[agarrett]

The jury saw the actual cutots of the spots on the jacket. I'm pretty sure they were in a baggie... ?? Or do you know different.

  I was under the impression the cutouts were destroyed in testing. I'll look and see if I can find a reference - hope others will do the same. If the actual evidence was still around, than the photos become much less important.

Drew Garrett

[Freedom2specul8]

Thanks for looking Drew. According to that particular transcript...even though they were cut for testing, they were still in tact for the photos. The photos were taken after testing...

[cyncooper]

I was under the impression the cutouts were destroyed in testing. I'll look and see if I can find a reference - hope others will do the same. If the actual evidence was still around, than the photos become much less important.

I'm afraid you got that impression from the misinformation posted here. The blood (yes, blood) and fibers were available for the defense if they wished to do their own testing.

I have never been impressed with the outcry by some over the polaroid photo. The jacket had gone through the drycleaning process and evidence of spatter and smear would not be evident as in an unlaundered garment. Thank goodness the drycleaning process did not destroy the evidence, as was attempted.