Opinion ID: 871157
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 9

Heading: Testimony of Cathy Matsuoka

Text: Cathy Matsuoka (Matsuoka) testified that as to evidence relating to CW # 2, she examined dried secretion swabs, a blood sample, vaginal swabs, pubic hair combings collected from CW # 2, four swab samples with blood-like substances collected from a Ford Mustang, and a pair of jean shorts recovered from Respondent. Matsuoka indicated that the samples were collected from the back cup holder on the driver's side[,] the back cup holder on the passenger side[,] the front cup holder on the passenger side[,] and the middle storage compartment of Respondent's vehicle. All swab samples collected from the Ford Mustang were determined to be human blood and matched the DNA profile of CW # 2. Matsuoka also detected human blood on Respondent's jean shorts and determined that the DNA profile of the blood matched CW # 2's DNA profile. As to CW # 2's vaginal swabs, semen was indicated, but no male DNA was present in that particular sample. The DNA profile of the dried secretion swab excluded Respondent as a possible contributor.