The drop / pendant earring...

[Steve_uk]

Sheila had used false nails. Were they applied after the murders ? If so, what about the state of her natural nails before they were covered ? One such false nail had been found by AE which either couldn't have adhered properly or had fallen out of its container before being applied.

The fingernail gouges which were found would have been before the false nails were applied as the false nails would have left more prominent pierced marks due to their shape . The nail marks that we see were made with shorter nails which gave more of a grip.

A reason why Sheila had appeared to have had perfectly manicured nails ! In the aftermath of the killings, Sheila had showered,changed into her nightdress and gave herself a manicure.

But in the weeks preceding the massacre she always had to be prompted by friends to make herself up, especially to wash. Your scenario to my mind is not inconceivable but improbable.

[Adam]

Sheila had used false nails. Were they applied after the murders ? If so, what about the state of her natural nails before they were covered ? One such false nail had been found by AE which either couldn't have adhered properly or had fallen out of its container before being applied.

The fingernail gouges which were found would have been before the false nails were applied as the false nails would have left more prominent pierced marks due to their shape . The nail marks that we see were made with shorter nails which gave more of a grip.

A reason why Sheila had appeared to have had perfectly manicured nails ! In the aftermath of the killings, Sheila had showered,changed into her nightdress and gave herself a manicure.

A manicure after the massacre.

 

[Rob_]

A manicure after the massacre.

 

It's quite common for people about to commit suicide Adam to wash clean etc. they can take a great deal of time as well.

[lookout]

A manicure after the massacre.

 

I'm glad you find this amusing----NOT ! There HAD been time after the murders for Sheila to have showered, put on her night clothes and generally get herself " back to normal " by making herself look presentable after death which included the appearance of her nails. Sheila even had time for a small snack in the interim, as noted by the contents remaining in her stomach of which none were found in the other members of the family.

[snow66!]

Does anyone know whether it was ever pinpointed, exactly where this image came from and exactly who it depicts?

Hi Roch,hope your well.If you read about JBs alibi in the Official Campaign Site,I think you will find that they are describing this very photo.They say it was taken at the morgue like was suspected.Maybe you have noticed this yourself by now?

[snow66!]

Oh,and that it is Sheila!