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Kristen Koch

FBI special agent and Evidence Response Team leader in Boston.

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Kristen Koch testified for the prosecution on Day 30 about the evidence-processing center she established and oversaw at Black Falcon Pier in South Boston beginning April 15. The FBI special agent estimated that approximately 3,000 items passed through intake and explained how evidence was prepared, tracked and transferred for examination.

Koch distinguished evidence requiring drying or additional packaging from crime-scene and search-warrant evidence that arrived properly packaged and sealed. She described reviewing Boylston Street evidence with agents and laboratory chemists to identify priority items for laboratory examination, and personally loading selected items onto FBI aircraft.

Under Nadine Pellegrini's questioning, Koch used Exhibit 421, already in evidence, to explain tracking labels, seal markings and documentation of opening and resealing. She affirmed responsibility for consistent processing in her absence and testified that items processed through Black Falcon followed the protocols she described. The defense asked no questions.

Trial Record (2)

2015 Trial2015 Federal TrialJan 5, 2015 – Jun 24, 2015Called by prosecution

Kristen Koch testified about processing approximately 3,000 evidence items at Black Falcon Pier. Using Exhibit 421, she explained custody safeguards and affirmed that Black Falcon items followed the handling protocols she described.

Day 30

DirectDirect Examination - Kristen KochKristen KochNadine Pellegrini2highlightsMentioned32lines spoken

Summary

Koch explained Black Falcon evidence intake, custody safeguards and laboratory transfers, using Exhibit 421 to illustrate labels and seals.

Mentioned in this proceeding.

Highlights (2)

testimony highlightKoch distinguished hospital and digital evidence requiring drying or packaging from already sealed crime-scene evidence, then explained tracking numbers, custody records and seal inspections.Open in transcript →
evidence eventUsing Exhibit 421, already in evidence, Koch explained its labels, tracking identifiers and seal markings. She then affirmed that items processed through Black Falcon followed the protocols she described.Open in transcript →