Glue samples in evidence vial

1995

The specimens of glue (this object), thread, and ribbon used in the construction of a mail bomb were recovered from the crime scene. As the investigation expanded, the victim’s husband, an officer at a local military base, became a primary suspect. Postal inspectors obtained a search warrant for his home hoping to find physical evidence linking him to the crime. After 13 hours of searching, they found samples of glue, dark thread, and light blue ribbon. These items appeared to be similar to materials found at the crime scene – but this evidence was still circumstantial.