Trace evidence examination
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MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY |
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REPORT DATE: 1/28/2021 Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Trace Evidence Examination |
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Case #: 000333-23A-2021 |
Case Description: Spenser Brooks homicide |
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Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department |
Investigating Officer(s): Det. T. Armstrong, Det. S. Murphy |
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Summary of Preliminary Trace Evidence Analysis
| Trace Evidence # | Evidence # and Description | Summary Findings |
| 000333-T001 through 000333-T002 |
Two (2) pink threads, 1 inch in length |
Composed of synthetic and wool fibers |
| 000333-T003 through 000333-T006 |
Four (4) gray fibers, 0.5 inches in length |
Microscopic analysis indicates fibers are synthetic and polyester, consistent with carpet in Spenser Brooks' office |
| 000333-T007 | One (1) tan fiber, 0.4 inches in length from 000333-02: One (1) wooden crucifix |
Microscopic analysis indicates fiber is synthetic and polyester blend, consistent with carpeting |
| 000333-T008 | One (1) blue thread, 2 inches in length | Composed of nylon fibers |
| 000333-T009 | One (1) red thread, 1.8 inches in length | Composed of cotton fibers |
| 000333-T010 through 000333-T012 |
Three (3) hairs, 0.5–1 inch in length, round cortex, brown pigmentation | Microscopically similar to hair of Hector Daniels |
| 000333-T013 through 000333-T014 |
Two (2) hairs, 0.8–1 inch in length, round cortex, black/silver pigmentation | Microscopically similar to hair of Spenser Brooks |
| 000333-T015 through 000333-T016 |
Two (2) hairs, 6 inches in length, round cortex, red pigmentation | Unidentified |
| 000333-T017 | One (1) hair, 2 inches in length, flat cortex, gray pigmentation | Unidentified |
| 000333-T018 through 000333-T019 |
Two (2) hairs, 8 inches in length, flat cortex, black pigmentation | Unidentified |
| 000333-T020 | One (1) hair, 1.5 inches in length, round cortex, brown pigmentation | Microscopically similar to hair of Byron Brooks |
| 000333-T021 through 000333-T023 |
Three (3) hairs, 10.3–11.9 inches in length, round cortex, blond pigmentation | Microscopically similar to hair of Christy Arnold |
| 000333-T024 | One (1) hair, 12.2 inches in length, round cortex, brown pigmentation | Microscopically similar to hair of Virginia Brooks |
| 000333-T0256 | One (1) hair, 2 inches in length, round cortex, gray pigmentation | Unidentified |
