Lindsey Patton testifies on fingerprint evidence collection for San Antonio Police Department

The court proceedings for the State vs. McIntyre continued on April 9, 2025, in the 187th District Court, presided over by Judge Stephanie Boyd. The session focused on the examination of evidence related to the case, particularly concerning fingerprint analysis.

The meeting began with the admission of evidence, specifically latent print cards identified by witness Jeremiah Rodriguez. The court allowed the introduction of these prints without objection. The witness was asked to present the prints to the jury, confirming their origin and the details of where they were collected, as previously explained by Raulo Hurtado, who lifted the prints.

The witness detailed that a total of 11 latent print cards were submitted, with 1 from Kimberly Wong and 10 from Raul Hurtado. However, it was noted that 7 of these cards did not yield any legible prints, limiting their evidentiary value. The witness confirmed that they could not testify regarding these non-identifiable prints.

Further discussions involved comparisons of the prints to known individuals, including Jeremiah Rodriguez, Jalen Bell, Mark Anthony Saldivar, Haymore McIntyre, and Joanna Reyes. The witness confirmed identifying legitimate prints from Jalen Bell and Jeremiah Rodriguez.

After concluding the examination of this witness, the court moved on to the next witness, Lindsey Patton, who is currently employed by the San Antonio Police Department. Patton, who has 17 years of experience, detailed her role in managing grants and budget items at the Southwest Texas Fusion Center. She also shared her background as a crime scene investigator, where she collected evidence and took fingerprints, confirming her employment in that capacity during the relevant time frame of June 6, 2017.

The session highlighted the meticulous process of evidence collection and analysis, underscoring the importance of forensic evidence in the ongoing trial. The court proceedings are set to continue as more witnesses are called to provide their testimonies.