📂 Thursday, May 25, 1995 — Day 82
◀ Criminal Trial
📅 Thursday, May 25, 1995 8 proceedings 1159 utterances
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Day 82 — Thursday, May 25, 1995

DNA Expert Details Simpson Evidence Found in Bronco
Judge Lance A. Ito • Criminal Trial • 8 proceedings • 1159 utterances
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LAPD criminalist Collin Yamauchi testified extensively on DNA typing results from O.J. Simpson's Bronco, with blood samples from the driver's area typed as consistent with Simpson. A center console stain showed a mixture of Simpson and victim alleles, sparking evidentiary battles over whether inconclusive test results could be presented to the jury. The judge sustained some defense objections on foundational issues but ultimately allowed inconclusive findings to be presented. Testimony also highlighted sloppy examination procedures used by Henry Lee during a critical evidence review.

  • Judge Ito ruled that PCR/DQ-Alpha results lacking 'C dot' control cannot be presented as definitive type determination
  • Yamauchi testified blood from Bronco driver's door interior (item 23) and carpet (item 25) typed consistent with Simpson and inconsistent with both victims
  • Center console stain (item 31) showed a mixture of alleles consistent with both Simpson and Goldman
  • Judge overruled defense objection and allowed inconclusive item 31 results to be presented to jury despite foundation concerns
  • Testimony revealed Henry Lee wore no protective equipment and never changed gloves during his hour-long February 1995 examination of evidence
  • Judge sustained defense objection to leading questions about proper sample handling procedures
Day 82 • 8 proceedings • 1159 utterances
Criminal Trial
Department 103
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