LESSON 2
PROTECTION AND PROCESSING OF THE CRIME SCENE
| Critical Tasks: | 191-377-5210 |
OVERVIEW
LESSON DESCRIPTION:
In this lesson you will learn to supervise the security of a crime scene, review MP records and forms and identify evidence/contraband.
TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
| ACTION: | Protect, process, and record the crime scene. |
| CONDITION: | You will have this subcourse. |
| STANDARD: | You must earn a score of 70 percent on the final examination. |
| REFERENCES: | The material contained in this lesson was derived from the following publications: FM 19-20, FM 19-10, STP 19-95B1-SM, FM 19-15, and STP 19-95B24-SM-TG. |
INTRODUCTION
a. The success or failure of an MP investigation largely depends upon how thorough and immediate it is. What the MP does or fails to do in the earliest phase may well determine whether the offender is identified. It may determine if he is apprehended or goes undetected. Positive and effective MP action in this vital stage is also a main factor in determining the final outcome of the case.
b. The purpose of this lesson is to help you do two important things in the preliminary investigation. It teaches you about the protection (preserving) of the crime scene. It also teaches procedures for the processing of the crime scene. This would include recording the scene in your investigative notes.
a. The crime scene is the site where a crime occurred. It is where any overt act occurred relating to the offense. It is also the main site of a crime from which investigative efforts will begin.
b. MPs must arrive at the scene of a crime as soon as possible. At this time the scene is the source of the most productive evidence. The offender was there or may still be present. Physical evidence in the form of weapons, tool marks, fingerprints, footprints, tire marks, and fibers may also be waiting for the scrutiny of the MPI.
c. The value of the crime scene rapidly vanishes. Rain, snow, or wind, or in some cases, the victim, may destroy traces of the offender. A few minutes may mean the difference between finding abundant evidence or finding little or nothing.
d. Preservation of the crime scene then becomes the responsibility of the first MP on the scene. His swift arrival may stop the destruction or contamination of physical evidence. It may prevent further injury or loss of life or the loss of valuable witnesses.
PART B - PROTECTION OF THE CRIME SCENE.
a. When an incident or crime is within the MP scope of interest and jurisdiction, normally one or more MP patrols will arrive at the scene first. These MPs should take steps to protect the scene and secure the names and addresses of witnesses.
b. Every care must be taken to preserve the integrity of the scene. This will ensure that no evidence is lost, mutilated, destroyed, altered, rearranged, concealed, or removed by unauthorized persons.
c. The type of protective action to take depends upon the location, size, and area of the crime scene. It depends also on the type evidence found and the progress of the investigation. Security may be had in one or more of these ways:
(1) Roping off the area.
(2) Setting fixed and/or roving, dismounted patrols.
(3) Using motorized patrols.
d. MP protection not only preserves the integrity of the evidence found at the scene; it also denies access to it by unauthorized persons.
(1) When first aid is necessary, evidence takes second place. A crime scene may be disturbed as necessary to give first aid, evacuate the injured, or to have persons pronounced dead at the scene by a medical doctor. If evidence must be moved in these cases, its position should first be marked or outlined for future reference.
(2) Appropriate action must be taken to protect some evidence. This would include evidence which may be destroyed by rain, snow, fire, or other causes before examination. The following are only a few of the actions which may be taken:
(a) Cover prints in soil with a raincoat or piece of canvas. If the print is in the snow, place a box over it.
(b) Items which may melt should be shielded from the sun or sources of heat.
(c) Perishables, such as food and blood, must have great care so as not to be contaminated or destroyed.
(3) Protection of a crime scene is of utmost importance. It is a continuous process. It lasts until the investigator or MPs have thoroughly processed and released the crime scene.
PART C - PROCESSING THE CRIME SCENE.
MPs will often be responsible also for processing certain crime scenes. All incidents not investigated by the CID are the responsibility of the MPs. It is important then that you learn the skills and techniques to effectively process a crime scene. The competent and professional way in which it is processed will have a direct effect on the success of the whole investigation.
a. Initial Action at the Scene.
(1) Record the date, time of arrival, and weather conditions.
(2) Give medical attention, if needed. Provide for identification and removal of injured personnel. If the scene is disturbed doing this then, the alterations should be duly noted.
(3) If the offender can be identified and is at the scene, he will be apprehended. If he is not there but is identified by witnesses, or by evidence, relay such information to the desk sergeant. He can then alert all patrols and other police agencies to apprehend him.
(4) If it is found that the scene is not fully protected, positive steps should be taken to do so by using more MPs. More MPs may be required once the local people learn that an incident has occurred.
(a) It may be necessary to reroute traffic. You may need to bar entry to employees of a shop, etc.
(b) Action must be taken to protect any evidence which may be destroyed.
(5) The names of those persons at the scene who may be witnesses should be recorded. These persons should be removed as soon as possible.
(6) Preliminary questioning of witnesses, suspects, and victim(s) is required to determine the general extent of the incident or crime.
(7) Identification of all persons officially present is required; only the least number needed to help should be allowed to remain.
b. Searching the Scene for Evidence. Each crime scene is different. Therefore, each must be processed differently. However, MP crime scene processors should proceed generally as follows:
(1) First, a general survey of the scene should be made. This should include noting the location of obvious traces of the crime. It should include also the probable entry and exit points used by the offender, and the size and shape of the area involved.
(2) In rooms, buildings, and small outdoor areas, a systematic CLOCKWISE search for evidence is begun. (Any other systematic method may be just as effective. However, in the interest of developing a consistent method, it is recommended that the clockwise movement be used.) This includes the floors, walls, and ceiling. Each item found should be examined for evidentiary value. Examination should ensure that the following steps are done:
(a) Protect fragile pieces of evidence. These are those that may be destroyed or contaminated if not collected and preserved when found. Such items may be collected earlier than the other evidence to prevent contamination. However, first photograph the fragile evidence. Then record it in your notes.
(b) Doubtful items are considered as evidence until proven not.
(c) Items or areas where latent fingerprints may be present are closely examined; action is taken to locate and protect all fingerprints.
(d) Protect any impressions of value as evidence. In so doing, photographs, sketches, casts, or molds can be made if needed.
(e) Stains, spots, and pools of liquid within the scene are treated as though they are of value until proven not.
