DNA Doesn't Lie
Sanchez stood, looked at her folder, then said, “For the next witness, the state calls Chester Marsom.”
A man got out of his seat near the back of the courtroom and made his way to the stand. After taking a seat, Sanchez asked him, “State your name and occupation for the record, please.”
“Chester Marsom, forensic scientist for the state of Texas, currently on loan to the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office.”
“It’s my understanding that you examined the evidence supplied by the Walker County Medical Examiner’s office regarding the murder of Mr. Roger Farnsworth in the Best Western motel in Huntsville, Texas.”
“That’s true.”
“And would you share your findings with the court, please?”
“Of course. There were strands of hair found on, and around, the body. When compar
