The DNA of the man accused of murdering Kylie Blackwood in her home three years ago was found on her clothing, a court has been told.
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Police found DNA on Ms Blackwood's clothing when they first investigated her death, and that sample had since been matched to a recent sample Scott Alan Murdoch had provided, Melbourne Magistrates Court heard on Tuesday.
Mr Murdoch, 38, was charged in April with one count of murder over the death of the 42-year-old mother of three, who was attacked in her Pakenham home on August 1, 2013.
The DNA evidence was still being analysed, the court heard on Tuesday.
Defence counsel Tim McCulloch told the court police were also analysing Ms Blackwood's computer, as it was believed she was using it just before she was attacked.
Mr McCulloch indicated his client would contest the charge at a committal hearing likely to be held next year.
Between 15 and 20 witnesses would likely be called to give evidence.
Mr Murdoch did not appear before magistrate Peter Reardon, as the court was told he had refused to get on a bus from prison.
He is due to appear before the court again in two weeks.
