Mrs Gotingco's body was found two days after the alleged killing and the 28-year-old defendant was charged with committing the murder on May 27, while the examination of his home kicked into gear.
He was later also charged with raping the victim.
Mr Bakker is expected to be the first of a string of police officers to give evidence today about their actions at scene. The Crown is likely to finish calling witnesses this week before the defendant decides whether he will give evidence.
Officer in charge of the scene, Detective Roger Taylor was recalled and cross-examined by amicus of the court, Kevin Brosnahan, about a drawer that had been opened during a "cursory search" of the defendant's kitchen, before the knife was found.
Mr Taylor was unable to tell the court who opened the drawer - pictured in a police photograph - as there was no reference to it in his notebook.
"I suggest your records are simply inadequate," Mr Brosnahan said.
But the officer said it did not cast doubt on his evidence or the integrity of the scene.
"No, it's not a concern," he said. "Myself and the specialist staff were in there to conduct an examination."
There was a brief delay in court restarting after the morning tea break after a juror gave a note to a female journalist covering the trial.
Justice Timothy Brewer told the jury the man's actions had not compromised the trial but emphasised jurors had to be aware their actions were "under a microscope".
He said it was "really not a good idea".
The trial was scheduled to wrap up this week but will probably conclude next week.