Stuart H. James forensic scientist and bloodstain pattern analyst with James and Associates
Forensic Consultants, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida states in his sworn affidavit;
OPINIONS REGARDING MS. HALBACH'S RA V-4-IGNITION STAIN
27. Through a series of experiments that I observed, I have concluded to a reasonable degree
of scientific certainty that the distribution of Mr. Avery's blood in various locations in the
passenger compartment of the RA V-4 are not consistent with purposeful behavior. The
prosecution told the jury that all of the blood deposited in the RA V-4 was from the cut on
the middle finger of Mr. Avery's right hand and that he was actively bleeding.
TT:2/12:85. However, there was no blood on the door handle, key, gearshift, interior
hood release, hood latch, hood prop, and battery cable.
28. It is my opinion that Mr. Avery's blood in the RA V-4 is consistent with being randomly
distributed from a source because his blood is present in some locations but absent is
some reasonably anticipated locations, such as those listed in ~ 27. The absence of blood
stains in these locations is inconsistent with an active bleeder.
29. The bloodstains belonging to Mr. Avery are consistent with an explanation other than Mr.
A very being in the RAV -4 and depositing his blood in those locations with his actively
bleeding cut finger. I-lad Mr. A very been actively bleeding in the RA V-4, it is my
opinion that his blood and bloody fingerprints would have been deposited elsewhere in
the vehicle.