Touche Firpo in Bodhi Tree cross vs redirect today

Since Rhett August's slap down of Casey Russo's cross, today was the first time, I wish I could have high-fived the witness and Elan.

Ms. Holmquist questioned evidence tech Leah Christian very aggressively on cross. Why were certain items collected? Why weren't certain items opened and searched?

At one point, she asked Ms. Christian, "Why didn't you collect the processed marijuana?"

Christian responded, "We weren't there to collect marijuana."

Ms. Christian also said she was directed by Detective Sgt. Dokweiler on what to photograph. He is the lead investigator in this case. He is also Christian's supervisor.

On re-direct, Ms. Firpo said, "you have just been asked multiple questions by Ms. Holmquist." She then asked Ms. Christian, "What is your title?" Ms. Christian responded, "Evidence tech."

"Are you a detective?" and "Are you authorised to open and search items" Christian responded she was not. Ms. Firpo also asked Ms. Christian if it was "realistic" to collect every item in the house. She also brought up the fact that Ms. Holmquist asked why a butcher knife in the kitchen was not collected. She asked Ms. Christian if anyone had been stabbed in this double homicide.

The last question is just one example of the completely irrelevant questions by the defense. By now, I can predict the questions and strategy of the defense. I realize they need to present a vigorous defense for their client but only one person has been identified by the witnesses, only one person had a motive. Endless questions that do not prove the defense theory only serve to annoy. I am not required to be present, the jurors are. This trial has been long. The aggressive questioning, particularly by Ms. Holmquist, if it would impeach testimony, would be effective. So far, that has not been the case.

 The only opinion that matters will be that of the 12 jurors who decide this case.

The jurors are made up of ordinary citizens, not lawyers, not law enforcement, and sitting out in the audience, are ordinary citizens who are a part of what makes up a jury pool.