Forensic expert: DNA samples match accused serial killer

A forensic doctor testified today that DNA samples from suspected serial killer Shelly Brooks were a match for evidence taken from three prostitutes he is accused of killing.

Kathy Carr, who works in the Detroit police department's crime lab, said Brooks’ DNA matched the evidence sample swabs taken from the body of Pamela Greer. Brooks, 38, is accused of first-degree murder in connection with Greer’s February 2002 death on Detroit’s east side.

In all, Brooks is accused of killing seven prostitutes on the east side between 1999-2005.

He was arrested last August after a prostitute fought off his attack and later identified him, prosecutors said. That woman, Marsha May, is expected to testify this afternoon about the attack.