Trial morning reveals 2 forensic experts
The Warner trial resumed Friday morning in Lenawee County Circuit Court with testimony from two Michigan State Police forensic experts focusing on fingerprint and paint analysis. The Warner trial session centered on laboratory methods used to examine evidence tied to Tank 34.
Judge Michael R. Olsaver first placed additional exhibit rulings on the record. Exhibits 194 through 198 and 267 were admitted. The court also admitted Exhibits 230 and 228 over defense objections. Defense counsel argued Exhibit 230 lacked a specific date and was more prejudicial than probative. The judge ruled the timeframe was sufficiently established between data extractions in May 2022 and overruled the objection.
Before testimony resumed, the court addressed a concern raised by jurors about conversations in the gallery and reminded spectators to limit distractions.
The prosecution then called Michigan State Police forensic scientist Amanda Isett, who works in the Latent Print Unit in Northville. Isett was qualified as an expert in fingerprint analysis. She explained the ACE-V methodology, analysis, comparison, evaluation and verification, used to examine latent prints…