Science Again Takes Forefront In Casey Anthony Trial - WKMG

by mom_in_il Wed Jun 22, 2011 4:08 pm

Science Again Takes Forefront In Casey Anthony Trial
Anthony, 25, Could Face Death Penalty If Found Guilty

POSTED: Wednesday, June 22, 2011
UPDATED: 12:02 pm EDT June 22, 2011

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- The murder trial of Casey Anthony, who is accused of killing her daughter, Caylee, resumed Wednesday, a day after the defense attacked forensics evidence previously offered by the prosecution.

Judge Belvin Perry said day 25 of the trial will only be a half-day because he has to attend a meeting.

The defense's first witness on Wednesday was Maureen Bottrell, a geologist/forensic examiner with the FBI, where she's worked for 16 years. Bottrell said her main duty is analyzing soil, rocks and gemstones.

In her report from March 4, 2009, Bottrell said she received items from Anthony's car and home, including a shovel and 22 pair of shoes. She also examined soil from the area where Caylee's remains were found.

Bottrell said the shoes could not be scientifically connected to the wooded area where the remains were found. She said under cross-examination, however, that doesn't mean the shoes were not ever worn at the scene.

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