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these are two different legs. It looks like maybe like a. . . looks like maybe a lip of a strap or something, but...
Det. Sudler:
But she didn’t have any of these marks that you’re
referring to on the ankles...
Portolano:
Right.
Det. Sudler:
Or any of these bruises. Her. . .her skin was
basically unremarkable that...
Portolano:
She was a. . .she was very.. .she was a-fair complected
woman and umm. . .she had no markings. . .none. . .no bruising. . .umm. . .no dis. . .no noticeable like moles or anything like that. . .nothing.
Det. Sudler:
Okay.
Portolano:
And here we have like.. .we have uh. . .lacerations.
I’m not even sure what body parts they’re...
Det. Sudler:
Okay. Those. . .those would be by the Medical
Examiner just to examine the depth of the bruising.
Portolano:
Okay.
Det. Sudler:
So those are aft...
Portolano:
Okay.
Det. Sudler:
After autopsy or during autopsy.
Portolano:
Yeah.
Det. . Sudler:
But none of the areas of bruising that were noted?
Portolano:
No.
Det. Sudler:
Okay.
Portolano: .
None of that was there. And. . .you know. . .and..
the best thing was that she took off all of her clothes so that we know that she didn’t have any of this before.
Det. Sudler:
Alright. And did she complain of any injuries ‘to
you? ,
Portolano:
None. ‘ .
Det. Sudler: Okay.
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