Thursday, April 30, 2009

Woman ran blood-stained gun in dishwasher.

I like that the husband had three gunshots to the face and it was initially ruled a suicide. Well done, Sherlock. From NY Post:

The gun used to kill a Staten Island fire marshall had no blood on it even though it was fired just inches from his face -- an indication that prosecutors say his wife cleaned the weapon, according to testimony today.

Jeffrey Buszka, an investigator with the city Medical Examiner's Office, testified in Staten Island Supreme Court that the 9mm Smith and Wesson prosecutors claim Janet Mercereau, 39, used to kill her husband on Dec. 2, 2007, inside their Oakwood home had no blood on it.

"I would expect to find blood on that gun," Buszka said.

He also testified that she fired three shots -- one to the temple and two to his jaw -- about two to four inches from Douglas Mercereau's face.

Prosecutors have said that detergent was found on the now-partially rusty gun.

Earlier in the day, prosecutors said they believe she put the gun in the dishwasher. The jury did not hear this theory.

An autopsy later ruled out suicide in the death of the 12-year FDNY veteran.

During a presentation, Buszka showed the jury gory photos of the blood-soaked bed and sheets.

The blood had also "projected in multiple directions" -- so much so that it had splattered on the walls, he added.

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