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evidenceevidencephysicalSteven AveryRAV4 bloodstain swabs A-8, A-10, and A-12 and their control swabsDuring Day 17 procedural discussion, the State identified A-8 as a dashboard swab, A-10 as a CD-case swab and A-12 as a rear passenger-door-entry swab. The State reported that halves of the FBI-tested swabs and their controls had been preserved and that returned halves were held by the Calumet County Sheriff's Department.
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RAV4 bloodstain swabs A-8, A-10, and A-12 and their control swabs

During Day 17 procedural discussion, the State identified A-8 as a dashboard swab, A-10 as a CD-case swab and A-12 as a rear passenger-door-entry swab. The State reported that halves of the FBI-tested swabs and their controls had been preserved and that returned halves were held by the Calumet County Sheriff's Department.

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The defense sought preservation and future independent testing of the swabs and controls. The court directed preparation of a proposed preservation order, but the exchange did not expressly resolve automatic testing access.

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