Report to the Deputy Attorney General on the Events at Waco, Texas/Appendix D
Appendix D: Arson Report edit
REPORT OF FIRE SCENE INVESTIGATION
This report relates to the cause and origin of a fire that occurred on April 19, 1993 at the structure known as the "Branch Davidian compound" located near Waco, Texas.
STATUTES VIOLATED edit
This report establishes that the fire was the result of an intentional act by a person or persons inside the compound and in in violation of state and federal criminal laws including but limited to: Title 7, Section 28.02 of the Texas Penal Code (Arson), and Title 18, Section 844(i) of the U. S. Code.
Furthermore, if the prosecution establishes that a person intentionally causes the death of an individual in the course ot committing or attempting to commit Arson, the person may be trie,j for Capital Murder as defined under Title 5, Section 19.03 T.P.C. punishable by life imprisonment or death.
BUILDING DESCRIPTION edit
The involved structure was a multi-storied, wood framed building in an irregular shape with a ground floor area of approximately 12,500 square feet. Contained within the buildinq on the ground floor were the men's living quarters, a kitchen an"i dining room with adjacent food storage area, several utility rooms, a chapel, and a gymnasium.
The second floor was located over the entire length of the front of the building and above the food storage area, as well as in an area above the northeast portion of the chapel. The second floor was apparently used as quarters for women and children, and also contained Vernon Howell's quarters. Both corners on the front of the building contained a third floor. A third and fourth floor were located over the food storage area.
The building appeared to have been constructed haphazardly over a period of time with no attention to any building or fire codes. No bathroom or plumbing fixtures were found within the building with the exception of,sinks located in the kitchen area. Used lumber had been employed in construction. Most of the building's interior lacked wallboard. Foundation, slabs, and piers were unreinforced concrete of inferior quality.
A poured, unreinforced concrete foundation wall approximately 1001 x 241 was located on the southeast section of the building. Cinder blocks with a poured concrete cap set directly on the earth made up the remainder of the exterior foundation on the front. The remaining structural foundation was either cinder blocks set directly on the earth or homemade unreinforced concrete blocks.
Most of the interior foundation was made of poured unreinforced concrete blocks or cinder blocks set directly on the earth, unreinforced concrete slabs, or poured concrete blocks formed from five gallon cans and/or half gallon milk containers.
Floor joists were identifiable from remains found on the ground floor only. Most appear to have been wooden 2" x 6"s. There were no mechanical connections to foundations or piers, with the exception of the 100' x 2' section previously noted. Several materials used for flooring on the ground floor were noted, including 1/21 plywood, 1" particle board and 1" particle board over 1" x 6"s.
The exterior framing in the 100' x 24' area on the ground floor appeared to be 2" x 6"s. The remaining exterior framing appeared to be 2" x 4"s. Exterior walls throughout were covered with 1/2" exterior masonite. The entire front section of the building's ground floor (176' x 24') appears to have had interior walls covered with 1/211 sheetrock ' wallboard. The remains of 1/2" sheetrock were also found in the chapel area. No remains of interior wallboard were found in either the dining room or the gymnasium. The interior wall coverings above the first floor are unknown.
The only materials known to have been used for roof construction were found at the rear of the gymnasium. In this area, 3/8" plywood had been laid over 2" x 8" homemade wooden trusses. The roof of the entire structure was covered with rolled asphalt composition roofing material.
Electrical power to the building had been turned off prior to the day of the fire. No evidence of any energized electrical service to the building was observed.
There were also several underground storage rooms that appeared to have been dug directly under the existing structure. A school bus had been buried at the west end of the building. The bus was a part of a tunnel system extending from the west end of the building to a large concrete walled structure (unfinished construction) partially roofed by plywood covered with tar paper.
The only entrance to the tunnel system from the main building was through an opening in the floor of the main building, west end. This opening led to a small underground room with access to the rear door of the aforementioned school bus.
OCCUPANCY edit
The structure was occupied as a multi-family residential building with shared common areas including a single kitchen and dining area, a chapel, and a gymnasium. The gymnasium was being used as a storage area.
The interior of the building was compartmented into many smaller rooms presumed to have been used as sleeping quarters.
The building also contained a small machine shop in which the remains of a metal lathe and mill were found. There were also identifiable remains of a large amount of firearms, ammunition, and devices resembling explosive ordinance.
CAUSE AND ORIGIN edit
This fire was caused by the intentional act(s) of a person or persons inside the compound. Fires were set in three separate areas of the structure identified as points of origin 1, 2, and 3. This investigation establishes that these fires occurred in areas significantly distant from each other and in a time frame that precludes any assumption of a single ignition source or accidental cause.
Furthermore, the physical evidence collected at the scene included the remains of several metal containers commonly used for the storage of flammable liquids. These containers were collected by members of the Texas Rangers crime scene team and remain in their custody. Samples of fire debris were also collected and proof of flammable liquids was established through the use of an accelerant detection dog and through laboratory analysis. Further details are included in other sections of this report.
Point of origin #1 is further identified as the second floor, front section of the building, southeast corner.
Point of origin #2 is further identified as the first floor, mid section of the building in or near the area identified as the dining room.
Point of origin #3 is further identified as the first floor, right side (east) of the building identified as the chapel area.
Investigative findings further confirm that flammable liquids were used to accelerate the spread and intensity of the fire.
CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS edit
HISTORY edit
on or about and for several weeks prior to April 19, 1993, the above described structure, also known as the Mount Carmel Compound, was occupied by several dozen members of a religious cult who called themselves "Branch Davidians". The cult was allegedly led by a person identified as Vernon Howell, aka: David Koresh.
This location was the scene of a federal law enforcement operation in which hostage negotiators were attempting to effect the release of persons inside the compound and/or surrender of Howell and others charged with criminal violations.
At or about 6:00 am on April 19, 1993, federal officers began to breach the walls of the building using vehicles described as combat engineering vehicles (CEV's). Other military vehicles were also used at the scene as transport for law enforcement officers.
During the next six hours, ending shortly after 12:00 noon, several large portions of the building's exterior walls were destroyed by the CEV's. The area of deepest penetration by the vehicles was in the rear section known as the gymnasium located on the northeast side of the building. During this period of time, law enforcement officers reported seeing persons moving about inside the building. Also during this same time period, tear gas was inserted inside the building by means of pressurized injectors mounted on the CEV's and hand held launchers. At or about 9:17 am, the front door of the building was breached by CEV.
The last contact by a CEV was at or about 12:06 pm. This contact resulted in the removal of a part of the southeast corner of the exterior wall, ground floor level.
There was no evidence-or indication of fire at any time during the approximate six hours of intermittent physical contact between the vehicles and the building. At the conclusion of the breaching and tear-gassing operation, the building had sustained several large openings in the exterior walls.
THE EVENTS DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE CHRONOLOGY ARE DOCUMENTED BY EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS, FBI RADIO LOGS, AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EVIDENCE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FORWARD LOOKING INFRARED (F.L.I.R.) VIDEO TAPE, STILL PHOTOGRAPHY AND BROADCAST NEWS VIDEO.
THE FIRE edit
The intensity levels described in this section refer to the relative growth and flame spread characteristics observed in the F.L.I.R. video tape. They are applied to this particular case for claiification purpos es only and do not refer to the commonly applied "phases of fire" theory.
Intensity levels are defined as follows:
- I.L.(1) Visible flame or observable heat at the incipient fire stage.
- I.L.(2) A fire which has progressed from incipient (I.L.1) to the point of full room involvement.
- I.L.(3) A fire which his reached a point greater than I.L.2 and has visible flame extending beyond the room or area of origin.
12:07:41 - Fire is first observed in point of origin one (southeast corner, second floor). This fire is at I.L.1 (incipient).
12:08:49 - Fire is observed at area of origin two (dining area). This fire is already at or near I.L.2 when first observed.
12:09:30 - Fire at point of origin one is observed reaching I.L.2
12:09:42 - Flames at point of origin one are observed venting through windows, second floor.
12:09:45 - Fire is visible in point of origin three (inside chapel). This fire is observed at I. L. 1 and rapidly intensifit~s to I.L.3.
12:10:22 - Point of origin three (chapel) spreading to full involvement of gymnasium (I.L.3+).
12:11:00 - Fire rapidly spreading to involve entire building.
