Evidence: Preliminary Forensic Analysis Report

Yoknapatawpha County Forensic Laboratory

DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED:
 9/29/2004

 Madeline Holland, Ph.D.
 555 Jackson Avenue
 Oxford, MS 38655
 662-234-XXXX (FAX 662-234-XXXX)

 Analysis: Preliminary Forensic Analysis Findings

SUMMARY REPORT OF FORENSIC ANALYSIS

Case Description:
 Corwin Fitz Homicide

Investigative Agency:
 Yoknapatawpha County Sheriff's Department

Case #:
 002221-15H-2004

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


Additional analysis of this evidence is ongoing. Detailed reports to follow when analysis is complete.

Fingerprint Analysis

Fingerprints collected from Dorian Butler AKA Helen Troy were compared against previously unidentified fingerprints found at the crime scene.

Item

Description

Result

00221-04

 One (1) machete with 22" blade,
 with possible blood stains

previously unidentified prints matched to Dorian Butler, AKA Helen Troy

N/A

 master bathroom

previously unidentified prints matched to Dorian Butler, AKA Helen Troy

N/A

 master bedroom door, exterior

previously unidentified prints matched to Dorian Butler, AKA Helen Troy

N/A

 master bedroom, interior

previously unidentified prints matched to Dorian Butler, AKA Helen Troy

N/A

 master bedroom window and window
 sill

previously unidentified prints matched to Dorian Butler, AKA Helen Troy

Serology

Blood samples obtained from Dorian Butler AKA Helen Troy were compared with previously unidentified blood samples recovered from the crime scene.

Item

Description

Result

002221-07

 One (1) bedspread from
 victim's bed with possible
 blood stain

  • Blood type consistent with Dorian Butler AKA Helen Troy; DNA analysis pending

N/A

 master bathroom

  • Previously unidentified blood is type consistent with Dorian Butler AKA Helen Troy; DNA analysis pending

Miscellaneous

Preliminary analysis was conducted on items found in the possession of Dorian Butler AKA Helen Troy

Item

Description

Result

002221-1161

 One (1) Smith & Wesson 36LS
 38 Special revolver,
 recovered among the
 possessions of Dorian Butler
 AKA Helen Troy

  • Caliber is consistent with murder weapon
  • Detailed ballistics analysis pending

002221-1162

 One (1) Schlage key

  • Key fits deadbolt lock on editing room door at the crime scene