Murder case

Great discussions in the newsroom this week as we all take a bit of time during work to check in on the murder trial that is on in Sudbury. They've given us the right to listen in on the trial through a ZOOM link that focuses on the lawyers tables and on the witness stand. 

It means we are able to see the questions and answers just as closely as the jury can. So the interesting part is that we reporters discuss each item of testimony and whether we believe the witnesses. 

I was most interested to hear the DNA testimony from the forensic experts who made it clear that DNA science is NOT 100 per cent accurate. The other interesting thing is that the lawyers for the accused are presenting evidence that suggests the murder might have occurred BEFORE the accused man even arrived on the scene. 

I didn't know it before, but a body at an indoor murder scene can be still warm for a good hour after death has occurred. Interesting.

Another interesting part of the story is that both Neil and myself know the accused man. Bizarre.