Additional forensics
The following reports on additional analysis findings in the Missy Hammond investigation were received from the State Crime Lab on March 20, 2001.
Chemistry
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DATE ANALYSIS PERFORMED: Andrew Needham, FTEE |
Analysis: Chemistry
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REPORT OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS |
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Clothing items taken into evidence from the R. Hammond and Kirby residences were analyzed to determine the presence of blood (Kastle-Meyer test/Phenolphthalein)
Evidence # & Description | Location | Findings |
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000524-40: One (1) men's dress shirt, white, size M | R. Hammond master bedroom | positive for blood; subsequent precipitin test using electrophoresis was positive for human blood; inconsistent with the victim |
000524-41: One (1) pair ladies' trousers, gray, size S | R. Hammond master bedroom | positive for blood; subsequent precipitin test using electrophoresis was positive for human blood; inconsistent with the victim |
000524-42: One (1) pair men's trousers, khaki, size 31W | R. Hammond laundry room | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-43: One (1) pair men's trousers, gray, size 31W | R. Hammond laundry room | negative for blood; subsequently identified as wine (consistent with Evidence #000524-35: One (1) liter bottle Copperridge merlot wine) |
000524-44: One (1) turtleneck shirt, blue, size M | R. Hammond laundry room | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-45: One (1) sweatshirt-type jacket, hooded, black, size XL | R. Hammond laundry room | negative for blood; subsequently identified as wine (consistent with Evidence #000524-35: One (1) liter bottle Copperridge merlot wine) |
000524-49: One (1) t-shirt, white, size M | R. Hammond garage | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-50: One (1) sweatshirt, hooded, blue, with Ole Miss logo, size XL | R. Hammond vehicle - Cadillac | negative for blood; subsequently identified as tomato juice |
000524-51: One (1) pair men's trousers, khaki, size 33W, with reddish stains | Kirby master bedroom | negative for blood; subsequently identified as cranberry juice |
000524-52: One (1) pair men's trousers, brown, size 33W | Kirby master bedroom | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-53: One (1) ladies' dress shirt, white, size M, with reddish stains | Kirby master bedroom | negative for blood; subsequently identified as ballpoint pen ink |
000524-54: One (1) pair ladies' trousers, green, size M | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-55: One (1) pair ladies' trousers, khaki, size M, with reddish stains | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; subsequently identified as inkjet printer ink |
000524-56: One (1) pair men's trousers, gray, size 33W | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-57: One (1) men's dress shirt, white, size 15 long, with reddish stains | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; subsequently identified as felt tip pen ink |
000524-58 One (1) sweatshirt, white, with Mississippi State University logo, size XL | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; subsequently identified as tomato juice |
000524-59: One (1) ladies' dress shirt, blue, size M | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; subsequently identified as wine (inconsistent with Evidence #000524-35: One (1) liter bottle Copperridge merlot wine) |
000524-60: One (1) t-shirt, white, size L | Kirby laundry area | positive for blood; subsequent precipitin test using electrophoresis was positive for human blood, inconsistent with the victim |
000524-61: One (1) sweatshirt-type jacket, hooded, black, size XL | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-62: One (1) turtleneck shirt, black, size L | Kirby laundry area | negative for blood; subsequently identified as tomato sauce |
000524-63: One (1) pair ladies' trousers, gray, size M | Kirby vehicle - Honda | negative for blood; substance could not be identified |
000524-65: One (1) men's dress shirt, blue, size L | Kirby vehicle - Mustang | negative for blood; subsequently identified as power steering fluid (polyalpha olefins, zinc alkyl dithiophosphate) |