(f) Particular odors coming from the scene are noted.
(g) Hairs, fibers, and earth particles foreign to the area are handled as evidence.
(3) The search for evidence is initially completed when: a thorough examination of the scene is done and a rough sketch is made; necessary photographs and investigative notes must also have been made; the MP crime scene processors have evaluated all evidence and statements.
(4) In large outdoor areas, divide the area into strips about 4 feet wide. First, the strip on the left is searched, and then the adjoining strip; this procedure is repeated until a thorough search of the whole area has been done. It may take a long time to search a large area; however, it is a must that the search be done. Failure to note evidence or to take proper action in a large area is as damaging to the investigation as it would be in a small room.
(5) It may be well to search some distance beyond the immediate crime scene. Evidence may indicate that the criminal disposed of an item of evidence at some distance from the scene. If this is the case, more MPs should be called to aid in the search. All personnel involved must be thoroughly briefed.
Any MP on routine patrol or investigative duty, must consider notetaking necessary in a professional duty performance. Prompt recording of all information regarding an incident, accident, or crime serves to help him to recall pertinent details.
a. Type of Notebook. The notebook should be one carried easily in a pocket. Local policy will govern whether the bound or looseleaf notebook is used. It may be left to the discretion of the person. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages.
(1) The looseleaf notebook's pages can be easily removed for filing. Such removal can occur after the notes on a certain case have been completed and proper reports done. However, the ease with which they may be removed is also the main disadvantage. Pages may become accidentally detached and lost. Also, a legal courtroom objection may arise. The court may claim that certain notes may have been deleted. Or they may claim notes have been changed just by removing a certain page or by substituting another.
(2) In a bound notebook, notes remain intact; the pages normally cannot be lost; and any removal of pages is noticed. If the notes are needed in court, notes of other cases may be compromised if they are kept in the same notebook. The use of a bound notebook may mean the use of a separate one for each incident or investigation.
b. Investigative notes are used later in recalling places, events, incidents, and other pertinent facts. They should contain information pertinent only to that one investigation. All notes of a personal nature, extra information, or personal opinions are to be omitted. Investigative notes are the property of the US government. They are filed with the case upon completion of the investigation.
(1) Notes should be accurate, complete, and legible. Other investigators or MPs may need the notes to continue the investigation. Therefore, the use of shorthand or abbreviated writing techniques should be avoided. Short phrases or complete sentences should be used. Only authorized and commonly used and understood abbreviations should be used. If a mistake is made in the notes, line out the error and initial. This keeps anyone from claiming that the notes were changed. No erasures.
(2) Normally, the first entry in the notes should relate to the complaint. Include the date and time the complaint was received, the name of the complainant and the names of victims or suspects. Include, also, the location of the crime or incident, the substance of the complaint, and the complaint and report number if known. All persons should be fully identified when first mentioned in these notes.
(3) One of the best methods by which you can learn the skill to take such notes regarding the crime scene, is to proceed step-by-step using the following guide.
PART E - RECORDING THE CRIME SCENE.
This section is to provide you with a step-by-step method for taking investigative notes and recording the crime scene. You will also learn how photographs and sketches become an integral part of this. Keep in mind that the following is a suggested sequence for notetaking.
STEP 1. RESPOND TO NOTIFICATION:
a. Record the time, date, and how the incident was reported to you and the military police.
b. Note the time, date, and location of the incident.
c. Obtain full identification, addresses, and telephone numbers of persons related to the incident.
d. Learn the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, and HOW of the incident.
| EXAMPLE: | ||
| SSG Shawn L. KELLY MPR 0154-8X 24 Dec 8X |
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| 0730 HRS | Received telephone call from SFC Charles E. BLAIR, 146-20-9823, 53d MP Co., MP Desk SGT, PMO, Ft McClellan, AL 36205-5234 (FMA), reporting that about 0710, 24 Dec 8X, he received a telephone call from SSG Leroy M. Nelson, 575-40-8723, Opns SGT, 3d Ord Co., TP 4867 or 5422, FMA, who related that while walking through the unit barracks about 0700, 24 Dec 8X, he discovered a "murdered" soldier in room #6, Bldg #S-3251-B, FMA. NELSON identified the victim as SPC Peggy M. STANLEY, a member of his unit. BLAIR stated that the MPOD, MP Plt Supr, and one MP Ptl unit were at the scene. BLAIR further advised that a doctor and ambulance had been summoned. | |
STEP 2. TAKE INITIAL ACTIONS ON ARRIVAL AT THE SCENE:
a. Verify the scene as the one reported.
b. Record weather conditions, unusual odors, and the full identification (ID) and status of person(s) at the scene.
c. Set up scene security or note how it is established.
d. Call for more investigative or security help if needed.
e. Decide the search and processing method to be used.
| NOTE: | Record the room number and location of the room within the building; building number, color, number of floors, type of construction, principal use of the building, and geographical location of the building on the installation. Record the sky conditions; wind factor; humidity; and visible air pollution. Estimate the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit for both inside and outside the crime scene. Include the visible condition of the grass and ground around the crime scene. Complainants, witnesses, and suspects must be identified and removed from the immediate area of the crime scene as soon as possible. These persons must be separated as soon as possible in order to prevent distortion by suggestion. The crime scene investigator must be certain that control and security of the crime scene is maintained until it has been completely processed and released. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 0740 HRS | Crime scene verified upon arrival to room #6, Bldg #S-3251-B, FMA. Room #6 is located in the SE corner of the building which is white and green in color, single floor, metal and cinder block-type constructed troop barracks, adjacent to E side of 14th Avenue about midway between 20th Street and Baltzell Road, FMA. Weather conditions are partly cloudy, cold, windy, moderate humidity, no visible air pollution; inside temperature approximately 68 degrees F, outside about 34 degrees F, the grass and ground are wet with frost. There are no unusual odors detected, inside or outside, at this time. Upon arrival at the scene, I am met by 2LT Tim K. WINKLER, 416-30-6743, MPOD, SFC Cleophus A. LITTLE, 616-40-9839, MP patrol supervisor, SGT Deborah A. DUNN, 575-20-6742, and SPC Anthony R. KUPUKA, 575-40-8721, MP patrol unit. All individuals are assigned to the 53d MP Co. and are the responding MP on duty. WINKLER stated that he had checked the victim for signs of life upon arrival about 0720, this date, and that she was obviously dead. He further advised that crime scene security had been established upon arrival; that evidence items had not been touched or moved nor had the scene undergone any physical change as the result of weather or other actions. Crime scene security is adjusted by my posting LITTLE at the entrance/exit to room #6; DUNN at the E main entrance to the building; and KUPUKA at the W main door to the building. All are specifically instructed to allow no one to enter or exit their posts without my prior approval. WINKLER is requested to establish a VIP briefing point where the driveway enters the parking lot adjacent to the S side of the building. WINKLER is further requested to maintain an accurate roster in the event crime scene security MP are changed or relieved and to ensure that scene security instructions are properly passed on. There is no additional investigative or security assistance required at this time. I will search and process the scene using the clockwise circle method where possible. |
STEP 3. SCAN THE SCENE:
a. View and record the central theme of items (common name) and their general location.
