In a dramatic turn of events during the cross-examination of forensic evidence in the case against Molly Katanga, the Director of Forensic Services in the Uganda Police, Andrew Mubiru Kizumula, revealed significant discrepancies in the DNA analysis presented to the court. The examination, led by defense attorney Elison Karuhanga of KAA, focused on the integrity and accuracy of the DNA results, raising questions about the reliability of the evidence.
The examination took a pivotal turn when the Director pointed out the absence of critical data on the electropherogram, a graphical representation of the DNA results.
During the questioning, it was revealed that two green peaks were present on the electropherogram, accompanied by numerical values of “12” and “15.” These two peaks represented the DNA of Henry Katanga on a pink bed cover. However, when shown a system report indicating a third number, suggesting the DNA of an unknown person, the Director claimed this was not DNA but rather “stutter.” The defense then pressed him to identify the stutter on the electropherogram.
However, when questioned further, the Director admitted that a box labeled “stutter,” which is essential for understanding the accuracy of the DNA profile, was not displayed on the electropherogram. “The stutter is not there,” the Director confirmed, explaining that it had been manually reviewed and removed. The defense then charged that, by implication, the DNA results had been edited. “Reviewed,” the Director responded.
The defense attorney seized the opportunity to highlight that the DNA report included an allele that did not exist on the electropherogram. This revelation raised serious concerns about the validity of the DNA results, with the Director acknowledging that after a quantitative review, the stutter had been removed from the report, suggesting that the results had indeed been edited.
This admission has prompted further scrutiny of the forensic procedures employed in the case, as the integrity of DNA evidence is paramount in criminal proceedings. The implications of these findings could be significant for the defense, as they challenge the prosecution’s reliance on the DNA evidence to establish a connection between Molly Katanga and the alleged crime.
As the cross-examination continues, the court awaits further clarification on the forensic methods used and the potential impact of these revelations on the overall case. The integrity of forensic evidence remains a critical issue, and the outcome of this examination could have far-reaching consequences for the proceedings against Molly Katanga.
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In a dramatic turn of events during the cross-examination of forensic evidence in the case against Molly Katanga, the Director of Forensic Services in the Uganda Police, Andrew Mubiru Kizumula, revealed significant discrepancies in the DNA analysis presented to the court. The examination, led by defense attorney Elison Karuhanga of KAA, focused on the integrity and accuracy of the DNA results, raising questions about the reliability of the evidence.
The examination took a pivotal turn when the Director pointed out the absence of critical data on the electropherogram, a graphical representation of the DNA results.
During the questioning, it was revealed that two green peaks were present on the electropherogram, accompanied by numerical values of “12” and “15.” These two peaks represented the DNA of Henry Katanga on a pink bed cover. However, when shown a system report indicating a third number, suggesting the DNA of an unknown person, the Director claimed this was not DNA but rather “stutter.” The defense then pressed him to identify the stutter on the electropherogram.
However, when questioned further, the Director admitted that a box labeled “stutter,” which is essential for understanding the accuracy of the DNA profile, was not displayed on the electropherogram. “The stutter is not there,” the Director confirmed, explaining that it had been manually reviewed and removed. The defense then charged that, by implication, the DNA results had been edited.
The defense attorney seized the opportunity to highlight that the DNA report included an allele that did not exist on the electropherogram. This revelation raised serious concerns about the validity of the DNA results, with the Director acknowledging that after a quantitative review, the stutter had been removed from the report, suggesting that the results had indeed been edited.
This admission has prompted further scrutiny of the forensic procedures employed in the case, as the integrity of DNA evidence is paramount in criminal proceedings. The implications of these findings could be significant for the defense, as they challenge the prosecution’s reliance on the DNA evidence to establish a connection between Molly Katanga and the alleged crime.
As the cross-examination continues, the court awaits further clarification on the forensic methods used and the potential impact of these revelations on the overall case. The integrity of forensic evidence remains a critical issue, and the outcome of this examination could have far-reaching consequences for the proceedings against Molly Katanga.
