It was a half day on Wednesday in the State v. Casey Anthony trial, but was filled with many testimonies, mostly concerning the forensics in the case.
Maureen Bottrell, an FBI agent, was accepted as an expert witness for the defense, in the areas of geology and forensic science.
In order to link a suspect to the crime scene, Bottrell collected 22 pairs of shoes from the Anthony family's home, in 2008, to examine any rocks or minerals, such as soil, that may have been found on them. This geologic method compares the particles on the shoe, by color and texture, to indicate the location where it originated from.
She also obtained the debris from Casey Anthony's vehicle, as well as the shovel she borrowed from her neighbor, Brian Burner. Two samples were taken from the materials in the car, but Bottrell was unable to do a sufficient study due to the mixture of the remnants that could not be separated.
Bottrell concluded that the pairs of shoes were could not be compared or did not compare to the crime scene.
Many other witnesses testified, reiterating chloroform presence was found but in an extremely small amount. The state of Florida is accusing the 25-year-old of poisoning her 2-year-0ld daughter, Caylee Marie Anthony, with the solvent, then disposing the body in a wooded area near the Anthony family home. The state is seeking a death sentence for the defendant.
(Photography by Red Huber, Orlando Sentinel)
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