b. Check for injured persons, noting any information and actions pertaining to them. SAVING HUMAN LIFE TAKES PRIORITY OVER EVERY OTHER CONSIDERATION OR ACTION.
c. Spot fragile evidence requiring immediate attention to avoid loss.
| NOTE: | During this initial observation, the investigator should also record the general positions of doors and windows; if doors and windows are open or closed and any visible locking devices; if drapes, curtains, or blinds are open or closed and if lights are on or off and locations of the switches. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 0742 HRS | Initial observation reveals the door to the room is open and the lights are on. There is the body of an apparent Caucasian female, partially clothed lying on her back on the bed. There is an apparent gunshot entry wound to the throat. There is a pistol and shell casing on the floor, a red blood-type stain on the chair seat, red handprinted-type block letters "BR" on the N wall near the SE corner of the window and a "Jim Beam" whiskey bottle on the dresser top. The window in the N wall is closed. There is a wall locker in the NW corner of the room with the door closed. There is no sign of a locking device on the locker or dresser. There are no drapes, curtains, blinds, or shades on the window. There is no fragile evidence requiring my immediate attention noticed at this time. |
STEP 4. CHECK SEEMINGLY DEAD VICTIMS FOR SIGNS OF LIFE:
a. Check for evidence of pulse or respiration.
b. See if the skin is cold and clammy to the touch.
c. Check victim's response to finger pressure to the eyes.
d. Look for wounds on the body.
e. Mentally note any visible signs of exit wounds for follow up when looking for evidence.
f. Note the extent of bleeding, color of blood, and signs of drying.
g. Note signs of livor mortis and/or rigor mortis and their location on body.
h. If there is ANY sign that a victim may be alive, give first aid and take action to evacuate the victim to the nearest medical facility, then describe your actions in your notes.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 0743 HRS | I checked the victim for signs of life. There is no pulse or respiration evident; the skin is cold and clammy to the touch and there is no response when finger pressure is administered to the victim's eyes. There is no visible bullet exit wound or other injuries on the body. There is minimal bleeding, dark brown in color, indicating drying. Rigor mortis is present in the chin, neck area, and upper portions of the arms. Livor mortis appears fixed in the heels, feet, and palms of the hands. |
STEP 5. RESPOND TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE DOCTOR:
a. Obtain the full ID, unit, and telephone number of attending doctor.
b. Get the name and location of the medical facility where the victim is to be taken.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 0747 HRS | Doctor (MAJ) Carlos V, RAMIREZ, 413-40-9256, Noble Army Hospital (NAH), FMA, arrives at the scene. RAMIREZ's office telephone numbers are 9988 or 3112. |
STEP 6 RECORD THE ACTIONS OF THE DOCTOR:
a. Note the time at which the doctor pronounces a victim dead.
b. Obtain his opinion of the cause and means of death.
c. Get a copy of the death certificate.
d. Learn the time, date, and location of the autopsy.
e. Obtain the full ID of driver and ambulance and note if he is standing by or on call.
f. Ensure the body is not covered until you are ready to release it. Premature covering of a body can destroy or alter valuable evidence.
| NOTE: | Chalking the outline of the body should be done only if the body must be moved prior to completing processing. You should arrange with the doctor for a copy of the death certificate and to be present at the scheduled autopsy. The specific time the doctor departs the scene should be noted. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 0749 HRS | RAMIREZ pronounces the victim dead. He declined to voice an opinion to the time or cause of death. He stated that the cause, and possibly the means of death, could be rendered after the autopsy had been performed. RAMIREZ stated that he would provide my office with a copy of the death certificate and advance notice as to the time, date, and location of the autopsy. RAMIREZ requested that I call his office for a driver and vehicle when I am ready to release the body. RAMIREZ departed the scene at 0800. |
STEP 7. BEGIN DRAWING ROUGH CAMERA SKETCH TO DEPICT CAMERA POSITIONS AND DISTANCES.
a. Record all identifying data, giving the what, when, and how of the photographic efforts.
b. Depict the camera positions, photo number, and distances to the focal point on the camera sketch.
c. Record the required elements of a rough camera sketch, citing pertinent items of evidence, and providing caption, legend, compass direction north, scale, and title block.
d. No maximum photos are required at any given crime scene; however, the following photos are the minimum required photos:
(1) Overall approach of entrance-exitway.
- One photo.
(2) Closeup of entrance-exitway.
- One photo.
(3) 360 degree interior.
- Minimum three photos.
(4) Evidence establishment.
- Minimum one photo per item of evidence.
(5) Evidence closeup without ruler.
- One photo.
(6) Evidence closeup with ruler.
- One photo.
(7) Body ID and position.
- Head and shoulders/one full length/90 degree to full length.
(8) 360 degree exterior.
- Minimum two photos.
(9) Outside establishment.
- One photo.
| NOTE: | There may be an integrity photo taken as this particular photo is optional. Integrity photos are normally taken only when no injury or death is obvious and would depict the entire overall scene. This photo is taken before entering the scene to prevent ruining evidence as seen in their initial state. The integrity photo if desired should be taken after the closeup of the entrance exitway and before the 360 degree interior photos. |
| NOTE: | The technical history of the camera and equipment as well as the identifying data of each photograph may be recorded on an attached photograph log. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 0805 HRS | Began drawing rough sketch and taking photographs at the crime scene. See the photograph log on the following pages and rough camera sketch for details. (See Figure 2-1.) |
Figure 2-1. Rough Sketch Depicting Camera Position and Distances.
| NOTE: | When accomplishing the photo log, each photo is taken, the log is immediately annotated, and then drawn in the sketch. |
STEP 8. RECORD OVERALL OBSERVATIONS, ACTIONS, AND DESCRIPTIONS IN YOUR NOTES:
a. Describe the crime scene, including the room's
(1) Floor, walls, and ceiling.
