Goudge Inquiry: Sharon's Case: Part One: Notable Quotes From Expanded Medico-Legal Report;

"PEOPLE MAY REACT IN A VARIETY OF METHODS INCLUDING KILLING THEMSELVES IN THE FACE OF A SERIOUS CHARGE. IF YOU'RE DOING IT ON THE BASIS THAT THERE'S NO REALLY POSITIVE EVIDENCE, THE CONSEQUENCES CAN BE VERY SERIOUS;"

These notable quotes are from the expanded medico-legal report prepared by Dr. Chris Milroy in Sharon's case:

On the autopsy report prepared by Dr. Charles Smith:

"Although there was a detailed description of injuries, they have been misinterpreted."

On the ondontological opinion obtained in the case:

"An ondontological opinion opinion was obtained in this case,which supported Dr. Smith;

Subsequent anthropological investigations showed evidence of a canine attack;

"The anthropological investigations would not have been necessary if the correct diagnosis had been made at the first post-mortem examination";

On Dr. Smith's testimony:

"The testimony was based on the interpretation of the injuries present.

The explanation that a pair of scissors was the likely implement was equally erroneous;

The testimony would suggest that Dr/ Smith had not seen the many stab wounds as there are comments that contradict experience and literature...

Emotive, unbalanced and prejudicial language is used when Dr. Smith states that the wounds are no more dog bites than bear bites;"

On Dr. Smith's failure to conduct a a visit to the "scene" of Sharon's death;

"In view of the unusual nature of the case, I would have requested a scene visit, either with the body in situ or after my autopsy;"

On Dr. Smith's documentation of his work:

"When knives, scissors or other exhibits are shown to a pathologist, the pathologist should record the fact in statement form;

On Dr. Smith's forensic awareness:

"The nature of the injuries present should have indicated to Dr. Smith the true cause of the injuries of Sharon even without knowledge that a dog had been involved;"

A most notable quote from Dr. Milroy's testimony to the Inquiry - (a warning that there could be grave consequences if somebody is charged based on erroneous evidence);

"People may react in a variety of methods including killing themselves in the face of a serious charge. If you're doing it on the basis that there's no really positive evidence, the consequences can be very serious."

Harold Levy: hlevy15@gmail.com;