Forensics – follow-up

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

REPORT DATE:
  07/26/2023

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

Analysis: Forensic Evidence Examination

     ** RUSH **

SUMMARY REPORT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS

Case Description:
Katherine Brown death investigation

Case #
003539-15G-2023

Investigative Agency:
Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

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

The following evidence collected at the crime scene was analyzed with the results shown.

Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this report.

Fingerprints

Evidence #DescriptionLocationFindings
003539-07 One (1) open cigarette package, six (6) cigarettes remaining crime scene • Three (3) partial fingerprints consistent with Sherry Guyton
003539-15 One (1) steel rod, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Guyton garage • No identifiable prints recovered
003539-16 One (1) steel rod, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Guyton garage • Two (2) partial prints recovered, unidentified
003539-18 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Jennifer Adams bedroom • Two (2) partial fingerprints consistent with Jennifer Adams
003539-53 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Brown garage • Three (3) partial fingerprints consistent with Cody Brown
• Two (2) partial fingerprints consistent with Katherine Brown
003539-56 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage • No identifiable prints recovered
003539-57 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage • No identifiable prints recovered
003539-58 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage • One (1) partial fingerprint consistent with Jennifer Adams
• Two (2) partial fingerprints consistent with Holly Puskus
003539-59 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage No identifiable prints recovered
003539-60 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage • Two (2) partial fingerprints consistent with Jennifer Adams
• One (1) partial fingerprint consistent with Holly Puskus
• One (1) partial fingerprint consistent with Hugh Shapiro
003539-66 One (1) handwriting-filled notebook labeled "Private" Katherine Brown locker • Two (2) partial fingerprints consistent with Cody Brown
• Four (4) partial fingerprints consistent with Katherine Brown
003539-91 One (1) twirling batons, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Holly Puskus office • Three (3) partial fingerprints consistent with Holly Puskus
003539-92 One (1) twirling batons, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Holly Puskus office • No identifiable prints recovered

Ophthalmology

Evidence #DescriptionLocationFindings
003539-06 One (1) contact lens crime scene Lens is non-colored with blue tint,
Base Curve: 8.8, Diameter: 14.0, Power: –1.25
 * DNA analysis pending
003539-94 One (1) contact lens prescription Timothy James Howorth OD: Base Curve: 8.6, Diameter: 14.5, Power: –2.75
OS: Base Curve: 8.6, Diameter: 14.5, Power: –2.25
003539-95 One (1) contact lens prescription Cody Brown OD: Base Curve: 8.8, Diameter: 14.0, Power: –1.25
OS: Base Curve: 8.8, Diameter: 14.0, Power: –1.75

Serology

Evidence #DescriptionLocationFindings
003539-15 One (1) steel rod, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Guyton garage Negative for human blood
003539-16 One (1) steel rod, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Guyton garage Negative for human blood
003539-17 One (1) Yoknapatawpha High School cheerleading uniform, size medium Jennifer Adams bedroom Negative for human blood
003539-18 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Jennifer Adams bedroom Negative for human blood
003539-47 One (1) Yoknapatawpha High School cheerleading uniform, size medium Brown laundry room Negative for human blood
003539-48 One (1) hardwood dowel, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Brown utility room Negative for human blood
003539-49 One (1) hardwood dowel, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Brown utility room Negative for human blood
003539-50 One (1) hardwood dowel, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Brown utility room Negative for human blood
003539-51 One (1) hardwood dowel, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Brown utility room Negative for human blood
003539-52 One (1) hardwood dowel, 3/8-inch x 36 inches Brown utility room Negative for human blood
003539-53 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Brown garage Positive for trace amounts of human blood, type A+
 * DNA analysis pending
003539-54 One (1) Yoknapatawpha High School cheerleading uniform, size small YHS girls' locker room Negative for human blood
003539-55 One (1) Yoknapatawpha High School cheerleading uniform, size large YHS athletic equipment storage Positive for trace amounts of human blood, type A+
 * DNA analysis pending
003539-56 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage Negative for human blood
003539-57 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage Negative for human blood
003539-58 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage Negative for human blood
003539-59 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage Negative for human blood
003539-60 One (1) twirling baton, 3/8-inch x 28 inches YHS athletic equipment storage Negative for human blood
003539-91 One (1) twirling batons, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Holly Puskus office Negative for human blood
003539-92 One (1) twirling batons, 3/8-inch x 28 inches Holly Puskus office Negative for human blood

Trace Evidence

Evidence #DescriptionLocationFindings
003539-03 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm crime scene Consistent with Adams Dog G
003539-04 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm crime scene Consistent with Adams Dog G
003539-05 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm crime scene Consistent with Adams Dog G
003539-12 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Sherry Guyton bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog D
003539-13 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Sherry Guyton bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog D
003539-39 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Cody Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog F
003539-40 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Cody Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog G
003539-41 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Cody Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog G
003539-42 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Cody Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog G
003539-43 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Cody Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog F
003539-44 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Katherine Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog H
003539-45 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Katherine Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog H
003539-46 One (1) blond hair, 2 cm Katherine Brown bedroom Consistent with Adams Dog I


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