The Tribune

THE jury in Marco Archer murder trial heard testimony yesterday from a policeman who collected items for analysis in connection with the case.

The officer, Constable Gray, said that he received items and forms requesting analysis on October 3, 2011 at the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s forensic lab stationed at Police Headquarters.

He received the items and placed them in secure storage until they were examined by analysts, he said.

During cross-examination by attorney Geoffrey Farquharson, the officer said he could not recall receiving items from Constable Denrea Johnson.

The lab officer agreed that it is possible for items, or the lab itself, to be contaminated if persons entering do not follow the safety protocols.

Kofhe Goodman, 37, of Yorkshire Drive, faces a murder charge which he denies. It is claimed that between September 23 and 28 of 2011, he caused the death of 11-year-old Marco Archer, who disappeared from Brougham Street and was found dead days later.

Garvin Gaskin, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, along with Neil Braithwaite and Darell Taylor, are prosecuting the case.

Geoffrey Farquharson is defending Kofhe Goodman. The case began on April 19.