Evidence inventory

YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Investigating Officer(s): Det. T. Armstrong, Det. S. Murphy
Incident No.: 005324
Case Description: Robert Pruitt-John Doe homicide investigation

The following items were taken into evidence from the crime scene in the basement of the Pruitt residence at 604 Tyler Avenue.


Recovered from Basement:

  • 005324-01: One (1) Smith & Wesson 4553 TSW semi-automatic handgun, 5 rounds remaining in magazine
  • 005324-02: One (1) 45 ACP empty shell casing
  • 005324-03: One (1) .45 caliber bullet recovered from east wall

Evidence received from Coroner's Office, recovered at autopsy:

  • 005324-04: One (1) men's dress shirt, blue, long-sleeved, size 17/34, worn by victim Robert Pruitt
  • 005324-05: One (1) pair men's khaki pants, size 36W 30L, worn by victim Robert Pruitt
    Contents of pockets:
    • 005324-05-001: One (1) cellular camera phone
    • 005324-05-002: One (1) ChapStickĀ® lip balm
    • 005324-05-003: One (1) cotton handkerchief, white
    • 005324-05-004: One (1) roll Tums antacid tablets, 7 tablets remaining
  • 005324-06: One (1) pair men's slippers, brown, size 10-1/2, worn by victim Robert Pruitt
  • 005324-07: One (1) pair men's boxer-style underwear, blue, size L, worn by victim Robert Pruitt
  • 005324-08: One (1) men's pullover shirt, gray, long-sleeved, size L, worn by victim John Doe
  • 005324-09: One (1) pair men's pants, black, size 34W 32L, worn by victim John Doe
    Contents of pockets:
    • 005324-09-001: One (1) pocketknife
    • 005324-09-002: One (1) key
    • 005324-09-003: One (1) Mini Maglite flashlight
  • 005324-10: One (1) pair men's socks, black, size L, worn by victim John Doe
  • 005324-11: One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, black, size 11, worn by victim John Doe
  • 005324-12: One (1) pair men's jockey-style underwear, white, size L, worn by victim John Doe

Full and Partial Fingerprints from Basement:

  • 005324-P001 through 005324-P018: Eighteen (18) recovered from bookshelves
  • 005324-P019 through 005324-P025: Seven (7) recovered from television set
  • 005324-P026 through 005324-P032: Seven (7) recovered from coffee table
  • 005324-P033 through 005324-P053: Twenty-one (21) recovered from audio-visual equipment cabinet and contents
  • 005324-P054 through 005324-P057: Four (4) recovered from DVD player
  • 005324-P058: One (1) recovered from empty shell casing (005324-02)
  • 005324-P059 through 005324-P063: Five (5) recovered from gaming console
  • 005324-P064 through 005324-P066: Three (3) recovered from S&W 4553 TSW handgun (005324-01)
  • 005324-P067 through 005324-P072: Six (6) recovered from cartridges loaded in S&W 4553 TSW handgun (005324-01)
  • 005324-P073 through 005324-P095: Twenty-three (23) recovered from pool table, balls, chalk and rack
  • 005324-P096 through 005324-P106: Eleven (11) recovered from pool cues and pool cue rack
  • 005324-P107 through 005324-P110: Four (4) recovered from high-top table
  • 005324-P111 through 005324-P112: Two (2) recovered from stool #1
  • 005324-P113 through 005324-P114: Two (2) recovered from stool #2
  • 005324-P115 through 005324-P117: Three (3) recovered from stool #3
  • 005324-P118 through 005324-P124: Seven (7) recovered from doors to utility area
  • 005324-P125 through 005324-P136: Twelve (12) recovered from storage unit #1
  • 005324-P137 through 005324-P141: Five (5) recovered from furnace
  • 005324-P142 through 005324-P147: Six (6) recovered from water heater
  • 005324-P148 through 005324-P156: Nine (9) recovered from storage unit #2
  • 005324-P157 through 005324-P169: Thirteen (13) recovered from storage unit #3
  • 005324-P170 through 005324-P177: Eight (8) recovered from storage unit #4
  • 005324-P178 through 005324-P183: Six (6) recovered from door to bathroom
  • 005324-P184 through 005324-P186: Three (3) recovered from sink in bathroom
  • 005324-P187 through 005324-P188: Two (2) recovered from toilet in bathroom
  • 005324-P189 through 005324-P192: Four (4) recovered from window #1 (in bathroom)
  • 005324-P193 through 005324-P197: Five (5) recovered from storage unit #5 (in bathroom)
  • 005324-P198 through 005324-P199: Two (2) recovered from window #2 (west of exterior door)
  • 005324-P200 through 005324-P206: Seven (7) recovered from table
  • 005324-P207 through 005324-P220: Fourteen (14) recovered from exterior door
  • 005324-P221 through 005324-P224: Four (4) recovered from gaming console
  • 005324-P225 through 005324-P227: Three (3)recovered from window #3 (east of exterior door)
  • 005324-P228 through 005324-P229: Two (2) recovered from window #4 (east of exterior door)
  • 005324-P230 through 005324-P237: Eight (8) recovered from staircase
  • 005324-P238 through 005324-P249: Twelve (12) recovered from door leading from basement to main residence

Trace Evidence Recovered from Clothing:

  • Hairs
    • 005324-H001 through 005324-H004: Four (4) brown, approx. 3 inches, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt
    • 005324-H005: One (1) black, approx. 1.5 inches, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt
    • 005324-H006: One (1) black, approx. 1 inch, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt
    • 005324-H007: One (1) blonde, approx. 30 inches, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's pants legs
    • 005324-H008 through 005324-H010: Three (3) gray, approx. 2 inches, recovered from victim John Doe's shirt
    • 005324-H011 through 005324-H012: Two (2) black, approx. 1.5 inches, recovered from victim John Doe's shirt
    • 005324-H013: One (1) red, approx. 11 inches, recovered from victim John Doe's shirt
    • 005324-H014 through 005324-H016: Three (3) black, approx. 1 inch, recovered from victim John Doe's pants legs
  • Fibers
    • 005324-F001 through 005324-F008: Eight (8) beige, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt
    • 005324-F009: One (1) green, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shirt
    • 005324-F010 through 005324-F016: Seven (7) beige, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's pants
    • 005324-F017 through 005324-F018: Two (2) maroon, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's pants legs
    • 005324-F019 through 005324-F023: Five (5) beige, recovered from victim Robert Pruitt's shoes
    • 005324-F024 through 005324-F027: Four (4) beige, recovered from victim John Doe's shirt
    • 005324-F028 through 005324-F029: Two (2) red, recovered from victim John Doe's shirt
    • 005324-F030 through 005324-F032: Three (3) beige, recovered from victim John Doe's pants
    • 005324-F033 through 005324-F035: Three (3) gray, recovered from victim John Doe's pants legs
    • 005324-F036 through 005324-F037: Two (2) beige, recovered from victim John Doe's shoes
    • 005324-F038 through 005324-F040: Three (3) tan, recovered from victim John Doe's shoes