The bottom part of the weapon, which was shown to the jury yesterday, was covered in the victim's blood and hair, forensic scientist Rosalyn Rough said. While Ms Rough maintained her stance, she acknowledged there were many variables involved in her work. Collins told interviewers Mr Bacon had been paranoid on February 4 and “came at him”, fist raised and looking angry. He described using the bat overarm “like swinging an axe” but said he did not intend to hit Mr Bacon. The trial, before Justice Jan-Marie Doogue, will hear today from medical witnesses who examined Mr Bacon.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 23, 2021 19:18 UTC