Possible Molestation Discussed At Camm Trial
Former Medical Examiner Testifies For Defense
POSTED: 12:31 pm EST February 25,
2002
UPDATED: 8:51 pm EST February 25,
2002
NEW ALBANY, Ind. -- Kentucky's first-ever chief medical examiner testified Monday in the David Camm murder trial.
Camm, a former Indiana State Police trooper, is charged with killing his wife, Kimberly, and his two children, Bradley and Jill, in their Georgetown, Ind., house in September 2000.
George Nichols, who now has a private practice, has only testified for the defense a handful of times in his career.NewsChannel 32's Abby Miller reported that Nichols has performed over 10,000 autopsies over his career, and supervised 30,000 others.Nichols (pictured, below right) testified reviewed the autopsies of the Camm victims and testified about his findings.
Miller reported that much of his testimony centered around the possible molestation of Jill Camm.Prosecutors allege that Jill Camm was molested, possibly by her father, and that provided one of the motives for the murders.Tests showed injuries to Jill Camm's genitalia, Miller reported.Nichols agreed with two other medical examiners' findings in the case, and said that if Jill Camm was molested, it happened with four to six hours of her death.Miller reported that that time frame is crucial because Camm claimed to have been nowhere near his daughter in the hours leading up to her death."We know it would have been painful," defense lawyer Mike McDaniel said. "We know that it's something that would have impeded the child's free movement. What we've got is testimony about what she did that day that would indicate that she was suffering no pain, no discomfort, no disability, no inhibition in running around playing and being anything but normal."According to earlier testimony, Jill Camm complained of irritation around her genitalia to relatives, but Nichols testified that it could have been caused by a bubble bath or from soap.Prosecutors dismissed Nichols findings, saying that the experiments used to come up with the results came from animal studies, not from humans, Miller reported.The defense is set to tackle the prosecution's theory about a phone call Camm allegedly made at 7:19 p.m. on the night of the murders.Miller reported that court never resumed after lunch because the defense witnesses were never deposed in advance.Lawyers spent the afternoon deposing those witnesses, Miller reported.Trial Costs Building UpThe Camm trial is costing Floyd County hundreds of thousands dollars, NewsChannel reported.Bringing in the jury from Johnson County and housing them during the week costs $10,000 a day, NewsChannel 32 reported.Prosecutors have spent more than $141,000 bringing in experts, NewsChannel 32 reported.The county is also picking up the tab for Camm's defense -- paying just under $87,000 for his public defender.Lead Prosecutors Stan Faith has already asked the county council for more money and is expected to do so again, NewsChannel 32 reported.
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Miller reported that much of his testimony centered around the possible molestation of Jill Camm.Prosecutors allege that Jill Camm was molested, possibly by her father, and that provided one of the motives for the murders.Tests showed injuries to Jill Camm's genitalia, Miller reported.Nichols agreed with two other medical examiners' findings in the case, and said that if Jill Camm was molested, it happened with four to six hours of her death.Miller reported that that time frame is crucial because Camm claimed to have been nowhere near his daughter in the hours leading up to her death."We know it would have been painful," defense lawyer Mike McDaniel said. "We know that it's something that would have impeded the child's free movement. What we've got is testimony about what she did that day that would indicate that she was suffering no pain, no discomfort, no disability, no inhibition in running around playing and being anything but normal."According to earlier testimony, Jill Camm complained of irritation around her genitalia to relatives, but Nichols testified that it could have been caused by a bubble bath or from soap.Prosecutors dismissed Nichols findings, saying that the experiments used to come up with the results came from animal studies, not from humans, Miller reported.The defense is set to tackle the prosecution's theory about a phone call Camm allegedly made at 7:19 p.m. on the night of the murders.Miller reported that court never resumed after lunch because the defense witnesses were never deposed in advance.Lawyers spent the afternoon deposing those witnesses, Miller reported.Trial Costs Building UpThe Camm trial is costing Floyd County hundreds of thousands dollars, NewsChannel reported.Bringing in the jury from Johnson County and housing them during the week costs $10,000 a day, NewsChannel 32 reported.Prosecutors have spent more than $141,000 bringing in experts, NewsChannel 32 reported.The county is also picking up the tab for Camm's defense -- paying just under $87,000 for his public defender.Lead Prosecutors Stan Faith has already asked the county council for more money and is expected to do so again, NewsChannel 32 reported. Previous Stories:
- February 22, 2002: Camm Crime Scene Prints Scrutinized
- February 21, 2002: Camm's In-Laws React To Trial
- February 21, 2002: Camm Defense Expert Testifies
- February 20, 2002: Camm's Lawyer Questions 'Psychic' Connection
- February 18, 2002: Inside View: David Camm Trial
- February 15, 2002: Camm Prosecution's Last Witness Takes Stand
- February 15, 2002: Camm Prosecution Could Rest Today
- February 14, 2002: Prosecution Nearing End Of Camm Case
- February 13, 2002: Camm's T-Shirt Scrutinized At Trial
- February 11, 2002: Jurors Get Science Lesson
- February 8, 2002: Jurors View Camm Bronco
- February 7, 2002: Doctor: Camm Children Didn't Die Instantly
- February 6, 2002: Kimberly Camm's Last Moments Detailed
- February 5, 2002: Call From Camm House Scrutinized
- February 2, 2002: Camm Trial Turns To Finances
- February 1, 2002: Camm Jury To See Bronco Friday
- January 31, 2002: More Women Testify Against Camm
- January 30, 2002: Camm's Ex-Lovers Testify At Trial
- January 29, 2002: Jury Journeys To Camm House
- January 26, 2002: Camm's Mother-In-Law Testifies At Trial
- January 25, 2002: Camm Jurors Take Field Trip
- January 24, 2002: Camm's Basketball Buddies Questioned
- January 24, 2002: Camm Investigator Takes The Stand
- January 18, 2002: Jurors Hear More Of Camm Interview
- January 17, 2002: Camm Juror's Reaction Causes Controversy
- January 16, 2002: Bombshells Dropped In Camm Case
- January 15, 2002: Lead Camm Investigator Takes Stand
- January 14, 2002: Opening Arguments Begin In Camm Trial
- January 14, 2002: Who's On The Camm Jury?
- January 9, 2002: Camm Says He's 'Ready To Go'
- January 9, 2002: Camm Jury Pool Pared Down
- January 8, 2002: Lawyers Grill Camm Jury Pool
- January 8, 2002: Jury Selection Continues In Camm Case
- January 8, 2002: Jury Selection Continues In Camm Trial
- January 7, 2002: Jury Selection Under Way In Camm Trial
- December 22, 2001: Camm Interview Portions Released
- December 20, 2001: Pretrial Hearing Covers Key Issues In Camm Case
- December 10, 2001: Judge To Consider Camm's Alleged Affairs
- November 21, 2001: Police: 'Irish Travelers' Probe Nearly Finished
- November 9, 2001: Judge Denies Camm Bond Request
- November 6, 2001: Camm Bond Decision Expected This Week
- November 5, 2001: Bond Hearing Scheduled For Camm
- October 29, 2001: Camm Bond Hearing Pushed Back
- October 26, 2001: New Evidence Revealed In Camm Case
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