You mean there would have been more than 5 cells left if it was the murder weapon, or that it is amazing that any cells were left after a scrubbing with bleach? I really don't know either way. I do find it funny to see all kinds of 'DNA experts' popping up on the internet to discuss the subject. No matter from which angle. The double DNA knife is one of those things where I step back and let the experts decide. I simply have no idea what is 'normal', what should or should not have been done.
I only know the situation is this:
- A police guy thought the shining knife on top in the drawer suspicious and collected it for testing.
- The DNA expert found 7 traces of DNA and collected just enough (I see 5 cells mentioned) DNA from it to perform one test and one test only.
- As a reason for why there still would be any DNA left, she said that under strong light and under a specific angle she saw very tiny scratches.
- She cranked up the DNA machine several times according to some note that says 'too low, too low' several times.
- Finally, she came up with a profile that matches the DNA profile of Meredith.
Now what does this mean for the appeal?
- Will the way it was collected be contested? Probably, but it is what it is and I don't see any reason why that would be a reason to throw it out.
-Will the DNA profile be contested? Not sure. I think it is either Meredith's DNA profile or it isn't. I would be very surprised if it suddenly turned out to be somebody elses.
- Will the single test, and the technical issues of cranking up the machine be contested? Absolutely, and here is a chance that the knife could be thrown out. But I have no idea what is allowed or not. How many cells is needed or what is legally accepted. Can you crank up the machine 10 or 20 times? I really don't know.
So in summary..I let you guys..eehh, the court decide