MURDER MYSTERY

Recently a murder has been committed in Colston city centre. Fears that the murderer will strike again has overriden the town. You are a news reporter from Pinfold sent here to get as much information as possible to publish and print your article. However, if you accuse the right person this could see the right person prosecuted. Use all the clues around you to identify who is committing these heinous crimes. Good luck! [[Click Here to Continue]]

A map and the list of suspects and some pictures have been left on your desk by your boss. You collect them on your way out and head off to area of Colston. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/164227764_229636448858331_2000620975706595446_n-2.jpg?w=1024> </div> Last updated 04/03/1977. Victim's cause of death: unknown. Suspects: Allison Wragge: Bestfriend and allegedly newly enemy, lots of tip-offs given but, no evidence found. Stewart Gord: No substantial evidence found, but links made between the flowers found at victim's body and he's known family friend of the victim Topher Reid Tobin: Evidence found but, not enough to prove ultimate guilt. Blood found on Tobin's jacket that is proven to be the victim's but, victim seemed to sustain no external injury as a cause of death. [[Click here to enter the town]]

Welcome to Colston. A town recently struck by tradegy. Welcome, Reporter. Take a look around. [[The Resting Place of Carey Emmeline Alan]] [[Suspect Number 1's Residence]] [[Suspect Number 2's Residence]] [[Suspect Number 3's Residence]] Think you know the answer [[Accuse someone]] <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/164227764_229636448858331_2000620975706595446_n-2.jpg?w=1024> </div>

The grave site of Carey Alan looks well kept, with plently of flowers, mostly tulips, "Rest Peacefully" and "thoughts with the family" are dotted about. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/cary.jpg?w=634> </div> A dog walker is approaching you. [[Talk with the dog walker]] Or you can [[Click here to enter the town]]

Topher's house looked like every other house on the street, just as plain. So did Topher to be fair. He looked like every other old man, plain, grey. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/170753603_253062976529414_5861542272440387036_n.jpg?w=750> </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/topher.jpg?w=1024> </div> It looks like all the lights are on. [[Knock on the door]] Topher's Neighbour is sitting on her porch [[Talk with Topher's neighbour]] Next door to Topher's house is shop [[Call into the shop]]

There is a woman staring at suspect Allison Wragge's house. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/170719920_747295919288444_3233957521234506291_n.jpg?w=750> </div> [[Talk With The Bystander]] [[Knock on Allison's neighbour]] [[Knock on Allison's door]]

At the edge of the village lives Stewart Gord and his girlfriend Juillette Wragge. He's the only child of the Gord family and has inherited his land in which he grows flowers. He doesn't need the money, but enjoys the time he can spend talking to customers and putting his land to good use. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/170567337_2603281879981629_7918245935819369923_n.jpg?w=635> </div> [[Knock on Stewart Gord's door]] His fields surround his house [[Explore the fields]]

"It's such a darn'd shame. Don't you think." [[Yeah, I do]] [[Do you know what happened?]]

A brown haired, clearly enraged, woman comes to the door promptly. "He's not in" [[I've come here to speak to you]] [[When will he be back?]]

She looks attentively at you as you walk up to the outside of her porch. She sat there, smoking and waiting. [[Hi there, do you know if Topher is in?]] [[Hi there, I'm a reporter from Pinfold]]

You enter into the shops to buy some water. "You're the reporter, right?" [[I am, indeed.]] [[No, I'm just passing through]]

"Come in" was yelled from inside the door before the first knock. "Hello there" Said a fat grey haired man with an outstretched hand. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/stewart.jpg?w=1024> </div> He shook your hand. "You must be that reporter I've heard about" [[Yeah, I am]] [[No I'm not]]

There are freshly dug holes in the field. The police had previously notified you about a "breakthrough" regarding this area. There are little patches of flowers growing. Daisies Peonies Daffofils Roses. [[Click here to enter the town]]

The bystander is tall brown-haired woman who is staring at the address of Allison. "Hello" She says solemnly. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/juillette.jpg> </div> [[Hi there, do you know Allison?]] [[Who are you?]]

