
Case 146: Brittany Phillips
Casefile True Crime
How Did the Killer Gain Access to Brittany's Apartment?
No witnesses had reported any suspicious activity, nor seeing anyone lurking around to the building or attempting to break in. During a search of Brittany's residence, one officer noticed that the ceiling in the walk-in wardrobe contained an access point to the attic. This would explain why there were no signs of forced entry and why no one was seen breaking into the apartment. A couple of months into the investigation, forensic experts examined the bed sheet taken from Brittany's apartment and discovered that what was initially thought to be a urine stain was in fact semen. Police continued to question those close to Brittany and obtained DNA swabs from individuals with even a loose association to her - but no matches emerged. With no information