MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

REPORT DATE: 1/16/2023

Andrew Needham, FTEE
Jackson Laboratory
Jackson, MS 39205
601-987-XXXX (FAX 601-987-XXXX)

Analysis: Latent Print Examination; GC-MS Toxicology; Chemical Analysis

Case #: 000153-06A-2023

Case Description: Veronica Smith death investigation

Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

Investigating Officer(s): Det. T. Armstrong, Det. S. Murphy


Summary of Preliminary Analysis

Preliminary laboratory analysis findings of items taken into evidence at the Veronica Smith death scene are as follows.


Fingerprints

Fingerprints
ItemFinding
000153-01: One (1) 8.5" x 11" sheet of 20 lb. paper, white, folded with text printed on one side None found
000153-02: One (1) Clear-colored drinking glass with gold trim and etching containing  2 ounces brown liquid O'Connor, George
Smith, Veronica
000153-03: One (1) 28-ounce cut glass decanter containing 9 ounces brown liquid O'Connor, George
Smith, Veronica
000153-04: One (1) Clear-colored drinking glass with gold trim and etching, empty None found
000153-05: One (1) television remote control O'Connor, George
Smith, Haley
Smith, Veronica
000153-14: One (1) Altoids Smalls tin, 1.5" x 2.5" x .5" Unidentified
000153-15: One (1) plastic bag, white, 17 x 18" Unidentified

Toxicology

GC-MS Toxicology
ItemFinding
Two (2) ounces brown liquid recovered from 000153-02 Positive for ethanol and ketamine
Nine (9) ounces brown liquid recovered from 000153-03 Positive for ethanol
Two (2) white oval tablets recovered from 000153-14 Positive for acetaminophen and hydrocodone
Three (3) white square tablets recovered from 000153-14 Negative

Identification

Identification
ItemFinding

000153-01: One (1) 8.5" x 11" sheet of 20 lb. paper, white, folded with text printed on one side

Steganographic markings embedded in the printer output identify the manufacturer and model of printer as an HP Color LaserJET 2680

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000153-15: One (1) plastic bag, white, 17" x 18" .5 mil linear low-density polyethylene with perforated edge; residue inside bag consistent with cosmetics, sebum, and saliva
Two (2) ounces brown liquid recovered from 000153-02 Consistent with spiced rum
Nine (9) ounces brown liquid recovered from 000153-03 Consistent with spiced rum
Three (3) white square tablets recovered from 000153-14 Consistent with breath mints