Michael Brelo Trial Day 14 Part 1 04/27/15

TL;DR

Forensic analyst testifies on the analysis of gunshot recordings, identifying similarities and differences between shots, and determining the number of possible shooters.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• ❓ Forensic analysis of gunshot recordings involves analyzing waveforms and spectrographs to identify and compare gunshots.
• ❓ Differences in amplitude and timing can suggest the presence of multiple shooters.
• ♻️ The environment and recording method can impact the presence of echoes in gunshot recordings.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Stutchman analyze gunshot recordings?

Stutchman uses software tools like Adobe Audition CS6 to analyze the waveforms and spectrographs of the recordings, allowing him to identify gunshots and determine their characteristics.

Q: What did Stutchman find in his analysis of the first series of gunshots?

Stutchman determined that there were multiple gunshots in the first series and suggested the presence of multiple shooters based on his analysis of the recordings.

Q: What was Stutchman's opinion on the middle gunshot in relation to the 15th gunshot of the second series?

Stutchman concluded that the middle gunshot was consistent with being from the same shooter as the 15th gunshot in the second series.

Q: What conclusions did Stutchman draw about the three gunshots between shots 4 and 7 in the second series?

Stutchman concluded that the three gunshots between shots 4 and 7 were likely from a different weapon or weapons, suggesting the involvement of multiple shooters.

Q: Could Stutchman determine the number of shooters in the second series of gunshots?

Stutchman determined that there could be as few as two or as many as four shooters in the second series, based on his analysis of the recordings.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The expert witness, Greg Stutchman, is a forensic analyst specializing in the analysis of gunshot recordings.

• Stutchman uses software tools to analyze the waveforms and spectrographs of the recordings to identify gunshots and determine their characteristics.

• He identifies similarities between gunshots in the first and second series, as well as differences in amplitude and timing, suggesting the possibility of multiple shooters.