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IDAHO POLICE STATE IDAHO STATE POLICE FORENSIC SERVICES 700 South Stratford Drive, Ste 125 Meridian, ID 83642-6202 Phone: (208) 884-7170 Fax: (208) 884-7197 FORENSIC LATENT PRINT EXAMINATION REPORT Case Agency (s): Agency Case No (s).: Laboratory Case No.: MOSCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT 22-M09903 M2022-4843 Date (s) of Offense: Investigating Officer (s): Report No.: 11/13/2022 Dustin Blaker 44 Date Evidence Accepted: Analyst: 06/04/2025 Tara Martinez Case Name (s): Suspect - █████████████████████████ BRYAN KOHBERGER Victim-MADISON M MOGEN Victim-XANA A KERNODLE Victim-ETHAN J CHAPIN Victim-KAYLEE J GONCALVES EVIDENCE DESCRIPTION: Latent prints L5 and L6 were previously captured digitally at 1122 King Rd. Moscow, Idaho. See previous comparison reports by Tara Martinez dated for further details: 11/28/22, 12/09/22, 01/05/23, 01/20/23, 01/31/23, 02/27/23, 04/18/23, 04/25/24, 07/03/24, 09/24/24 Item 139 (Agency Exh. 25M-0834): four exemplars bearing the name ████████████ (139.1-139.4). CONCLUSIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS: Latent prints were previously examined for comparable ridge detail. Latent prints L5 and L6 are of value for comparison. Latent print L5 was previously searched through Multi-Modal Biometric Identification System (MBIS). Latent print L6 is not suitable for MBIS inquiry. ██████████ Latent prints of value were analyzed and compared to the known exemplars bearing the name ████ Page 1 of 3 Laboratory Case Number: M2022-4843 Report No.: 44 COMPARISON RESULTS: Latent Print █████████████████ L5 Excluded L6 INCD INCD in the table above indicates that the comparison is inconclusive with dissimilarities. The observed data provides more support for the proposition that the impressions originated from different sources rather than the same source; however, there is insufficient support for a Source Exclusion. Excluded in the table above indicates that the observed data provides substantially stronger support for the proposition that the questioned impression originated from a different source than the exemplar impressions compared. If an additional suspect is developed by your agency at a later date, a fingerprint card or the appropriate suspect information should be submitted for comparison. DISPOSITION OF EVIDENCE: Latent prints were previously marked and preserved. Digital images used for analysis and / or comparison are being retained by Idaho State Police Forensic Services and are available upon request. Item 139 will be returned to the submitting agency. REMARKS: The descriptions, conclusions and interpretations stated above apply to the sample (s) as received. Conclusions resulting from the examination of observed data within friction ridge impressions are based on the application of an examiner's knowledge, training, and experience. Source conclusion opinions and interpretations are based upon the professional judgement of the examiner. I declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to the law of the State of Idaho that the foregoing is true and correct. Tara ███████████████████ Martinez / Forensic Scientist Issue Date: 06/11/2025 Page 2 of 3 Laboratory Case Number: M2022-4843 Report No.: 44 Latent Print Report Supplement 1. The case notes associated with this report are available to the customer in ILIMS Prelog. These notes provide detailed information on the tests performed and verification results, as well as the basis and reasons for the conclusions presented in the report. 2. Digital images associated with this testing are retained by the laboratory and stored in Adams Web. This storage location is separate and distinct from ILIMS. Retained images include latent prints developed during processing and / or images of latent prints and known prints used for analysis and / or comparison. Due to large file sizes, these images are not able to be emailed. Copies of images can be obtained through appropriate discovery requests. 3. All comparison conclusions are verified by a second examiner. Verification is the independent examination by one or more examiners to ascertain if a decision, conclusion, or opinion is reproduced or is in conflict with the decision, conclusion, or opinion of another examiner. Verification is a quality assurance measure for friction ridge examination and may be implemented in multiple ways including blind verification, open verification, or consensus review. The use of the term " independent " indicates an autonomous examination but not necessarily one without knowledge of a prior decision, conclusion, or opinion. BLIND VERIFICATION is a type of verification in which the subsequent examiner (s) has no knowledge of any other examiner's decisions, conclusions or observed data used to support the conclusion. Blind verification is used when a single source identification results from an MBIS (Multi-modal Biometric Identification System) search, but may also be used in high profile cases, cases with single identifications or exclusions to named subjects, or complex comparisons. Blind verification may also be utilized as part of the latent print section conflict resolution policy. OPEN VERIFICATION (non-blind) – is a type of verification in which the subsequent examiner knows the identity of the other examiner (s) and has access to their decisions, conclusions or observed data used to support their conclusion. Open verification is used in routine casework unless the criteria for blind verification has been met. CONSENSUS REVIEW is a type of examination in which a reported decision or conclusion is determined that reflects the collective judgement of a group of examiners. Consensus review is utilized as part of the latent print section conflict resolution policy but may also be used with complex comparisons. 4. Generally accepted or known limitations: the presence of friction ridge detail on an item of evidence does not indicate the significance or time frame in which the print was deposited. A person's sex, age, or race cannot be determined from friction ridge analysis. 5. All results are generated within the confines of the current latent print methods and quality system procedures. Current and archived methods are available on our website at https://isp.idaho.gov/forensics/ 6. Information related to laboratory accreditation and staff curriculum vitae is available on our website at: https://isp.idaho.gov/forensics/ Page 3 of 3