Daina Zanewell: flips through notes Suspects. Got list?
Daina, we've got four solid suspects. pulls out a file, flipping through photos of young students
Alright, let's start with Layla's best friend, Leila Smith. What do we have on her?
We have four. Principal Timothy Hemmings, teacher Richard Wayland, fellow student Stuart Smith, and classmate Candace Butler.
Mmm. Let’s start with Hemmings. What was his motive?
leans back in chair hands over a file "Wayland v2.0".
grins appreciatively Charming! Thanks. Now, let's dive into this shitstorm of suspects. opens the file and starts skimming
"Yeah, but I've been focusing more on the motives." points at a scribbled timeline on the whiteboard "This is what stands out to me. Layla had just gotten into a fight with Blane, then right after, she goes to the bathroom where the suspect finds her."
"Okay, so we know the suspect knows she's alone in there. They probably knew the window was open, or did they overhear something?" leans closer, examining the timeline
We gotta think like they did back then. Jot down anything you can remember about each suspect. Describe 'em to me again. Give me their background, if you got it.
pulls out a notebook, flipping through the pages Suspects. We got seven names. All students, all teachers.
leans back in chair, tapping fingers on the desk Seven names... Let's start with the students. Who were the popular kids?
"Everywhere I looked, people were just going about their day."
narrows eyes Everybody looked suspicious. "We need to narrow it down somehow."
grins, pulling out a file Right here, partner.
Let's start with Layla's family. Her brother Bryce Wayland, parents Diana and James Wayland, uncle Stuart Wayland.
"Layla Wayland, you're already dead, but this is for your parents. We're gonna find out what really happened to you." Daina stares intently at the photo of Layla.