By special request of the Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department for
top priority, the State Crime Lab and the Yoknapatawpha Crime Scene Investigators
have conducted preliminary forensic tests on recently acquired evidence
in the Zoe Chase homicide investigation. The initial results are provided
below and more extensive tests will be completed before trial.
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Evidence Number and Item Description
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Taken into evidence from:
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Analysis Results
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| 004516-01: One (1) ladies coat, brown, with apparent
bloodstains |
United Way of Oxford
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Preliminary tests determined the stains to be human
blood and the type to be consistent with that of Zoe Chase. DNA analysis
pending. |
| 004516-02: One (1) ladies glove, brown |
St. John's Catholic Church
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Manufacturer, materials, style, and color are consistent
with the glove found at the crime scene (Evidence # 003933-02). |
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004516-03: One (1) key ring with three (3) keys
- 004516-03-01: One (1) house key
- 004516-03-02: One (1) house key
- 004516-03-03: One (1) car key
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St. John's Catholic Church
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Preliminary comparisons determined:
- Evidence #s 004516-03-01 and 004516-03-02 fit locks on the entry
doors at the residence of Peggy LeClaire.
- Evidence #s 004516-03-03 fits the doors and ignition of the
vehicle registered to Peggy LeClaire.
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| 003933-65: One (1) pair ladies cotton slacks, khaki,
size L, with possible bloodstains |
Residence of Peggy LeClaire
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Preliminary tests determined the stains to be human
blood and the type to be consistent with that of Zoe Chase. DNA analysis
pending. |
| 003933-67: One (1) box Winchester .25 automatic full
metal jacket ammunition, 11 rounds remaining |
Residence of Peggy LeClaire
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- Manufacturer, materials, and type are consistent with casings
found at the crime scene (Evidence #s 003933-31 and 003933-32)
and with the bullet recovered during autopsy (Evidence # 54J-2000-JJ1).
In-depth analysis pending.
- Preliminary fingerprint analysis of the box and contents found
only prints belonging to Peggy LeClaire.
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| 003933-68: One (1) .25 caliber Beretta Jetfire semi-automatic
handgun, no serial number visible |
Residence of Peggy LeClaire
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- Preliminary ballistics comparisons indicate this weapon is consistent
with the murder weapon. In-depth analysis pending.
- Preliminary fingerprint analysis found only prints belonging
to Peggy LeClaire.
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| 003933-69 through 003933-71: Three (3) 8-1/2"
x 11" sheets of white paper with typewritten text and the name
"Zoe Chase" in the upper right corner of each sheet |
Residence of Peggy LeClaire
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Preliminary fingerprint analysis of each sheet found
prints belonging to Peggy LeClaire and prints belonging to Zoe Chase. |
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003933-66: One (1) small cardboard box, brown
contents:
- 003933-66-01: One (1) ladies ring, gold with ruby-like and diamond-like
stones
- 003933-66-02: One (1) Rolex watch, gold
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Residence of Peggy LeClaire
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- Preliminary fingerprint analysis of the box found only prints
belonging to Peggy LeClaire.
- Preliminary comparison of items 003933-66-01 and 003933-66-02
with photographs provided by Howard and Marion Neidelmen indicates
these items are the pieces of jewelry the Neidelmens gave to Zoe
Chase. Further analysis pending.
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| 003933-72: One (1) Gateway notebook computer |
Residence of Peggy LeClaire
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Analysis pending. |
| 003933-73 through 003933-86: fourteen (14) 3.5"
computer diskettes |
Residence of Peggy LeClaire
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- Preliminary fingerprint analysis found only prints belonging
to Peggy LeClaire.
- Analysis of diskette contents pending.
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| 003933-87: One (1) Compaq desktop computer |
Residence of Mallory Benson
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Analysis pending. |
| 003933-88 through 003933-91: four (4) 3.5" computer
diskettes |
Residence of Mallory Benson
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- Preliminary fingerprint analysis found prints belonging to Mallory
Benson, Zoe Chase, and Peggy LeClaire.
- Analysis of diskette contents pending.
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| 003933-92: One (1) three-ring binder and contents,
labeled "Desperate Stranger" |
Residence of Mallory Benson
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Preliminary review of the information contained in
the binder indicates it is consistent with the novel by Zoe Chase,
which is currently pending publication. |
