Body scene evidence analysis

MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY
REPORT DATE: 9/14/2024 Andrew Needham, FTEE Jackson Laboratory Jackson, MS 39205 601-987-XXXX (FAX 601-987-XXXX)	Analysis: Serology; Latent Print Examination; Trace Evidence Analysis
Case #: 004745-12I-2024	Case Description: Jerry Shaw death investigation
Investigative Agency: Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department	Investigating Officer(s): Det. S. Murphy, Det. T. Armstrong

Summary of Preliminary Evidence Analysis

Evidence # and Description	Findings	Click image to enlarge
004745-01: One (1) 8-ounce paper cup, white with flower decoration	Two (2) partial latent fingerprints recovered from the exterior of the cup unidentified. Residue recovered inside cup spectroscopically identified as vodka. Negative for human blood.
004745-02: One (1) Shipley Do-Nuts receipt	Two (2) partial latent fingerprints identified as consistent with Jerry Shaw; one (1) partial latent fingerprint unidentified. Negative for human blood.
004745-03: One (1) sample of organic material recovered southeast of the victim's left foot	Substance consistent with bread with traces of a tomato-based substance consistent with ketchup
004745-04: One (1) sample of organic material recovered southeast of the victim's left foot	Substance consistent with ground beef with traces of substances consistent with bread and pickles
004745-05: One (1) cell phone	Three (3) full and partial latent fingerprints identified as consistent with Jerry Shaw. Negative for human blood.
004745-06: One (1) partial latent fingerprint recovered from the east side of the dumpster	Unidentified
004745-07: One (1) partial latent fingerprint recovered from the east side of the dumpster	Unidentified
004745-08: One (1) partial latent fingerprint recovered from the east side of the dumpster	Identified as consistent with Joseph Wilson
004745-09: One (1) partial latent fingerprint recovered from the east side of the dumpster	Identified as consistent with Joseph Wilson
004745-10: One (1) partial latent fingerprint recovered from the east side of the dumpster	Unidentified
004745-11: One (1) partial latent fingerprint recovered from the east side of the dumpster	Identified as consistent with Jerry Shaw

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