Casey Anthony Murder Trial: Day 10 - T & T

Saturday, June 4, 2011
Casey Anthony Murder Trial: Day 10

Excerpt:

Splitting Hairs

Yesterday, the prosecution introduced all of the exhibits which mostly relate to the Pontiac Sunfire that Casey Anthony drove. We got to see the spare tire cover as the box containing some of the contents of the trunk were individually tagged. Today, Karen Lowe, a hair and fiber analyst from the FBI will be up on the stand with the first of the forensic testimony concerning the hair banding. Since the defense has no expert to testify in their case in chief, the defense will have only one shot at debunking her testimony. At the Frey Hearing, they were unable to do so and the evidence was deemed admissible by Judge Perry. Ms. Lowe is now tuned up to the defense questions and should be more than ready to handle the cross with Jose Baez.

Judge Perry entered the courtroom and Baez renewed the defense objections based on Frye. They also object to the predicate and asked to voir dire her at some time.

I love what Perry said, "do you want to rehash what you hashed at the Frye Hearing?" Judge Perry explained that they were not to do a mini-Frye Hearing today. The state only has to lay a foundation.

Judge Perry noted Baez’ objections to her testimony and previous motions he had filed. If the state failed to lay a proper foundation to make she is qualified, then he will allow her to undergo voir dire. Baez referred to 97.05 and the judge said that it concerned opinion testimony.

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