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    STATE OF OHIO

    DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY

    DIVISION OF STATE POLICE

    Request for Examination of Evidence


    Crime: Vehicular Homicide

    In County of: Lorain

    Victim: Rebecca Morgan Ferris

    Suspects: Simone Marie Argones, Peter Andrew Bredon, Bradley Francis Kimmer

    Submitting Agency: Ohio State Police, Troop C, Oberlin, OH

    Submitted To: Oberlin Crime Lab.

    Forward Replies to: Capt. R. Q. Thompson, Commanding, Troop C, Oberlin OH 44074

    Investigation by: DSG. R. E. Hook


    Brief History of Case

    Victim was found dead by the side of Sarrett Road in Newtown, OH, apparently struck by an automobile.

    Photos of the scene and map of the surrounding area to be forwarded to Laboratory by Troop C Identification Bureau.

    List of Specimens from Crime Scene -- examination requested from this lab

    1. Blood - (100 cc) from victim
      • request toxicological analysis (alcohol)
      • request toxicological analysis (other drugs)
    2. Glass fragments and debris -- near victim
      • request determination of refractive index
      • request determination of trace magnesium content
    3. Fabric sample from victim's shirt
      • request color and fiber analysis
    4. Two cotton swabs (L, R) -- collection from victim's shoes
      • request atrazine determination

    List of Specimens from Suspects and Other Locations--examination requested from this lab

    1. Blood sample (100 cc) from Bradley Francis Kimmer
      • request toxicological analysis (alcohol)
    2. Packet of unidentified white powder (25 g) from Peter Andrew Bredon
      • request identification of substance
    3. Fabric sample from vehicle driven by Simone Marie Argones
      • request color and fiber analysis
    4. Fabric sample from vehicle driven by Peter Andrew Bredon
      • request color and fiber analysis
    5. Fabric sample form vehicle driven by Bradley Francis Kimmer
      • request color and fiber analysis
    6. Headlamp (front, R) glass sample from vehicle driven by Simon Marie Argones
      • request determination of refractive index
      • request determination of trace magnesium content
    7. Windshield glass sample from vehicle driven by Peter Andrew Bredon
      • request determination of refractive index
      • request determination of trace magnesium content
    8. Headlamp (front, R) glass sample from vehicle driven by Bradley Francis Kimmer
      • request determination of refractive index
      • request determination of trace magnesium content

    Reports

    Autopsy report from Marc Paulus, Lorain County Coroner

    Crime scene and case report from DSG Ruth E. Hook, investigating officer at the scene

    Incident report from Ohio State Highway Patrol Officer Patrick O. Grove


    Statements Available for Review upon Request

    Miss Simone M. Argones -- suspect

    Mr. Bradley F. Kimmer -- suspect

    Mr. Peter A. Bredon -- suspect

    Mrs. Sarah E. Ferris -- mother of victim

    Mr. Frederick R. Sladowski -- witness, discovered victim

    Mr. Stephen M. Reynolds -- witness, observed victim

    Miss Nora R. Okampa -- witness, friend of victim


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