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Manslaughter trial hears from blood expert

A blood stain pattern analysis expert testified yesterday, in the second day of the Supreme Court manslaughter trial of Keniel Alfred Ingham.

Ingham, 33, of Warwick, who is represented by Larry Scott, is charged with unlawfully killing Jermaine (Red) Pitcher outside of Champions Club on Reid Street over four years ago.

Yesterday, Alain Richard of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police told the four-man, eight-women jury that blood stains on Ingham?s shoes originated from Mr. Pitcher.

Director of Public Prosecutions Vinette Graham-Allen alleged on the first day of the trial that Mr. Pitcher died after he was in a fight with the defendant and two other men who are not on trial ? Jamal (Knolly) Robinson and Ryan (Tiger) Ball.

RCMP forensic expert Gary Verett continued his testimony yesterday and told the court that blood on a knife that was found at the crime scene was from three different males ? Mr. Pitcher, Ball and ?unidentified male number one?.

Mr. Verett also testified that blood from the deceased and Ball were found on the defendant?s shoes ? including blood from ?unidentified male number one?.

He added that blood from ?unidentified male number one? was found in four different areas of the defendant?s orange shirt that he was wearing that night.

During cross examination, Mr. Verett told Mr. Scott he did not receive blood from Ingham so he does not know if he found his blood on the different items he analysed.

The jury heard two statements, one from nurse Eloise Bell, who said that Mr. Pitcher was pronounced dead at 5 a.m. on February 27, 2000. Insp. Charles Dorrington said that when he arrived on Reid Street there was a crowd of about 50 people near the club.

Day three of the trial continues today in front of Justice Ian Kawaley.