Pathologist Says Teen’s Bullet Trajectory Shows He Was Running Away

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]If testimony is on flat ground, okay, and you're standing upright in a shooter's stance, >> Got it.

[00:00:06]>> would you expect this trajectory if I'm hunched over running from you?

[00:00:11]>> Yes, that would make more sense.

[00:00:12]>> Okay.

[00:00:13]Now, would you expect this trajectory if I was turned in any way like this?

[00:00:19]>> Um not from right behind you, no.

[00:00:22]>> Okay.

[00:00:27]But you would expect this trajectory would it be consistent with somebody running away in a runner's stance with their back directly toward you?

[00:00:37]>> Yes, if I if I was to let go from here and he was in that stance, >> Okay.

[00:00:43]>> especially if he was just twisted just a tiny bit, that would be consistent.

[00:00:47]>> If I'm for some reason turning around aiming at you like I'm doing now, is it is it possible to have this trajectory?

[00:00:55]>> No.

[00:00:57]>> Thank you, Dr. Sase.

[00:01:09]In your expert opinion, were you able to determine the cause of death?

[00:01:14]>> Yes.

[00:01:15]>> Okay.

[00:01:16]What was the cause of death?

[00:01:18]>> Um the cause of death um was a gunshot wound to the torso.

[00:01:22]>> In your expert opinion, were you able to determine a manner of death?

[00:01:27]>> Um this is considered a homicide.

[00:01:31]>> Dr. Sase, I think that's all the questions I have for you.

[00:01:35]I promise it was only a Sharpie.

[00:01:36]>> Okay, I hope so.

[00:01:38]Sharpie.

[00:01:39]It will not wash out.