A forensics expert told the Sessions Court in Shah Alam today that his analysis of the forensic investigation in the case of Aminulrasyid Amzah’s death was not influenced by any of the witnesses’ testimony or the accused.

Former head of the Royal Malaysian Police Crime Scene Investigation (CSI), Amidon Adnan, said his analysis was based on information given to him, like pictures, the CSI and chemist reports.

“I also needed not have to go to the crime scene because the documents and information, as well as my experience, were sufficient for me to make the analysis independently and I also did not want my observation to be poisoned by information given by the accused,” he said when cross-examined by deputy public prosecutor Idham Abd Ghani.

Amidon was testifying in the trial of Corporal Jenain Subi, 48, who has been ordered to enter his defence to causing the death of Aminulrasyid, 15, between 1.10am and 2am at Jalan Tarian 11/2 in Shah Alam on April 26, 2010.

He has been charged under Section 304 (a) of the Penal Code which carries up to 30 years jail and also can be fined, if convicted.

    

Aminulrasyid was reported to have died from gunshot wounds in the head.

However, Amidon disagreed with Idham’s suggestion that his assessment was biased and favoured the accused considering that the defence had appointed him (Amidon) as their forensic adviser.

“I made my assessment based on pictures and documents that were made available to me three or four months after the incident, and I did not rely completely on the witnesses or the accused.

“I relied on the saying ‘man will try to lie but science never lies’,” said Amidon.

The hearing before judge Latifah Mohd Tahar continues on Monday.

- Bernama