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Paint found on spade not chemical match to paint found in Graham Dwyer's shed, trial hears
Summary
In the Graham Dwyer trial, a forensic scientist presented evidence that the paint on a spade found near Elaine O'Hara's remains was not a chemical match to paint found in Dwyer's shed. The spade, which Dwyer's wife said she recognised as missing from their garden, was examined for paint, protector and a fence piece from Dwyer's garden. The scientist noted that the paint on the spade appeared as dried‑on droplets and that microscopic examination showed similarities to paint from Kerrymount Close, but chemical composition tests revealed differences, concluding the paints did not match. The evidence was delivered on the 25th day of the trial at the Central Criminal Court, with Dwyer, a 42‑year‑old father of three, charged with the murder of 36‑year‑old childcare worker Elaine O'Hara on 22 August 2012, hours after she was discharged from a mental health hospital.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Paint found on spade not chemical match to paint found in Graham Dwyer's shed, trial hears. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- 22nd August 2012 Hearing Or Sentence
- August 22nd Hearing Or Sentence
- September 13th Hearing Or Sentence
- 2015-02-26 Publication
Why: She explained that this was to see whether any traces from the spade could be from the same source (the paint from Mr Dwyer's home). CNI source report
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