CONTRIBUTORY FACTORS edit
The spread of this fire was enhanced by a combination of several factors in addition to the multiple points of origin and the use of flammable liquids. These factors include the following:
- Building construction: This building, as mentioned above, was very poorly constructed with no apparent consideration to fire safety. Although constructed in a rural area and possibly not legally bound to fire code restrictions, this building appears to have been built with a total disregard to any reasonable concern for fire prevention, especially considering it's intended use as living quarters for numerous people.
- Wind: The spread of any fire is naturally affected by the wind. This fire was certainly intensified by a very strong wind from the general direction of the south.
- Law enforcement breaching operations: During the approximate six hours prior to the fire, in their efforts to allow access to the interior of the building, and allegedly to allow escape from within, the FBI removed several large sections of the building's exterior walls. When added to the aforementioned strong wind, these openings are contributory to the fire's spread. However, another factor to consider is that the allowance of additional fresh air into the building, while fanning the flames, would have also lowered the concentration of carbon monoxide thus allowing a greater amount of "breathable" air and increasing the amount of time a person might have survived if trapped inside.
- Contents within the building: One aspect of particular concern, somewhat unique to this fire scene, is the unusual amount of highly combustible products stored inside the building, such as bailed hay, large quantities of paper products and other flammables.
- Delayed fire suppression: The building was virtually destroyed before fire fighting operations began. However, even under more favorable circumstances, including the time required for detection, reporting, response and suppression, a fire such as this would have likely been too far advanced for effective extinguishment, salvage or rescue.
OTHER INCENDIARY INDICATORS edit
ACCELERANT DETECTION DOG edit
During the fire scene examination, an accelerant detection dog was used to assist in locating areas within the compound that may have contained the presence of hydrocarbons or flammable liquids (possibly used to accelerate the fire). The dog alerted in numerous areas throughout the compound including the points of origin mentioned above. Additionally, the dog was allowed controlled access to articles of clothing removed from the residents of the compound who escaped after the fire began. The dog alerted on many of the articles of clothing.
A DETAILED REPORT ENTITLED "ACCELERANT DETECTION CANINE ASSIST REPORT" COMPILED BY J.M. KAUS AND J.D. HUDEC IS INCLUDED AS A PART OF THIS REPORT. THE AREAS OF ALERTS INSIDE THE COMPOUND WILL BE INDICATED ON THE CRIME SCENE DRAWING.
Of particular interest is the fact that the dog is capable of making distinctions of relative intensity between areas of the same garment. Although incapable of identifying a particular flammable liquid, the dog is much more sensitive than commonly used electronic equipment and can often alert on samples containing minute quantities of flammables, that cannot be detected by the gas chromatographic instrument.
FORENSIC LABORATORY FINDINGS edit
Approximately one hundred samples of fire debris and clothing were submitted for scientific analysis. These items had been alerted on by the canine prior to submission for identification. Many could not be identified by scientific means. However, those that were identified include the following:
| DPS # | |
| 0018B | shoes - Misty Ferguson KEROSENE |
| 0019C | shoes - Clive Doyle CAMP STOVE FUEL |
| 0024 | clothing - Derek Lovelock CAMP STOVE FUEL |
| 0024A | clothing - Derek Lovelock KEROSENE |
| 0024B | shoes - Derek Lovelock CAMP STOVE FUEL |
| 0026A | shoe (left) - Graeme Craddock KEROSENE AND GASOLINE |
| 0022A | shoes - Jaime Castillo CAMP STOVE FUEL |
| 0037 | jacket CHARCOAL STARTER FUEL |
| 0189 | shirt, shirt, pants CHARCOAL STARTER FUEL |
| 0255 | soil GASOLINE |
| 0735 | raincoat GASOLINE |
| 0796 | cloth HEAVY PETROLEUM DISTILLATE |
| 0925 | carpet GASOLINE |
| 0928 | debris GASOLINE |
| 0932 | latex gloves CHARCOAL STARTER FUEL |
| 0934 | cartridge belt GASOLINE |
| 0936 | coat CHARCOAL STARTER FUEL |
| 0938 | camo pants HEAVY PETROLEUM DISTILLATE |
| 0939 | gas mask GASOLINE |
| 1176 | unknown sample GASOLINE |
| 1404 | debris GASOLINE |
| 1415 | concrete KEROSENE |
| 1417 | concrete KEROSENE |
| 1418 | soil KEROSENE |
| 1419 | soil KEROSENE |
| 1420 | concrete KEROSENE |
THE ITEMS LISTED IN THE SECTION ABOVE ARE INCLUDED IN A DETAILED REPORT BY DR. ANDREW ARMSTRONG WHICH WILL BE INCLUDED AS A PART OF THIS REPORT.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION edit
The following is provided for informational purposes concerning the tear gas used by the FBI at the compound. We are of the opinion that this fire was not caused by nor was it intensified by any chemicals present in the tear-gassing operations.
There were two methods of delivery. 1) The 40mm Ferret cartridge which is a plastic projectile delivered by an M79 hand held launcher.
The irritant mixture is a nonburning nonexplosive liquid agent containing CN and Methylene Chloride as a carrier. Each Ferret contained 25cc (1.53 cu.in.) of the mixture. The effectiveness of this product is diminished proportionally to the amount of air available for dissipation, which is why it is intended for enclosed space application.
Although capable of limited penetration, many of these rounds did not penetrate the exterior of the building. Those that did enter the building were probably incapable of penetrating beyond the first room of entry.
Although Methylene Chloride can be made to support weak flame propagation under some controlled laboratory conditions, it most likely would have acted as a flame inhibitor if introduced into a room during the incipient stage of a fire, and probably could not have been ignited during deployment and delivery by any common ignition source present in this application. 2) The pressurized CN carried aboard the CEV's had a maximum delivery rate of twelve to fifteen seconds and was sprayed through a nozzle using Carbon Dioxide as the propellant. Not only incapable of igniting, this product may have been an effective extinguishing medium if applied to a fire already in progress.
EFFECTIVENESS OF TEAR GAS edit
It is apparent that a conscious decision to use the above described methods of tear gas delivery included some concern for potential fire hazards. In choosing the products selected, a significant degree of effectiveness may have been sacrificed in favor of safety. In fact, when all factors are considered, including the strong winds, the large openings in the building as a result of the CEV operations, the relative weakness of the tear gas selected, and the use of gas masks by the occupants, the entire gassing operation may be viewed as a failure with the possible exception of a psychological effect. Nevertheless, we are of the opinion that these operations did not contribute to the ignition or spread of the fire.
CONCLUDING POINTS FOR CONSIDERATION edit
A scenario involving the Ferret round as a cause of this fire includes some unlikely coincidental occurrences which would have required the projectile to enter a room, striking a lighted liquid fueled lantern, spilling the fuel without extinguishing the burning mantel, and allowing the burning mantel to ignite the spilled fuel. Such a scenario would have resulted in an immediate flash ignition at a single point of origin with a natural fire spread from that point. As reflected earlier in this report, multiple points of origin occurring after cessation of the gassing operation eliminates this hypothetical explanation.
Another theoretical explanation reported by the media in this case involves the rupture of a propane cylinder or flammable liquid container as a result of being crushed by one of the vehicles breaching the walls of the compound. If this had happened, an immediate vapor air explosion or flash fire would have occurred involving the vehicle itself. It did not happen. All law enforcement vehicles were well away from the building prior to the start of the fire. Although explosions did occur during this fire, some of which were likely caused by propane cylinders rupturing from overpressure due to external heat, there were no explosions during the early stages of the fire.
It should be pointed out that there was certainly a significant amount of structural damage done to the building during this operation which would naturally include it's interior and contents. Therefore, it is possible that some flammables were spilled inside the building as a result. These flammables could have contributed to the destruction of the building as the fire spread to them. There is no positive proof of this but it cannot be eliminated.
One final observation, though not relative to the cause and origin of this fire, concerns the possibility of escape from the building after the fires began. A great many of the occupants could have escaped to the outside of the compound even as the building burned. An exact number cannot be determined. However, considering the observable means of exit available, we must assume that many of the occupants were either denied escape from within or refused to leave until escape was not an option.
It is also possible that the escape route planned included the aforementioned tunnel system accessible through an opening in the floor at the west end of the building. A significant amount of structural debris was found in this area indicating that the breaching operations could have caused this route to be blocked.
THIS REPORT REFLECTS THE FINDINGS OF THE INVESTIGATORS LISTED BELOW AND IS BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE'EVIDENCE INCLUDING THEIR OWN PROFESSIONAL OPINIONS.
