Forensic cop asked why he didn't capture some of the evidence at Meyiwa crime scene

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The first forensic officer who was the first in his team to arrive at the crime scene was asked in the Gauteng North High Court on Wednesday why he chose not to capture certain evidence when he arrived at the house where Senzo Meyiwa was killed.

“The kitchen door is used mostly by everyone in the house. I took a decision not to take the sample,” Mosia responded.

Mosia testified that when he arrived at the scene about 20 minutes past midnight, he took control of the scene and asked family members who were giving statements to the police to move outside the house.Brig Philani Ndlovu, who had contacted him over the phone about Meyiwa’s killing, remained inside.some of the evidence that had to be captured on the crime scene including pictures he had to take.

Mshololo raised her voice, questioning why Mosia took guidance from someone who had failed to give him an address of the crime scene and was not present when the shooting happened. “There is a possibility that he might have misled you because he was not there when the incident happened.”Mosia took a total of eight pictures on his first visit to the crime scene. He then called crime scene management team from the provincial office, an action As pictures were beamed on the screen, journalists rushed to capture them using their phones asMshololo voiced her objection. It was the first time that the Meyiwa crime scene pictures were shown to the public.

Facing the murder charge are Muzikawukhulelwa Sibiya, Bongani Sandiso Ntanzi, Mthobisi Prince Mncube, Mthokoziseni Maphisa and Sifisokuhle Nkani Ntuli.attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, possession of firearms without a licence and possession of ammunition.

 

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