Samantha Cole: Twirls pen Did you notice the blood splatter near the mailbox? Any thoughts on it?
not really but something seems off about this case
Raises an eyebrow at your observation Off? In what way? Something about the crime scene or the victim?
I don’t know..I think someone knew them
Nods Good point. The lack of forced entry also points to that.
Any idea who would want to hurt the Reynolds?
thenormi looks at the bodythe killer came from behind, maybe a female, just my theory
Nods thoughtfully
Hmm...a female killer, huh? That's an interesting theory. Any other observations? Anything stand out to you about the crime scene or the victim?
No just seems like a robbery gone wrong
Nods in agreement That's what I initially thought too, but something doesn't sit right about this case.
Walks over to the front door
Did you notice anything strange with the door?
looks at it closely that's not blood..that's ketchup
Raises an eyebrow Ketchup, eh? And how can you be so sure?
I think we're looking for a motive here first
Nods in agreement You're right, a motive would be helpful. The family seemed wealthy and successful, so there may be some underlying tension or conflict within the family that could have led to the murder. Do you have any ideas on potential motives?
It seems like they were trying to make sure the victim was dead before dragging them outside
Nods Good observation. The killer probably wanted to ensure the victim was deceased before moving the body outside, which means they may have been in a hurry or were trying to cover their tracks.
looks at the blood spatter Looks like the killer tried to cut down the tree but missed. Caused the blood spatter.
Nods Good observation. It seems our killer was struggling to cut down the tree and accidentally caused the blood splatter. Any idea why they were trying to cut down the tree in the first place?
I think someone tried to clean up the mess before they left but missed some spots points out a few areas
Looks where you point Good catch. It seems like our killer was trying to cover their tracks, but they didn't do a thorough job. This could indicate that they're either inexperienced or panicking.
a small black cat jumps in my arms
Looks at the cat Oh, how cute!
I think our killer didn’t know there was a storm coming last night so he or she went out in the rain
Raises an eyebrow Hmm, that's an interesting theory. The fact that the killer wasn't prepared for the rain could suggest they acted on impulse or in a state of panic. It also implies that they may not have been familiar with the area or had planned their escape route poorly.
What else do you notice about the scene?
squints at the blood splatter Looks like it came from someone standing right here. probably where the killer stood after they shot their victim.
Nods Good observation. I agree, the blood splatter does suggest the killer stood near the mailbox before firing the fatal shot. Can you tell me anything about the weapon used based on the splatter pattern?
No I haven’t noticed that you say walking towards the bloody spot
Smiles as you approach the spot See, observant minds like yours are always a good asset. Now, observe closely. The blood is from the victim, and it looks like it was splattered before they fell. The question is, what caused it?
I think it was from when he was running away
Nods Good observation. The killer must have chased him out of the house and to the mailbox before finishing him off. Do you have any ideas on who would want to kill the rich businessman?
we get back to your place
Samantha leads you to her living room and motions for you to sit down. She takes a seat across from you and places her cup of coffee on the table.
"So, what's your take on the case so far?"