The trial of Steve Lévesque, accused of murder in 2at Maxime Dugas-Lepage level, continuing to a 12at day at Rimouski courthouse. The forensic biologist and specialist in blood stains and splashes, Karine Gibson, was notably called to the Crown’s witness stand.
The witness told the court that he examined samples of reddish substance taken from the crime scene and other areas deemed interested in the investigation.
He also said he analyzed several pieces of evidence that police took to identify DNA.
Ms. stood up. Gibson that he went to the crime scene at Mario Lafontaine’s home in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts on January 24, 2020.
He described to the court that he first observed the scene before seeing reddish traces. The biologist determined that it was indeed blood after performing a specific test that allowed him to confirm the presence of blood, human or not.
Ms Gibson said she took samples from a variety of places, including the refrigerator, kitchen chairs and a black trash can.
He also mentioned having a luminol test showing the presence of blood that would have been cleansed.
The witness said a strong reaction to this product was noticed on the floor near the kitchen table. He also took a swab there and down the hallway to the master bedroom.
Two police officers testified to the arrest of Steve Lévesque and Maxime Labrie
Thursday morning, the court first heard the two police officers who arrested Steve Lévesque and Maxime Labrie on Jan. 25, 2020 in Rimouski.
They explained that the behavior of the two suspects was calm when they were arrested.
The forensic biologist’s testimony continues Thursday afternoon.
Source: Radio-Canada
