MONTREAL - Luka Rocco Magnotta's first-degree murder trial heard today that a search of his laptop contained no evidence that a video of the slaying of a Chinese engineering student was uploaded from it.
Frank Massa is a Montreal police computer forensics expert testifying about analysis done on two laptops belonging to the accused.
One was found in the trash behind Magnotta's Montreal apartment and the other in Berlin following his arrest.
Magnotta is charged with first-degree murder in the slaying and dismemberment of Chinese engineering student Jun Lin.
Magnotta has admitted to the acts of which he's accused but has pleaded not guilty by way of mental disorder.
Massa says his search of the Berlin computer turned up remnants of an email sent to one of the websites that first published the so-called murder video.
Massa says it's possible the email was sent from the laptop but cannot say for certain.
The forensic officer also found a copy of the song "True Faith" by New Order that can be heard at the opening of the infamous video, which was downloaded on April 8 and deleted on June 1, 2012.
Magnotta faces four charges in addition to premeditated murder: criminally harassing Prime Minister Stephen Harper and other members of Parliament; mailing obscene and indecent material; committing an indignity to a body; and publishing obscene materials.
The jury is now hearing evidence from witnesses met and recorded in France and Germany.
