Forensic analysis – scene evidence
MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY |
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REPORT DATE: 11/2/2020 Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Latent Print Examination; Trace Evidence Examination |
Case #: 004651-29J-2020 |
Case Description: Frederick Miller death investigation |
Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department |
Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy, Det. T. Armstrong |
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EVIDENCE ANALYZED
004651-03: One (1) pin with target and engraving "1-st"
Findings:
- No identifiable fingerprints were recovered. Additional analyses are ongoing.
004651-04: One (1) piece of chewing gum, chewed
Findings:
- Chemical analysis revealed the ingredients to be consistent with Nicorette® brand chewing gum. Additional analyses are ongoing.
004651-05: One (1) partial footprint
Findings:
- Partial shoe tread pattern is consistent with a Champion® brand athletic shoe. Additional analyses are ongoing.
004651-06: One (1) knit hat, black and white
Findings:
- Two (2) hairs were recovered from the interior of the hat.
- Hair 1 measures approximately 15.25 inches in length and is dark brown in color.
- Hair 2 measures approximately 2 inches in length and is light brown in color.
- No material suitable for DNA testing was recovered from either sample.
004651-07: One (1) compound bow
Findings:
- One (1) full latent fingerprint and one (1) partial latent fingerprint were recovered from the outer grip of the bow. Neither of the prints has been identified.
004651-08: One (1) work glove, left hand
Findings:
- Yellow grain leather industrial work glove, size large. Dark stains on the glove are consistent with motor oil.
004651-21: One (1) 27-inch Victory brand Buck Buster carbon arrow with an 85-grain G5 Montec broadhead tip
Findings:
- One (1) full latent fingerprint and three (3) partial latent fingerprints were recovered from the arrow shaft. None of the prints have been identified.
- Arrow shaft has a custom engraving of the number "10".
- One (1) hair measuring approximately 8 inches in length and dark brown in color was recovered from the arrow's fletching. DNA and other analyses are pending.