(2) Entrance/exit way and door.
(3) Windows and screens.
(4) Light fixtures and outlets.
(5) Natural lighting conditions.
(6) Appliances and/or utilities.
(7) Ashtrays, trash cans, and other containers and their visible contents.
(8) Furniture and any visible damage.
(9) Visible personal items of clothing and equipment.
b. Describe all evidence by common name and general location.
c. Using the recommended seven step method of description, cite:
(1) Quantity.
(2) Item.
(3) Color.
(4) Type of construction.
(5) Approximate size.
(6) Identifying features.
(7) Condition.
d. Note the absence of evidence or information that, based on the complaint, could be expected to be present (negative evidence).
| NOTE: | The overall must include a "word-picture" of the victim(s) and any visible wounds, if appropriate. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 0945 HRS | Began recording overall observations, actions, and descriptions. Room #6 is about 10 ft by 9 ft; the floor is covered with vinyl-type tiles, about 12 in square, tan in color with brown marbling effects. The floor is clean and appears to be heavily waxed; there are no visible shoe impressions or scuff marks. The four walls are about 8 ft high and extend from the floor to the ceiling. The S, E, and W walls are green in color, plywood like construction; the N wall is white in color and constructed of concrete-type cinder blocks. The ceiling is white in color, plywood like construction and appears to be level. There is an entrance/exit located in the west side of the south wall of the room about 1 ft from the southwest corner of the room. The entrance/exit is about 3 ft wide by 7 ft high, with a brown in color, wood-type door attached to the east side of the frame. The door is equipped with brass in color, metal-type door knobs without locking device. The door opens inward, is open at this time, and resting against the south wall. There is a double sash window located in the approximate center of the N wall. The window sash frames are silver in color, aluminum-type construction. The window frame is about 3 ft by 4 ft in size. Each sash contains two clear in color, glass-type panes, approximately 1 ft by 4 ft in size. The bottom sash is constructed to slide up and down. The window is closed and secured by a brass in color, thumb-type latch which locks the top and bottom sashes together from the inside. The outside of the window is covered with a wire mesh-type screen which is secured to the window frame with a small metal-type latch located at each of the four corners. Daylight is shining through the window. There is a two-tube fluorescent light fixture located in the approximate center of the room ceiling. The tubes are covered with a translucent, plastic-type covering, approximately 1 ft by 4 ft by 3 inches thick. Both tubes are on and controlled by an on-off switch located on the S wall about 4 inches from the E edge of the door frame and about midway between the floor and top of the frame. There is a double female electrical-type outlet located on the W wall about 1 ft from the floor and approximate 3 ft S of the NW corner of the room. The outlet is flush in the wall and covered with a green in color wall plate about 4 in by 5 in and bears numerous chips, marks, and scratches. There are no ashtrays, trash cans, or other signs of human habitation at the scene and no unusual damage to property or equipment noted at this time. There is a dresser in the upright position on the floor, back flush with the W wall, one side about 3 ft from the S wall. The dresser is brown in color, wood-type construction, approximately 3 ft wide, 2 ft deep, and 4 ft high, with two half-drawers at the top and four full length drawers below. The drawers are equipped with brass in color, metal "D" ring handles. All drawers are in the closed position; no visible locking devices. The dresser bears several chips, marks, and scratches. There is a wall locker in the upright position on the floor with the back flush against the W wall and one side flush with the N wall. The locker is green in color, metal-type construction approximately 2 ft wide, 2 ft deep, and 6 ft high with a single full length door. The door is equipped with a factory installed locking device with an exterior, silver in color, metal-type locking handle, designed to be secured with a padlock. The door is further equipped with a hasp and "D" ring locking device, metal-type construction designed to be secured with a padlock. The door is in the closed position; no padlocks present. The door is marked near the top "SECURE YOUR LOCKER" in white in color, stencil-type block letters, each about 1 in by 2 in high. The locker is dented, soiled, and bears numerous marks, chips, and scratches. There is one straight back-type chair in the upright position on the floor, back flush with the E wall and one side flush against the N wall. The chair frame is gray in color, metal-type construction, approximately 2 ft square by 2 ft high (seat top), with gray in color, vinyl-type seat cushion and back rest. There are no visible marks, scratches, or damage to the chair. There is one bed in the upright position on the floor with the head flush against the S wall and one side flush with the E wall. The bed frame is gray in color, metal-type construction, about 7 ft by 3 ft by 2 ft high, containing one mattress covered with two green in color, wool-type blankets, squared hospital-type corners, one of which is made into a dust cover on the S end of the mattress. There are several marks, chips, and scratches on the bed frame. There are no visible personal items of clothing or equipment in the room at this time. There is a pistol without magazine, lying on its left side on the floor, about 2 ft E of the SE corner of the dresser. The pistol is black in color, metal-type construction with brown in color plastic-type hand grips. It appears to be a standard issue caliber .45, semi-automatic, Army pistol. The slide is in the forward position, hammer down, with the barrel pointing SE and the magazine well facing SW; manufacturer markings "United States Property No. 854435 M1911A1 U.S. Army" on the receiver group, side facing up. The pistol appears scratched and scuffed on the slide and receiver group, side facing up. There is a "Jim Beam" whiskey bottle sitting upright, flush on NW top corner of the dresser. The bottle is clear in color, glass-type construction, approximately 4 inches square and 9 inches high. A multi-colored paper-type label covers most of the outside body of the bottle on the sides (as observed) facing N, S, and E and a small paper-type label is attached to the outside surface facing W. The labels are marked: "SINCE 1795...JIM BEAM KENTUCKY STRAIGHT BOURBON WHISKEY DISTILLED AND BOTTLED CLERMONT-BEAM KENTUCKY EIGHT SIX PROOF..." There is raised glass-type lettering 'SINCE 1795" at the base of the bottle neck and on all four sides. There is raised glass-type lettering at the base of the bottle "SINCE 1795" on the N, S, and W sides and "4/5 QUART" on the E side. There is a seam on the N and S sides of the bottle, extending from the base to the top of the neck. There is a white in