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Wiretap Revealed Michael's Own DNA Anxiety
- Wiretaps captured Michael Johnson discussing DNA concerns and possible scratches from 'play fighting,' which prosecutors used to suggest physical contact with Felicia.
- The recorded call shows Michael worried about what police might test against and mentions potential fingernail DNA.
Prosecutors Used Wiretaps And Phone Records To Build Pressure
- Grand jury and wiretap tactics pressured Michael into talking and revealed he considered fleeing to Brazil and worried about extradition.
- Prosecutors subpoenaed old phone records after discovering a different number on his EZ-Pass application with 1,300 texts to Felicia.
Case Relied On Circumstantial Evidence Not Physical Proof
- The prosecution's case was largely circumstantial with no physical evidence linking Michael to moving Felicia's body or causing her death.
- No DNA from Michael on Felicia, unclear cause of asphyxia, and cell tower data didn't place him near the dump site.