Forensic analysis

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

REPORT DATE: 4/29/2022

Andrew Needham, FTEE
Cynthia J. Markert, CPLE
Jackson Laboratory
Jackson, MS 39205
601-987-XXXX (FAX 601-987-XXXX)

Analysis: Serology; Latent Print Examination

Case #: 001838-16D-2022

Case Description: Wendy Holloway Death Investigation

Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

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

 

EVIDENCE ANALYZED

Serology

Presumptive Human Blood Tests

Presumptive tests for human blood were performed on the following items with the results shown:

DescriptionRecoveredBlood?
001838-05: One (1) blue cotton throw rug with apparent footprint of red-brown color Kitchen, 728 Shady Oaks Circle negative
001838-97: One (1) scrap of blue cotton fabric, with dark brown-red stains Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle positive
Sample from reddish-brown stain on floor Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle positive
One (1) folk art painting with dark brown-red stains on back Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle positive
One (1) folk art piece, wood, approximately 30 inches long x 4 inches wide x 2 inches deep, carved and painted Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle positive
Sample from droplet marks on north wall Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle positive
Sample of smear found inside trunk of vehicle parked in carport Carport, 728 Shady Oaks Circle positive
Sample from west-to-south marks on carport floor Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle positive
001865-01: One (1) ladies long-sleeved shirt, stained and torn Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General positive
001865-02: One (1) men's t-shirt, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General positive
001865-03: One (1) pair men's blue jeans, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General positive
001865-04: One (1) plastic bag imprinted with the words "Thank You" and a yellow smiley face, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General positive
001865-05: One (1) pair disposable gloves, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General positive
001865-06: One (1) pair disposable gloves, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General positive

ABO Blood Typing

Samples from distinct areas were tested using ABO blood typing and compared to the blood sample obtained from the deceased (001838-47) with the following results:

DescriptionRecoveredABO Result
001838-97: One (1) scrap of blue cotton fabric, with dark brown-red stains Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle A+
Sample from reddish-brown stain on floor Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle A+
One (1) folk art painting with dark brown-red stains on back Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle A+
One (1) folk art piece, wood, approximately 30 inches long x 4 inches wide x 2 inches deep, carved and painted Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle A+
Sample from droplet marks on north wall Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle A+
Sample of smear found inside trunk of vehicle parked in carport Carport, 728 Shady Oaks Circle A+
Sample from west-to-south marks on carport floor Shed, 728 Shady Oaks Circle A+
001865-01: One (1) ladies long-sleeved shirt, stained and torn Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General A+
001865-02: One (1) men's t-shirt, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General A+
001865-03: One (1) pair men's blue jeans, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General A+
001865-04: One (1) plastic bag imprinted with the words "Thank You" and a yellow smiley face, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General A+
001865-05: One (1) pair disposable gloves, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General A+
001865-06: One (1) pair disposable gloves, stained Shady Grove Road, south of Dollar General A+

DNA Profiling

These samples were submitted for DNA profiling. Results pending.

Fingerprints

The following full and partial fingerprints recovered from the victim's residence were analyzed for identification with the results shown:

DescriptionIdentification
001838-09 through 001838-11: Three (3) pieces of broken glass, green Consistent with:
• Wendy Holloway
• Blake Stillwater
001838-12: One (1) large shard of clear glass, mustard label partially attached Consistent with:
• Wendy Holloway
• unidentified
001838-13 through 001838-19: Seven (7) large pieces of broken dinnerware, white Consistent with:
• Wendy Holloway
• Blake Stillwater
001838-52 through 001838-57: Six (6) pieces of broken glass, green Consistent with:
• Wendy Holloway
• Blake Stillwater
• unidentified
001838-58 through 001838-65: Eight (8) pieces of broken glass, clear Consistent with:
• Wendy Holloway
• unidentified
Folk art painting with dark brown-red stains on back Consistent with:
• Eugenia Stillwater
• unidentified
Shed doorknob Consistent with:
• Wendy Holloway
• Eugenia Stillwater
• unidentified
Holloway vehicle driver and passenger doors Consistent with:
• Wendy Holloway
• William King
• Blake Stillwater
• unidentified