DeSean Smith and Jaylen Stringer Probable Cause Hearing Part 4 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

A crime lab analyst provides evidence of latent prints and ignitable liquids found on items submitted for testing, while an eyewitness provides testimony on a man seen near the scene of the crime.

Key Insights

• ❓ Fingerprints found on evidence can be compared to known fingerprints to identify individuals.
• 🫗 The presence of ignitable liquids on items can indicate their involvement in a crime.

Transcript

test and what do you test for I'm in the Laten print unit so we process uh evidence for fingerprints and compare uh Laten prints to known figure Impressions and how long have you been so employed I've been with the state police for uh close to 29 years excuse me and 25 in the crime laboratory with regard to evidence and um reviewing them for late P... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the role of the crime lab analyst in the investigation?

The crime lab analyst processes evidence for latent prints and compares them to known fingerprints for identification purposes.

Q: How does the analyst determine if latent prints have value for comparison?

The analyst looks for ridge structures and characterizes their value based on the number of ridges and characteristics present.

Q: Was there a match between any latent prints and known fingerprints?

Yes, four latent fingerprints were identified and matched to known finger impressions belonging to Jaylen Stringer.

Q: Did the crime lab analyst conduct any other analysis besides latent print testing?

Yes, another analyst tested items for the presence of ignitable liquids and found traces of gasoline on a pair of black athletic shoes.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• A crime lab analyst processed evidence for latent prints and developed fingerprints on various items.

• The analyst compared latent prints to known fingerprints and made four identifications.

• Another crime lab analyst found traces of ignitable liquid on a pair of black athletic shoes submitted for testing.