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Evidence: Forensic analysis of makeup samples taken from victim's body

YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy. Det. T. Armstrong
Incident No.: 000492-31B-2005
Case Description: Amy Bledsoe Homicide

Samples were taken from the victim's skin by the Coroner's Office and have been processed by the Yoknapatawpha County CSU division.  The following ingredients and chemicals were found in the samples.

Forensic Analysis of samples:

  • Cyclomethicone
  • Veegum
  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Stearic Acid
  • Dimethicone
  • Kaolin
  • Chestnut Extract
  • Golden Ochre
  • Celulose Gum
  • Lecithin
  • Mica
  • Zinc Stearate
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Jojoba Oil
  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
  • Ultramarines
  • Grapeseed Extract
  • Carnuba Wax
  • Panthenol
  • Tochoperol Acetate
  • Castor Oil
  • Candelilla Wax
  • Isopropyl Palmitate
  • Bis-Diglyceryl Caprylate
  • Bisabalol
  • Glycerine
  • Shea Butter
  • Wheat Germ Glycerides
  • Aloe Vera Extract
  • Chamomile Extract
  • Jojoba Esters
  • Bixane Herb
  • St. John's Wort Extract

Findings:

Chemicals and ingredients found in samples taken from victim's skin are consistent with make-up that can be obtained openly at stores/drugstores.  These ingredients are consistent with ingredients found in liquid foundation, pressed face powder, eyeshadow makeup, eyelash mascara, cheek blush and lipstick/gloss.