This house is empty. The windows are smashed. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Hi, can I help you?" <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/alison.jpg?w=1024> </div> [[Hi, are you Allison Wragge?]] [[Is Juillette Wragge here?]]

"Did you know Carey? She was a beautiful soul that girl. People have their suspicions about what happened to her and who did it. Who ever it was certainly isn't human" [[Do you know what happened?]] [[Who do you think did it?]]

"She was in a alleyway. A week after she was missing. Sat there dead with a bouquet of flowers, roses I think, next to her, would you believe? Rest her soul. I must go, I'm not here to knatter and gossip" [[Click here to enter the town]]

"I have my suspicions myself, but nothing I shall be speculating on" [[Do you know what happened?]] [[What you think of Stewart Gord?]] [[What do you think of Allison Wragge?]] [[What do you think of Topher Reid Tobin?]]

"He's in. You won't be allowed in though. His woman, she's like a guard dog. Wouldn't even let me in, even when I offered some of my apples, that I grew myself. Selfish cow. People have been knocking on that door since sweet Carey's death. Pointing fingers, it's nasty business. Mind you, he's looking pretty guilty. I would be pointing the finger too." [[Why does he seem guilty?]] [[What do you think about Topher?]]

"You're here about Mr Tobin, of course you are. He's defintely in there, not that you'll be able to get through his missus. She's like a guard dog" [[Do you know what happened...]] [[Why wont she let me in?]]

"I'm not taking any questions" [[When will he be back?]] [[Why not?]]

"He won't be." She shuts the door. Topher's wife was well known in the area as she was a local candidate for mayor and long-time representative. Her once excellent reputation was in shreds. <style> img { max-width:100%; max-height: 100%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/wife-2.jpg?w=693> </div> [[Click here to enter the town]]

"They found Carey's blood on Topher's jacket. The Tobin's are expecting a knock from the police any day now. The moment they find more evidence..." [[Click here to enter the town]]

"People have been knocking on that door since sweet Carey's death. Pointing fingers, it's a nasty business. Mind you, he's looking pretty guilty. I would be pointing the finger too." [[Why does he seem guilty?]] [[Do you think he did it?]]

"They found Carey's blood on Topher's jacket. The Tobin's are expecting a knock from the police any day now. The moment they find more evidence..." [[Click here to enter the town]]

"I'm Juillette. Wragge. This is my daughter's house. I'm assuming you are the detective." [[I'm just a reporter]] [[No]]

"Yeah I do, I'm her mother. Juillette Wragge. You are?" [[I'm just a reporter]] [[A friend of Allison's]]

"A journalist, even better. No point taking any of my comments down. The police won't listen to the facts. Neither should you." [[What facts?]] [[Why wont the police listen to you?]]

"That my daughter is guilty as sin. Guilty, not like that flourist. They are only pinning it to him because he's a flourist. Anyone can buy flowers from a shop. Anyone." [[On what basis? What did she do?]] [[What about Topher?]]

"She has the motive. Been enemies with Carey since Grade 2. I've calling her. Telling her to hand herself in and she won't pick up my calls. Huh? I've got to go. My partner is calling me." She walked off, headed left, down the street with a strange bounce in her step. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Yes I am. Please come in" You enter the house. All the curtains are full closed with only lamps to offer their artifical light. "I have to keep it dark in here. Sorry. If my mother knew I was in she would never leave me be" [[How come?]] [[Do I know your mother?]]

"She wants me to hand myself in for the murder. She just wants to get her boyfriend off the hook. She would say otherwise. Saying I had all the facilities to posion Carey... since I'm a pharmacist. Like I would risk my job. As if I would kill my friend. Sorry, to get into all this so quick. Do you want something to drink?" [[Who do you think killed Carey?]] [[What happened between you and your mother?]]

"Juillette Wragge. She's dating Stewart Gord. The flourist. She's gone mad. She is trying to accuse me for Carey's murder." [[How come?]] [[What do you think about Stewart?]]

