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Originally Posted by Tigre  I think there would be some point to it. Eventhough, you couldn't go by the markings on the casing because we know that the casing definately came from that gun, but I think i might prove the shape of the bullet. (maybe, I'm no detective) The bullet wasn't described as shattered but as fragmented into two pieces. Does this mean that there would still be no point? |
I’d like to hear from one of the folks familiar with rules of evidence if having a gunsmith fit a replacement bolt would be considered tampering with evidence or not. Perhaps it’s not allowed.
Either way I don’t think it will constitute negligence on the part of the investigators and the lack of ballistics probably will hold up under appeal.