SCOTT TRUXELL
July 14 2023
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“The shot in her right eye is what killed her, according to the forensic professionals,” he added.
The forensic pathologist discovered a .22 caliber projectile in Eagleson’s remains. He, along with the forensic anthropology consultant, were able to determine the paths of the projectiles from the shot under the chin and the shot in the right eye to determine which projectile was recovered in 1960 and which one they recovered during this autopsy.
Also recovered during the recent forensic examination were five small fibers from the pelvic and upper femur region. The fibers will not be tested by the lab.
The projectile from most recent autopsy was turned over to the Attorney General’s BCI lab for testing and was determined to be a .22 bullet by a forensic scientist.
During the ongoing investigation, a .22 caliber H&R model 922, 22 LR revolver, was given to investigators by a local citizen claiming the gun was used to kill Eagleson. A forensic scientist conducted a comparison of the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy and the .22 caliber firearm. It was discovered the H&R revolver is an operable firearm. It was also discovered the bullet recovered from the recent autopsy is indeed a .22 caliber, but it was determined to be unsuitable for comparison/identification purposes due to the lack of sufficient class and individual characteristics.''