In a recent court hearing, crime scene technician Marissa Poppell provided crucial testimony regarding Exhibit #6, which was identified as the weapon taken from Lt. Timoteo Benavidez’s vehicle.
Poppell described the weapon to the jury, highlighting that it was presented in a box with parts stored in separate plastic bags attached with zip ties. She mentioned that she had requested the gun to be tested by FBI analysts for latent fingerprints, which are not visible to the naked eye. Additionally, Poppell testified that she had requested a firearms functioning test to ensure the weapon was in proper working order.
