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Photos: Jerry Burns Murder Trial on Friday
Feb. 14, 2020 7:05 pm
Friday testimony from the Jerry Burns murder Trial in Davenport.
Defense attorney Leon Spies (left) shows an exhibit to retired Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the DNA section Linda Sawer on cross examination during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
The dress worn by Michelle Martinko is seen as Cedar Rapids police identification officer Ron Johnson testifies to his role in delivering evidence for testing to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
First assistant Linn County attorney Nick Maybanks (right) shows an exhibit to retired Cedar Rapids police officer Mark Fischer as he testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Memory books of Michelle Martinko are seen in the courtroom during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Jerry Burns looks at friends and family as they leave the courtroom for the lunch recess during his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Leon Spies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Leon Spies cross examines retired Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the DNA section Linda Sawer during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
First assistant Linn County attorney Nick Maybanks looks at an exhibit as Cedar Rapids police identification officer Ron Johnson testifies to his role in delivering evidence for testing to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Jerry Burns looks at friends and family as they leave the courtroom for the lunch recess during his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Jerry Burns looks at friends and family as they leave the courtroom for the lunch recess during his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Jerry Burns looks at his defense attorney Leon Spies during his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Cedar Rapids police detective Douglas Larison testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Cedar Rapids police detective Douglas Larison takes an exhibit from First assistant Linn County attorney Nick Maybanks as he testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Leon Spies (left) shows an exhibit to retired Cedar Rapids police detective Douglas Larison on cross examination during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the DNA section Linda Sawer testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
First assistant Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks (right) shows an exhibit to retired Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the DNA section Linda Sawer testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
First assistant Linn County Attorney Nick Maybanks (right) shows an exhibit to retired Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the DNA section Linda Sawer on re-direct during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Leon Spies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Sixth Judicial District judge Fae (cq) Hoover admonishes the jury as testimony concludes for the day during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Jerry Burns looks at friends and family as they leave the courtroom for the lunch recess during his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the micro analysis section Michael Peterson testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the micro analysis section Michael Peterson testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the micro analysis section Michael Peterson testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the micro analysis section Michael Peterson points to a DNA test result form as he testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation criminalist in the micro analysis section Michael Peterson testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids police officer Dean Chiafos testifies to his role in delivering evidence for testing to the Iowa Divison of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory in 2002 during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Defense attorney Leon Spies (left) cross examines Cedar Rapids police officer Dean Chiafos during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. White processed the vehicle and clothing of Michelle Martinko. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
The dress of Michelle Martinko is seen while Cedar Rapids police identication officer Ron Johnson testifies to his role in delivering evidence for testing to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Jerry Burn walks to his seat after a recess during his trial at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids police indentication officer Ron Johnson testifies to his role in delivering evidence for testing to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Cedar Rapids police indentication officer Ron Johnson testifies to his role in delivering evidence for testing to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marcia Morton, a retired evidence technician with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marcia Morton, a retired evidence technician with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Marcia Morton, a retired evidence technician with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation crime laboratory testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
First assistant Linn County attorney Nick Maybanks (left) shows an exhibit to retired Division of Criminal Investigation evidence technician Marcia Morton as she testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
Retired Cedar Rapids police officer Mark Fischer testifies during the trial of Jerry Burns at the Scott County Courthouse in Davenport, Iowa, on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Burns is charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Michelle Martinko in 1979. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette)
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