Opinion ID: 2166128
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Heading: testimony regarding physical evidence

Text: Jennifer Galvan, a sexual assault nurse examiner at a local hospital, examined A.W. Galvan testified that A.W. had abrasions to her left shoulder, forehead, and left ankle; cuts on her head; scratches on her chest; and bruises on her left wrist. A rape kit examination was performed on A.W. According to Galvan, there was no injury to A.W.'s vagina, but that such would not be surprising if the penis did not fully penetrate the vagina. Galvan also testified that there was unlikely to be any injury from oral sex. Galvan stated that an ultraviolet light was used on A.W. to look for possible semen or saliva, but that none was detected. However, according to Galvan, if a perpetrator did not ejaculate, the lack of semen would not be unusual. Several law enforcement officers testified with regard to a search warrant executed at Thurman's residence. Strips of fabric were found at the scene, including two strips tied to a bed, two strips on the floor near the headboard, and others found throughout the apartment. A white or off-white shirt with what appeared to be blood on it in was found in the bathroom. That shirt and a cross necklace also found at the scene were identified by A.W. as belonging to her.