Scientist's testimony: DNA captured from 2005 sex assault in Virginia linked to Jesse Matthew
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A forensic scientist has testified that DNA found under the fingernail of a woman sexually assaulted in 2005 belongs to Jesse Matthew.
The testimony Wednesday from Elizabeth Ballard is the key evidence against Matthew at his trial in Fairfax. The 33-year-old Matthew is charged with attempted capital murder, abduction and sexual assault in connection with a September 2005 attack in Fairfax City. He also is charged in a separate case with the abduction and killing last year of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham.
Ballard says the chance of a person other than Matthew being the source of the fingernail DNA is less than one in 7.2 billion.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Prosecutors are expected to conclude their case later Wednesday. Matthew faces up to life in prison if convicted.