One bullet hit Tim Smith's sternum, hit his aorta and lung causing bleeding inside his chest cavity

Forensic pathologist Dr. Mark Super testified today about Tim Smith's autopsy conducted on September 29.

Dr. Super has a contract with Humboldt County and has conducted all local autopsies since 1999. Before he gets into the specifics he explains how he conducts autopsies, how he documents evidence and injuries and explains looking at the body in a "dirty state" or "clean state".

One bullet found in Tim Smith's body was different than all the others; it had a jacket; others were non-jacketed.

There were five gunshot wounds. Dr. Super also documented bruises and a scratch.

At least three wounds were "potentially fatal".

Smith's lungs were struck by bullets multiple times.  Gunshot #4  perforated Smith's jugular vein and bruised a lung.

Based on where the loose bullet was located in the body bag, it was Dr. Super's opinion that bullet was from gunshot #5.

"We don't know what position he was in when he was shot," explained Dr. Super. Diagrams that Dr. Super makes of the wounds are based on the "standard standing up position."

Mr. Russo's cross examination was brief. Dr. Super has finished his testimony.

Before court today, Deputy District Attorney Luke Bernthal privately spoke with Tim Smith's family. They left the courtroom before Dr. Super testified.

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