Forensics – crime scene

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

REPORT DATE:
  10/23/2023

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

Analysis: Forensic Evidence Examination

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SUMMARY REPORT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS

Case Description:
Hoyt Biffle homicide investigation

Case #
005299-18J-2023

Investigative Agency:
Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

Investigating Officer(s):
Det. P. Beckwith, Det. J. Magee

 

Serology

The following evidence collected at the crime scene was analyzed with the results shown.

Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this summary report.

Evidence #DescriptionFindings
005299-19 One (1) Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones, black, noise-canceling, over-ear, with reddish-brown stains Positive for human blood group AB-. DNA analysis pending.
005299-23 One (1) Gerber money clip with built-in fixed blade knife, 1.7 inch Negative for human blood.
005299-24 One (1) cell phone, passcode protected, with reddish-brown stains Positive for human blood group AB-. DNA analysis pending.
005299-26 One (1) XOXO lace thong underwear, red, size small Negative for human blood.
005299-27 One (1) homemade garrote, found in trees east of control shed, with traces of a reddish-brown substance Positive for human blood group AB-. DNA analysis pending.

Trace Evidence Analysis

The following evidence collected at the crime scene was analyzed with the results shown.

Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this summary report.

Evidence #DescriptionFindings
005299‑02 to 09 Eight (8) Hewlett Packard LTO-8 Ultrium Data Cartridges; 12 TB/30 TB compressed Data cartridges contain unedited recorded video from the Under Glass production from September and October 2023. Hoyt Biffle was not visually depicted.
005299-10 to 13 Four (4) 12 TB Western Digital Enterprise-Class hard drives External hard drives contain unedited recorded video from the Under Glass production from October 1 to October 18, 2023
005299-14 One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, black, labeled "Wyatt" External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring former housemate Wyatt Yancey alone and with others.
005299-15 One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Tanya" External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Tanya Ryder alone and with others.
005299-16 One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Mac" External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Mackenzie Collins alone and with others.
005299-17 One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Lacey" External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Lacey Mitchell alone and with others.
005299-18 One (1) ADATA SD700 external drive, 1 TB, yellow; labeled "Jess" External drive contains edited recorded video from the Under Glass production featuring housemate Jessi Lee alone and with others.
005299-22 One (1) set of four keys on a ring • Negative for human blood.
• The key fob goes to Hoyt Biffle's Ford F-150 pickup truck.
• Gold-toned square head key opens exterior door lock at Hoyt Biffle's residence.
• Silver-toned key with yellow key band opens door lock for Under Glass control shed.
• Small silver-toned key unidentified.
005299-26 One (1) XOXO lace thong underwear, red, size small Negative for semen. Positive for vaginal fluid. DNA analysis pending.
005299-27 One (1) homemade garrote, found in trees east of control shed, with traces of a reddish-brown substance No identifying marks found.

Fingerprints

The following evidence collected at the crime scene was analyzed with the results shown. Fingerprint exemplars from current Under Glass employees were collected at the crime scene. Fingerprint exemplars from consenting interview subjects at the time they were interviewed.

Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this summary report.

Evidence #DescriptionFindings

005299-19

Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones, black, noise-canceling, over-ear, with reddish-brown stains

Hoyt Biffle (14 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (12 points of similarity)
Kenny Ross (18 points of similarity)
Kenny Ross (14 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (16 points of similarity)

005299-21

manila file folder labeled "Hate Mail"

Hoyt Biffle (17 points of similarity)
Three (3) unidentified prints

005299-22

set of four keys on a ring

Hoyt Biffle (12 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (6 points of similarity)

005299-23

Gerber money clip with built-in fixed-blade knife, 1.7 inch

Hoyt Biffle (16 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (12 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (10 points of similarity)

005299‑23‑02

VISA credit card issued to Hoyt Biffle, found in item 005299-23

Hoyt Biffle (7 points of similarity)
One (1) unidentified print

005299-24

Cell phone, passcode protected, with reddish-brown stains

Hoyt Biffle (15 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (14 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (12 points of similarity)
Hoyt Biffle (9 points of similarity)

005299-25

Red Bull peach energy drink can, empty

Shiloh Bates (17 points of similarity)


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