The Tribune

By LAMECH JOHNSON

Tribune Staff Reporter

ljohnson@tribunemedia.net

ON the 17th day of the Marco Archer murder trial, testimony came from a policeman who told of a blood sample collected from the accused Kofhe Goodman.

However, Constable Darren Pierre’s evidence is being contested by Goodman’s attorney, Geoffrey Farquharson, who claimed the officer had no authorisation to collect said sample.

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 Marco Archer, who disappeared from Brougham Street and was found dead days later.

In yesterday’s proceedings, the detective, who was stationed at the Criminal Records office around that time, told the court that on September 30 around 10.25pm, he received certain information.

He said he left the office, proceeded to the Princess Margaret Hospital on inquiries and met up with Cpl 2328 Stubbs, and a PMH physician.

Pierre also said he saw the accused at the time and a blood sample was collected for analysis.

During cross-examination, Mr Farquharson suggested to the witness that no authorisation was given to collect blood in this case.

The trial resumes today before Justice Bernard Turner.