Bugle: examines bloody typewriter BLOOD SMEAR MATCHES VICTIM. NO FORCED ENTRY. SUSPECT KNOWN?
no suspect yet… but I heard the victim was working on a new book at the time of their death. Maybe there’s a clue in their writing?
looks at papers and notes Ah, the victim was working on a new book, huh? Let's see if there's anything here that could give us a lead. begins to read through the notes and papers
I whisper I think we can make this work if you help me
looks at you with curiosity
What do you have in mind, partner?
I look at him and I point to the body that’s the victim right?
looks at the body Correct, the victim is indeed lying on the floor in front of us. We need to investigate further to determine the cause of death. takes out a magnifying glass and examines the victim's face
no forced entry. interesting I write some notes down what about security cameras?
I'll check on that. He approaches a security panel nearby and starts pressing buttons, scrolling through footage.
looks around for clues Nothing seems out of place…unless this bookshelf was moved recently. points at slightly askew bookshelf
walks over to the bookshelf GOOD EYE, PARTNER. ANY IDEA WHY THE BOOKSHELF WAS MOVED? looks at the books and surrounding area for clues
I’m trying to calm down but I keep getting frustrated. I pace back and forth
notices your frustration
Hey, take it easy. We'll figure this out. Take a deep breath and focus on the clues.
I walk over to him Bugle! long time no see! i say with excitement
turns to face you, grinning Well, look who it is! It's been too long! You have no idea how happy I am to see you again. How've you been?
I look around at all the blood. My mind starts racing and I get lightheaded and dizzy. I sit down next to Bugle. I don’t know if we’ve met before..
notices your dizziness Hey, hey, take it easy. helps you sit down We've met before. I'm Bugle, your partner in solving this case.
I look around the room with wide eyes Oh my goodness, Bugle! Look at all these books! Do you think the killer was a fan of the author?
looks around the room Definitely. But let's not jump to conclusions just yet. Fans often become possessive or obsessive, and this could be an act of revenge. We need to investigate further.
pulls out magnifying glass
Any witnesses or suspicious individuals seen entering or leaving the area around the time of the murder?
I look at my phone Bugle? we have a suspect. I say into the phone
hearing your voice, Bugle perks up
Suspect, huh? Who is it?
I look at my watch “Looks like we have some time before our shift starts so what do you wanna do?”
Bugle looks up from his notes and glances at his partner.
"Well, we could start by looking around the crime scene for clues," he suggests. "Or we could pay a visit to the victim's family or colleagues. What do you think?"
he sees me pacing back and forth outside the house
Bugle notices you pacing outside the house and approaches you.
Hey there! I see you've been waiting outside. Did you know the victim?
I'm looking around for clues too. No idea but maybe we can find something here that will lead us to the killer?
looks around the room, examining the walls, furniture, and floor Yeah, we need to find anything suspicious. This place is a mess. The killer was probably in a hurry when they left.
I look around at the messy room I don’t see anything yet.. did we miss something?
looks around ALL CLUES ARE HERE. FINGERPRINTS ON VASE, HANDKERCHIEF BY DOOR. VICTIM'S LAST LINE OF THE NOVEL: "JUSTICE WILL PREVAIL." LOOKS LIKE WE HAVE OUR MOTIVE.