EMT Kelley's Case Summary

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First responders, EMT Kelley and EMT Halligan, arrived at the scene at 4:05 PM, announced themselves, and entered the premises through the closed front door of the Hoop House. It was sprinkling outside. Eduardo led EMT Kelley and EMT Halligan to the victim inside the Hoop House. To reach the victim, the three walked along the woodchip path. Upon reaching the victim, EMT Kelley and EMT Halligan touched the victim’s neck to check for a pulse. Subsequently, EMT Kelley and EMT Halligan touched the face and limbs of the victim, which were cold and stiff. EMT Kelley and EMT Halligan reported obvious signs of death. While EMT Halligan and EMT Kelley checked the victim, the scene was taped off, and a chokepoint was established. All officers— Officer Troubh, Officer McConnell, Officer Murray, Officer Sharp, and Officer Kelley— scanned the crime scene for hazards. Seeing no hazards, the Officers entered the crime scene. All officers scanned the crime scene for unstable evidence. No evidence was found to be unstable. Officer McConnell labeled the evidence …show more content…

Officer Kelley swabbed the red stain and put the swab on a rack to dry. Officer Kelley placed this swab in a small bindle, which he then proceeded to place in a paper bag. Officer Kelley sealed the paper bag with crime scene tape and signed over the tape and the bag. Officer Kelley labeled the evidence and filled out the chain of custody. Officer Kelley transferred this evidence to Officer Blenk. Next, Officer Kelley swabbed the wood around the red stain and put the swab on a rack to dry. Officer Kelley placed this swab in a small bindle, which he then proceeded to place in a paper bag. Officer Kelley sealed the paper bag with crime scene tape and signed over the tape and the bag. Officer Kelley labeled the evidence and filled out the chain of custody. Officer Kelley transferred this evidence to Officer