During a recent court hearing, a crime lab expert testified that various items, including black disposable gloves, a navy blue jacket, a cutting from a tree, two rocks, and a black Adidas hat, all tested presumptively positive for the presence of blood. The expert, Katrina Ostapovicz from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab, stated that all these items were sent for further DNA testing.
Ostapovicz highlighted that the navy blue jacket had a red-brown stain resembling the distinctive coloring of blood. She also noted that the black disposable gloves, which were found near the crime scene, exhibited damage and holes on several fingers.
Furthermore, the expert testified that there was no presence of semen or seminal fluid on any of Laken Riley's clothing. This information is crucial in the ongoing case where Jose Ibarra is accused of wearing specific attire, including a black hat, a hoodie-style jacket, and black kitchen-style disposable gloves, during the alleged crime.
