Colleen McKernan Trial Day 1 Part 2 08/23/16

TL;DR

Testimony of officers involved in collecting evidence from a crime scene, detailing shell casings discovery.

Transcript

yes I was and do you work songs so if we if you would would you tell everybody your name and spell your last name for the court reporter please sure I'm uh Captain Robert Knapp k-n-a-p-p and Captain Man by whom are you employed uh the city of Massillon fire department how long have you been employed in that capacity uh 12 years what are your duties... Read More

Key Insights

• 👮 Detailed collection of shell casings from the crime scene by officers.
• 🛟 Importance of documenting and preserving evidence without disturbing the scene.
• 👮 Collaboration between officers and investigators in ensuring evidence integrity.

Questions & Answers

Q: How did Captain Knapp approach the crime scene for evidence collection?

Captain Knapp maintained caution to not disturb the crime scene, marking and documenting each piece of evidence diligently.

Q: Were there any alterations or deletions made to the evidence during collection?

No alterations or deletions were made to the evidence, ensuring the integrity of the collected items.

Q: How were the shell casings located and documented at the scene?

The shell casings were carefully located in different areas of the crime scene, documented with numbers corresponding to the evidence envelopes.

Q: What procedures were followed after collecting the evidence?

The evidence was carefully placed in envelopes, documented, and transported to the police department for further handling and preservation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Captain Robert Knapp testifies about being dispatched to a shooting scene.

• He describes the cautious approach to collecting evidence without disturbing the crime scene.

• Officer provides detailed accounts of collecting and documenting shell casings.