Trace Evidence Analysis - Update
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MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY |
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REPORT DATE: Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Trace Evidence Examination **RUSH** |
SUMMARY REPORT OF TRACE EVIDENCE ANALYSIS |
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EVIDENCE ANALYZED
The following trace evidence items were analyzed for identification with the results shown:
Hairs
Hairs Recovered from the Victims' Clothing
| 003189-H001 through 003189-H004: Four (4) brown, approx. 3 inches, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H001 | microscopically similar to hair of victim Robert Pruitt |
| 003189-H002 | microscopically similar to hair of victim Robert Pruitt |
| 003189-H003 | microscopically similar to hair of victim Robert Pruitt |
| 003189-H004 | microscopically similar to hair of victim Robert Pruitt |
| 003189-H005: One (1) black, approx. 1.5 inches, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H005 | microscopically similar to hair of Ned Fisher |
| 003189-H006: One (1) black, approx. 1 inch, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H006 | unidentified canine hair |
| 003189-H007: One (1) blonde, approx. 30 inches, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's pants legs | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H007 | unidentified human hair |
| 003189-H008 through 003189-H010: Three (3) gray, approx. 2 inches, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H008 | microscopically similar to hair of victim Wayne Fisher |
| 003189-H009 | microscopically similar to hair of victim Wayne Fisher |
| 003189-H010 | microscopically similar to hair of victim Wayne Fisher |
| 003189-H011 through 003189-H012: Two (2) black, approx. 1.5 inches, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H011 | microscopically similar to hair of Ned Fisher |
| 003189-H012 | microscopically similar to hair of Ned Fisher |
| 003189-H013: One (1) red, approx. 11 inches, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H013 | unidentified human hair |
| 003189-H014 through 003189-H016: Three (3) black, approx. 1 inch, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's pants legs | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-H014 | unidentified canine hair |
| 003189-H015 | unidentified canine hair |
| 003189-H016 | unidentified canine hair |
Fibers
Fibers Recovered from the Victims' Clothing
| 003189-F001 through 003189-F008: Eight (8) beige, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F001 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F002 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F003 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F004 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F005 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F006 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F007 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F008 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F009: One (1) green, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F009 | cotton fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F010 through 003189-F016: Seven (7) beige, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's pants | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F010 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F011 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F012 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F013 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F014 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F015 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F016 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F017 through 003189-F018: Two (2) maroon, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's pants legs | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F017 | wool fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F018 | wool fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F019 through 003189-F023: Five (5) beige, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shoes | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F019 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F020 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F021 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F022 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F023 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F024 through 003189-F027: Four (4) beige, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F024 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F025 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F026 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F027 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F028 through 003189-F029: Two (2) red, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's shirt | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F028 | polyester fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F029 | polyester fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F030 through 003189-F032: Three (3) beige, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's pants | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F030 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F031 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F032 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F033 through 003189-F035: Three (3) gray, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's pants legs | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F033 | polyester fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F034 | polyester fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F035 | polyester fiber consistent with clothing textile |
| 003189-F036 through 003189-F037: Two (2) beige, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's shoes | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F036 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F037 | polypropylene fiber consistent with carpeting at crime scene |
| 003189-F038 through 003189-F040: Three (3) tan, recovered from victim Wayne Fisher's shoes | |
| Evidence # | Findings |
| 003189-F038 | nylon fiber consistent with carpeting |
| 003189-F039 | nylon fiber consistent with carpeting |
| 003189-F040 | nylon fiber consistent with carpeting |
Serology
Presumptive tests for human blood were performed on the following items with the results shown. The items positive for human blood were then tested using ABO blood typing with the results shown.
Samples positive for human blood were also submitted for DNA profiling; results are pending.
| Evidence # | Description | Findings | ABO Result |
| 003189-14 | One (1) men's work shirt, off-white with reddish-brown stains | negative | N/A |
| 003189-15 | One (1) pair of men's work boots, size 11 with reddish-brown stains | positive | A+ |
| 003189-16 | One (1) pair of men's trousers, dark blue with reddish-brown stains | positive | A+ |
| 003189-20 | One (1) men's workshirt, blue with reddish-brown stains | negative | N/A |
| 003189-21 | One (1) pair of men's workboots, size 9 | negative | N/A |
| 003189-22 | One (1) men's athletic shoes, white, size 9, with reddish-brown spatters | positive | B- |
