*Pollen spores were found on Leanne Tiernan's body when law enforcement was investigating her murder.
*The pollen was found in her hair, nasal cavity and on her skin.
*The pollen was analyzed and determined to be the same seeds, pollen and wildlife found in John Taylor's yard.
"One must have the knowledge of and understand plant ecology and plant communities in and
around the crime scene area, or the region where pollen samples were collected. A thorough
understanding of palynology, including knowledge of the production, dispersal patterns,
preservation potential, and identification of pollen and spores is essential to understand and
interpret the expected total polymorphism assemblage recovered in forensic samples."
*The pollen was found in her hair, nasal cavity and on her skin.
*The pollen was analyzed and determined to be the same seeds, pollen and wildlife found in John Taylor's yard.
"One must have the knowledge of and understand plant ecology and plant communities in and
around the crime scene area, or the region where pollen samples were collected. A thorough
understanding of palynology, including knowledge of the production, dispersal patterns,
preservation potential, and identification of pollen and spores is essential to understand and
interpret the expected total polymorphism assemblage recovered in forensic samples."