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conrm Sam’s presence on that day, nor can he conrm the cause of
Sam’s injuries.
Laboratory forensic scientists processed all items of evidence looking for
any ngerprints or blood from Sam at the crime scene. None were found.
Sam’s clothing and vehicle were processed for any blood from Laura Lake,
with negative results. e laboratory had dedicated several scientists to
work this case and they had analyzed over 100 items of evidence attempting
to identify either Sam’s ngerprints or blood found at the crime scene or
known samples from the victim, Laura Lake, in Sam’s vehicle.
EMT Mary Marcel is particularly distraught, knowing that she may
have compromised the signicant blood spa ...