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evidenceevidencephysicalSteven AveryBrendan DasseyRAV4 hood-latch swabTyson testified that he swabbed the hood latch but not the interior hood release. Culhane said the swab did not appear to contain blood and that DNA testing produced a profile consistent with Steven Avery's reference sample.
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RAV4 hood-latch swab

Tyson testified that he swabbed the hood latch but not the interior hood release. Culhane said the swab did not appear to contain blood and that DNA testing produced a profile consistent with Steven Avery's reference sample.

5 proceedings5 mentions2 trials
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  • RAV4 hood-latch swab, laboratory item ID, which yielded a full DNA profile consistent with Steven Avery's reference sample
  • Hood-latch swab, laboratory item ID
  • Tyson's labeled hood-latch swab, initially shown for identification and later received with Exhibits 79 through 94

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In both trials, Culhane testified that Steven Avery was the source of the DNA profile developed from the hood-latch swab.

Trial Record (5)