Tuesday morning, Jennifer stood before the jury with a calm confidence Maya wished she felt.
“Your Honor, the defense calls Dr. Michael Reeves.”
A man in his early sixties walked to the stand. He wore a tweed jacket and had graying hair. He was sworn in and took his seat.
“Dr. Reeves, can you tell the jury about your credentials?”
“I have a PhD in forensic biology with a specialization in decomposition science. I’ve been working in the field for thirty-one years and have testified as an expert witness in over two hundred cases.”
“Have you reviewed the evidence in this case?”
“Yes. I examined the clothing found beneath the window at St. Catherine’s Medical Center, reviewed Dr. Wong’s chemical analysis, and studied the K-9 alert documentation.”
“What is your professional opinion about