color, plastic-type bottle cap affixed to the bottle mouth. There is a Georgia tax stamp number 5877334098 attached to the bottle at the base of the neck, an IRS tax stamp number 00180136 covering the N and S sides of the bottle neck and cap, broken at the base of the cap on each side. There are no visible contents in the bottle. There is one shell casing on the floor, about 3 ft E of the SE corner of the wall locker; brass in color, metal-type construction approximately 1/4-inch diameter by 1-inch long. It appears to be a caliber .45. The open end is facing W and the primer end is facing E. There is a small round indentation in the approximate center of the primer end and small ejection mark on the edge of the rim. There are manufacturing markings "WCC 76" around the edge of the rim of the primer end. There are letters "BR" on the surface of the N wall (on one cinder block), about 6 inches SW of the SW base corner of the window. The letters are red in color; blood-type construction, longest overall dimension is about 6 inches; appears to have been block printed by hand. The substance appears to be dry at this time. There is a stain on the approximate center of the chair seat; red in color, blood-type construction, oval in shape, longest overall dimension is about 6 inches. The substance appears to be dry at this time. The victim is lying on her back on top of the blankets in the approximate center of the bed with the back of her head resting on the dust cover, legs are extended straight, toes up with the heels about 4 inches apart; arms are extended and parallel with torso, fingers extended, palms down, about 3 inches from the hips. The victim appears to be a Caucasian female, 25 years old, 5 ft., 4 inches tall, 120 pounds, blonde collar length curly hair, blue eyes, fair complexion, dressed in a blue, knee length single piece cloth-type dress with a white crochet cotton-type border on the open dress collar. The victim is wearing cosmetic-type makeup on the eyelids, eyebrows, and eyelashes, face, and lips. The victim is not wearing shoes, nylons (pantyhose), gloves, or jewelry. There is what appears to be a large caliber, intermediate range gunshot entry wound to the throat of the victim, about 3 inches below the chin. No exit wound is visible. There is a strippling and tattooing around the wound, minimal bleeding, dark brown in color, indicating drying. There is reddish brown, dry appearing, exudates at the nostrils and corners of the mouth, extending down the sides of the neck, below the ears, to the surface of the bed. There is a fiber resting on the web between the index and middle fingers of the victim's left hand; white in color with red blood-type stains; red and white in color, cloth-type construction, approximately 1/16 inches in diameter by 1 inch long. The top end of the fiber appears to be frayed. Stains appeared to be dry. There are no signs of a struggle in the room, no bullet holes or projectiles are visible and no signs of blood or other body fluids on the bed or floor. There are no signs of the victim's shoes, purse, or jewelry at the scene. |
a. Rough sketches are made in pencil at the scene of the incident by the investigator. They are verified by a reliable witness as to their preparation. Once the sketch has been completed and verified, it should not be changed. A rough sketch need not be to scale, but should be proportionate. It should include enough details and measurements to accurately represent the scene.
b. Sketches are used to refresh the investigator's memory in court. They are often effective for giving court members a true idea of what occurred at the scene.
c. Sketches normally represent only those items of interest to the case; photos are used to show every object within range. Enough of the items at the scene should be represented on the sketch to give it meaning and clarity.
d. Finished drawings (from the rough sketch) may or may not be drawn to scale. These are often used as case report exhibits in court. Finished drawings are normally drawn by skilled draftsmen. The investigator who made the rough sketch "verifies" these drawings as to the contents and accuracy of measurements. Both the rough sketch and the finished drawing may be used as exhibits.
e. Materials required for sketch making should include:
(1) A pencil, normally of soft lead (No. 2).
(2) Paper.
(3) Clipboard.
(4) Measuring tape, at least 100 feet in length. (Steel tape is recommended.)
(5) Ruler.
(6) Compass.
ELEMENTS OF A SKETCH:
a. A legend is used to avoid cluttering up the sketch. All pertinent evidence or items should be shown in the legend. Include therein items on the sketch which require clarification as to name.
b. Rough sketches are normally "not to scale." If a scale is used, it must be in conventional measurements adaptable to the scene. Steps or paces are not used.
c. For clarity, all rough sketches should include a caption as to its purpose at the top center. They should also show the direction of "NORTH" indicated in the bottom center between the legend and title block. "NOT TO SCALE" should be written at the bottom. Center the legend at bottom left, the title block at bottom right. Include enough accurate measurements to give the items proportion and perspective.
d. Three separate sketches are recommended to prevent photographic actions and measurements from being cluttered.
e. Caption examples:
(1) "Rough sketch depicting camera positions and distances."
(2) "Rough sketch depicting evidence measurements and triangulation."
(3) "Rough sketch depicting evidence measurements and triangulation (inside surface north wall).
f. Title block must include in the following order:
(1) Case number (if known).
(2) Offense.
(3) Scene portrayed.
(4) Location.
(5) Victim (if known).
(6) Time/date began.
(7) Sketched by.
(8) Verified by.
TRIANGULATION METHOD:
a. The triangulation method is used by military police and USACIDC. In the triangulation method, objects are located and depicted by creating a triangle of measurements from a single, specific identifiable point of the object to be fixed to two fixed points, on the same plane (level), at the scene. Where appropriate, each object is fixed by two separate triangles related to opposite points on the same object.
b. Triangulation - regular shape items. Regular shape items are fixed by creating a minimum of two separate triangles of measurements. Each triangle must originate at opposite specific identifiable points of the object and terminate at two fixed points, on the same plane (level), at the scene. This is commonly known as the "2-V" method of triangulation.
c. Triangulation - pliable items. Pliable (flexible) objects are fixed by creating a single triangle of measurements from the center of mass of the object and terminating at two fixed points, on the same plane (level), at the scene, and measuring the longest overall dimension (pattern size) of the object.
d. Triangulation - rules. In the interest of evidence integrity and accuracy, the following general rules apply in triangulating evidence and other important items.
(1) Triangulate from the object (without moving or touching it) to the fixed points, if possible.
