Updated trace evidence examination
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MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY |
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REPORT DATE: 4/3/2024, Updated 4/12/2024 Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Trace Evidence Examination |
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Case #: 001653-31C-2024 |
Case Description: Wendell Martinson homicide |
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Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department |
Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy, Det. E. Parker |
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Summary of Preliminary Trace Evidence Analysis - Updated
Fiber Analysis
| Evidence # |
Description |
Summary Findings |
| 001653-02-T020 | One (1) black thread collected from 001653-02: One (1) wooden crucifix | composed of cotton fibers
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| 001653-24 | One (1) pair cotton gloves, black, taken into evidence at residence of Leo Ingram | Not consistent with 001653-02-T020 |
| 001653-30 | One (1) Allstate Leather brand denim jacket, black, size 42L, taken into evidence at residence of Emmett Sanford | Consistent with 001653-02-T020 |
| 001653-32 | One (1) car seat cover, black, taken into evidence at residence of Emmett Sanford | Not consistent with 001653-02-T020 |
| 001653-33 | One (1) bath towel, black, taken into evidence at residence of Emmett Sanford | Not consistent with 001653-02-T020 |
| 001653-42 | One (1) decorative pillow, black, taken into evidence at residence of Deirdre Littleton and Liam Sanford | Not consistent with 001653-02-T020 |
Serology & GS-MS Toxicology
| Evidence # |
Description |
Summary Findings |
| 001653-15 | One (1) pair of men's ankle socks, white with reddish stain, taken into evidence at residence of Joseph Kemp | Negative for blood; substance consistent with motor oil |
| 001653-16 | One (1) men's long-sleeve Van Heusen shirt, mint green with reddish-brown stain, size 15.5 neck, taken into evidence at residence of Joseph Kemp | Negative for blood; substance consistent with red wine |
| 001653-17 | One (1) pair men's Thorogood shoes, size 10.5, taken into evidence at residence of Joseph Kemp | Negative for blood; substance consistent with transmission fluid |
| 001653-23 | One (1) men's handkerchief, white with reddish-brown stains, taken into evidence at residence of Leo Ingram | Positive for blood; preliminary analysis indicates blood is consistent with Leo Ingram |
| 001653-24 | One (1) pair cotton gloves, black, taken into evidence at residence of Leo Ingram | No significant findings |
| 001653-30 | One (1) Allstate Leather brand denim jacket, black, size 42L, taken into evidence at residence of Emmett Sanford | Positive for blood; preliminary analysis indicates blood is consistent with Wendell Martinson |
| 001653-31 | One (1) pair Thorogood mid-cut boots, size 12, | Positive for blood; preliminary analysis indicates blood is consistent with Wendell Martinson |
| 001653-32 | One (1) car seat cover, black, taken into evidence at residence of Emmett Sanford | Positive for blood; preliminary analysis indicates blood is consistent with Wendell Martinson |
| 001653-33 | One (1) bath towel, black, taken into evidence at residence of Emmett Sanford | No significant findings |
| 001653-39 | One (1) women's Coldwater Creek pencil skirt, brown with dark stains, size 10, taken into evidence at residence of Deirdre Littleton and Liam Sanford | Positive for blood; preliminary analysis indicates blood is feline |
| 001653-40 | One (1) men's Gap V-neck t-shirt, navy with dark stains, size M, taken into evidence at residence of Deirdre Littleton and Liam Sanford | Negative for blood; substance consistent with chocolate |
| 001653-41 | One (1) NY Yankees baseball cap, white with navy letters and reddish stains, taken into evidence at residence of Deirdre Littleton and Liam Sanford | Negative for blood; substance consistent with tomato-based hot sauce |
| 001653-42 | One (1) decorative pillow, black, taken into evidence at residence of Deirdre Littleton and Liam Sanford | No significant findings |
