Detective's Narrative:

On the morning of January 2, 2007 I was called to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry on Florida State University to investigate the death of Justin Trueblood a 2nd year graduate student in the Biochemistry Division. Trueblood's body was found by the maintenance personel at 8:13 AM lying on the floor of the 2nd floor men's restroom in front of the stalls. It was obvious from bruising that the victim had been strangled. Autopsy is pending. Estimated time of death was 3:00AM. Restroom was in general disarray indicative of a struggle. (see Exhibits #1-4)

Using the building's key card entrance system records, I was able to determine that only two other individuals (John Badman and Dementia Jones) had been keyed into the building around the estimated time of death. Both individuals were still in the building upon my arrival. Collection of fingerprints and personal materials was made at that time. (See Exhibits #5-8)

During questioning it was revealed that the suspects and the victim all worked in the same 3rd floor laboratory and that Justin had previously had a personal relationship with Dementia. But according to Dementia the relationship ended several months ago and she is now engaged to John Badman. According to Dementia there was no trouble between the three of them and they were working together when Justin left around 2:00 AM and did not return to the lab. She assumed that he had gone home for the night. According to Dementia, John was with her in the lab all night long.

When questioned, John confirmed that Justin had left the lab about 2:00 AM and had not returned. When asked about his whereabouts during the course of the night John also said he was present in the lab all night. I asked him about restroom breaks and he did admit to leaving the lab once around 5:00 AM but claimed to have used the 4th floor restroom and not the second.

A lab coat containing several recent tears (edges were frayed but not dirty) was found in the laboratory. (Exhibit #9) The coat was unclaimed by either suspect who stated they did not know who it belonged to and that it had been there for a long time.

B.F. #65773

Case Documents:

Exhibits:

1. Crime Scene Photo
2. Crime Scene Photo
3. Crime Scene Photo
4. Crime Scene Photo
5. John Badman Fingerprint Card
6. Dementia Jones Fingerprint Card
7. John Badman Ink Pens in Desk
8. Dementia Jones Ink Pens in Desk
9. Lab Coat

Documentation:

1. Crime Scene Unit Property Report
2. Property Receipt
3. Request for Comparison
4. Latent Print Report