- Paul C. Gray
- John T. Ricketts
- William S. Cass
- Thomas W. Hitchings
LABORATORY REPORT: 93FR1212 edit
Mr. Paul Gray
Assistant Chief Arson Investigator
Houston Arson Bureau
410 Bagby, Suite 400
Houston, TX 77002
Re: Mt. Carmel Investigation
LABORATORY REPORT: 93FR1212
On April 24, 1993, twenty-four containers of items were received by Dr. Andrew T. Armstrong from Ranger Sergeant Jim Miller and Ranger Sergeant Lane Akin of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Some containers were comprised of single items and some of multiple samples. All had been sealed and secured by the collecting officers. The items submitted are outlined in Appendix I and are identified by the laboratory number, the DPS number and other numbers when applicable. All are described and all markings are indicated. This report will refer to samples in accordance with the DPS marking, a twelve digit number where the last four places are significant.
On April 26, 1993, thirty-six additional samples were delivered to the laboratory by Ranger Sergeant Lane Akin and on April 28, 1993, twenty-two additional samples were received from the same officer. These samples were entered into evidence and described in the same manner as previously outlined. On May 4, 1993, the laboratory received one additional sample for analysis from Sergeant Akin.
The samples were subjected to dynamic head space recovery in accordance with ASTM E1412-91 or passive collection in accordance with ASTM Method E1413-91, where required. Collection of the volatiles was on SKC charcoal with carbon disulfide extraction and analysis by- capillary column gas chromazzography with cross column confirmation. Sefected samples were analyzed by gas chromatography/ mass spectrometry. The gas chromatographic analyses. and classification of flammable and combustible recoveries are in accordance with ASTM E1387-90.
Results of the testing are itemized individually for each sample tested beginning on page two in the conclusion to the report. Samples with similar flammable liquid or combustible liquid identifications are included in common parag-ra-ahs in the data summary.
DATA ANALYSES: edit
- Data analyses achieved from the testing establishes that samples known as DPS Numbers 0026B, 0255, 0733, 0925, 0928, 0934, 0939, 1176, 1404 and 1415 contained a refined petroleum fuel mixture consistent with gasoline. Gasoline is a Class 2 petroleum distillate.
- Data analyses establishes that DPS Samples 0037 (left sleeve), 0037 (right sleeve), 0189 (shirt), 0189 (shirt) , 0189 (pants), 0932 and 0936 contained a midrange petroleum distillate known as a deparaffinated kerosene. This range of petroleum distillate can be found as a solvent but is more commonly available as a fuel in some charcoal starters. This type of product is a Class 0 petroleum distillate.
- Data analyses establishes that DPS Samples 0019C, 0022A (left shoe), 0022A (right shoe), 0024 and 0024B contained a light petroleum distillate known as petroleum naphtha. Petroleum naphtha is available commercially as a solvent or as a fuel in lighter fluids and campstove products. This range of petroleum product is a Class 1 petroleum distillate.
- DPS Samples 0024A, 0026B, 1415, 1417., 1418, W.9 and 1420 contained broad range, straight run petroleum distillates of the fuel oil series. The range of components recovered is consistent with a kerosene, a Class 4 petroleum distillate.
- DPS Sample 0018B contained a medium petroleum distillate consistent with a mineral spirits of kerosene, a Class 3 petroleum distillate.
- DPS Samples 0030, 0796 and 0938 contained resides of heavy petroleum distillates. Further characterization could not be achieved.
- Other samples submitted may have contained singular, identifiable components that may, or may not, have originated from flammable mixtures. These samples are considered as negative for identifiable flammable liquid residues. Failure to identify an accelerant in any sample of fire debris should not be interpreted to mean that an accelerant could not have been present. It means only that, none could be recovered from that particular debris.
CONCLUSION: edit
| DPS No: 00000000- |
AFL No: |
Description | Results: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0004 | 3 | Camo shirt | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0005 | 11 | Camo shirt | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 0006 | 13 | Vest magazine | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 0014 | 8 | Ammo pouch | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 0017 | 19A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 0017A | 19B | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 0017B | 19C-1 | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0017B | 19C-2 | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 0017C | 19D | Shoes | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 001-ID | 19E | Passport | Not tested |
| 0017E | 19F | Passport | Not tested |
| 0017F | 19G | Personal items | Not tested |
| 0017G | 19H | Personal items | Not tested |
| 0018 | 12A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0018A | 12B | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0018B | 12C | Reebok shoe | Contained a medium petroleum distillate, a Class 3 product. |
| 0018C | 12D | Personal items | Not tested |
| 0018D | 12E | Magazine pouch | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0019 | 22A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0019A | 22B | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0019B | 22 C | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0019C | 22D | Shoe | Contained a petroleum naphtha, a Class 1 petroleum distillate. |
| 0019D | 22E | Lighter | Not tested |
| 0020 | 24A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0020A | 24B | Jacket | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0020C | 24C | Tennis shoe | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0020B | 24D | Lighter | Not tested |
| 0021 | 18A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0021A | 18B | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0021B | 18C | Right shoe | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0021 | 18D | Left shoe | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0022 | 17A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0022A | 17B | Right shoe | Contained a petroleum naphtha, a Class 1 petroleum distillate. |
| 0022A | 17C | Left shoe | Contained a petroleum naphtha, a Class 1 petroleum distillate. |
| 0024 | 23A | Clothing | Contained a uetroleum naphtha, a Class 1 petroleum distillate. |
| 0024A | 23B | Clotbing | Contained kerosene, a Class 4 petroleum distillate. |
| 0024B | 23C | Tennis shoes | Contained a petroleum naphtha, a Class 1 petroleum distillate. |
| 0024C | 23D | Lighter | Not tested |
| 0025 | 20A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0025A | 20B | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0025A | 20B-S | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0025B | 20C | Bible | Not tested |
| 0025C | 20D | Computer disk | Not tested |
| 0025D | 20E | Personal items | Not tested |
| Q026 | 16A | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0026A | 16B | Right shoe | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0026B | 16C | Left shoe | Contained a mixture of gasoline and kerosene, a mixture of a Class 2 and a Class 4 petroleum distillate. |
| 0026 | 16D | Watch | Not tested |
| 0028 | 15 | Vest-bullet | Not tested |
| 0030 | 10 | Ammo pouch | Contained the residue of a heavy petroleum distillate. |
| 0037 | 14S-1 | Left sleeve | Contained a deparaffinated kerosene, a Class 0 petroleum distillate. |
| 0037 | 14S-2 | Right sleeve | Contained a deparaffinated kerosene, a Class 0 petroleum distillate. |
| 0183 | 4 | Control/dog | Not tested |
| 0188 | 7 | Control/dog | Not tested |
| 0189 | 9S1 | Shirt | Contained a deparaffinated kerosene, a Class 0 petroleum distillate. |
| 0189 | 9S2 | Shirt | Contained a deparaffinated kerosene, a Class 0 petroleum distillate. |
| 0189 | 9S3 | Pants | Contained a deparaffinated kerosene, a Class 0 petroleum distillate. |
| 0255 | 6 | Soil | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate. |
| 0263 | 1 | Water | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0735 | 2 | Raincoat | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate. |
| 0755 | 3 | Wood | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0786 | 26 | Debris | No identffiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0787 | 27 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0788 | 28 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0789 | 29 | Rock debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0790 | 30 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0791 | 31 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0792 | 32 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0793 | 33 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0794 | 34 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0795 | 35 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0796 | 36 | Cloth | Contained the residue of a heavy petroleum distillate |
| 0797 | 37 | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0798 | 38 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0922 | 39 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0923 | 40 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0924 | 41 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0925 | 42 | Carpet | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate |
| 0926 | 43 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0928 | 44 | Debris | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate. |
| 0929 | 45 | Glove | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0930 | 46 | Nylon pouch | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0931 | 47 | Leather glove | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0932 | 48 | Latex glove | Contained a deparaffinated kerosene, a Class 0 petroleum distillate. |
| 0933 | 49 | Knife holster | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0934 | 50 | Cartridge' belt | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate. |
| 0935 | 51 | Belt holster | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids |
| 0936 | 32 | Navak coat | Contained a deparaffinated kerosene, a Class 0 petroleum distillate. |
| 0937 | 53 | Camo shirt | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0938 | 54 | Camo pants | Contained the residue of a heavy petroleum distillate. |
| 0939 | 55 | Gas mask | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate. |
| 0940 | 56 | Vest | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0973 | 57 | Floor joist | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 09.74 | 58 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0976 | 59 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 0977 | 60 | Particle board | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1176 | 61 | Not identified | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate. |
| 1402 | 62 | Carpet & plastic | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1403 | 63 | Carpet | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1404 | 63A | Debris | Contained gasoline, a Class 2 petroleum distillate. |
| 1405 | 64 | Cloth | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1406 | 65 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1407 | 66 | Cloth | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1408 | 67 | Clothing | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1409 | 68 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1410 | 69 | Debris | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1411 | 70 | Flooring | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1412 | 71 | Concrete | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1413 | 72 | Concrete | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1414 | 73 | Concrete | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1415 | 74 | Concrete | Contained a mixture of gasoline and kerosene; a mixture of a Class 2 and a Class 4 petroleum distillate. |
| 1416 | 75 | Concrete | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1418 | 77 | Soil & debris | Contained kerosene, a Class 4 petroleum distillate. |
| 1419 | 78 | Soil & debris | Contained kerosene; a Class 4 petroleum distillate. |
| 1420 | 79 | Concrete | Contained kerosene, a Class 4 petroleum distillate. |
| 1421 | 80 | Concrete | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 1422 | 81 | Concrete | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
| 2018 | 82 | Torch | No identifiable flammable/ combustible liquids. |
Lab Sample No: 21 was included in DPS No: 18.
