A puzzler for forensic analysts
An October 19, 2007 This Is London report provides the basics for a good examination for any forensic analysis class. The question reduces to: Is the damage consistent with the alleged activity? The report says:
Military helicopter crew ‘wrecked’ conservatory by flying down to ogle sunbathing au pair
A military helicopter destroyed the conservatory of a ?1.75 million mansion when its pilot swooped too low to look at a sunbathing au pair, a court heard yesterday.
The four servicemen flying the Merlin helicopter were said to have dropped to 500ft or lower for the “frolic” in July.
The house’s owners claim the downdraught from the aircraft seriously damaged the 23ft-high glass conservatory, leaving it needing to be replaced.
Barry and Anna George, who own The Old Stables in Eastbourne, East Sussex, are claiming ?250,000 in damages plus legal costs.
(Thanks to investigators Leslie and Frank Gage for bringing this to our attention.)