Accused Murderer's DNA Found In Slain West Hartford Bank Teller's Car

HARTFORD -- DNA from accused murderer Carl "Hood" Small was found in the SUV of slain bank teller Christopher Donato, a forensic scientist testified Monday.

Nicholas Yang, a forensic science examiner at the state police crime lab, said Small is a contributor to the DNA found in blood on the SUV's steering wheel and driver's side door. The SUV was missing when Donato was found fatally stabbed in his Prospect Street apartment on June 18, 2012. It was later found near a Vine Street apartment where Small, of Bloomfield, used to stay.

Monday was the fourth day of testimony. Young was one of a long line of forensic scientists to testify in Superior Court about evidence found in Donato's apartment, the SUV and in the Vine Street apartment.

Yang also testified that Small cannot be eliminated as a possible contributor to DNA found on the handle of a mop that police said was used in an attempt to clean up the bloody scene.

But Yang said there was insufficient information to conclude that Small's DNA was on other items gathered during the investigation, such as the knife that police believe is the murder weapon.

Check back for more information about the Monday's testimony.

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Accused Murderer's DNA Found In Slain West Hartford Bank Teller's Car