trial thread: 04/03/2012

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Melanie Nagy‏@NagyCBC

Defence has no objection to Pollanen being qualified as an expert. #sl #rafferty

 

[roseofsharon]

People in the area are used to the smell of a dead animal, very often you find them in the ditches along the sideroads,etc. If he did smell something, he could have thought it was a dead animal somewhere. I have no idea if the smell is different of a human compared to an animal. Anyone know?

With reference to the CA trial and their expert on this topic, (sorry, can't remember his name) and with much respect for saying this, this expert compared the smell of human decomp to that of a decaying pig.

MOO

 

[flipflop]

Maybe he wasn't aware of the news reports concerning the case, and wasn't aware that police were on the lookout for her remains. The lady in the CFRB 1010am interview stated he is a Menonite. Maybe they are very old fashioned, and do not have radio, tv or internet. :twocents:

If you missed the interview I'm talking about you can hear it here:
http://www.newstalk1010.com/shows/jerryagar/blogentry.aspx?BlogEntryID=10362807

The owners did not know about this case, when VS was discovered on July 19th one of the non mennonite neighbours had to fill them in about the case.

 

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Linda Nguyen‏@LindaNguyenPN

Crown now asking Pollanen about the autopsy he did on #ToriStafford on July 20, 2009 - day after she was discovered #Rafferty



RaffertyLFP:
Dental records used to positively identify remains of Tori. [via Twitter]



RaffertyLFP:
Pollanen performed autopsy on Tori Stafford on July 20, 2009. Was at crime scene day before. [via Twitter]

 

[Sailor Bug]

Due to the state of decomposition there was no physical evidence of sexual interference found on body, court hears

Crown now asking Pollanen about the autopsy he did on #ToriStafford on July 20, 2009 - day after she was discovered

Due to the decomposition of Tori Stafford, no evidence of sexual interference was found. However, it is not reasonable to expect to find any

Crown reads admission (facts in case, no further proof needed) in court. Says Tori Stafford was identified by dental records

 

[Wondergirl]

Linda Nguyen ‏ @LindaNguyenPN

Pollanen has testified at all levels of Ont. courts, incl Goudge inquiry that looked into disgraced pathology of Charles Smith #Rafferty

 

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RaffertyLFP:
Due to the state of decomposition there was no physical evidence of sexual interference found on body, court hears. [via Twitter]

:sigh:

 

[JayFriend]

strange he didn't notice the garbage bags or the odour of decay...JMO

He probably did notice an odour, but that's common out in the country with dead raccoons, etc.

 

[robynhood]

..I am almost scared to READ... what is to come...IMO this next testimony from the PATHOLOGIST shall not be pleasant to read....OMG my heart goes out to Tori;s family now!....Brace yourself fellow posters * FRIENDS !!! But this is essential to hear ....OMG POOR sweet Tori ...I do not know if I could listen as a mom where my sons are my LIFE!!!! ..but I am sure they have WAITED & wanted to hear exactly the injures POOR Tori endured as we all do....VERY Important ...evidence....IMO that is tackless that the defence has Michael Rafferty in PURPLE ...IMO that is the lowest of lows for Tori's family & all of use who's heartaches due to the nature of this TRAIL!...my honest thoughts ...robynhood!

 

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RaffertyLFP:
Pollanen said he attended the scene to understand the environment where the body had resided. [via Twitter]

 

[Sailor Bug]

Pollanen said he attended the scene to understand the environment where the body had resided

Pollanen describing steps taken in an autopsy.

Three other key specialists were involved in Tori's autopsy.

Court told due to level of decomposition, no physical evidence of sexual interference was found on the body of Tori Stafford

 

[Wondergirl]

11:57
RaffertyLFP:

Pollanen said he attended the scene to understand the environment where the body had resided. [via Twitter]

 

[Wondergirl]

11:50
RaffertyLFP:


As expert witness Pollanen will be able to give opinion evidence. [via Twitter]

 

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Melanie Nagy‏@NagyCBC

The crown just read an agreed statement of fact to the court regarding foresnic evidence. #sl #rafferty

 

[Wondergirl]

Avery Moore ‏ @AveryFreeFMNews

Crown read admission (facts in case, no further proof needed) in court. Says Tori Stafford was identified by dental records. #Rafferty




1m Melanie Nagy ‏ @NagyCBC


That means the Crown and Defence agree upon a certain fact.It is regarding the question of sexual assault. #sl #rafferty

 

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Melanie Nagy‏@NagyCBC

That means the Crown and Defence agree upon a certain fact.It is regarding the question of sexual assault. #sl #rafferty

 

[Wondergirl]

2:01RaffertyLFP:


Pollanen said a key part of the team was a forensic anthropologist, an expert on bones. [via Twitter]

 

[Sailor Bug]

Pollanen said a key part of the team was a forensic anthropologist, an expert on bones

Pollanen says they examine wounds, tissues and body fluids to determine a cause of death, in this case, decomposition added to difficulty

Pollanen knew the body was in a "relatively closed environment", so decomposition was delayed or slowed,

Dr. Pollanen says the use of a forensic anthropologist was key. Specialist on bones Used when body is grossly decomposed. #Rafferty

Pollanen said it was important to know the body had been sealed in bags and rocks placed on it.

 

[matou]

AM980_Court

• Pollanen says they examine wounds, tissues and body fluids to determine a cause of death, in this case, decomposition added to difficulty.

 

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Linda Nguyen‏@LindaNguyenPN

Court told Pollanen could not find evidence of "sexual interference" on the remains but this "could not be reasonably expected to be found"