Faith Hedgepeth Murder: New DNA technology linked defendant Miguel Salguero Olivares to key evidence, forensic scientist says - ABC11 News
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DURHAM, N. C. (WTVD) -- Jurors spent another day hearing detailed forensic testimony in the Faith Hedgepeth murder trial, with defense attorneys beginning their cross-examination of the state's DNA expert and focusing on what they contend were shortcomings in the handling and testing of evidence. Erin Ermish, a forensic scientist with the North Carolina State Crime Lab, was the only witness to testify Thursday. Ermish's role at the crime lab includes analyzing biological evidence such as blood, semen and saliva. She testified that she first examined evidence in the case in 2012, but re-examined several items in 2021 using updated DNA testing technology that allowed scientists to analyze additional portions of DNA profiles. According to Ermish, DNA profiles from a Bacardi rum bottle, a blue Riesling wine bottle, a white bag, Faith Hedgepeth's boxer shorts and samples collected from Hedgepeth's body included DNA from defendant Miguel Salguero Olivares. During direct examination, Ermish explained one of the DNA mixtures analyzed in the case.
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