Forensics – Nelson search

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED:
  09/01/2023

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

Analysis: Trace Evidence Examination

     ** RUSH **

SUMMARY REPORT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS

Case Description:
Kristal Waterson death investigation

Case #
004378-27H-2023

Investigative Agency:
Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

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

The following evidence collected during the search of Nathaniel Harrison "Hunter" Nelson's residence, vehicle, and person was analyzed with the results shown.

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


ALS Examination

Evidence items were examined with an alternate light source (ALS) for potential biological material including hairs, blood, and other bodily fluids.

ItemDescriptionFindings

004378-30

One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"

Negative for biological material

004378-31

One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"

Negative for biological material

004378-32

One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"

Negative for biological material

004378-33

One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"

Negative for biological material

004378-34

One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"

Negative for biological material

004378-35

One (1) pair of men's trousers, khaki, size 32"x33"

Negative for biological material

004378-36

One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve

Negative for biological material

004378-37

One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve

Negative for biological material

004378-38

One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve

Negative for biological material

004378-39

One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve

Negative for biological material

004378-40

One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve

Negative for biological material

004378-41

One (1) men's oxford cloth button-down shirt, blue, size 15-1/2" neck, 32" sleeve

Negative for biological material

004378-42

One (1) baseball cap, white, Greek letters "Δ Τ Χ" on cap

Positive for biological material

004378-43

One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10

Positive for biological material

004378-44

One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10

Positive for biological material

004378-45

One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10

Positive for biological material

004378-46-001

One (1) pair men's running shoes, red and blue, size 10

Positive for biological material

004378-46-002

One (1) pair men's athletic shorts, dark blue, size M

Positive for biological material

004378-46-003

One (1) athletic supporter, size M

Positive for biological material

004378-46-004

One (1) pair men's athletic socks, white, size 10

Positive for biological material

004378-46-005

One (1) cotton men's t-shirt, dark blue with dark-colored stains, size M

Positive for biological material

004378-49

One (1) 2"x3" swatch with suspicious stain

Positive for biological material

Biological Analysis

ItemDescriptionFindings

004378-42

One (1) baseball cap, white, Greek letters "Δ Τ Χ" on cap

  • Hairs detected via ALS collected for analysis
  • Preliminary analysis of epithelial cells found them consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-43

One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10

  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-44

One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10

  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-45

One (1) pair men's athletic shoes, size 10

  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-46-001

One (1) pair men's running shoes, red and blue, size 10

  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-46-002

One (1) pair men's athletic shorts, dark blue, size M

  • Hairs detected via ALS collected for analysis
  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-46-003

One (1) athletic supporter, size M

  • Hairs detected via ALS collected for analysis
  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-46-004

One (1) pair men's athletic socks, white, size 10

  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-46-005

One (1) cotton men's t-shirt, dark blue with dark-colored stains, size M

  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

004378-48

One (1) used latex condom

  • Item was swabbed internally and externally. The residue from the swabs dissolved in methylene chloride (organic) and water (aqueous).
    • The organic portion was analyzed by FT-IR revealing the presence of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) from the external swab.
    • The aqueous extract from the internal swab was analyzed for the presence of DNA. Insufficient quantities of DNA were found.
    • The aqueous extract from the external swab was analyzed for the presence of DNA and found to contain sufficient quantity and quality. The DNA was submitted for STR analysis.
  • Duplicate swabs were stored for future analysis if needed.

004378-49

One (1) 2"x3" swatch with suspicious stain

  • Biological material was negative for blood
  • Preliminary analysis found epithelial cells consistent with Kristal B. Waterson's blood type
  • DNA sample submitted for STR analysis

Hair Analysis

ItemDescriptionFindings

004378-42

One (1) baseball cap, white, Greek letters "Δ Τ Χ" on cap

Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's head hair

004378-46-002

One (1) pair men's athletic shorts, dark blue, size M

Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's head hair

004378-46-003

One (1) athletic supporter, size M

Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's head hair

004378-H001

One (1) long blonde hair, recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger headrest

Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's head hair

004378-H002

One (1) long blonde hair, recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger headrest

Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's head hair

004378-H003

One (1) long blonde hair, recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger headrest

Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's head hair

004378-H004

One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat

Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair

004378-H005

One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat

Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair

004378-H006

One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat

Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's pubic hair

004378-H007

One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat

Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair

004378-H008

One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat

Unidentified

004378-H009

One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat

Microscopically similar to Nathaniel Harrison Nelson's pubic hair

004378-H010

One (1) short dark brown/black hair recovered from Nelson vehicle, front passenger seat

Microscopically similar to Kristal B. Waterson's pubic hair


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