MICHAEL DIXON TRIAL CONTINUES

  

Testimony continues in the fourth day of arguments in the Michael Dixon capital murder trial.

Dixon is the first of four suspects to be tried, after being charged with the murder of Blinn College student Trey Kurtz.

Thursday had several forensic scientists from the DPS Crime Laboratory in Austin testifying.

J.B. Wright III, one of the suspects in Kurtz’s death, also came forward to be questioned by the defense attorney, Scotty Allen.  Wright spoke on Tuesday, as well, describing his timeline of the events of October 30, 2014.

Each of the forensic scientists, Ashley Hinshaw, Katelyn Lott, and Lindsey Bynum, were asked about their involvement in the investigation, along with their expertise in their field.

Hinshaw and Lott confirmed there were at least four DNA contributors to evidence collected at the scene, but could not include or exclude Dixon on the list of contributors.

In her investigation, Lindsey Bynum found there were similarities between fibers found on Kurtz’s sweatshirt and from the backseat of the vehicle he was in at the time of the crime.  However, she admitted that limitations in testing could not provide conclusive information.

The trial continues today (Friday), with several more witnesses scheduled to come forward.  Washington County District Attorney Julie Renken expects Mark Wilson, a forensic analyst that searched Michael Dixon's phone, to testify.

Several Brenham Police officers and investigators will also be there to speak about the weapon that was used, in addition to a forensic scientist that performed firearms examination in the investigation.