Lab Sample Nos: 63 and 63A were two different DPS sites but received the same lab number through a typing duplication.
Respectfully submitted,
ARMSTRONG FORENSIC LABORATORY, INC.
Andrew T. Armstrong, PhD
Certified Professional Chemist, AIC
AIHA Accreditation: 363
John M. Corn, MS
Senior Chemist
APPENDIX edit
Laboratory Report 93FR1212
Sample Descriptions
Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 1 0263 4/22/93 DPS Label - DPS Batch #12., Wallace Higgins, FBI (1600) Outer Can - Water Sample F/crater do not open until ready to analyze ZL Mt. Carmel 4/23/93 #263 Enclosed Can - water sample F/crater do no open until ready to analyze ZL ZW Mt. Carmel 4/23/93 #263 2. 0735 4/24/93 DPS Label - Rain coat - yellow rain coat sector D (1500) grid, All Ray Cano, DPS Batch #27 Paper Sack - DA11 #1 Yellow rain coat 4/24/93 3:OOPM #765 Can - for latent prints 3 0004 4/21/93 DPS Label - Camo shirt, Wallace Higgins, FBI Batch #2 (1441) Dog Tag - LA4140 6:15PM 4-23-93 #2 Can - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel, 1 - Camo shirt 4/21/93 ZL Ex. 4 Zip Lock Bag (Split) - 4/21/93 ZL WAC MUR Mt. Carmel 1 Camo shirt 4 0183 4/23/93 DPS Label - Control Sample Arson K-9, John Kaus, FBI Batch #8 Can - Ex 183 JMK 4-23-93 LA4140 Control #2 with Ex 1, 2, 3 4/23/93 6:15PM 5 0755 4/24/93 DPS Label - Wood - Char - Wood - Dog Sample Sector D (1530) grid A21 Ray Cano, DPS Batch #28 Sack - RC 4/24/93 Can - 4/24/93 3:30PM DA2 dog sample wood (oak) A 18, 19, 20 6 0255 4/22/93 DPS Label - Soil - Char - Soil Sample, Wallace (1600) Higgins, FBI Batch #12 Can - Mt. Carmel, TX 4/22/93 soil sample f/crater do not open until ready to analyze Z4 7 0188 4/23/93 DPS Label - Char - Controlled Sample Arson K-9, John Kaus, FBI Batch #8 Can - LA4140 Control #1 with Ex 1, 2, 3 4/23/93 6:15PM JMK 4-23-93 (i) APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 8 0014 4/21/93 DPS Label - Pouch - Ammo, Wallace Higgins, FBI (1441) Batch "2 Zip Lock Bag (Split) - WAC MUR 4/21/93 ZL Mt. Carmel, TX 2 black mag. pouches w/2 mag each (mags loaded) Can - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel 2-Blk. mag. pouch 4/21/93 #14 9 0189 4/23/93 DPS Label - Char: 2 shirts, 1 pair of pants, John Kaus, FBI Batch #8 Plastic Sack - LA 4140 4/23/93 6:30PM Control #1 w/Ex. 4 Ex. 189 JMK 4/23/93 Articles split into three cans: Split 1 - Shirt Split 2 - Shirt Split 3 - Pants 10 0030 4/21/93 DPS Label - #030 Pouch - Ammo, Wallace Higgins, FB I (1441) Batch #2 Zip Lock Bag (Split) - WAC MUS Mt. Carmel, TX 4/21/93 ZL Can - #30 J 4-23-93 1 Ammo Belt 2x2-9mm pouches (black) JMK 4-23-93 11 0005 4/21/93 DPS Label - Camo shirt, Wallace Higgins, FBI (1441) Batch #2- Dog Tag - Onyx's Nose - LA 4140 6:15PM 4-23-93 #1 Zip Lock Bag (Split) - contained 1 glass case, 1 pair glasses - Optical Dispensary, Waco, TX 3 rounds of ammo - 9mm. Luge FC hollow point; 9mm WCC88 - solid; rifle cart. C077 Zip Lock Bag - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel, 1 camo jacket w/loose rounds in pocket ZL 4/21/93 Can - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel 1 camo jacket w/loose rounds in pocket 4/21/93 Ex 5 (ii) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FRI212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 12E 0018 4/21/93 DPS Label - -Pouch magazine, Higgins, Wallace, FBI (1441) Batch #2 Can - WAC MUR ZL Mt. Carmel, TX 4/21/93 1 Black mag pouch Zip Lock Bag (Split) - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel 4/21/93 1 Black mag pouch w/two loaded mags 12 0018 4/21/93 Orange Sack - Med 5, ATF-18, DOB Ferguson, Misty contained 12A, 12B, 12C and 12D 12A 0018 4/21/93 Label - 18 - labeled clothing - Misty Ferguson (1441) 4/19/93 17:50 Agent: Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF DET 0018 4/19/93 Time 1750 Dog Tag - Onyx's LA 4140 #5 4/24/93 4:15PM can w/socks, jeans, bra Can - DET 0018 4/19/93 1750 12B 0018 4/21/93 Label - 18A clothing - Misty Ferguson 4/19/93 17:50 (1441) Agent Jaime Lopez Agent ID 10500 ATF Dog Tag - Onyx's LA 4140 #6 4/24/93 4:15PM can w/shirts (3) 12C 001 84/21/93 Labe - 18B - Reebok - Misty Ferguson 4/19/93 17:50 (1441) Agent Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Dog Tag - Onyx's LA 4140 #7 4/24/93 4:15PM two black Reebok shoes Paper Sack DET 0018B LA 4140 #7 12D 0018 4/21/93 Label - 18C Necklace 4/19/93 17:50 Agent Jaime (1441) Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Contents of Sack - Label DET 0018C - 1 pair glasses, 1 watch - AWATCH, 1 gold necklace w/star, 1 cloth bracelet - black & purple (iii) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FRI212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number. Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 13 0006 4/21/93 DPS Label - Vest magazine, Wallace Higgins, FBI (1441) Batch #2 Zip Lock Bag (Split) - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel, TX 4/21/93 ZL 1 black vest w/loaded magazine Dog Tag - Onyx's nose, LA 4140 6:15PM 4/23/93 #3 Can - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel ZL 1 black vest w/9 loaded mags 4/21/93 Ex 9 14 0037 4/21/93 DPS Label - Jacket, Wallace Higgins, FBI Batch #2 (1441) Previous Sacks - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel - 1 scorched blue nylon jacket Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 4/23/93 10:30PM #4 Cans Made: Split 1 - left sleeve Split 2 - right sleeve 15 0028 4/21/93 DPS Label - Vest bullet res, Wallace Higgins, FBI (1441) Batch #2 Sack - WAC MUR Mt. Carmel, 4/21/93 ZL 1-one panel bullet proof vest/ATF agent #28 16A 0026 4/19/93 Sack - JAC 4/19/93 Craddock, Graeme 11/29/51 (1740) Can - Graeme Craddock clothing, Agent Jaime Lopez ATF #0500 4/19/93 1740 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #18 LA 4140 4/24/93 4:50PM can w/clothing 16B 0026 4/19/93 Sack - 0026A Graeme Craddock, tennis shoes Reebok (1740) Jaime Lopez ATF 0500 Dog Tag - LA 4140 4/24/93 #19A 4:50PM Shoe/ right black tennis 16C 0026 4/19/93 Sack - 0026A Graeme Craddock, tennis shoes Reebok (1740) Jaime Lopez ATF 0500 Dog tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 4/24/93 #19B 4:50PM Shoe/left black tennis 16D 0026 4/19/93 Dog tag - 0026B watch Seiko Sports 150 Agent Jaime (1740) Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF DET 026B (iv) APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 17A 0022 4/19/93 Sack - Castillo, Jaime 6/4/68 JL 4/19/93 (1800) Can - DET 0022 Castillo, Jaime clothes Jaime Lopez #0500 ATF Dog Tag - Onyx's Nose #20 LA 4140 4/24/93 5:00PM 17B 0022 4/19/93 Label - DET 0022A Shoes Reebok Back Tennis, Jaime (1800) Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Sack DET 0022A Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #21A LA 4140 4/24/93 5:00PM right shoe 17C 0022 4/19/93 Label - DET 0022A Shoes Reebok Back Tennis, Jaime (1800) Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Dog Tag - Onyx's nose IV21B LA 4140 4/24/93 5:OOPM left shoe 18A 0021 4/19/93 Label - DET 0021 Thibodeau, David pants, jeans, (1725) shorts, cloths Agent Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Sack - 21 Thibodeau, David 2/13/69 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #15 LA 4140 4/24/93 4:45PM 18B 0021 4/19/93 Label - DET 0021 Thibodeau, David shirt, sweater/ (1725) black clothes Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Can - DET 0021A 4/19/93 @ 17:25 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #15 LA 4140 4/24/93 4:45PM 18C 0021 4/19/93 Label - Shoes Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF (1725) Sack - DET 0021B @ 17:25 LA 4140 17A 17B Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #17A LA 4140 4/24/93 4:45P.M can w/R shoe (boot hiking) 18D 0021 4/19/93 Label - Shoes Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF (1725) Sack - DET 0021B @ 17:25 LA 4140 17A 17B Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #17B LA 4140 4/24/93 4: 4.5 PM can w/L shoe (boot