Analysis of handwritten note

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One (1) handwritten note

• Text of note: "You should be here when I come to talk to you! You know what happened to me wasn't fair! You should have treated me better because I deserve better! You'll pay for what you did to me! I'll make sure you get what you deserve!"

Results of Comparative Examination: Preliminary analysis cannot conclusively match the handwriting in the note to known comparison handwriting samples that include Nicole Grayson, Rick Hughes, Craig Pegues, Melvin Roberts, Lori Schultz, and Shawn Sharp.

//Hope Clark, FDE

Graphology Observations

Rage is present not just in the note's content but also in the harsh penmanship, with its forceful deletions, underlining, and liberal use of exclamation marks.

The writing style shows evidence of stressful emotions due to the dips below and above the ruled line. Though the lines on the ruled paper provide a base to write on, the writer doesn't follow them. Instead, the writing in the note is in a wavy pattern. These indicators of line show an inability to keep a lid on emotions.

In addition, the writer is racked by contradictory feelings, as seen in the mixture of left- and right-slanted letters. An example is seen in line one, which reads, "You should be here when I come to talk to you!". This is a sign of a person unable to maintain emotional relationships for long periods and also a person ruled by powerful rages.

Throughout the writing, the writer mixes upper and lower case printing, as in the word "deserve" in the last line. This is another in a pattern of inconsistencies and unexpected deviations. It shows that the writer has a problem in their value system, an inability to make a clear demarcation between right and wrong. Their values can shift on the basis of need or whim.

The writer's use of unadorned printing instead of script explains why friends rarely see them for what they are. Printing allows for a more pleasing presentation, but people often use printing to mask their real selves. The printer feels this presents a controlled facade.

In several places, the writer crosses out a word. In doing so, they unnecessarily use many strokes and make it black with intense pressure. This shows they won't be told they're wrong or take criticism. They want their way, no matter what. In their world, everything is fine as long as it follows their wishes. Expose any weakness in them, then anger, hostility and rage surface. This rage may erupt without warning.

//Randy Parker, Certified Graphologist