by Hussain Chharawalla

Anna Garcia

1066911 — 2015-09-05 20:41:10 UTC

Anna Garcia, a 38 year old woman, was found dead lying face down in her entry hallway in a pool of blood at 9:56 a.m. It was a comfortable 73˚F inside Anna’s house despite it being 92˚F outside.

Persons of Interest

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Evidence from the Scene

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Aspirin

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:11:48 UTC

An analysis of the white pills found at the crime scene revealed they were aspirin, suggesting an overdose, or a natural cause of death
The aspirin would fit in with Lucy’s interview, where she talks about Anna going to the hospital and taking antibiotics because of a backpain

Hair

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:16:29 UTC

An analysis of the hair sample found at the crime scene indicated that the hair belonged to Anna Garcia

Blood

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:18:54 UTC

The blood type found on the crime was type B which matched those of Anna and Alex Garcias’

Muddy Shoeprint

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:20:46 UTC

The shoeprint found at the crime scene belonged to Anna Garcia

Fingerprints

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:28:00 UTC

An analysis of the fingerprints found at the crime scene proved that the fingerprint at the crime scene belonged to Alex Garcia

Vomit

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:31:33 UTC

There was red vomit found at the crime scene, indicating Anna died of a drug overdose or natural causes

Orange Juice

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:33:52 UTC

There was orange juice found at the crime scene, possibly a supplement to the pills she was taking

Syringe

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:45:20 UTC

There was a syringe found at the crime scene which was possibly used as a weapon for murder

Body Temperature

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:48:44 UTC

Using the Glaister equation, it was determined that Anna died 4 hours before 11:00 a.m. This indicated that Anna died at around 7:00 a.m.

Alex Garcia

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Alex is Anna’s former husband.
Alex and Anna went through a nasty divorce last year. As soon as the divorce was finalized, Alex quickly remarried a much younger woman.
Alex is rumored to be having financial difficulties and is still the beneficiary on Anna’s life insurance plan.
Alex last saw Anna last night when he went to her house to discuss some paperwork.

Lucy Leffingwell

1066911 — 2015-09-05 21:57:52 UTC

Anna’s best friend and co-owner of a local bakery.
Anna and Lucy have been arguing over whether or not to expand the business and create a sugar-free line of products. Lucy really wants to expand, but Anna refuses.
Last saw Anna at work yesterday. Anna left work a little early because she said she had something to take care of.
The conflict with their business arrangement has caused a lot of strife in their friendship.
Lucy mentioned that Anna had been in the hospital recently, but assumed that she was feeling better as Anna told her that she was no longer taking the antibiotics prescribed to her. Anna did however note that she had been experiencing back pain radiating towards her sides.

Erica Piedmont

1066911 — 2015-09-05 22:00:54 UTC

Erica is the new wife of Alex Garcia.
Reported that Erica was seen sitting in a car parked on the street in front of Anna’s house the day before her death.
Erica and Alex were seen at a local diner recently having a heated argument.

Doug Greene

1066911 — 2015-09-05 22:03:05 UTC

Doug reports that Anna usually walks her dog every morning, but that recently she’s been skipping the morning walk. He stated that Anna lives alone, has no family that lives close by, and her closest companion is her dog.
Doug and Anna recently were involved romantically, but Anna abruptly ended the relationship last week.

Theories

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Theory #1

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Anna Garcia may have died due to a stroke caused by hypertension. Stroke is a complication associated with Diabetes, which Anna was a victim of. Her blood flow to her brain may have been affected, causing her death.

Analysis of Evidence from the Scene

1066911 — 2015-09-15 16:32:57 UTC

Blood Droplets

1066911 — 2015-09-16 05:18:48 UTC

The diameter of the droplets found at the crime scene were approximately 8 mm. When compared to the results of the blood splatter lab, it was determined that the blood dropped from approximately 55 cm high, around the height of the table.

Blood/DNA Analysis

1066911 — 2015-09-16 05:19:00 UTC

Two people's blood matched those from the crime scene, Anna and Alex Garcia's.When the blood at the crime scene was processed through a gel electrophoresis, it was concluded that the blood at the scene was Anna Garcia's.

