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The Commonwealth rested its case today in the Brendan Banfield tria.
Most of the day focused on blood spatter and blood transfer analysis, with a forensic expert explaining how different stains and patterns could support the prosecution’s theory that the scene was staged. Testimony covered cast-off patterns, including linear and curved linear stains, transfer stains, and areas of saturation — along with questions about what evidence was and was not tested.
The defense pressed hard on DNA testing gaps, and limitations of the analysis based on photos and body camera footage rather than physical evidence. The state’s final witness was Christine Banfield’s father, whose testimony was brief.
After the Commonwealth rested, the defense moved to dismiss the charges. The judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed, and the defense case begins tomorrow.
The big question now: Will Brendan Banfield take the stand?
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.
Most of the day focused on blood spatter and blood transfer analysis, with a forensic expert explaining how different stains and patterns could support the prosecution’s theory that the scene was staged. Testimony covered cast-off patterns, including linear and curved linear stains, transfer stains, and areas of saturation — along with questions about what evidence was and was not tested.
The defense pressed hard on DNA testing gaps, and limitations of the analysis based on photos and body camera footage rather than physical evidence. The state’s final witness was Christine Banfield’s father, whose testimony was brief.
After the Commonwealth rested, the defense moved to dismiss the charges. The judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed, and the defense case begins tomorrow.
The big question now: Will Brendan Banfield take the stand?
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.
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The Commonwealth rested its case today in the Brendan Banfield tria.
Most of the day focused on blood spatter and blood transfer analysis, with a forensic expert explaining how different stains and patterns could support the prosecution’s theory that the scene was staged. Testimony covered cast-off patterns, including linear and curved linear stains, transfer stains, and areas of saturation — along with questions about what evidence was and was not tested.
The defense pressed hard on DNA testing gaps, and limitations of the analysis based on photos and body camera footage rather than physical evidence. The state’s final witness was Christine Banfield’s father, whose testimony was brief.
After the Commonwealth rested, the defense moved to dismiss the charges. The judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed, and the defense case begins tomorrow.
The big question now: Will Brendan Banfield take the stand?
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.
Most of the day focused on blood spatter and blood transfer analysis, with a forensic expert explaining how different stains and patterns could support the prosecution’s theory that the scene was staged. Testimony covered cast-off patterns, including linear and curved linear stains, transfer stains, and areas of saturation — along with questions about what evidence was and was not tested.
The defense pressed hard on DNA testing gaps, and limitations of the analysis based on photos and body camera footage rather than physical evidence. The state’s final witness was Christine Banfield’s father, whose testimony was brief.
After the Commonwealth rested, the defense moved to dismiss the charges. The judge ruled there was sufficient evidence to proceed, and the defense case begins tomorrow.
The big question now: Will Brendan Banfield take the stand?
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/pretty-lies-and-alibis--4447192/support.
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