📂 Wednesday, August 23, 1995 — Day 141
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Wednesday, August 23, 1995 17 proceedings 2084 utterances
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Day 141 — Wednesday, August 23, 1995

Lee's testimony targets systematic LAPD evidence handling failures
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 17 proceedings • 2084 utterances
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Dr. Henry Lee delivered extensive expert testimony for the defense, systematically analyzing bloodstain patterns, imprint evidence, and crime scene procedures to argue that LAPD mishandled evidence and that multiple assailants may have been present. Lee testified that blood residues on the socks were deposited while no leg was inside, imprint patterns on Goldman's jeans contradicted the Bruno Magli shoe theory, and photographs showed the eyeglasses envelope in different positions with blood evidence appearing post-collection. The day was punctuated by administrative disputes over Fuhrman tapes access and evidence handling protocols.

  • Dr. Lee testified that red ball-like blood residues on socks were consistent with liquid deposition while no leg was present, supporting contamination theory
  • Lee identified imprint patterns on Goldman's jeans and crime scene walkway inconsistent with the Bruno Magli shoe, suggesting a second perpetrator was present
  • Lee testified photographs showed the eyeglasses envelope position changed and contained a blood drop absent from original photos, indicating post-collection manipulation
  • Lee walked the jury through proper forensic crime scene procedures and connected each step to alleged LAPD failures in evidence collection and handling
  • Defense sought stipulation on socks evidence handling; prosecutor refused, potentially forcing defense counsel to testify about what they witnessed
  • Judge declined to order Fuhrman tapes copied but proposed distributing DA transcripts under strict no-copy conditions pending McKinny's consent
Day 141 • 17 proceedings • 2084 utterances
Criminal Trial
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📂 Day 141 — AUG 23, 1995
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