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Denis Picard trial: blood of the victim on the clothes of the accused

As an expert witness, she presented her report after analyzing 45 samples, the majority from Ms. Émond’s apartment.

In addition,ADN of Denis Picard was also traced on the body of Colette Émond.

Of the’ADN of a man was also noted under some of the victim’s fingernails and at the entrance to the victim’s genitals, but it is not possible to confirm whether this ADN is that of the accused.

The biologist also confirms that she had found traces of blood only in the victim’s room.

Forensic biologist Jacinthe Prévost (left) testified at the Rivière-du-Loup courthouse.

Photo: Radio-Canada / Patrick Bergeron

During a close cross-examination at the very end of the afternoon, Denis Picard’s lawyer attacked the technique used by Ms. Prévost to determine the projection of drops of blood in Colette Émond’s room.

This cross-examination of Ms. Prévost must continue tomorrow.

Denis Picard is accused of the premeditated murder of Colette Émond, on June 5, 2017, in La Pocatière.

With information from Patrick Bergeron

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