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DNA Evidence on Tail Light Housing
DNA analysis of the taillight exterior detected material consistent with O'Keefe, along with additional contributors.
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The prosecution presented O'Keefe's DNA on the tail light housing as physical evidence of contact between O'Keefe and Read's vehicle. The defense noted this finding emerged after ARCCA's report had already concluded there was no DNA or blood transfer on the tail light, and argued it undermined ARCCA's earlier analysis.
Forensic DNA analysis of the exterior of the passenger-side tail light housing detected genetic material consistent with John O'Keefe, with additional contributors also identified. After excluding contributors Bukhenik and Proctor, O'Keefe's DNA was found on the housing exterior.