Drone footage shown, memory expert testifies in trial of man accused of killing Bay Area teen in 1982
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During the murder trial of Marvin Ray Markle Jr., investigator Matthew Lydon presented drone video footage of the Vacaville neighborhood linked to the 1982 killing of 14-year-old De Anna Lynn Johnson. The footage illustrated critical locations, including the party house and Johnson's residence on Royal Oaks Drive, only a block apart. This visual evidence was intended to bolster previous testimonies regarding Markle's actions leading up to the crime, particularly around Elmira Road and the irrigation canal where Johnson's body was discovered.
The drone video was shown to jurors to provide a visual context for where the 1982 murder of De Anna Lynn Johnson took place and reinforce witness testimonies.
Investigator Matthew Lydon explained various locations in the video, indicating the proximity of key sites involved in the crime, like the party house and victim's home.
Read at The Mercury News
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