Dr. Kohr's Autopsy Findings
Dr. Roland Kohr’s testimony established the cause of death (sharp force trauma, exsanguination) and described the wounds, emphasizing the crime’s brutality to support the prosecution’s narrative.
The Defense Argument:
Changing Weapon Opinion
Dr. Kohr initially concluded a serrated knife caused the wounds but revised this in 2024, after prosecutor contact, to suggest a box cutter for scalloped marks on Libby’s neck. The defense highlighted this change’s timing - long after the autopsy and without new evidence - as suspicious and potentially influenced.
Lack of Definitive Findings
Dr. Kohr could not pinpoint the time of death, found no defensive wounds, and identified no conclusive evidence of sexual assault (though he didn’t rule it out). These ambiguities weaken the prosecution’s ability to construct a precise narrative around Allen’s involvement.
The autopsy findings provide essential context but little direct evidence against Allen. The late revision to the weapon type, prompted by prosecutorial contact, raises concerns about impartiality, while the lack of specific findings (e.g., time of death) limits the testimony’s incriminating value. This evidence primarily serves to describe the crime, not to link it to Allen.
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