DNA, Cell Tower Analysis and Computer Forensics all Instrumental in Coleman Murder Conviction

Last Updated on Monday, 23 May 2011 08:16 Written by kelly.solid Monday, 23 May 2011 08:08

Prosecutors are using numerous forensic techniques – physical and technology to convince jurors of Chris Coleman’s murder of his wife and 2 kids.  A recent article discusses the forensic evidence to refute Mr. Coleman’s testimony that he showed up after going to the gym and found his family dead.  As the article states “ Prosecuting attorneys are trying to prove that despite Chris Coleman’s claims, there is no physical evidence that anyone else was in the Coleman house the day his wife, Sheri and the couple’s two young sons, Garett and Gavin, were murdered.”  They are trying to show that no one else’s DNA was found in the house.

In addition, they have analyzed Mr. Coleman’s cell phone records and determined that one of his calls hit a certain cell tower on his way home from the gym the morning of the murders.  The article continues ” Coleman has contended he rushed home from the gym the morning of the murders because he tried calling, but couldn’t reach his family. Monday afternoon an AT&T Network Director testified about the calls made by Coleman that morning. James Kientzy said one of Coleman’s calls on his return home hit a cell tower North on I-255, which suggests he passed up Rt. 3 to give police extra time to get to the scene. It took him 15 minutes to get home after a call placed on the JB Bridge, a drive that should only take 5 minutes.” 

Finally, there are some damning computer forensics acquired from Mr. Coleman’s emails.  The defense is contending that someone else wrote these emails, but the forensic expert has stated that they originated form Mr. Coleman’s Dell laptop. Again the article states “The defense tried to argue that someone else could have logged on remotely and sent the emails. They provided no evidence and the technician said it was unlikely since no program can remotely power on a computer that requires a wireless card to connect to the internet.”

Interesting evidence.  Glad they got him!