Forensic analysis

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

REPORT DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: March 9

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

Analysis: Serology; Trace Evidence Examination

Case #: 001073

Case Description: Wendy Holloway homicide 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:

Item #DescriptionRecoveredBlood?
001073‑141 One (1) karate-type outfit, white with small reddish-brown stains Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W positive
001073‑142 One (1) pair men's slacks, khaki, size 32/32 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑143 One (1) pair men's slacks, khaki, size 32/32 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑144 One (1) pair men's slacks, khaki, size 32/32 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑145 One (1) button-down shirt, short-sleeved, blue, size 15 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑146 One (1) button-down shirt, short-sleeved, blue, size 15 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑147 One (1) button-down shirt, short-sleeved, white, size 15 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑148 One (1) button-down shirt, short-sleeved, green, size 15 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑149 One (1) button-down shirt, short-sleeved, pink, size 15 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑150 One (1) button-down shirt, short-sleeved, yellow, size 15 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑151 One (1) pair leather loafers, brown, size 9 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑152 One (1) pair canvas sneakers, red, size 9 Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑154 One (1) baseball bat Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑155 One (1) croquet mallet Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑156 One (1) croquet mallet Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑157 One (1) croquet mallet Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑158 One (1) croquet mallet Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative
001073‑159 One (1) 2 X 4 board, approx. 3 feet long Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W negative

ABO Blood Typing

Samples from distinct areas were tested using ABO blood typing and compared to the blood sample obtained from the deceased (001073-47) with the following results:

Item #DescriptionRecoveredABO Result
001073‑141 One (1) karate-type outfit, white with small reddish-brown stains Poolside cottage, 238 Hwy 6 W O+

 

Impressions

Footwear

Item #DescriptionRecoveredFinding
001073‑05 One (1) blue cotton throw rug with apparent footprint of red-brown color Kitchen, 728 Shady Oaks Circle Consistent with a men's Converse sneaker, sizes 9-11
001073‑160 One (1) shoeprint recovered near a garden hose at the rear (east) side of the residence Exterior, 728 Shady Oaks Circle Consistent with a men's Converse sneaker, sizes 9-11
001073‑161 One (1) tire track recovered near the north side of shed Exterior, 728 Shady Oaks Circle Consistent with a Continental Tire, size 23C bicycle tire

Tires

Item #DescriptionRecoveredFinding
001073‑T01 One (1) tire track recovered near the body location Kelly Woods Consistent with a Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring, size 225/50R17 vehicle tire
001073‑161 One (1) tire track recovered near the north side of shed Exterior, 728 Shady Oaks Circle Consistent with a Continental Tire, size 23C bicycle tire
N/A Tires on BMW 328i sedan registered to Wendy Pane Holloway Carport, 728 Shady Oaks Circle Goodyear Assurance ComforTred Touring, size 225/50R17 vehicle tires