(2) Triangulation measurements must originate and terminate on the same plane (level). The words "top" and "base" are key terms in the notes. Take measurements along a flat, level plane at ground or floor level when possible.
(3) Do not triangulate under or through other evidence.
(4) Do not triangulate evidence to other evidence that has been fixed.
STEP 9. BEGIN DRAWING ROUGH EVIDENCE SKETCH SHOWING PLACEMENT OF EVIDENCE AND CITING MEASUREMENTS AND TRIANGULATION OF EVIDENCE:
a. Measure, accurately, the room, walls, entrance/exit way, door, window, and furniture.
b. Using the appropriate means, "fix" both regularly-shaped items and pliable items of evidence.
c. Record the measurements and triangulation of evidence in your notes and on your evidence sketch. Height measurements are not required on sketches.
| NOTE: | Cross-projection in sketching is required when evidence items or locations of interest are on or in the wall surfaces as well as elsewhere in an enclosed space. The walls, windows, and doors in a cross-projection sketch are drawn as though the walls (ceiling and furniture, if appropriate) had been folded flat on the floor with the inside (or outside) surface projected up. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1115 HRS | Begin making the required measurements of the scene and triangulating the evidence. Rough sketch of room #6 is attached. (See Figure 2-2.) Each measurement should be recorded on the notes and plotted on the sketch. Figure 2-2. Rough Sketch Depicting Evidence Measures and Triangulation. ROOM: 9 feet, 4 inches long (inside wall, SW to NW base corners). 9 feet, 6 inches wide (inside wall, NW to NE base corners). 7 feet, 9 inches high (inside walls, floor to ceiling, at four corners). ENTRANCE/EXIT WAY: 2 feet, 8 inches wide (inside of frame, NW to NE base corners). 6 feet, 9 inches high (inside of frame, NW base to NW top corners and NE base to NE top corners. Fixing measurement - 8-1/2 inches from the NW base corner of entrance/exit way frame to the SW base corner of the room. Door - 2 feet, 7 inches wide by 1-1/2-inch thick by 6 feet, 8 inches high. WINDOW: 4 feet, 0 inches high (inside of frame, SE base to SE top corners and SW base to SW top corners). 3 feet, 4 inches wide (inside of frame, SE to SW base corners). Fixing measurement -"From the SE base corner of the window to a point on the floor directly below (using a plumb bob) is 2 feet 10 inches. From that point on the floor to the NE base corner of the room is 3 feet 3/4 inch." DRESSER: 3 feet, 1/2 inch wide (SE to NE base corners). 1 foot, 7 inches deep (SE to SW base corners). 3 feet, 9 inches high (floor to top at four corners). Fixing measurement - 3 feet, 3 inches from SE base corner of dresser to the SW base corner of the room. WALL LOCKER: 1 foot, 6-1/4 inches wide (SE to NE base corners). 2 feet, 0 inches deep (SE to SW base corners). 6 feet, 6 inches high (floor to top at SW, SE, and NE corners). CHAIR: 1 foot, 4 inches wide (NW to SW base corners). 1 foot, 4 inches deep (SW to SE base corners). 1 foot, 5-1/2 inches high (floor to top of seat of NW, SW, and SE corners). 2 feet, 8 inches high (floor to top of chair back at SE outside corner). BED: 6 feet, 7 inches long (SW to NW base corners). 3 feet, 1 inch wide (NW to NE base corners). 1 foot, 11 inches high (floor to top of mattress at NW corner). 2 feet, 2 inches high (floor to top of pillow at SW corner). PISTOL: From a point on the floor directly below the tip of the lanyard ring to: NW base corner of entrance/exit way - 3 feet, 10-3/4 inches. NE base corner of entrance/way - 3 feet, 1 inch. From a point on the floor directly below the leading edge of the front sight blade to: NW base corner of the bed - 4 feet, 6-3/4 inches. SW base corner of the bed - 3 feet, 7-1/2 inches. SHELL CASING: From the open end where it meets the floor to: NE base corner of the dresser - 3 feet, 2-1/2 inches. SE base corner of the wall locker - 2 feet, 5 inches. From the closed (primer) end where it touches the floor to: NW base corner of the bed - 2 feet, 1/2 inch. SW base corner of the chair - 3 feet, 8-1/2 inches. RED STAIN: Pattern size - 8 inches by 6 inches. From the center-of-mass to: NE top corner of the chair seat - 11 inches. SE top corner of the chair seat - 10 inches. |
| 1250 HRS | Began making the required measurements of the N wall of room #6 and triangulating the evidence. The attached rough cross-projection sketch of the wall is drawn as though it had been folded flat on the floor with the inside surface projected up. (See Figure 2-3.) Each measurement should be recorded on the notes and plotted on the sketch. Figure 2-3. Rough Sketch Depicting Evidence Measurements and Triangulation (Inside Surface North Wall). NORTH WALL: 7 feet, 9 inches long (SE to NE corners). 9 feet, 6 inches wide (SW to SE corners). Reference Point #1 is a point on the N edge of the N wall, 3 feet 2 inches east of the NW corner of the N wall. Reference Point #2 is a point on the E edge of the N wall, 4 feet 7 inches south of the NE corner of the N wall. Reference Point #3 is a point on the S edge of the N wall, 3 feet 3/4 inch west of the SE corner of the N wall. |
WINDOW: 4 feet, 0 inches long (SE to NE corners). 3 feet, 4 inches wide (NW to NE corners). From the NW corner of the window to: NW corner of the N wall - 3 feet, 3 inches. Reference Point #1 is a point on the N edge of the N wall, 3 feet 2 inches east of the NW corner of the N wall. From the SE corner of the window to: NE corner of the N wall - 5 feet, 5-1/2 inches. Reference Point #2 is a point on the E edge of the N wall, 4 feet 7 inches south of the NE corner of the N wall. LETTERS "BR": Pattern size - 7 inches by 4 inches. From the center-of-mass to: Reference Point #3 is a point on the S edge of the N wall, 3 feet 3/4 inch west of the SE corner of the N wall. SW corner of the window - 10 inches. |
STEP 10: MAKE A FIRST RECHECK OF THE SCENE:
a. Search for visual evidence, recording your results.
