Pickaxe detail

YOKNAPATAWPHA COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT

Investigating Officer(s): Det. T. Armstrong, Det. S. Murphy
Incident No.: 001312-13C-2024
Case Description: Rolf Warner death investigation

The Yoknapatawpha County Crime Scene Unit provided additional detail on the pickaxe recovered at the Rolf Warner crime scene.

Investigators believe the pickaxe is a likely candidate for the weapon used to inflict the fatal injuries. Forensic analyses of the pickaxe are ongoing.

  • Side view of the pickaxe head

    Side view of the pickaxe head

    The pickaxe head is approximately 11 inches from end to end.

  • Overhead view of the pointed end of the pickaxe blade

    Overhead view of the pointed end of the pickaxe blade

    The pointed end of the pickaxe is approximately 4 inches long. The blade tapers at a 25 degree angle out to the base.

  • Side view of the pointed end of the pickaxe

    Side view of the pointed end of the pickaxe

    The pointed end of the pickaxe is 1/2-inch wide at the base and 1/8-inch wide at the point.

  • Side view of the pickaxe blade

    Side view of the pickaxe blade

    The pickaxe blade curves at a 40 degree angle from its point

Pickaxe detail

Detailed pics of the pickaxe recovered at the Rowan Oak scene