Defence To Bring In Two More Expert Witnesses
By Rol Ezam & Ignatius Stephen

Richard Chia Kok Hong

Bandar Seri Begawan - Did Richard Chia Kok Hong, 53, a car salesman charged with murdering a family of three just before Christmas two years ago, use his wife's car BN-8908 when allegedly committingthe heinous crime?

The prosecution is saying yes. But the defence is all set to disprove it. And the defence is due to bring in two more expert witnesses next month from overseas to convince the court.

Their first DNA consultant from Perth, Dr Brain Leslie McDonald, on Tuesday cast doubts on the stains found on the seat of Richard's wife's car.

He said the investigators could have brought in the stains from the bloodied scene of crime and contaminated the vehicle. That was due to their carelessness and sloppy work, he suggested.

The manner in which the evidence was lifted was also criticised. The stains were also too minute and did not meet the laboratory criteria, he told the court.

Chief Justice Dato Mohammad Saied and Justice Dato Steven Chong are hearing the case.

Prosecution is led by Deputy Public Prosecutor Haji Yusree and assisted by DPP Pengiran Nina Jasmine. Awang Yusof Halim and Siva Sankaran are defending. Earlier in a statement Richard said: "I drive a silver Nissan Cefiro motorcar bearing registration number KG9494. This car is registered in the name of my friend Tan Kooi Chuan. I have had this car since 2001.

"My wife drives a green Nissan Sunny motorcar registration BN8908. This car was initially registered under my name and was bought in 1995. In 2000, the ownership of the car was transferred to my wife's name. I seldom drive this car.

"I only drive it when sending it for repairs or servicing, or when I do the renewal of its road tax." Richard was arrested two months after the incident and has been in remand jail ever since. Hearing continues. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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