Evidence analysis
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MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY |
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DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: 4/20/2020 Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Fingerprints; Serology; Ballistics |
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Case #: 001985‑19D-2020 |
Case Description: Dalton Kimbrough homicide investigation |
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Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department |
Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy, Det. T. Armstrong |
Summary of Preliminary Evidence Analysis
This summary report highlights findings deemed particularly relevant to Case # 001985‑19D-2020. Detailed reports on file.
Fingerprints
Fingerprint Analysis
Evidence collected at the crime scene and the crime scene itself were analyzed for the presence of fingerprints.
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Description |
Result |
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001985‑02 |
One (1) machete with 22" blade, with possible bloodstains |
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N/A |
master bathroom |
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N/A |
master bedroom door, exterior |
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N/A |
master bedroom, interior |
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N/A |
master bedroom window and window sill |
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Serology
Serology
Suspected biological samples recovered from the crime scene were analyzed first with presumptive tests to identify the substance and then with the AmpFlSTR® SGM Plus™ kit for DNA comparison.
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Item |
Description |
Result |
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001985‑02 |
One (1) machete with 22" blade, with reddish-brown stains |
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001985‑04 |
One (1) pair men's jeans, blue, with reddish-brown stains |
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001985‑05 |
One (1) men's shirt, white, long-sleeved with possible biological material on left sleeve |
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001985‑06 |
One (1) bedspread from victim's bed with reddish-brown stains |
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001985‑08 |
One (1) flat sheet from victim's bed with reddish-brown stains |
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N/A |
master bathroom |
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Ballistics
Ballistics
Projectiles recovered from the wall of the master bathroom were compared to projectiles test-fired from weapons recovered from the crime scene. Evidence was examined using comparison microscopy.
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Result |
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001985‑29 |
One (1) Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol |
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001985‑30 |
One (1) Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol |
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001985‑31 |
One (1) Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol |
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001985‑32 |
One (1) Colt Mustang 380 pistol |
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001985‑33 |
One (1) Glock 27 40 S&W pistol |
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001985‑34 |
One (1) Remington 22 LR rifle |
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001985‑35 |
One (1) Smith & Wesson 3913 LadySmith pistol |
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001985‑36 |
One (1) Smith $ Wesson Model 37 revolver |
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001985‑37 |
One (1) Smith & Wesson Model 37 revolver |
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