Knife analysis
YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Investigating Officer(s): Det. T. Armstrong, Det. S. Murphy
Incident No.: 006114-16L-2019
Case Description: Caroline Jordan death investigation
The State Crime Lab provided preliminary findings from their rush analysis of the knife found at the Jordan crime scene.
The evidence is described as:
006114-01: One (1) 12-inch chef's knife with 7-inch straight (non-serrated) blade stained with a shiny, bright red substance (Residue #1) and a dull, rust-colored substance (Residue #2), both dried.
Fingerprints
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DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: Cynthia J. Markert, CLPE |
Analysis: Latent Print Examination |
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The following evidence recovered from the crime scene was analyzed the presence of fingerprints:
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| 006114-01: One (1) 12-inch chef's knife with 7-inch blade | No identifiable full or partial prints were recovered from the knife handle or blade. |
Chemistry
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DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Chemistry |
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EVIDENCE ANALYZED
| Evidence Item # | Findings |
| 006114-01: One (1) 12-inch chef's knife with 7-inch blade | Chemical analysis of residue #1 is consistent with non-toxic enamel paint. |
Serology
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DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Serology; Blood ABO Testing |
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EVIDENCE ANALYZED
Presumptive Human Blood Tests
Presumptive tests for human blood were performed with the results shown:
| Evidence Item # | Description | Recovered |
Blood? |
| 006114-01 | One (1) 12-inch chef's knife with 7-inch blade, Residue #2 | Living room, 107 Pearidge Road | positive |
ABO Blood Typing
Samples from distinct areas were tested using ABO blood typing with the following results:
| Evidence Item # | Description | ABO Result |
| 006114-01 | One (1) 12-inch chef's knife with 7-inch blade, Residue #2 | A+ |
Investigator's note: According to Caroline Jordan's medical records, her blood type is A+. Confirmation pending receipt of autopsy findings.
DNA Profiling
Samples were submitted for DNA profiling. Results pending.
