Evidence: Detectives' Supplemental Report

YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
Taylor Sheldon, Sheriff
Oxford, MS 38655

Reporting Investigators (R/Is) were present during the two-day (March 18 and 19, 2005) K-9 search conducted at the Hartigan property by the Lee County Sheriff's Department K-9 unit cadaver dogs. The K-9 teams alerted on two distinct areas as locations where human remains were present. Yoknapatawpha County CSU processed both locations.

Excavation of the first location, approximately 117 feet NNE of the pool house, uncovered skeletal human remains underneath ground cover and approximately 21 inches of soil. Preliminary inspection at the scene indicates the remains are female, but further analysis by the Coroner's Office is needed for confirmation and identification of the remains. Time of death could not be determined at the scene. Just prior to suspension of processing at the end of the day on this date, CSU technicians uncovered what they believe to be skeletal fetal remains in the same grave, though further examination is necessary to verify that presumption.

Excavation of the second location, approximately 225 feet NNW of the pool house, uncovered partially decomposed human remains underneath approximately 27 inches of soil. Preliminary inspection at the scene indicates the remains are female. The head, arms, and feet are not present at the scene. Further analysis by the Coroner's Office is needed for confirmation and identification of the remains. Time of death could not be determined at the scene.

As of this date, CSU and the Yoknapatawpha County Coroner's Office are still processing the scene and the remains.

Investigation of YCSD Case # 000181-15A-2005 is active and ongoing as of this date.