DNA results link man to rape victims
cases,” said Otto, adding that the underwear of the two complainants were also tested.
“The underwear of the two complainants had semen stains on them. In both cases semen was found on the underwear. The semen matched the reference sample of Rooi,” she said.
The defence questioned whether the samples could have been contaminated.
Rooi’s lawyer, Tau Mogwera, asked whether the underwear of the child might have been contaminated as previous testimony from the doctor who examined the child said that the child was dirty at the time.
“The doctor said that the child was dirty when he examined her. Chances are that the underwear she was wearing was also dirty. The child was also acquainted with the accused and used to visit his house. Is there any possible way the underwear could have been contaminated while she was visiting the accused’s house?” Magwera asked.
Otto conceded that, although she only determined what body fluid was on the underwear, she added that it was unlikely that the underwear had been contaminated in another manner.
“Semen was found on the underwear of the child. The underwear was dirty, however, it was not urine or faeces.
“Semen is produced during sexual intercourse and usually when people have intercourse. One does not expect to find semen all over the place.
“My work does not include determining how the semen got onto the underwear but only who the semen belongs to,” Otto said.
Rooi is facing three counts of rape, two counts of housebreaking, assault and obstructing a police officer in performance of his duties.
The incidents took place in Plakkerskamp in Prieska last year.
The charge of obstructing a police from performing his duties relates to an alleged incident where the accused allegedly attempted to stab a police officer when he tried to arrest him.
The case continues.