Barbara Gayle-Staff Reporter
THERE WERE fireworks yesterday at the trial of 37-year-old Paul Gooden, who
is charged with the murder of his wife, Ingrid Andrade-Gooden, when the defence
sought to cross-examine a policeman in relation to three photographs.
Lord Anthony Gifford, Q.C., described director of public prosecutions, Kent
Pantry, Q.C., as being "childish and unfair" when he objected to certain questions
being asked about the photographs.
Mr. Pantry said they did not know who took the photographs and if they were
taken at the material time.
"I object to his objection. He is being most unfair and childish," Lord Gifford
said.
STATEMENT
Lord Gifford told the court that Mr. Pantry had sent the photographs to him
with a statement.
Mr. Pantry replied saying that Lord Gifford was expected to know that it was
improper to put in the photographs without laying the foundation.
Detective Corporal Daniel Whyte was being cross-examined in relation to his
visits to the apartment of the Goodens on November 9 and 14 last year when Lord
Gifford showed him three photographs and asked him if he recognised anything
shown in the pictures. The policeman said yes.
David Fraser, deputy director of public prosecutions, objected to the policeman
being questioned about the photographs on the grounds that they were not tendered
in evidence.
Justice Marva McIntosh upheld the submissions and ruled that they were not
in evidence therefore questions could not be asked about the contents in the
photographs.
QUESTIONS
When Lord Gifford attempted to ask further questions about the photographs,
Mr. Pantry objected.
The judge stressed that she had already made a ruling that the photographs
were not in evidence. She said there was a system in which they could be put
in evidence and when properly in, then questions asked about the contents of
the photographs would be allowed.
Lord Gifford said the defence reserved the right to recall the policeman.
He asked the court to have the photographs marked for identity and his request
was granted.
