Journal Published Online: 01 July 1995
Volume 40, Issue 4

Moves of Murder

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

A missing person report was filed with the local Police Department. In the ensuing days it became apparent this was not just a missing person case when a bloody pillow and pillowcase were recovered from a wooded area not far from the missing woman's home. Careful examination of the pillowcase revealed fragments of a bloody fingerprint and bloody patterns that seemed to indicate the type of weapon used. A thorough search of the woman's bedroom resulted in the recovery of three small blood stains, a wig fiber and a head hair. Although the body of the victim was not recovered during the investigation, the evidence collected and techniques used by the forensic investigators resulted in a guilty plea to second degree murder.

Author Information

Ballou, SM
Montgomery County Police Headquarters, Forensic Science Division, Rockville, Maryland
Pages: 6
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Stock #: JFS13849J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13849J