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A very unusual cross-section. they were also very brittle. >> they were brittle because of degradation due to age and exposure. the fibers were triangular in shape, or trilobal. using an infrared spectrometer, palenik discovered the fibers were polypropylene, a synthetic fiber used for carpeting. he then analyzed the fibers gathered from smithart's truck and clothing. >> we find in smithart's environment exactly the same kind of fibers. not only the same cross-sectional shape, but the same pigments used to color them. everything is there. >> the fibers in smithart's truck were manufactured by ...

Metallic spheres found all over mandy's skin and clothing. the scanning electron microscope identified the spheres as carbon steel. from his experience, palenik knew precisely what had shaped the metal in this way. >> using a high-speed cutting tool to cut through steel, you will produce these spheres. the metal particle is raised to high enough temperature it actually melts into the spherical form. >> the metal spheres were compared to fragments found on the seat of smithart's truck. >> the particles were consistent in all aspects of having originated from mr. smithart's environment. it would...