Updated forensics

This report summarizes the preliminary findings of forensic analysis on evidence collected in Case # 001905-16D-2023. Additional analyses are ongoing and may result in updates or modifications to these early results.

Trace Evidence

Fingerprints

SIG Sauer P226 handgun (Evidence # 001905-01)

• Fingerprints consistent with Charles Tatum were observed and have been excluded.
• Fingerprints consistent with Jolene Wright were observed on the grip of the weapon.
• Unidentified fingerprints were observed on the grip and slide of the weapon.

Spent 9mm casing (Evidence # 001905-02)

• Fingerprints consistent with Charles Tatum were observed and have been excluded.

Entry door

• Fingerprints consistent with Charles Tatum were observed and have been excluded.
• Fingerprints consistent with Marion Sanders were observed and have been excluded.
• Unidentified fingerprints were observed on inside edge of the entry door.

Matchbook (Evidence # 001905-15-02)

• Fingerprints consistent with Charles Tatum were observed and have been excluded.
• Unidentified fingerprints were observed on the outside of the matchbook.

Hairs

• 11-inch brown-gray hairs consistent with Charles Tatum were collected and have been excluded.
• 22-inch brown hairs consistent with Marion Sanders were collected and have been excluded.
• 19-inch brown hairs consistent with Jolene Wright were collected from the living room, bedroom, and bathroom.