconer's tank top. It would be great if they find some!
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CH_Aaron Beswick‏@CH_ABeswick9 mins

Pitts wanted to sea if the tanktop had Fibres on it from a blanket on the bed in the camper

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It hard to get much out of this picture, but just to bring us back to the seriousness of the occasion:

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Fibers are tiny, tiny little things that are easily transferable. However, they put Falconer in that camper with Amber!!

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Sorry to be late with this. My real life is bothering me, and I can't focus on this trial like I want to.

This is Part One of a set of tweets from this morning's testimony of Dr. Steven Pitts.
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Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC14 mins
Time for morning break.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC16 mins
Pitts is suggesting that he believes the fibres found on tank tap match the fibres of the blue blanket.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC50 secs
Pitts says it would be very difficult to find a second source of blue polyester fibres to match the ones he tested.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC6 mins
Pitts says samples he took from black tank top were very similar to the blue blanket found in trailer.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC10 mins
8 blue fibres matched the blanket.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC10 mins
Pitts is describing how he sampled the blue blanket. He tested 10 fibres from the blanket.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC17 mins
Pitts says the blanket was generally in good condition but had been worn in some spots. It also had a few holes and markings on it.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC20 mins
Pitts used sticky tape to take fibres off both items.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC20 mins
Bloody tank top also tested. Fibres on shirt were compared to the blanket.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC6 mins
Pitts also examined a blue blanket found in bedroom of camper trailer on Hardwood Hill Rd.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC8 mins
Pitts says his conclusion is that there is no other source. The black cloth found in the trailer was at one point attached to the sweater.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC11 mins
Pitts says as he continued testing, there were more similarities between the black cloth and sweater.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC13 mins
Pitts says a portion of the sweater had dirt on it.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC15 mins
The rest of the sweater was found wrapped around Kirwan's wrists.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC16 mins
This means the black cloth found in the camper trailer on Hardwood Hill Rd was a piece of Kirwan's black sweater.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC17 mins
Pitts says the physical characteristics are so strong that he is confident both items came from the same source.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC19 mins
Pitts says the black sweater did in fact match the piece of black cloth found in trailer.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC20 mins
Pitts says design characteristics were indistinguishable. That includes dye pattern.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC24 mins
Pitts says the black sweater and piece of black fabric were complimentary.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC24 mins
Pitts couldn't make a determination it was the same material at first sight. He had to do further testing.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC26 mins
Pitts says he took a sample from Kirwan's sweater and a piece of black cloth found in the camper trailer.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC31 mins
Or maybe not... He's back up. I will stop updating whether Pitts is sitting or standing now.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC32 mins
Pitts has decided to sit after all.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC34 mins
In Alberta, it is customary to stand during testimony. Pitts says he may sit at some point.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC38 mins
Pitts now describing other techniques he uses to analyze fibres and textiles.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC43 mins
Pitts is describing how fibres are tested in the lab.


Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC47 mins
Pitts tells the jury about his qualifications to analyze textiles and fibres.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC50 mins
Pitts prefers to stand while testifying.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC51 mins
Pitts prepared two expert reports.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC52 mins
Steven Pitts works for RCMP at national forensics centre in Edmonton.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC55 mins
Steven Pitts, textiles and fibres expert, called to the witness stand.

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The remainder of Dr. Pitts' testimony.
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Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC28 mins
Textiles expert Steven Pitts completes testimony.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC29 mins
Defence lawyer Mike Taylor asks whether Pitts can tell how long fibres were on item. Pitts says that is an unknown.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC30 mins
Pitts says transfer of fibres depends how long two fabrics are in contact.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC31 mins
Pitts says the ability to target fibre and find another source at random is very rare when it comes to the blue blanket.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC33 mins
Defence lawyer asks if material from a jacket can transfer to a tank top. Pitts says that can be true, but fibres can get brushed off.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC34 mins
Defence Mike Taylor asks if blue fibres found on black tank top can be found in many items. Steven Pitts says yes.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC35 mins
Pitts now being cross-examined by the defence.

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Cell towers expert up now.
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CH_Aaron Beswick‏@CH_ABeswick5 mins
Five cell towers are in Pictou county area


CH_Aaron Beswick‏@CH_ABeswick7 mins
Cell tower in Pictou owned by Rogers, CBC owns one on machregor mountain, bell owns other towers in area

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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace3 mins

That's the same map that Taylor objected to and was not allowed to be introduced into evidence.