hiking) (v) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FRI212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 19A 0017 4/19/93 Label - DET 0017 Unknown black female clothes Jaime (1830) Lopez Agent ID 710500 ATF Sack - Black female unconscious IL 4/19/93 17 Can - DET 0017 4/19/93 @ 18:30 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 #22 4/24/93 5:10PM 19B 0017 4/19/93 Label - DET 0017 Unknown black female clothing (1830) Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Can - DET 0017A 4/19/93 @ 1830 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 V'23 4/24/93 5:10PM 19C 0017 4/19/93 Label - DET 0017B Unknown black female clothing (1830) Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Can - DET 0017B 4/19/93 @ 1830 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 7#24 4/24/93 5:10P.M 19D 0017 4/19/93 Label - DET 0017 Unknown black female black shoes (1830) Jaime Lopez Agent ID #0500 ATF Sack - DET 0017C LA 4140 #25 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #25 LA 4140 4/24/93 5:15PM 19E 0017 4/19/93 Label - 0017D Unknown black female passport #003408563 (1830) Jaime Lopez AID #0500 ATF Sack - DET 0017D for latent prints Contents: European United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland passport 19F 0017 4/19/93 Label - 0017E Unknown black female British passport (1830) #L426260C Jaime Lopez AID #0500 ATF Sack - DET 0017E for latent prints Contents: British passport #L426260C Miss M.V. Thomas 19G 0017 4/19/93 Label - 0017F Unknown black female personal articles (1830) - savings book, checkbook, pen, star necklace Jaime Lopez AID #0500 ATF Sack - DET 0017F for latent prints Contents: Savings book, check book (Mt. Westminister Bank), pen, gold star necklace, notebook paper note, liquid gold - Leeds (vi) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 19H 0017 4/19/93 Label - 0017G Unknown black female DET 0017G personal (1830) articles - red wallet - medical card Jaime Lopez AID #0500 ATF Sack - DET 0017G for latent prints Contents: Red wallet, medical card of Miss Marjorie Venetia Thomas 20A 0025 4/19/93 Label - DET 0025 Unknown female - white, clothing (1730) Jaime Lopez AID #0500 ATF Sack - Refused to give name JL 4/19/93 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #26 LA 4140 4/24/93 5:20PM 20B 0025 4/19/93 Label - DET 0025A Unknown female - white, clothing (1730) Jaime Lopez 0500 ATF Can - DET 0025A 4/19/93 1730 Dog tag - Onyx's nose #26 LA 4140 4/24/93 5:20PM 20C 0025 4/19/93 Label - DET 0025B Unknown female - white, red Holy (1730) Bible Jaime Lopez AID 0500 ATF Sack - 0025B for latent prints Contents: small red Holy Bible of Gladys Pauline Ottman 20D 0025 4/19/93 Label - DET 0025C Unknown female - white, computer (1730) disk - Maxell Sack - DET 0025C for latent prints & cart Contents: Maxell computer disk MF2-DD floppy disk marked "Seven Seals" - sharp 20E 0025 4/19/93 Label - DET 0025D Unknown female - white, personal (1730) effects - watch, necklace, pen Jaime Lopez AID 0500 ATF Sack - DET 0025D for latent prints Contents: 1 Pilot brand pen, 1 Helbros brand watch w/black band, 1 gold star necklace (vii) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 22A 0019 4/19/93 Label - DET 0019 Doyle, Clive, clothing Jaime Lopez (1820) AID 0500 ATF Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 #11 4/24/93 4:35PM 22B 0019 4/19/93 Label - DET 0019A Doyle, Clive, clothing Jaime (1820) Lopez AID 0500 ATF Sack - DET 0019A 4/19/93 @ 1820 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 412 4/24/93 4:35PM 22C 0019 4/19/93 Label - DET 0019B Doyle, Clive, clothing Jaime (1820) Lopez AID 0500 ATF Sack - DET 0019B 4/19/93 @ 1820 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 1#13 4/24/93 4:35PM 22D 0019 4/19/93 Label - DET 0019C Doyle, Clive, 1 shoe (brown) Jaime (1820) Lopez AID 0500 ATF Sack - DET 0019C LA 4140 1414 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 #14 4/24/93 4:35PM 22E 0019 4/19/93 Label - DET 0019 Doyle, Clive, 1 lighter Jaime (1820) Lopez AID 0500 ATF Sack - DET 0019D Contents: 1 gold Bic brand lighter 23A 0024 4/19/93 Label - DET 0024 Lovelock, Derek, clothing Jaime (1810) Lopez AID #0500 ATF Sack - DOB 8-13-55 Derek Lovelock 5/15/55 24 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 T'T8 4/24/93 4:30PM 23B 0024 4/19/93 Label - DET 0024A Lovelock, Derek, Jaime Lopez AID (1810) #0500 ATF Can - DET 0024A 4/19/93 @ 1810 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 #8 (probably 9) 4:30PM 4/24/93 Contents: clothing (viii) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 23C 0024 4/19/93 Label - DET 0024B Lovelock, Derek, white tennis (1810) shoes Jaime Lopez AID #0500 - ATF Sack - DET 0024B Dog Tag - Onyx's nose LA 4140 #10 4:30PM 4/24/93 23D 0024 4/19/93 Label - DET 0024C Lovelock, Derek, orange lighter (1810) Jaime Lopez AID #0500 - ATF Sack - DET 0024C Contents: 1 Bic brand lighter 24A 0020 4/19/93 Label - DET 0020 Remos, Avraam, clothes Jaime Lopez (1722) AID #0500 - ATF Can - DET 0020 4/19/93 @ 1722 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #28 LA 4140 4/24/93 5:30PM 24B 0020 4119/93 Label - DET 0020A Remos, Avraam, jacket multi color (1722) light Jaime Lopez AID #0500 - ATF Can - DET 0020A Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #29 LA 4140 4/24193 5:20PM 24C 0020 4/19/93 Label - DET 0020C Remos, Avraam, black tennis shoe (1722) Jaime Lopez AID #0500 - ATF Sack - DET 0020C LA 4140 #30 Dog Tag - Onyx's nose #30 LA 4140 4/24/93 5:20PM 24D 0020 4/19/93 Label - DET 0020B Remos, Avraam, lighter Jaime (1722) Lopez AID #0500 - ATF Sack - DET 0020B Contents: 1 orange Bic brand lighter 25 --- --- Trip Blank - Can 26 0786 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36, Sec J Grid A36 Akin, Lane (1225) DPS Arson Debris Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM #786 A36 LA 4140 4/25/93 12:25PM debris (ix).APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 27 0787 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36, Sec J Grid A32I of 2 BBBBBBBBBBBBBBB. Akin, Lane DPS Arson Debris Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM #787 LA 4140 A32 Debris sample 4/25/93 11:20A 1 of 2 28 0788 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36, Sec J Grid A32 2 of 2 (1120) Akin, Lane DPS Arson Debris Sack - 5288 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03 PM LA 4140 A32 Debris sample 4/25/93 11:20AM 2 of 2 29 0789 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36, Sec J Grid A38 Akin, Lane (1245) DPS Rock Debris Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM #789 A38 LA 4140 4/25/93 12:45PM Rock 30 0790 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36 Debris sample Sec J Grid A33 (1145) Akin, Lane DPS Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM #790 A33 LA 4140 4/25/93 11:45AM Debris sample 31 0791 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36 Sec J Grid A31 Akin, Lane (1120) DPS Debris sample Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM #791 A31 LA 4140 Debris sample 4/25/93 11:20AM 32 0792 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36 Sec J Grid A37 Akin, Lane (1225) DPS Debris sample Sack - 4/25/93 Can - #792 KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM A37 LA 4140 4/25/93 12:25P Debris (x) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 33 0793 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36 Sec J Grid A34Akin, Lane (1145) DPS Debris sample Sack - 4/25/93 Can - #793 KS 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM A34 LA 4140 4/25/93 11:45AM Debris sample 34 0794 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch V136 Sec J Grid A39 Akin, Lane (1245) DPS - Debris sample Sack - 5288 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25193 1:03PM A39 LA 4140 4/25/93 12:45P Debris 35 0795 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch .436 Sec J Grid A2 Akin, Lane (1245) DPS Debris sample Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM #795 A2 LA 4140 4/25/93 12:45P Debris 36 0796 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch 7236 Sec J Grid Al Akin, Lane (1225) DPS Burned black cloth Sack - 4/25/93 5288 4/25/93 Can - #796 KE 5288 4/25/93 Al LA 4140 4/25/93 12:25PM Burned black cloth 37 0797 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch V136 Sec J Grid A35 1 of 2 (1210) Akin, Lane DPS Burned clothing Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03 #797 A35 12:10PM LA 4140 4/25/93 Clothing burned 1 of 2 38 0798 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #36 Debris sample Sec J Grid A35 (1210) DPS 2 of 2 Akin, Lane DPS Sack - 5288 Can - #798 KE 5288 4/25/93 1:03PM A35 LA 4140 4/25/93 12:10PM Debris sample 2 of 2 (xi) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number . Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 39 0922 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #47 Sec L Grid A44Akin, Lane (1615) DPS Char: Block & Debris Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25193 4:50PM #922 A44 LA 4140 4/25/93 4:15PM Block & Debris 1 of 2 Sec. L 40 0923 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #47 Sec L Grid A44 Akin, Lane (1602) DPS - Block & Debris Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 4/25/93 4:50PM LA 4140 A44 4/25/93 4:15PM Block & Debris 2 of 2 Sec. L 41 0924 4/25/93 DPS Label -Batch #47 Sec N Grid A40 Akin, Lane (1525) DPS- Arson Debris Sack - 4/25/93 Can - KE 5288 - 4/25/93 4:50PM 11924 A40 LA 4140 4/24/93 3:25PM Debris Sec N Grid I A40 42 0925 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #47 Sec 1 Grid A-11 A-42 (1550) Akin, Lane DPS Burned carpet Sack - 4/25/93 Can - #925 KE 5288 4/25/93 4:50PM A42 LA 4140 4/25/93 3:50PM Burned carpet Grid 1 Al 43 0926 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch V147 Sec L Grid A43 Akin, Lane (1615) DPS Arson debris Sack - 4/25/.93 Can - #926 KE 5288 4/25/93 4:50PM A43 LA 4140 4/25/93 4:15PM Debris Sec L 44 0927 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch 147 Sec N Grid 1 A41 Akin, Lane (1525) DPS. Arson debris Sack - 4/25/93 Can - #928 KE 5288 4/25/93 4:50PM LA 4140 A41 4-25-93 3:25P Debris Sec N Grid 1 (xii) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 45 0929 4/25193 DPS Label - Batch #47 Sec W Grid 1 A30 Akin, Lane (1640) DPS Glove Sack - 4/25/93 Can - #929 KE 5288 4/25/93 4:50PM A30 LA 4140 4/25/93 4:40PM Glove 46 0930 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Pouch Sec W Grid 1 A48 (1740) Akin, Lane DPS Nylon Pouch #9 Sack - 4/26/93 Plastic Sack - #930 W-1 #9 Black double mag pouch 4/25/93 5.40PM LA 4140 A48 K 5288 4/26/93 8:10AM 47 0931 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Glove Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1742) Lane DPS Left leather glove A51 Sack - W-1 #12 Brown (left) leather glove #931 4/25/93 5:42P LA 4140 A51 K 5288 4/26/93 8: 10AM 48 0932 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Glove Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1744) Lane DPS Clear Latex gloves #11 A53 Sack - #932 K5288 4/26/93 8:10AM W-1 4/25/93 5:44PM #11 (4)Clear latex gloves LA 4140 A53 49 0933 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Holster Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1745) Lane DPS Knife holster #8 A54 Sack - #933 W-1 4/25/93 5:45PM #8 Knife holster A54 KS 5288 4/26/93 8:10AM 50 0934 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Belt #4 Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1735) Lane DPS Cartridge belt w/double mag pack A52 Sack - W-1 #4 #934 K 5288 4/26/93 8:10AM LA 4140 A52 Cartridge belt w/double mag pouch 4/25/93 5:35PM (xiii) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 51 0935 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Belt holster Sec W Grid 1 (1755) Akin, Lane DPS Pistol belt/holster #3 Sack - W-1 #3 Pistol belt & holster LA 4140 A47 #935 4/26/93 8:10AM 52 0936 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Coat Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1735) Lane DPS Navak coat #1 Box - W-1 #1 Blue Navak Coat 4/25/93 5:35PM LA 4140 A55 #936 5228 4/26/938:10AM 53 0937 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Shirt Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1729) Lane DPS Shirt: Char: Camouflage shirt #7 A45 Sack - J 4-26-93 Can - #937 KS 5288 4/26/93 8:10AM #7 Camo shirt W-1 4-25-93 5:29PM LA 4140 A45 54 0938 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Pants Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1732) Lane DPS Char: camouflage pants #6 A49 Sack - 4/26/93 Can - #938 KS 5288 4/26/93 8:10A #6 Camo pants W-1 4-25-93 5:32PM LA 4140 A49 J 4-26-93 55 0939 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Gas mask Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1751) Lane DPS Char: #2 Sack - 4/26/93 Can - #939 KS 5288 4/26/93 8:10AM #2 Gas mask W-1 4/24/93 5:51PM LA A46 56 0940 4/25/93 DPS Label - Batch #49 Vest Sec W Grid 1 Akin, (1730) Lane DPS Char #5 Sack - 4/26/93 Can - 4940 KS 5288 4/26/93 8:10AM #5 Black vest 4/25/93 5:30PM LA 4140 A50 J 4/26/93 57 0973 4/26/93 DPS Label - Batch #55 Arson debris Sec. I Grid Al (1010) Akin, Lane DPS Char - Floor joists Sack - 4/26/93 Can - #973 KS 5288 4/26/93 11:24AM J 4-26-93 All LA 4140 4/26/93 10:10AM Floor joists I Al (xiv) APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FRI212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 58 0974 4/26/93 DPS Label - Batch #55 Arson debris Sec L Grid A21 (1110) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Arson debris Sack - 4/26/93 Can - #974 5288 4/26/93 11:24AM A21 4/26/93 11:10PM LA 4140 Debris Sec L J 4/26/93 59 0976 4/26/93 DPS Label - Batch #55 Arson debris Sec L Grid A57 (1110) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Arson debris - cinder block Sack - 4/26/93 Can - #976 KS 5288 4/26/93 11:24AM A57 LA 4140 4/26/93 11:10AM Cinder block Sec L J 4/26/93 60 0977 4/26/93 DPS Label - Batch #55 Arson debris Sec L Grid A56 (1105) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Arson debris - particle board Can - #977 KS 5288 4/26/93 11:24AM A56 LA 4140 4/26/93 11:05AM Particle board Sec L J 4-26-93 61 1176 4/26/93 DPS Label - Batch #74 1 can Sec 1 Grid B1 Turner, (1735) George DPS Sack - 4/26/93 Can - A-59 J 4-26-93 DIC 4/26/93 Ex. #176 Arson I B1 George Turner #3492 4/26/93 5:35PM Dottie Collins 44934 4/26/93 6:40PM Ex. 1176 62 1402 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Arson 1 of 8 Sec A Grid 60 (1400) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Carpet & plastic Evid Tech 5956 Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A60 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:00PM Carpet & plastic 1 of 8 Ex. 1402 Sec. Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 J 4-27-93 (xv) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 63 1403 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Arson 2 of 8 Sec A Grid 60 (1400) Akin, Lane DPS Evid Tech 5956 Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A60 Ex 1403 J 4-27-93 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:00PM Carpet 2 of 8 Sect. Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4-27-93 63A 1404 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Debris 3 of 8 See A Grid 60-3 (1400) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Debris Evid Tech 5956 Sack - J 4/.27/93 Can - A60-3 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:00PM Debris 3 of 8 Sect. Ex 1404 J 4-27-93 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 64 1405 4/27/93 DPS Label - Arson 4 of 8 Sec A Grid 60-4 Akin, (1400) Lane DPS Char: Cloth Evid Tech 5956 Sack - 4/27193 Can - A60-4 Ex 1405 J 4-27-93 4/27/93 2:00PM LA 4140 Cloth 4 of 8 Sect. Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 65 1406 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Arson 5 of 8 Sec A Grid 60 (1445) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Debris Evid Tech 5956 Sack - J 4/27/93 Can - A60 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:45PM 5 of 8 Sec. #1406 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PIM 4/27/93 J 4-27-93 66 1407 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson 6 of 8 (1440) Sec. A Grid 60 Akin, Lane Char: Cloth Sack - J 4/27/93 Can - A60 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:40PM Black cloth Sec 6 of 8 Ex 1407 Sondra Denney 5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 J 4/27/93 (xvi) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 67 1408 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson 7 of 8 (1445) Sec A Grid 60 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Clothing Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A60 LA 4140 2:45PM Clothing 7 of 8 J 4-27 Ex 1408 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 68 1409 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson 8 of 8 (1525) Sec A Grid 60 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Debris Sack - J 4/27/93 Can - A60 LA 4140 4/27/93 3:25PM 8 of 8 Sect. J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 69 1410 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson Sec A (1430) Grid 61 Akin, Lane DPS Sack - J 4/27/93 Can - A61 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:30PM Debris J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 70 1411 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson Sec A (1430) Grid 62 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Flooring Sack - 4/27/93 Can - J 4/27/93 A62 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:30PM Flooring Sect. Ex 1411 71 1412 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson 1 of 2 (1430) Sec A Grid 63 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A63 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:30PM Concrete 1 of 2 J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4-27-93 #142 72 1413 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson 2 of 2 (1430) Sec A Grid 63 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A63 LA 4140 4/27/93 2:30PM Concrete 2 of 2 Sondra Denney #5956 4:05PM 4/27/93 Ex 1413 J 4/27/93 (xvii) APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FRI212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 73 1414 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson Sec A (1510) Grid 64 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A64 LA 4140 4/27/93 3:10PM Concrete Sec N Grid 4 Ex 1414 J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4:05PM 4/27/93 74 1415 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid 5956 Arson Sec N Grid 4 (1520) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete block Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A65 LA 4140 4/27/93 3:20PM Concrete block Sec N Grid 4 J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney 5956 4/27/93 4:05PM Ex 1415 75 1416 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson A-66 (1520) Sec J. Grid 1 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete block Sack - 4/27/93 Can - LA 4140 A66 4/27/93 3:20PM Soil Sec Grid 1 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4/27/93 4:05PM Ex 1416 76 1417 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson A-66 (1520) Sec J Grid 1 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete block Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A67 LA 4140 4/27/93 3:45PM Soil Sect. N Grid 2 J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney 5956 SD 4/27/93 4:05PM Ex 1416 77 1418 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #'98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson A-68 (1545) Akin, Lane DPS Char: Soil & debris Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A68 LA 4140 4/27/93 3:45PM Soil & debris Sect. N Grid 2 Sondra Dennev 5956 SD 4/27/93 4:05PM Ex 1418 J 4/27/93 (xviii) .APPENDIX Laboratory Report 93FR1212 Sample Descriptions (continued) Collection Lab DPS Number Date Sample No. (00000000) (Time) Description & Markings 78 1419 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson A-69 (1545) Sec N Grid 2 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Soil & debris Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A69 LA 4140 4:05PM Ex 1419 Sec N Grid 2 J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney 5956 4/27/93 4:05PM 79 1420 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson A-70 (1550) Sec N Grid 2 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A70 LA 4140 4/27/93 3:50PM Concrete Sec N Grid 2 J 4/27/93 Sondra Denney 5956 SD 4/27/93 4:05PM Ex 1420 80 1421 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson A-71 (1545) Sec N Grid 2 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A71LA 4140 4/27/93 3:45PM Concrete Sec N Grid 2 Sondra Denney 5956 4/27/93 4:05PIM Ex 1421 J 4/27/93 81 1422 4/27/93 DPS Label - Batch #98 Evid Tech 5956 Arson A-72 (1550) Sec N Grid 2 Akin, Lane DPS Char: Concrete Sack - 4/27/93 Can - A72 LA 4140 4/27/93 3:50PM Sec N Grid 2 Concrete Ex #1422 Sondra Denney #5956 SD 4/27/93 4:05PM 82 2018 4/30/93 DPS Label - Batch 175 Evid. Tech 4526 4/30/93 11:25AM (1125) Torch Sec 0 Akin Lane DPS Char. Torch Can - #73 LA 4140 4/30/93 11:25AM Torch Sec. 0 J 4/30/93 Kay Davis 4526 2:13PM 4/30/93
FIRE INVESTIGATION TEAM REPORT
BRANCH DAVIDIAN COMPOUND
WACO., TEXAS
APRIL, 1993
ACCELERANT DETECTION CANINE
ASSIST REPORT
COMPILED BY:
JOHN M. KAUS
ALLEGHENY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL
AND
JOHN D. HUDEC
DETECTIVE
ALLEGHENY COUNTY POLICE
FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE
PENN-LIBERTY PLAZA
1520 PENN AVENUE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222-4333
(412) 392-8552
FAX: (412) 392-2896
[Scan omitted: Accelerant Detection Canine Team Assist Report]
On Thursday, April 22, 1993 around 1200 hours Fire Marshal John Kaus received a telephone call from Deputy Fire Marshal Thomas Hitchings, a member of the Fire Investigation Team in Waco, TX. Informing him that he Onyx (Allegheny County's Accelerant Detection Canine and I were requested for assistance at the scene with evidence collection.
On Friday, April 23, 1993 the three of us left Pittsburgh around 1010 hours, arriving in Waco, TX at 1515 hours. After receiving our identification cards we arrived at the Branch Davidian Compound around 1700 hours. At this time we were introduced to the Fire Investigation Team and briefed as to that would be required of us.
The Fire Investigation Team consisted of :
- Paul Gray- Houston (TX) Fire Department - Team Leader
- John Ricketts - San Francisco (CA) Fire Department
- William Cass - Los Angeles City (CA) Fire Department
- Thomas Hitchings - Allegheny County (PA) Fire Marshal's Office
- N. Lane Akin - Texas Rangers
Around 1615 hours Onyx was requested to conduct a search of several items of clothing already in evidence. This search was conducted in a small empty building that would later be used for fuming items for possible fingerprints. The first search was conducted using six (6) gallon cans containing items of clothing and two (2) gallon cans containing a cloth sample known not to contain an accelerant. I calibrated Onyx using one drop of 50% evaporated gasoline prepared by the Allegheny County (PA) Crime Lab. Onyx and I then conducted this search at 1815 hours. She did alert to three (3) cans containing items of clothing. These three (3) cans were set aside for another search.
Around 1830 hours several items of clothing were laid out on the floor of the trailer known not to contain an accelerant and one othere item, a jacket already in evidence. Onyx handled by John Kaus was calibrated using the same drop of gasoline and then conducted a search of these items. Onyx did alert to both sleeves of the jacket.
