The document summarizes evidence from a kidnapping case involving Louise Emerson. DNA evidence from a rag and car matched Louise and one of the suspects. Blood evidence in the car also matched Louise and another suspect. Fingerprints in the car belonged to the owner, who is the brother of one of the suspects. Hair, soil, and fiber evidence also linked the suspects and Louise. A ransom note could provide a sample writing for comparison. Possible scenarios are that the brothers worked together to kidnap Louise for ransom money or to gain her position, and she may be dead or hidden at a nearby sawmill.

1. Kidnapping Case Cicero Police Department Kelsey, Michele, Danielle, Tara, Paul

2. Background On July 14, 1998, a surveillance camera recorded Louise Emerson hit on the head by a large, blunt object. The suspects pushed Louise into her own car and drove away. Louise Emerson is a partner of an architect firm: Worth, Klein, and Burshowski. On July 19, 1998, abandoned car (1978 Montecarlo, silver) parked outside of a laundry mat (Suds & Duds) located on the corner of Milner and Trotter Streets was found. the car had not been moved from the current location for 5 days and nights. The car was impounded and towed to the Cicero garage for further forensic examination. Texas license plates were issued in Dallas District to William Klein, brother of Arthur Klein. A rag, was found in the trunk along with duct tape and white clothes line rope stained dark red. No Missing Person’s Report was filed.

3. DNA Evidence The DNA matches the suspect and the victim. The victim’s DNA was on the rag. The suspect’s DNA was in the car.

4. Blood Evidence Testing indicates type A blood was on the seat and floorboard of the back seat of the car, and on the back window and in the trunk. This matches Louise Emerson's blood type. Her blood was found in low impact blots indicating pressure or smearing Trace of type B negative blood was recovered on the steering wheel, dash area, and glove box. This matches Arthur Klein. His blood was found in small high impact spots indicating speed. It is possible, although unknown, that Louise was unconscious and bleeding while Arthur was scrambling around in the car.

5. Fingerprint Evidence 23 latent print lifts from inside vehicle, fast food wrappers, side mirror, trunk, door handles, and evidence bag found in glove box. The fingerprints belong to William Klein, Arthur’s brother. William owns the car. No other fingerprints were obtained.

6. Trace Evidence

7. Trace Evidence Hair sample shows evidence of forceful removal. Indicating struggle. The hair is dyed and matches the color of Louise’s hair from her brush. The soil in the car matches soil from the suspect’s garden. Another analysis of the soil sample matches the Gulf Coast of Texas. This is where the license plates were issued. Saw dust indicates further needs for investigation at a nearby mill. Dirt was also found in the glove compartment.

8. Trace Evidence Fiber in the car matches the carpet of the law firm. This could be traced to any of the three people involved. Some fibers were found to be the type found in blouses or scarves. Separate red fibers were found to have traces of alcohol. Some or all parties involved could have been intoxicated. This could have led to further violent activity.

9. Rag Evidence Gas chromatography of the rag showed lethal levels of chloroform. Saliva matching Louise’s DNA was also present on the rag. This indicates possible suffocation.

10. Tire Tread Evidence This is a photo taken of one of the partners tires. If the tire skid mark matches that of this tire then it places one of the partners at the scene of the crime.

11. Ransom Note An original document or sample writing from the suspects could be compared and analyzed to connect the suspects to the case. These documents need to be provided.

12. More Photos Please visit the following site for more visual evidence of the car. http://web.me.com/christine_brandt/Forensic_Chemistry/Kidnapping.Photos.html

13. Possible Scenarios She was kidnapped. The brothers worked together and Louise is probably dead. Louise may be in the sawmill. She could have been unconscious and bleeding in the back of the car while Arthur was scrambling around in the car bleeding. William drove and semi-cleaned the car. The car Louise was shoved in was a company car.

14. Possible Motives Competition in work Embezzlement Ransom money Gaining assets and position in the firm. Marriage Scandal Louise has a tan-line indicating a wedding ring. Insanity