Additional forensics

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED:
7/29/2014

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

Analysis: Trace Evidence Analysis

Case #: 002223-14G-2014

Case Description: Andrew Fine homicide investigation

Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

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

 

Summary of Preliminary Evidence Analysis

This report summarizes the results of gunshot residue (GSR) tests conducted on items taken into evidence in the Andrew Fine Homicide investigation.

The first chemical test conducted was the Modified Griess Test, which detects the presence of nitrite residues. The second test conducted was the Sodium Rhodizionate Test, which determines if lead residues are present on the evidence item.

Evidence # Description Modified Griess Test Results Sodium Rhodizionate Test

Andy & Cindy Fine residence & vehicle, recovered from hall closet

  002223-90 One (1) men's work glove, size L, left hand Negative Negative

Bill & Robyn Dykman residence & vehicle, recovered from storage room

  002223-91 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, left hand Negative Negative
  002223-92 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, right hand Negative Negative
  002223-93 One (1) women's work glove, size M, left hand Negative Negative
  002223-94 One (1) women's work glove, size M, right hand Negative Negative

Carl Fine residence & vehicle, recovered from storage closet

  002223-95 One (1) men's work glove, size L, left hand Negative Negative
  002223-96 One (1) men's work glove, size L, right hand Negative Negative

Carl Fine residence & vehicle, recovered from vehicle

  002223-97 One (1) men's work glove, size L, left hand Negative Negative
  002223-98 One (1) men's work glove, size L, right hand Negative Negative

Chas Laughlin residence & vehicle, recovered from garage

  002223-99 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, left hand Negative Negative
  002223‑100 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, right hand Negative Negative

Laughlin Automotive & Body Shop, recovered from shop

  002223-101 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, left hand Negative Positive
  002223-102 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, right hand Negative Positive
  002223-103 One (1) men's work glove, size L, left hand Negative Positive
  002223-104 One (1) men's work glove, size L, right hand Negative Positive
  002223-105 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, left hand Negative Negative
  002223-106 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, right hand Negative Negative

Dudley Brinkman residence & vehicle, recovered from vehicle

  002223-107 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, left hand Positive Positive
  002223-108 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, right hand Positive Positive

John Reagle residence & vehicle, recovered from master bedroom

  002223-109 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, left hand Negative Negative
  002223-110 One (1) men's work glove, size XL, right hand Negative Negative

John Reagle residence & vehicle, recovered from barn

  002223-111 One (1) men's work glove, size L, left hand Negative Positive
  002223-112 One (1) men's work glove, size L, right hand Negative Positive