DNA Testimony in Santa Maria U-Haul Murder Trial

SANTA MARIA, Calif. -

DNA evidence was the focus for the jury in Day 10 of the ongoing, so-called U-Haul murder trial in Santa Maria.

The prosecution turned to DNA to link the six defendants on trial to the scenes involving the alleged murder of 28 year old Anthony Ibarra in March 2013.

"The DNA profiles match and it was also strong evidence that Anthony Ibarra donated that DNA", said the California Department of Justice DNA analyst about blood found inside the home on West Donovan Road in Santa Maria where the alleged kidnap, torture and murder of Ibarra took place.

The analyst testified to DNA found on various items collected at the home as evidence.

"Yes this DNA profile was a mixture of DNA from two people", the witness testified, "a major DNA profile was determined and this profile was consistent with the profile for Ramon Maldonado."

Ramon Maldonado is one of the six witnesses on trial.

"The minor profile is consistent with the profile obtained for Reyes Gonzales", the witness testified, Reyes Gonzales is also among the six defendants.

The State DNA analyst testified about DNA collected on one of the alleged murder weapons, a Phillips-head screwdriver.

"The swab from the tip tested negative for blood, the swab for the handle tested positive, and the controlled swab tested negative for blood", the DNA analyst testified.

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DNA Testimony in Santa Maria U-Haul Murder Trial