Physical Examination Reports

1066911 — 2015-09-21 16:21:50 UTC

Generalized pallor and evidence of oxygen deprivation.
Fingernails and toenails blue/gray color.
Evidence of vomit in oral cavity.
Blunt trauma to the head, wound indicative of a fall against a solid object, light bleeding suggesting lack of blood flow.
Edema of ankles visible.

Autopsy Report

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Full Autopsy

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2.2.1 Autopsy Report

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The toxicology reports from Anna's corpse were used to determine that Anna had no alcohol or toxins in her blood and 125 ml of semi-digested food left in her stomach.

2.3.3 Autopsy Report

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Anna's autopsy revealed that she possible had kidney disease, eye complications, and oral health problems which may have contributed to her death.

Relevant Medical History

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2.1.1 Medical History

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Anna's glucose problems have lead us to conclude that she has Type 1 Diabetes symptoms starting from a young age.

2.2.1 Food Diary

1066911 — 2015-11-05 17:30:06 UTC

Anna's food entries showed that she had a very unbalanced, unhealthy diet which stopped abruptly on the morning of August 12, 2012.

2.2.2 Nutrient Analysis

1066911 — 2015-11-05 17:30:30 UTC

Anna had an overall poor diet that didn't match up to her requirements. She consumed little vegetables and proteins which were essential for her. She also ate too many empty calories which added to her risks.

Theory #2

1066911 — 2016-01-20 06:09:31 UTC

Anna Garcia may have died due to ketoacidosis. This is supported by the high levels of ketones found in her urine. As a result, her blood level may have became acidic, leading to her death.

Theory #3

1066911 — 2016-01-20 06:09:52 UTC

Anna Garcia may have died due to a Sickle Cell Anemia complication. Since SCA affects the oxygen levels in blood, Anna's organs (specifically lungs) may have been affected as a result, causing her untimely death. Data that supports this includes the edema in her nails found from the autopsy as well as a previous pain crisis involving her lungs. (Based on Unit 3 Medical History Report)

Theory #4

1066911 — 2016-01-20 06:17:17 UTC

Anna's death may have been a result of peripheral artery disease or neuropathy. She also had excess glucose in her bloodstream which may have blocked her arteries and restricted blood flow, causing the pain and ultimately leading to her death.

Unit 3 Medical History Report

1066911 — 2016-01-20 06:19:50 UTC

Anna had a pain crisis in her infant age time window. She experienced respiratory problems as well blood that was low in hematocrit and RBC count. Doctor suggested splenic sequestration at the time.

5.1.1 Medical History

1066911 — 2016-02-03 17:31:52 UTC

Anna Garcia was infected with the bacterium Serratia Marcescens via urinary tract infection.

Theory #5

1066911 — 2016-02-03 17:36:26 UTC

Anna Garcia may have died as a result of sepsis. She was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection as a result of the bacteria (Serratia Marcescens) she may have obtained from a catheter in a hospital. As a result her body may have violently reacted (sepsis) and led to her untimely death

4.1.2 Autopsy Report

1066911 — 2016-02-23 05:37:58 UTC

Anna's autopsy report revealed that Anna had no alcohol or medication in her blood. She had a very high blood glucose level and left ventricular dystrophy. There was also evidence of mild mitral valve prolapse.

Theory #6

1066911 — 2016-02-23 05:42:09 UTC

Anna Garcia may have died from a myocardial infarction or cardiac arrest as a result of her left ventricular dystrophy. Anna had a very high blood glucose level, making her pump have to work much harder. Anna also had tachycardia and premature ventricular contractions meaning her heart would have had to work twice as hard to pump oxygenated blood. As a result the heart may have gave out, and caused her to die.

4.2.1 Medical History

1066911 — 2016-03-03 17:23:51 UTC

Anna had a complicated history of tachycardia and premature ventricular reaction. These were most likely a result of her hypercholestrolemia which may have blocked her arteries making her heart work overtime.