Lieutenant Gallagher
Appearances
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
We took six blood samples, yes. How were you able to sort of collect the blood samples? Well, the blood samples, because they were frozen, we debated on how to collect it. We didn't think swabbing was going to be easy to do if it was frozen. So we decided on finding some type of temporary plastic evidence container. We were able to find large cups, and we took six samples.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
We bagged the six samples, and Sergeant Lank transported them back to Canton Police Headquarters.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
Chief Berkowitz was at headquarters, and we had a meeting in the detective sergeant's office.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
They were turned over on February 1st to the Massachusetts State Police Crime Lab.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
We asked him if he had any plastic containers, any type of plastic container that we could utilize.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
We wouldn't have temporary plastic containers, what we were looking for. We were looking to take samples of snow. I know for a fact we did not have those. If we needed bags, needle containers, things of that nature, we're all set. But as far as plastic containers that we wanted to utilize, we didn't have them.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
We have needle containers that are plastic. We have blood swabs that are in plastic containers. But for what we wanted to take a sample, we did not have. So we improvised.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
Blood was frozen. We didn't think it would be viable.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
I wasn't sure it would be efficient for testing.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
Nope. We took six samples, individual samples. Our philosophy was we'll let the crime lab extract it the way they best see fit. Those six samples were bagged and then transported back to Kent Police Headquarters and placed into evidence. Were they covered? No, not that I recall.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
They were sealed in a bag, brown evidence bag. At that time, nobody was going to sneeze over the cup.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
I took them out of a package, so probably none.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
I assume Solo doesn't sell contaminated cups. I would say none.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
By your, I don't know what definition you're looking for, but I would agree.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
Of course not. Nothing about the scene was standard.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
It was a unique scene. There was snow. I had never processed a scene in the snow. I had seen a leaf blower used in the snow, and it's quite effective at being controlled. So that's why I It was readily accessible. The scene was debilitating as we're on scene with the weather. Snow was piling up. And I thought that was the best method at that time.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
Our concern was there were some light pink spots in the snow, and we thought it may be blood. So we were discussing how to get to that and cover the blood safely. We decided we were going to process the scene with a leaf blower. I figured we could direct the snow off the area in a controlled fashion.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
It was approximately a six by six, seven by seven type area.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
We didn't observe anything at that point. Anything else? Just the blood in the glass?
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
They were coming from a bar. It didn't seem totally out of place, no.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
No, there was a reason that I didn't think that.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
No, it's because it requires probable cause, as you know, which we did not have. Or at least you didn't think you had at that time. We knew we didn't have it. Did you seek it from a judge?
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
Did you ask for consent to search the house? We wouldn't do consent, and that's in a death investigation.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
No, it's because we wouldn't do it because if consent is denied, we still don't have probable cause and we still couldn't search the house.
KAREN: THE RETRIAL
In Search of Reasonable Doubt: S1-E5
Of course not. Nothing about the scene was standard.