Fingerprint analysis

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY

REPORT DATE:
  2/6/2024

Cynthia J. Markert, CLPE
North Mississippi Regional Laboratory
Batesville, MS 38606
662-563-XXXX (FAX 662-563-XXXX)

Analysis: Latent Print Examination

     ** RUSH **

SUMMARY REPORT OF FINGERPRINT ANALYSIS

Case Description:
Blake Jenson death investigation

Case #
000639-04B-2024

Investigative Agency:
Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

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

The following full and partial fingerprints recovered from the crime scene were analyzed for identification with the results shown.

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

Evidence # and DescriptionFindings

000639-01: One (1) guitar video game controller with spliced wiring

Seven (7) full and partial prints recovered from plastic controller parts

  • 13 points of similarity to Blake Jenson, R1
  • 18 points of similarity to Blake Jenson, R2
  • 14 points of similarity to Blake Jenson, L1
  • 11 points of similarity to Blake Jenson, L3
  • 17 points of similarity to Blake Jenson, R3
  • 13 points of similarity to Ron Baldwin, L2
  • 13 points of similarity to Kent Erdell, R3

No identifiable prints recovered from wiring or metal controller handle.

000639-02: One (1) key on a carabiner
No identifiable prints recovered from key, chain or disk.
000639-03: One (1) cell phone with wired earbuds

Four (4) full and partial prints recovered

  • 18 points of similarity to Blake Jenson, L1
  • 14 points of similarity to Jennifer Alexander, R2
  • 15 points of similarity to Jennifer Alexander, R1
  • 15 points of similarity to Madison Spires, R4