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evidenceevidencephysicalSteven AveryBloodstains and other DNA evidence associated with the RAV4In Day 23 closing argument, Kratz described samples taken from the RAV4's interior, blood attributed to Avery at multiple locations, and other DNA attributed to him at the hood latch. He also discussed cargo-area bloodstains and argued against a planting explanation; the court reminded jurors that closing arguments were not facts.
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Bloodstains and other DNA evidence associated with the RAV4

In Day 23 closing argument, Kratz described samples taken from the RAV4's interior, blood attributed to Avery at multiple locations, and other DNA attributed to him at the hood latch. He also discussed cargo-area bloodstains and argued against a planting explanation; the court reminded jurors that closing arguments were not facts.

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The State relied on the RAV4 bloodstains and DNA findings in closing argument and challenged the defense's suggestion that the bloodstains had been planted.

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