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It's a pain that the jury can't see the map. Dang.
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CH_Aaron Beswick‏@CH_ABeswick25 mins
At 0:45 on Oct 9, falconer had incoming Text that came through Sutherlands Bog cell tower

CH_Aaron Beswick‏@CH_ABeswick4 mins
NG tower only provides 1 km by 5 km of coverage, whereas Sutherlands box provides about 15 k of coverage

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http://www.ertyu.org/steven_nikkel/cancellsites.html

 

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Part One of tweets from Peter Landers testimony.
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Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC6 mins
Lunch break until 2 pm. Crown will continue questioning Landers after lunch.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC7 mins
Landers says generic movements can be tracked.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC7 mins
However, Landers says the records show the movement and general area.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC8 mins
Landers says the cell towers on Falconer's phone records on Oct. 8-9 didn't indicate where exactly his phone was located.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC14 mins
Landers asked again to look at phone records of Chris Falconer.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC15 mins
Landers says the Pictou tower is the dominant server of Heathbell. It's located close to the ferry.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC16 mins
Sutherland's Bog can cover parts of NG too.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC17 mins
Landers says it is possible to be in New Glasgow and use a tower farther away on Fraser's Mountain.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC18 mins
Landers says hills and valleys can obstruct signal.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC18 mins
Landers says cell phones will often use strongest signal.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC19 mins
The Pictou tower on the other hand is much bigger and extends farther. It hits River John and the ferry as well as outlying areas.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC20 mins
Landers says New Glasgow tower is confined to the river valley. He says it's only 25-35 metres high and doesn't cover wide area.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC2 mins
Landers explaining where towers are located and their size.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC2 mins
Witness will look at map to help his descriptions. Jury not allowed to see it because it is not an official exhibit.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC3 mins
Crown asking that the witness refer to the same map objected. Defence has no objection to it not being official evidence.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC7 mins
Landers says most of the cell activity is in 4-5 km range.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC9 mins
Landers says there are 5 cell towers in Pictou County.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC52 secs
Defence lawyer still not comfortable with map. Judge decides to err on side of caution. Map not allowed as evidence.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC4 mins
Defence saw the map for first time today. That's what meant to write.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC5 mins
The use of a map is now being debated. The crown wants Landers to be able to refer to the map. Defence lawyer says he saw it for 1st today.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC12 mins
Landers says not all towers have the same coverage area.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC12 mins
Falconer got many text messages and some phone calls.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC13 mins
Landers asked to look at Falconer's phone records on Oct. 8-9, 2011.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC15 mins
Landers says when a subscriber sends a text message, they are not always recorded. Bell doesn't record but Telus does record.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC16 mins
He says there is a site ID on phone records. That's how he knows which tower picked up the signal.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC17 mins
Landers asked how he can tell which calls connect with which cell tower.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC19 mins
Falconer was a Telus customer, according to Landers.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC20 mins
He was asked to look at location of cell towers on Oct. 8 and Oct. 9, 2011 in relation to Falconer's records.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC21 mins
Landers asked to look at Falconer's call records.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC23 mins
Bell and Telus split towers equally, according to Landers.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC23 mins
Landers says when a cell phone is turned on, it searches for closest and cleanest signal.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC24 mins
Landers asked to explain how cell signals work.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC25 mins
Landers talking about his education background.

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC25 mins
Peter Landers is based in Halifax with Bell Mobility. He's been a radio frequency engineer with the company for 30 years,

Angela MacIvor‏@AngMacIvorCBC29 mins
Crown calls Peter Landers to the stand. He works with Bell Mobility.

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2:08
Official Storm day tomorrow - Justice says.

2:07
Sueann Musick:
Crown proposes not sit tomorrow because of blizzard warning. Taylor agrees.

1:58
Sueann Musick:
We are back on courtroom waiting for afternoon session to begin. It will more testimony about cellphones and the towers they use.

http://www.ngnews.ca/FlyingPage/5822/Amber-Kirwan-murder-trial

 

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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace1m

Crown has no questions for Landers. Cross examination begins.

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Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace1m
Crown has no questions for Landers. Cross examination begins.

Natasha Pace‏@NatashaPace52 secs
Taylor says there's no way to tell where a person is when sending a text. Landers says that's right. You can only tell within a few kms

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