Around 1854 hours the items of clothing that had been in the three (3) cans were laid out on the trailer floor along with other items of clothing known not to contain an accelerant. Again, I claibrated Onyx using the same drop of gasoline and then Onyx and I then conducted a search of the items of clothing. She did again alert to all three (3) items. Onyx alerted to certain areas of each item of clothing as follows:
- Camouflage shirt - alerts on the right collar and sleeve
- Ammunition vets - middle clip pouches on each side
- Camouflage shirt - right sleeve, right collar, left front pocket and left sleeve
Items of evidence that Onyx alerted to are as follows:
- Item(01) - Jacket: DPS 0037
- Item(02) - Camouflage shirt: DPS 0004
- Item(03) - Ammunition vest: DPS 0009
- Item(04) - Camouflage shirt: DPS 0005
At the conclusion of the searches the Fire Investigation Team took John Kaus and I on a walk through inspection of the actual fire scene to determine what areas Onyx could search safely at this time.
Around 1920 hours Onyx was calibrated outside the fire scene using one drop of 50% evaporated gasoline prepared by the Allegheny County Crime Lab and then Onyx and I did conduct a general search of the fire scene and Onyx did alert in seventeen (17) areas. All alerts were marked using small orange flags with the letter "A" and a number 1 through 17 on them. This search lasted approximately 30 minutes.
Around 1950 hours the search was suspended in order to give Onyx a break. The search would continue in the morning.
On Saturday, April 24, 1993 around 0915 hours John Kaus and I, along with the Fire Investigation Team conducted another walk through inspection to determine other areas that could be searched by Onyx.
Around 0930 hours, John Kaus calibrated Onyx outside the fire scene using one drop of 50% evaporated gasoline prepared by the Allegheny County Crime Lab and then he and Onyx conducted a search of some partially charred wood in front of the compound directly in front of the bunker. She did alert to three (3) pieces of wood.
Around 0940 hours, John Kaus and Onyx conducted a search of the area known as the bunker. Onyx did alert to four (4) areas within this area. After a rest period John Kaus Onyx conducted a search of the areas known as the dining room and weight room with Onyx alerting in two (2) different spots.
Onyx was again given a break and around 1015 hours she was calibrated using one drop of 50% evaporated gasoline and she and John Kaus conducted a search of a small concrete block building at the base of the water tower in the area of the chicken coop. She alerted inside this building in the general area of a wheel barrel near a pile of clothing. She also alerted to a cloth glove.
Around 1035 hours John Kaus again calibrated Onyx using one drop of 50% evaporated gasoline in the rear of the compound and then he and Onyx conducted a search in the area known as the gym. She alerted to a crushed one gallon Coleman fuel can and in the area of a partially burnt bale of hay.
The following samples were collected and canned to be sent to Armstrong Forensic Laboratory:
- Item(49): Fire debris: A40: DPS 924
- Item(50): Charred wood: A41: DPS 928
Around 1535 hours the investigation moved to the cafetria style dining room. John Kaus and Onyx conducted a search of the area with Onyx alerting several times.
Around 1550 hours a team working in the kitchen uncovered part of a wooden floor with carpet attached and requested that Onyx conduct a search of the section of flooring. Onyx did alert on the carpeting and a sample was collected:
- Item(51): Carpet: A42: DPS 925
Moving back to the dining area the areas of her alerts were removed from the area and placed in piles to have conduct a second search.
The following samples were collected and canned to be sent to Armstrong Forensic Laboratory:
- Item(52): Fire debris: A43: DPS 926
- Item(53): Partial concrete block: A44 1/2: DPS 922
- Item(54): Partial concrete block: A44 2/2: DPS 923
At this time Onyx was given a break and placed in the van. Also, an alert on Saturday was to a cloth glove that was located in a small block building a the base of the water tower. This item was collected at this time:
- Item(55): Glove: A30: DPS 929
Around 1730 hours a team collecting munitions requested that Onyx conduct a search of clothing found in the small block building at the base on the water tower. John Kaus acclimated her to the area and calibrated her. They then conducted a search of clothing, the following items were collected and canned to be sent to the Armstrong Forensic Laboratory:
- Item(56): Camouflage shirt: A45: DPS 937
- Item(57): Gas Mask: A46: DPS 939
- Item(58): Pistol Belt/Holster, ex: 935: A47
- Item(59): Ammunition pouch: A48: DPS 930
- Item(60): Camouflage Pants: A49: DPS 938
- Item(61): Vest, ex: A50: DPS 940
- Item(62): Leather Glove: A51: DPS 931
- Item(63): Cartridge belt w/mag pack: a52: DPS 934
- Item(64): (4) latex gloves: A33: DPS 932
- Item(65): Knife holster: A54: DPS 933
- Item(66): Navak Coat: A55: DPS 936
At the conclusion of this search Onyx was released for the day. The search would continue in the morning.
On Monday, April 25, 1993 at 0910 hours after acclimating Onyx to the area and calibrating her, she and John Kaus conducted a search in Sector IA1 - the area in front of the bunker near the front wall of the compound. Onyx did alert in that area previously. She did alert again in the same area and fire debris was removed from the scene and broken up into piles. Onyx and I conducted a second search of the piles and a sample was collected of what she alerted to.
- Item(67): A sample of wood: A11: DPS 973
Onyx was given a break an around 1045 hours she and John Kaus conducted a search in the dining room area after a lot of debris and propane bottles had been carefully removed. At this time she did alert to areas where she had previously alerted and to several new areas. Debris from these areas was removed to another area and piles were set out for her to conduct a second search. The results of the second search resulted in the following samples being collected:
- Item(68): A sample of wood: A56: DPS 977
- Item(69): A sample of concrete block along with dirt and debris: A57: DPS 976
- Item(70): A sample of dirt and debris: A21: DPS 974
Onyx was again given a rest while debris removal was in progress. Around 1630 hours clothing was uncovered in Sector IB1, in front and to the left of the bunker. All of the clothing appeared to have come from the second floor. Onyx was again acclimated to the area, calibrated and she I conducted a search of eleven piles of clothing. The following samples were collocted:
- Item(71): Clothing: A58 1/7
- Item(72): Clothing: A58 2/7
- Item(73): Clothing: A58 3/7
- Item(74): Clothing: A58 4/7
- Item(75): Clothing: A58 5/7
- Item(76): Clothing: A58 6/7
- Item(77): Clothing: A58 7/7
Also during debris removal in the same sector burlap was found along the front wall and had an odor to it. Onyx and John Kaus conducted a search of six piles of burlap and Onyx did alert to one particular pile:
- Item(78): Cloth burlap: A39: DPS 1176
Onyx was again given a test while debris removal continued. It was later determined and there was nothing further found that day to have her check.
On Tuesday, April 27, 1993 Onyx was on the scene for debris removal in the southeast corner of the compound in an area believed to be a sewing area and computer room. Around 1300 hours during debris removal a section of flooring, carpet and a chair pad were found in the debris along with several items of clothing. These items were removed and spread out in piles for Onyx to search. She was acclimated to the area calibrated and then she and John Kaus conducted a search. The following samples were collected:
- Item(79): Carpet/chair pad: A50 1/3: DPS 1402
- Item(80): Carpet: A60: 2/6: DPS 1403
- Item(81): Soil and debris: A60 3/8: DPS 1404
- Item(82): Cloth: A60 4/8: DPS 1405
- Item(83): Clothing: A60 5/8: DPS 1406
- Item(84): Clothing: A60 6/8: DPS 1407
- Item(85): Clothing: A60 7/8: DPS 1408
- Item(86): Clothing: A60 8/8: DPS 1409
Onyx then also conducted a search of the sector in the southeast corner and did alert to several areas debris was removed and placed into piles for Onyx to conduct another search. She did alert and samples were collected:
- Item(87): Dirt and debris: A61: DPS 1410
- Item(88): Flooring material: A62: DPS 1411
- Item(89): Concrete: A63 1/2: DPS 1412
- Item(90): Concrete: A63 2/2: DPS 1413
Onyx was given a rest while debris was being removed from the area known as the chapel. Around 1500 hours she was acclimated to the area and calibrated by John Kaus and then conducted a search of the chapel and she did alert in several areas. Samples were collected from these areas:
- Item(91): Debris: A64: DPS 1414
- Item(92): Debris: A65: DPS 1415
- Item(93): Debris: A66: DPS 1416