Forensics – crime scene
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MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY |
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REPORT DATE: Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Forensic Evidence Examination ** RUSH ** |
SUMMARY REPORT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS |
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Serology
The following evidence collected at the crime scene was analyzed with the results shown.
Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this summary report.
| Evidence # | Description | Findings |
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| 005299-19 | One (1) Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones, black, noise-canceling, over-ear, with reddish-brown stains | Positive for human blood group AB-. DNA analysis pending. |
| 005299-23 | One (1) Gerber money clip with built-in fixed blade knife, 1.7 inch | Negative for human blood. |
| 005299-24 | One (1) cell phone, passcode protected, with reddish-brown stains | Positive for human blood group AB-. DNA analysis pending. |
| 005299-26 | One (1) XOXO lace thong underwear, red, size small | Negative for human blood. |
| 005299-27 | One (1) homemade garrote, found in trees east of control shed, with traces of a reddish-brown substance | Positive for human blood group AB-. DNA analysis pending. |
Trace Evidence Analysis
The following evidence collected at the crime scene was analyzed with the results shown.
Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this summary report.
| Evidence # | Description | Findings |
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| 005299‑02 to 09 | Eight (8) Hewlett Packard LTO-8 Ultrium Data Cartridges; 12 TB/30 TB compressed | Data cartridges contain unedited recorded video from the Under Glass production from September and October 2023. Hoyt Biffle was not visually depicted. |
| 005299-10 to 13 | Four (4) 12 TB Western Digital Enterprise-Class hard drives | External hard drives contain unedited recorded video from the Under Glass production from October 1 to October 18, 2023 |
| 005299-14 | One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, black, labeled "Wyatt" | External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring former housemate Wyatt Yancey alone and with others. |
| 005299-15 | One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Tanya" | External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Tanya Ryder alone and with others. |
| 005299-16 | One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Mac" | External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Mackenzie Collins alone and with others. |
| 005299-17 | One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Lacey" | External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Lacey Mitchell alone and with others. |
| 005299-18 | One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Jess" | External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Jessi Lee alone and with others. |
| 005299-22 | One (1) set of four keys on a ring | • Negative for human blood. • The key fob goes to Hoyt Biffle's Ford F-150 pickup truck. • Gold-toned square head key opens exterior door lock at Hoyt Biffle's residence. • Silver-toned key with yellow key band opens door lock for Under Glass control shed. • Small silver-toned key unidentified. |
| 005299-26 | One (1) XOXO lace thong underwear, red, size small | Negative for semen. Positive for vaginal fluid. DNA analysis pending. |
| 005299-27 | One (1) homemade garrote, found in trees east of control shed, with traces of a reddish-brown substance | No identifying marks found. |
Fingerprints
The following evidence collected at the crime scene was analyzed with the results shown. Fingerprint exemplars from current Under Glass employees were collected at the crime scene. Fingerprint exemplars from consenting interview subjects at the time they were interviewed.
Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this summary report.
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005299-19 |
Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones, black, noise-canceling, over-ear, with reddish-brown stains |
Hoyt Biffle (14 points of similarity) |
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005299-21 |
manila file folder labeled "Hate Mail" |
Hoyt Biffle (17 points of similarity) |
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005299-22 |
set of four keys on a ring |
Hoyt Biffle (12 points of similarity) |
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005299-23 |
Gerber money clip with built-in fixed-blade knife, 1.7 inch |
Hoyt Biffle (16 points of similarity) |
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005299‑23‑02 |
VISA credit card issued to Hoyt Biffle, found in item 005299-23 |
Hoyt Biffle (7 points of similarity) |
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005299-24 |
Cell phone, passcode protected, with reddish-brown stains |
Hoyt Biffle (15 points of similarity) |
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005299-25 |
Red Bull peach energy drink can, empty |
Shiloh Bates (17 points of similarity) |