b. Process, by describing and recording, any evidence you discover in the search or take actions you may have overlooked earlier concerning evidence.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1310 HRS | Conducted first recheck (visual search) of the crime scene which met with negative results. |
STEP 11. BEGIN COLLECTING AND PRESERVING EVIDENCE:
a. Check each item for trace evidence.
b. Note any marks and or features not mentioned in your general description in your notes.
c. Mark each item with your initials, date, and time, for identification and record in your notes where on the item you placed the marks.
d. Place evidence that cannot be marked (items that are fragile, of high intrinsic value or that are too small) in a suitable container, seal the container, and mark the container with your initials or signature and the date and time. NOTE: Include the CID control number or MPR number, as appropriate.
e. Record each item of evidence on an evidence custody document DA Form 4137 and tag with DA Form 4002.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1315 HRS | Began collecting and preserving evidence. PISTOL: Checked for additional and or trace evidence - negative results; the pistol is NOT loaded. Additional marks and or features - Mfg. markings "PATENTED APR. 20 1897...AUG 19, 1913 COLT'S PT. P.A. MFG. CO. HARTFORD, CT. USA" on the slide, the side that was facing down. Marked on slide, barrel, and receiver, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1322. Tagged with DA Form 4002 (See figure 2-4) and entered on DA Form 4137 (See Figure 2-11). Figure 2-4. Evidence/Property Tag. BOTTLE: Checked for additional and or trace evidence - negative results. Additional marks and or features - Mfg. markings in raised glass lettering on the bottom "LIQUOR BOTTLE KY-DRB-230 60 16 70." Marked on bottom and inside base edge of cap, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1329. Replaced cap onto the bottle. Tagged with DA Form 4002 (See Figure 2-5) and entered on DA Form 4137 (See Figure 2-11). Figure 2-5. Evidence/Property Tag SHELL CASING: Checked for additional and or trace evidence - negative results. Additional marks and/or features - Mfg. markings "REM-UMC 45 AUTO" around the outside edge of the primer end. Placed in a clean manila envelope, both envelope and seal marked, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1335, MPR 0154-8X. Tagged with DA Form 4002 (See Figure 2-6) and entered Da Form 4137 (See Figure 2-11). Figure 2-6. Evidence/Property Tag. RED STAIN: Checked for additional and or trace evidence - negative results. Additional marks and or features - none. Collected the stain by cutting out a 12 inch square section of the vinyl-type chair seat covering bearing the stain. There is sufficient unstained seat covering to provide control samples of the chair seat contaminants. The stain is dry. Placed in clean manila envelope, both envelope and seal marked, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1400, MPR 0154-8X. Tagged with DA Form 4002 (See Figure 2-7) and entered on DA Form 4137 (See Figure 2-11). Figure 2-7. Evidence/Property Tag |
| NOTE: | REFERENCE 0749 ENTRY. CALLED DR. RAMIREZ'S OFFICE, MS LILY MONTEZ, AND REQUESTED A DRIVER AND VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT VICTIM TO THE MORGUE. ALSO CALLED SA STANLEY OF MY OFFICE AND REQUESTED AN AGENT TO THE SCENE TO ACCOMPANY THE BODY. REQUESTED PERSONS AND EQUIPMENT ARE IN ROUTE. FIBER: Checked for additional and/or trace evidence - negative results. Additional marks and/or features - the frayed end appears to have been torn from a garment. Stains are dry. Placed in clean pill box, both box and seal marked, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1420, MPR 0154-8X. Tagged with DA Form 4002 (See Figure 2-8) and entered on DA Form 4137 (See Figure 2-11). |
Figure 2-8. Evidence/Property Tag.
Checked the letters "BR" for additional and or trace evidence - negative results. The letters are dry. Placed a clean shoe box lid cover over the letters, securing the edges with tape, to protect and preclude any possible cross-contamination. Marked both lid and tape, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1436.
Called Facilities Engineer Office, TP 5133, Ms. Telia W. DUNNAVANT, and requested an employee, with necessary equipment, respond to the scene as soon as possible to remove the cinder block bearing the letters "BR." Appropriate employee with equipment should arrive within the hour.
Also coordinated this action, in person, with CPT Scott M. KING, 416-30-1987, Commander, 3d Ord Co., FMA. KING confirmed the identity of the victim as SPC Peggy M. STANELY, 418-40-3911, a member of his unit.
STEP 12: READY THE BODY FOR RELEASE:
a. Check under the victim (and around and under the bed, if victim is in bed) for visible and trace evidence. Check again for signs of exit wounds to help in your search for projectiles.
b. Secure paper bags over the victim's hands and feet.
c. Wrap the victim in bed linen and place in a clean body bag.
d. Release the victim to the ambulance driver.
e. Record the full ID of the investigator accompanying the body to the morgue and any special instructions given to him.
f. Take photo of surface where body was lying and enter data on sketches and notes.
g. If new evidence is found, describe, photograph, sketch, triangulate if need be, and collect each item.
| NOTE: | Prior to releasing the body, the investigator should have noted the following information: |
(1) Arrangements for the driver and ambulance (full ID of driver and ambulance identification).
(2) Identification of the victim confirmed by the commander of other responsible individual in the unit.
(3) Called your office and requested a special agent respond to the scene to accompany the body to the morgue.
(4) Called the appropriate office for an employee with the proper equipment respond to the scene if it is necessary to damage, partially destroy, or other wise decrease the effectiveness of an article or the scene in order to collect important evidence.
(a) Coordinated this action with the appropriate commander or other responsible person at the crime scene.
(b) Checked this type evidence for additional and/or trace evidence and protected it to preclude any possible cross-contamination.
