During a court hearing on Wednesday, a government forensic analyst presented crucial evidence in the trial of Constable Noel Maitland, who is accused of murder and preventing the lawful burial of a corpse. The case stems from the July 2022 disappearance of his girlfriend, Donna-Lee Donaldson, a social media influencer last seen at the Chelsea Manor complex in St Andrew. The forensic analyst detailed her findings from Maitland’s apartment, where she processed the living and dining room on July 21, 2022. She reported discovering bloodstains on curtains, suggesting an individual was injured inside the apartment. No signs of forced entry were observed, but the uppermost lock on the door was broken from the inside. Other notable findings included women’s clothing in a black suitcase, a removed kitchen mat, and various items such as a brown fiber barrel, a couch, and an air freshener. The analyst also examined a truck at Matilda’s Corner Police Station but found no blood evidence. Trial judge Leighton Pusey cautioned the seven-member jury against forming premature conclusions, emphasizing that more evidence is yet to be presented. The case was adjourned until today.
