Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Mark Lundy: New Zealand; Bulletin: Prosecutors in Mark Lundy's murder appeal claim there is no doubt over DNA evidence used to convict him. Reporter Emily Cooper; New Zealand News. 18 October, 2017..."The Crown says the DNA tests from both trials were robust, and two guilty verdicts sound. "The tissue is unquestionably central nervous system tissue... it's a fact because a group of world leading experts say," Mr Morgan (Prosecution) argued. The appeal is ongoing."


STORY:  'No miscarriage of justice' - prosecution in Mark Lundy's murder appeal say no doubt over DNA evidence used to convict him," by reporter Emily Cooper, published by TV New Zealand on October 18, 2017.

GIST: The Crown in the appeal of convicted murderer Mark Lundy has told the court there is no doubt that DNA found on his shirt came from his wife's brain or spine. Lundy is serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife Christine and seven-year-old daughter Amber in 2000. "There is no miscarriage of justice," Philip Morgan QC told the court during his submission. Lundy's lawyers have been arguing that the test used on the spots found on the polo shirt worn on the night of the murders is unreliable. But the Crown argues there is no doubt the DNA was brain tissue of Christine Lundy. The Crown says the DNA tests from both trials were robust, and two guilty verdicts sound.   "The tissue is unquestionably central nervous system tissue... it's a fact because a group of world leading experts say," Mr Morgan argued. The appeal is ongoing.

PUBLISHER'S NOTE: I am monitoring this case/issue. Keep your eye on the Charles Smith Blog for reports on developments. The Toronto Star, my previous employer for more than twenty incredible years, has put considerable effort into exposing the harm caused by Dr. Charles Smith and his protectors - and into pushing for reform of Ontario's forensic pediatric pathology system. The Star has a "topic" section which focuses on recent stories related to Dr. Charles Smith. It can be found at: http://www.thestar.com/topic/charlessmith. Information on "The Charles Smith Blog Award"- and its nomination process - can be found at: http://smithforensic.blogspot.com/2011/05/charles-smith-blog-award-nominations.html Please send any comments or information on other cases and issues of interest to the readers of this blog to: hlevy15@gmail.com. Harold Levy; Publisher; The Charles Smith Blog.