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In the motions, attorneys asked thatDNA samples be takenfrom both the two children as well as from the motherduring their autopsies, which were scheduled to begin on Friday, reported CBS4.
DNA expert Richard Eikelenboom claimed in the filings that DNA samples “would remain on the necks of the decedent children,” according to ABC affiliate Denver 7. The motion also asked that DNA samples be taken from the hands and nails of the girls’ mother.
Attorney James Merson wrote in the docs that while the bodies of the two children had “been in an oil well filled with crude oil for several days,” Eikelenboom believed “DNA would still be present,” according to9News.
The DNA expert was also quoted in the motion saying he believed that samples can still be obtained “after strangulation,” according toDenver 7.
However, the outlet went on to report that in 2016 the Denver District Attorney’s Office released a statement discrediting Eikelenboom after “a Denver prosecutor got Eikelenboom to admit that he had no direct DNA extraction or analysis experience.” Eikelenboom hasdisputed the claim.
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During one such appearance, he said that shortly she disappeared, he and Shanann had an “emotional conversation.”
Without providing any further information on the subject, he added, “I’ll leave it at that.”
Chris was arrested Wednesday on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of tampering with a body.
Whileinvestigators have not publicly confirmed a motive, a family friend previously told PEOPLE that there was marital discord between Chris and Shanann and public records show they had faced financial issues in the past, including a bankruptcy in 2015.
Chris is next scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, where he will face formal charges.
source: people.com
