Forensic analysis – footwear

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

REPORT DATE:
  11/11/2020

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

Analysis: Footwear Impression Analysis

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SUMMARY REPORT OF FOOTWEAR IMPRESSION ANALYSIS

Case Description:
Frederick Miller death investigation

Case #
004651-29J-2020

Investigative Agency:
Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

Investigating Officer(s):
Det. S. Murphy, Det. T. Armstrong

 

The tread patterns from the following shoes collected as evidence were compared with the partial footprint recovered at the crime scene (Evidence # 004651-05) with the results shown:

 

Evidence # Collected Preliminary Finding
004651-38: One (1) pair Champion® men's Launch Runner running shoes Huddleston residence Inconsistent
004651-40: One (1) pair Champion® men's Ace Court Low-Top shoes Huddleston residence Inconsistent
004651-43: One (1) pair of Champion® men’s Rematch basketball shoes Bragg residence Consistent
004651-51: One (1) pair of Champion® women's Enhance running shoes Bragg residence Consistent

 

NOTE: Further analysis will be required to determine whether any of the consistent tread patterns can be conclusively linked to the partial footprint at the crime scene.