GUILTY LA - Jaren Lockhart, 22, New Orleans, 5 June 2012 - #7

[Queen Bee]

Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 2m2 minutes ago

Miller says it would be possible for someone to be in car without leaving DNA evidence behind, ADA uses example of stolen vehicles.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 2m2 minutes ago

Jurors now looking at FBI pictures of Margaret Sanchez's car & items inside. Jaren Lockhart's fingerprints not found, FBI says not unusual.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 1m1 minute ago

FBI agent: Luminol highlighted spots on car that could have been blood or cleaning product. Lab could not confirm presence of blood

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 3m3 minutes ago

FBI agent: Luminol is known to degrade DNA evidence. Possible presence of blood found in trunk of Sanchez's car, on a headrest.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 2m2 minutes ago

ADA: Did you consider the underside of this 11-year old car to be unusually clean?
FBI agent: It was exceptionally clean.
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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 2m2 minutes ago

Defense: Let's be clear, did you find any evidence to show Jaren Lockhart was in this vehicle?
FBI agent: No.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 3m3 minutes ago

Benz): there's another possible reason why u didn't find evidence in the car, that Jaren Lockhart was never in it
FBI agent: That's possible
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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 2m2 minutes ago

Prosecution/Defense finish questioning FBI agent Kevin Miller. Next up Glenn Fahrig, State Police Crime Lab DNA Analyst.

 

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Andy Cunningham ‏@CunninghamWDSU 2m2 minutes ago

Second witness, Glenn Fahrig, is a DNA analyst from the state crime lab, he tests for presence of human DNA.. #JarenLockhart

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 53s54 seconds ago

DNA reference samples taken from Jaren Lockhart's young daughter, Terry Speaks and Margaret Sanchez. Swabs also taken from Lockhart's body.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 3m3 minutes ago

Short recess for prosecutors to get a copy of a DNA report. One juror stretched when she stood up. A lot of science in court this morning.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 4m4 minutes ago

As we're in a short break, a live look at the weather conditions in this building:

:hilarious: i like this tweeter ...........since i'm here by myself, at least she's entertaining on the breaks considering the tragic circumstances of the trial.......

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 2m2 minutes ago

DNA analyst: none of Jaren Lockhart's DNA detected on any objects collected by police, including a knife found in a storage unit.
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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 3m3 minutes ago

ADA Freese gets a laugh from jury asking DNA Analyst about forensic TV shows. Defense objects, judge sustains.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 2m2 minutes ago

Prosecution outlining scenarios in which no bodily fluids, DNA would be found: cleaning, body's exposure to elements, etc.

Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 21s21 seconds ago

Defense on cross: there's another reason why DNA might not be found, because there was no DNA there in the first place, is that correct?

 

[reedus23]

Thanks once again Queen Bee. That's a lot of work and just want ya to know how much it's appreciated.

My impressions so far...well...I don't want to jinx it but suffice it to say that we have gotten what we knew we'd get and then a bit more. We knew there was going to be a lack of DNA evidence etc that put her in the car or the house. Not worried about that. I almost found it humorous earlier on when Speaks was representing himself and appeared to set up the argument that Jaren didn't leave with them. Speaking of self representation...that plan back fired on Speaks. He attempted to intentionally sabotage his case in the hopes of getting a mistrial. Judge did an excellent job of handling that and cutting it off at the head. Keeping the lawyers onboard as consultants was wise. However, as much as any of the evidence, that maneuver would make me think the guy is nuts and guilty as any of the evidence. I've been trying to think of one, and maybe there is, but I can't think of a case where an innocent person represented themself. Seems only the guilty that think they're smarter than the system even try.

Things I don't recall or that were new to me:

All but a confession on the phone to the manager.
Neighbor seeing him carrying trash bags to the trunk and looking scared when seen.
Finding of shoe strap in burn pile (Bessie, is this what we were trying to determine in those pictures? Seems we had a discussion thinking it was a necklace at one time).

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 4m4 minutes ago

DNA Analyst: no way for me to assign a probability or quantify which scenario is more likely for lack of DNA evidence in house or car.
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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 3m3 minutes ago

Jurors stand up to stretch as DNA Analyst testimony finishes. A few yawns too. Next witness for state coming up in a couple minutes.

 

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Carolyn Scofield ‏@NewsCarolyn 5m5 minutes ago

Next witness called by the state in Terry Speaks trial is Patrick Lane who works in the State Police Crime Lab physical evidence unit.

 

[reedus23]

Gotta say, pretty impressed with all those involved from what I'm reading, other than Speaks. Judge has kept things under control. BTW - The motions for mistrials are just formalities and routinely asked for and denied. If the ADA has to start arguing against one of them, that's when you pay attention. The prosecution has done an excellent job in presentation from what little I can tell. Wanted to end the day yesterday with the emotions and imagery attached to the photos so that is what the jurors took home with them. They had to address the lack of DNA and did it in the morning now. They knew it would be boring and uneventful so got it out of the way before they really get started. I'm assuming we're going to hear more about the emails and jailhouse confessions and maybe from Jaren's mom and that might be it. Even the defense attorneys are doing a solid job. The only thing they can do is hammer away at the lack of DNA and they seem to be doing that.