Today Margot kicks off Day 18 of the Karen Reed trial, recapping testimony from three experts. DNA specialist Nicholas Bradford revealed a mixed DNA sample on the SUV’s tail light that could include John O’Keefe but wasn’t a definitive match. Mitochondrial analyst Karl Miyasako matched a hair on the rear bumper to O’Keefe’s maternal lineage, noting it excludes almost everyone but not uniquely. Digital forensics expert Shannon Burgess outlined the SUV’s internal running clock, detailing ignition events between 12:12 a.m. and 12:42 a.m., later restarts. Under cross, Burgess’s credibility was challenged over CV discrepancies and report errors...

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