Trace evidence analysis
MISSISSIPPI CRIME LABORATORY |
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DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Trace Evidence Examination ** RUSH ** |
SUMMARY REPORT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS |
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The following evidence collected during the autopsy of Kristal Waterson was analyzed with the results shown.
Note: Some findings have been condensed and/or simplified for inclusion in this report.
Areas of the body were swabbed (in duplicate) and submitted for trace analysis using LC-MS and FT-IR. One of each of the swabs was extracted with dichloromethane and water to obtain organic (O) and aqueous (A) extracts, respectively.
The duplicate swabs were stored for future analysis if needed.
Aqueous Extract Analysis
Item | Description | Findings |
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005191-B001A |
swab from behind right ear |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B002A |
swab from behind left ear |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B003A |
swab from left upper arm |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B004A |
swab from right upper arm |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B005A |
swab from left breast |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B006A |
swab from right breast |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B007A |
swab from abdominal area |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B008A |
swab from back area |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B009A |
swab from left buttock |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B010A |
swab from right buttock |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B011A |
swab from left inner thigh |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B012A |
swab from right inner thigh |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B013A |
swab from left foot |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B014A |
swab from right foot |
Positive for hypochlorite (LC-MS) |
005191-B015A |
vaginal swab |
No detectable analytes |
Hypochlorite is found in standard household bleach.