Expert witness
Sara Zapata
SLED DNA-analysis expert who examined firearms, ammunition, clothing, vehicle, and fingernail evidence.
Appeared2023 Murder Trial
344 lines·5 appearances·1 mention
About
Testifying as a SLED DNA-analysis expert, Sara Zapata explained DNA comparisons from firearms, ammunition, clothing, vehicle, and fingernail evidence while repeatedly limiting what those results could establish about body-fluid source, timing, or transfer. She also reported that confirmatory testing found no human blood on the tested shirt items.
Trial Record (6)
20232023 Murder TrialJan 23, 2023 – Mar 3, 2023
Testimony (5)
Voir Dire
Sara Zapata - Voir Dire
Day 14DirectSara Zapata - Direct
Day 14CrossSara Zapata - Cross
Day 14RedirectSara Zapata - Redirect
Day 14RecrossSara Zapata - Recross
Day 14