Forensics – Nelson search

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY
DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: 09/01/2023 Andrew Needham, FTEE Jackson Laboratory Jackson, MS 39205 601-987-XXXX (FAX 601-987-XXXX)	Analysis: Trace Evidence Examination RUSH
SUMMARY REPORT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS
Case Description: Kristal Waterson death investigation	Case # 004378-27H-2023
Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department	Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy, Det. T. Armstrong

The following evidence collected during the search of Nathaniel Harrison "Hunter" Nelson's residence, vehicle, and person was analyzed with the results shown.

Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this report.

ALS Examination

Evidence items were examined with an alternate light source (ALS) for potential biological material including hairs, blood, and other bodily fluids.

Item	Description	Findings
004378-30	One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"	Negative for biological material
004378-31	One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"	Negative for biological material
004378-32	One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"	Negative for biological material
004378-33	One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"	Negative for biological material
004378-34	One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"	Negative for biological material
004378-35	One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"	Negative for biological material
004378-36	One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve	Negative for biological material
004378-37	One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve	Negative for biological material
004378-38	One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve	Negative for biological material
004378-39	One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve	Negative for biological material
004378-40	One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve	Negative for biological material
004378-41	One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve	Negative for biological material
004378-42	One (1) baseball cap, white, Greek letters "Δ Τ Χ" on cap	Positive for biological material
004378-43	One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10	Positive for biological material
004378-44	One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10	Positive for biological material
004378-45	One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10	Positive for biological material
004378-46-001	One (1) pair men's running shoes, red and blue, size 10	Positive for biological material
004378-46-002	One (1) pair men's athletic shorts, dark blue, size M	Positive for biological material
004378-46-003	One (1) athletic supporter, size M	Positive for biological material
004378-46-004	One (1) pair men's athletic socks, white, size 10	Positive for biological material
004378-46-005	One (1) cotton men's t-shirt, dark blue with dark-colored stains, size M	Positive for biological material
004378-49	One (1) 2"x3" swatch with suspicious stain	Positive for biological material

Biological Analysis

Item	Description	Findings
004378-42	One (1) baseball cap, white, Greek letters "Δ Τ Χ" on cap	Hairs detected via ALS collected for analysis Preliminary analysis of epithelial cells found them consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-43	One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10	Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-44	One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10	Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-45	One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10	Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-46-001	One (1) pair men's running shoes, red and blue, size 10	Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-46-002	One (1) pair men's athletic shorts, dark blue, size M	Hairs detected via ALS collected for analysis Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-46-003	One (1) athletic supporter, size M	Hairs detected via ALS collected for analysis Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-46-004	One (1) pair men's athletic socks, white, size 10	Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-46-005	One (1) cotton men's t-shirt, dark blue with dark-colored stains, size M	Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis
004378-48	One (1) used latex condom	Item was swabbed internally and externally. The residue from the swabs dissolved in methylene chloride (organic) and water (aqueous). The organic portion was analyzed by FT-IR revealing the presence of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) from the external swab. The aqueous extract from the internal swab was analyzed for the presence of DNA. Insufficient quantities of DNA were found. The aqueous extract from the external swab was analyzed for the presence of DNA and found to contain sufficient quantity and quality. The DNA was submitted for STR analysis. Duplicate swabs were stored for future analysis if needed.
004378-49	One (1) 2"x3" swatch with suspicious stain	Biological material was negative for blood Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Kristal B. Waterson's blood type DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

Hair Analysis

Item	Description	Findings
004378-42	One (1) baseball cap, white, Greek letters "Δ Τ Χ" on cap	Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's head hair
004378-46-002	One (1) pair men's athletic shorts, dark blue, size M	Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's head hair
004378-46-003	One (1) athletic supporter, size M	Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's head hair
004378-H001	One (1) long blonde hair, recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger headrest	Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's head hair
004378-H002	One (1) long blonde hair, recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger headrest	Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's head hair
004378-H003	One (1) long blonde hair, recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger headrest	Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's head hair
004378-H004	One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat	Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair
004378-H005	One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat	Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair
004378-H006	One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat	Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's pubic hair
004378-H007	One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat	Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair
004378-H008	One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat	Unidentified
004378-H009	One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat	Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's pubic hair
004378-H010	One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat	Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair

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