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Crime Scene Description
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High School Yearbook
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Letter from Private Investigator
- There are 9 potential suspects for Charles MacDonagh's murder.
Witness Statements
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Reveals
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- On the high school yearbook signature page, there is a message written in blacklight ink that says: "I'll keep the biz running while you're away."
Solution
Suspect Elimination
Aura McBride
Means
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It is unclear if Aura had the means to have killed Charlie.
Motive
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Aura did not hold back on details in her statement and was the most cooperative suspect, which helps her credibility and makes it extremely unlikely that she would commit the murder.
Opportunity
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Aura was not likely at the murder scene at the time of Charlie's death (approximately 9:37 PM) because she was at the high school. She took a picture at the high school after the reunion and posted it on her social media, which can be found on macdonaghcase.net. In the photo, the clock reads 9:42. In her statement, she says that she cleaned the school until 9:45 PM when she noticed a missed call from Susan, discovered Charlie's body, then called 9-1-1 at 10:17 PM. These facts are confirmed by:
- Aura's Photo: Corroborates that Aura was at the high school at 9:42 on the night of the reunion, based on the clock in the photo.
- Arthur's Statement: Corroborates that Aura stayed at the high school after the reunion.
- Susan's Statement: Corroborates that Aura had a missed call from Susan at 9:45 PM.
- Crime Scene Description: Corroborates that Aura made the 9-1-1 call at 10:17 PM.