EXAMPLE: RELEASED THE VICTIM Checked the victim's hands and feet for additional and/or trace evidence with negative results; secured clean paper bags over the hands and feet. Checked around and under the body, bed surface, and the immediate area for additional and or trace evidence--negative results. There are no signs of a bullet exit wound or other injuries. Photographed the victim's back and bed surface; entered in the photograph log and rough photograph sketch. Wrapped the victim together with the bed linen in a clean bed sheet and placed in a clean body bag. Released the body to SPC Morris (NMI) ANDERSON, 193-04-1418, Mortician Assistant, NAH, TP 3112, for transportation to the morgue in ambulance #0077. SA Louise N. DUBOISE from my office accompanied the body to the morgue and will complete the required evidence collection. |
STEP 13: MAKE THE SECOND RECHECK:
a. Search for latent prints and trace evidence.
b. Dust for prints, describing how and where you dust and the results.
c. Then conduct an exploratory search of furniture drawers, lockers, containers, and the like, noting the results.
d. Process and collect any newly discovered evidence as you have done evidence found earlier.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1450 HRS | Conducted second recheck of the scene. Dusted for latent prints around the door and window frames, furniture surfaces, bed frame, and walls with negative results. All dusted surfaces appear to have been recently wiped clean due to lack of any type prints. An exploratory search reveals one handrolled like cigarette inside the bottom full opened dresser drawer. The cigarette is white in color, paper-type construction approximately 1/4 inch diameter and 3 inches long with twisted like ends. Took evidence establishing and closeup photographs and entered in the photo log. Also entered the cigarette on the camera sketch and room evidence sketch. COLLECTED THE CIGARETTE: Checked for additional and or trace evidence - contains a greenish-brownish vegetable like substance suspected to be marijuana. Additional marks and or features - there is a seam extending from one end to the other, on side that was facing down. Placed in a clean manila envelope, both envelope and seal marked, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1500, MPR 0154-8X. Tagged with DA Form 4002 (See Figure 2-9) and enter on DA Form 4137 (See Figure 2-11). |
Figure 2-9. Evidence/Property Tag.
STEP 14: MAKE YOUR THIRD RECHECK:
a. Recheck the scene, recording the results.
b. Continue your rechecks until the results are negative.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1540 HRS | Conducted third recheck (search) of the scene negative results. COLLECTED THE CINDER BLOCK BEARING LETTERS "BR": Mr. Willis Earl BIGGERSTAFF, WG-8, 515-30-8729, Post Engineers, TP 5115, arrived and removed the block. A new block was installed in the wall. The block is about 16 inches wide by 8 inches thick by 8 inches in height, other five sides unpainted. Marked block on side opposite letters, SLK, 24 Dec 8X, 1530. Tagged with DA Form 4002 (See Figure 2-10) and entered on DA Form 4137 (See Figure 2-11). |
Figure 2-10. Evidence/Property Tag.
Figure 2-11. Evidence/Property Custody Document (Front).
Figure 2-11. Evidence/Property Custody Document.
STEP 15: CHECK BEYOND THE SCENE:
a. Conduct a thorough search beyond the scene recording the results.
b. If evidence is found, expand scene security to include new area.
c. If additional security is needed, set it up, describe how it is to be maintained, and record any specific instructions.
d. If evidence is found, process and collect the evidence as you did evidence discovered earlier.
e. Take outside photographs.
(1) Include outside establishment photos of street signs, building numbers, and the like to identify geographical location of the scene.
(2) Make a 360 degree series of photos showing all sides of building or vehicle.
f. Record the photograph on the photo log in your investigative notes.
| NOTE: | The sequence of this step is determine by your evaluation of the scene, crime scene security requirements, and weather conditions to include possible changes in the forecast. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1545 HRS | Conducted a search beyond the scene with negative results. Took appropriate outside photographs and entered in the photograph log. |
STEP 16: RELEASE OR SECURE THE CRIME SCENE:
a. If the scene is to be released, obtain the full ID of the person to whom you will release it. NOTE: Also release scene security personnel.
b. If the scene is not to be released, describe how security of the scene is to be maintained and record any specific instructions.
| NOTE: | If crime scene security is to be maintained, coordinate this action with the provost marshal and the unit commander or the officer responsible for the building or area. Record these actions in your investigative notes. In a death investigation, scene security should be maintained until after the autopsy and evidence from the body is collected, at which time another search may be necessary. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1550 HRS | CRIME SCENE SECURITY TO BE MAINTAINED: Coordinated with the provost marshal for security for the crime scene to be maintained by MP. This request is based upon the fact that the scene should remain secured until after the autopsy and evidence from the body is collected, at which time another search of the scene will be conducted if deemed appropriate. Also coordinated this action with KING. Extended my thanks and appreciation to WINKLER, LITTLE, DUNN, and KUPUKA for their assistance and cooperation and commended them for a "Job Well Done." |
STEP 17: AS THE EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN, PROCESS EVIDENCE INTO THE EVIDENCE ROOM:
a. Assign the next available document number to the original and both copies of DA Form 4137.
b. Place the second carbon copy of the 4137 in the local case file.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1600 HRS | As the Evidence Custodian, I logged the evidence into the Evidence Room and assigned document #3502-8X to the 4137. The second carbon copy of the 4137 was placed in the local office case file. |
STEP 18: PREPARE EVIDENCE FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE U.S. ARMY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION LABORATORY (USACIL):
a. Prepare the original DA Form 4137 and DA Form 3655 (Crime Lab Examination Request) for shipment to USACIL.
b. Package and wrap the evidence (name the items and indicate DA Form 4137 item numbers; i.e., pistol, item #3) and documents for shipment to USACIL-CONUS for examination.
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1615 HRS | Prepared the original 4137, DA Form 3655 (Crime Lab Examination Request) (See Figures 2-12 and 2-13); packaged and wrapped the pistol (item 1), shell casing (item 3), red stain (item 4), and fiber (item 5) for mailing to USACIL. |
Figure 2-12. Crime Lab Examination Request (Front).
Figure 2-13. Crime Lab Examination Request (Back).
STEP 19: SEND THE EVIDENCE TO USACIL:
a. Send the evidence (name the items and indicate DA Form 4137 item numbers) and documents to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory, P.O. Drawer L, Fort Gillem, Fort Gillem, Forest Park, GA 30051-1386, via Registered Mail (record number).
b. Place the first carbon copy of the DA Form 4137 and the Registered Mail receipt in the USACIL suspense folder.
| NOTE: | Steps 17, 18, and 19 pertain to the duties of the evidence custodian. During all crime scene practical exercises, you will be placed in the role of the crime scene investigator and the evidence custodian. |
| EXAMPLE: | |
| 1630 HRS | Sent the evidence to USACIL, Post Office Drawer L, Fort Gillem, Forest Park GA 30051-1386, via Registered Mail #14274. The Registered Mail receipt was attached to the first carbon copy of the 4137 and placed in the USACIL suspense folder. |
