Phil Spector Trial Medical Examiner: 'mistakes Were Made'. - page 2

31-05-2007 05:14

On Tuesday (28May07), Pena testified Clarkson was murdered, and did not commit suicide, and that she died instantly after a gun was fired inside her mouth. He also said the gun had been wiped and Clarkson's blood was in the left pocket of Spector's trousers.

The medical examiner yesterday told the court how he found some tooth fragments on a nearby staircase, showing the force of the gun shot had sent two teeth flying.

Pena also confirmed that a piece of acrylic nail was missing from the victim's right thumb - last week (ends25May07), Judge Paul Fidler ruled forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee removed and hid the fingernail.

Spector is accused of the fatal shooting of Clarkson at his home in Alhambra, California in February 2003. He has pleaded not guilty and claims Clarkson committed suicide.

The trial continues.