Accused's DNA profile matches deceased in murder case

Blood found on a murder accused’s clothes had the same DNA profile as his alleged victim, the Central Criminal Court heard.

Accused's DNA profile matches deceased in murder case

Blood found on a murder accused’s clothes had the same DNA profile as his alleged victim, the Central Criminal Court heard.

Forensic Scientist Dr Fiona Thornton gave evidence that she tested the blood found on homeless man Stephen Byrne’s tracksuit and runners. She told his trial she compared it with a muscle sample taken from 70-year-old William Traynor and their DNA profile matched.

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