Evidence analysis

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY
DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: 4/20/2020 Andrew Needham, FTEE Jackson Laboratory Jackson, MS 39205 601-987-XXXX (FAX 601-987-XXXX)	Analysis: Fingerprints; Serology; Ballistics
Case #: 001985‑19D-2020	Case Description: Dalton Kimbrough homicide investigation
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.

Item	Description	Result
001985‑02	One (1) machete with 22" blade, with possible bloodstains	Dalton Kimbrough Alonzo Marquez unidentified
N/A	master bathroom	Gwen Carver Dalton Kimbrough Kayla Mathis unidentified
N/A	master bedroom door, exterior	Gwen Carver Dalton Kimbrough Alonzo Marquez Kayla Mathis unidentified
N/A	master bedroom, interior	Gwen Carver Dalton Kimbrough Alonzo Marquez Kayla Mathis Teddy Zeboe unidentified
N/A	master bedroom window and window sill	Dalton Kimbrough unidentified

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.

Item	Description	Result
001985‑02	One (1) machete with 22" blade, with reddish-brown stains	Positive for the presence of blood Blood is consistent with the STR profile of Dalton Kimbrough
001985‑04	One (1) pair men's jeans, blue, with reddish-brown stains	Positive for the presence of blood Blood is consistent with the STR profile of Dalton Kimbrough
001985‑05	One (1) men's shirt, white, long-sleeved with possible biological material on left sleeve	Positive for the presence of semen Semen is consistent with the STR profile of Dalton Kimbrough
001985‑06	One (1) bedspread from victim's bed with reddish-brown stains	Positive for the presence of blood Blood inconsistent with any STR profile on record
001985‑08	One (1) flat sheet from victim's bed with reddish-brown stains	Positive for the presence of blood Blood is consistent with the STR profile of Dalton Kimbrough
N/A	master bathroom	Positive for the presence of blood Two types of blood found: One is consistent with the STR profile of Dalton Kimbrough One is inconsistent with any STR profile on record

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.

Item	Description	Result
001985‑29	One (1) Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑30	One (1) Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑31	One (1) Beretta 950 Jetfire pistol	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑32	One (1) Colt Mustang 380 pistol	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑33	One (1) Glock 27 40 S&W pistol	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑34	One (1) Remington 22 LR rifle	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑35	One (1) Smith & Wesson 3913 LadySmith pistol	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑36	One (1) Smith $ Wesson Model 37 revolver	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene
001985‑37	One (1) Smith & Wesson Model 37 revolver	Test fired projectile was inconsistent with projectiles recovered from crime scene