A forensic scientist from the Bexar County Criminal Investigation Laboratory provided detailed testimony regarding her work on a sexual assault case involving defendant Jose del Bosque during a recent government meeting. With nearly seven years of experience, she specializes in serology and DNA analysis, screening evidence for biological fluids such as semen, saliva, and blood.

The scientist holds a bachelor's degree in biology and a master's in forensic chemistry, both of which contribute to her qualifications as a licensed forensic analyst in Texas. Her laboratory is accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), ensuring compliance with forensic science standards through rigorous proficiency testing and audits.

In her testimony, she explained the significance of her role in the investigation, detailing the evidence she analyzed, which included a sealed sexual assault evidence collection kit from the defendant and another from the complainant, Elise Morbiic. The kits contained various swabs and samples, including penile swabs from the defendant and vaginal swabs from the complainant.

Notably, the forensic analysis revealed the presence of nucleated cellular material on the penile swabs, indicating the potential for DNA identification. Additionally, presumptive tests for saliva were positive on several swabs, including those from the complainant, while tests for semen on the vaginal cervical swabs also returned positive results.

The forensic scientist's findings are critical to the ongoing investigation and prosecution of the case, highlighting the importance of forensic evidence in legal proceedings. Her expertise and the laboratory's accreditation underscore the rigorous standards upheld in forensic science, ensuring that evidence is handled and analyzed with the utmost integrity.