The defendant’s Y chromosome, part of the DNA that determines whether a person is male, was found under the nails and on the hands of Lise Danais, who died on March 26, 2019.
A specialist from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) went to explain it to the jury on Wednesday.
According to experts in comparisonDNA ng RCMPVashni Skipper, the chromosome found in the victim may also have belonged to a man related to the accused.
Chestnut hair, from 2.5 to 13.5 cm was also found on the hands of Ms. Danais, but nothing DNA cannot be determined.
The presence ofDNA confirmed male
Genetic data from other men were identified on Lise Danais ’body, but not tested, because their numbers were too low.
On the other hand, the expert believes they were possibly among one of the first responders who provided care to Ms. Danais.
In the cross-examination of Ms. Skipper, the defense pointed out that Lise Danais had long nails and thatDNA not belonging to him could more easily fall there.
Quantity ofDNA is significantly reduced in the hours after the deposithowever, the specialist said.
On Tuesday, the defense also suggested that it was possible to find genetic material from the teenager at Ms. Danais, as they would meet, confirmed by the witness and forensic biology specialist. RCMPLouise Cloutier.
Blood on defendant’s jacket
When presenting other evidence ofDNA by Ms. Cloutier, the jury also found that the blood found on the jacket and the glove worn by the young man, the day of the murder, was the same as his, and not on the victim.
The expert explained that he also saw part ofDNA of the accused in a container of bleach, which also had traces of Lise Danais’ blood.
During the trial, several witnesses who went to the crime scene noticed the strong smell of bleach coming from the victim’s room.
Upon cross-examination, the defense suggested that it was possible the genetic material from the teenager was found at the residence of Ms. Danais, because they will meet, confirmed by the specialist.
The specialist also noticed the presence ofDNA male on the victim’s body, but it could not be attributed because of the very small sample.
At this trial, the accused cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Moreover, Radio-Canada did not disclose certain details of the case so as not to identify this minor.
Source: Radio-Canada