"Stewart. He knew Carey was planning on telling mom... my mom to leave him. He could have easily poisoned her, but nobody would investigate Stewart, not until it was too late and he got rid of the evidence." [[Why would Stewart poison her?]] [[Why did Carey want your mom to break up with Stewart?]]

"Carey was like my mother's second daughter. Carey has been my friend since the start of school and was so unhappy when she found out Carey and I had our... our little falling out. She couldn't cope when she found out that Carey had passed. Neither could I, I turned to medication. An addiciton. She saw my tablets. Took them to the police. Told them I used them to poison Carey. When the police didn't follow up on her lies. She came to my house and attempted to smash my windows. Luckily for me, she was drunk. She smashed my neighbour's windows." [[Why were you fighting with Carey?]] [[Why was your mother so close to Carey?]]

The room was filled with flowers. Notably excessive amounts of tulips. Carey was found with roses. These could be gifts for condolences or funeral flowers, you think. "I'm a flourist" laughed Stewart and he saw you staring at the amount of flowers. Alive and dead. [[I can see]] [[Is that what your field is for?]]

"Are you here for some flowers?" [[No, I'm here about Carey]] [[Yes]]

"Yes, I inherited the field and I grow the flowers myself. They are popular within the village, especially with the fellas for their wives." He chuckled. "I don't expect you're here to buy them though, are you reporter?" [[No, I'm here about Carey]] [[I've been talking to people around the village about the murder. Everyone seems quite fond of Carey]]

"I didn't kill Carey. I was working the shop that day. Juillette can vouch for it. I'm sick of your lot. Coming in here. Accusing me. Get out!" [[Click here to enter the town]]

Who killed Carey Emmeline Alan? [[Topher Reid Tobin]] [[Stewart Gord]] [[Allison Wragge]]

You have failed in finding the murderer. You publish your article putting the blame on Topher Reid Tobin for the murder of Carey, which sees your article mocked and your reputation as a journalist in shambles as the truth was later uncovered about the true criminal. [[Back to the beginning]]

You have succeeded in finding the murderer. Due to your investigation, further evidence was later uncovered by the police and it was found Stewart Gord had poisoned Carey, like Allison had suggested. Evidence against Topher was found to be unrelated as evidence suggests blood got on his jacket after breaking up a dispute between the victim and Allison Wragge. He left his jacket in the flourist in which, he was headed towards after the altercation between Wragge and the victim, which was later planted by Gord. His role as prime suspect saw him vilified by his community and he hid away from the village. The murder of Carey had repercussions for the whole village. Well done for putting the right man in prision.

You have failed in finding the murderer. You publish your article blaming Allison Wragge for the murder of Carey, which sees your article mocked and your reputation as a journalist in shambles as the truth was later uncovered about the true criminal. [[Back to the beginning]]

"Me and the wife have bets going. Who did it. My wife thinks Topher. 'How else would the blood be on his jacket?' She says. What do you think reporter? For me, I think Allison, who else has the motive like her. My god I saw them arguing in the street the other week. Me and Topher tore them apart. That'll be 2 dollars please" He said with the warm smile. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Not a lot of people just pass through here. We are not that kinda town here. I'm sure you've heard about sweet Carey's passing" [[No I haven't]] [[Briefly]]

"Awh well. That will be 2 dollars please" [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Me and the wife have bets going. About who did it. I think it might be Allison, who else has the motive like her. My god I saw them arguing in the street the other week. Me and poor Topher tore them apart. That'll be 2 dollars please" He said with the warm smile. This town is known for it's gossip [[Click here to enter the town]]

"He's a strange man, the local flourist. He came from riches and has lived here since he was a boy. He's a definite community man. He has been so helpful in arranging and creating the memorial piece for Carey. So sorry, my phone is ringing I must go." [[Click here to enter the town]]

"She's a sweet thing. I watched her and Carey grow up together. I wouldn't of thought it would be her, but I guess we can't be sure when it comes to things like this. Carey was practically her sister. Moved in with her and her mother in her teens. I could see her resentment of Carey growing in recent years... So sorry, my phone is ringing I must go." [[Click here to enter the town]]

"I feel sorry for that man and his family. Caught in all of this mess. I know he didn't do it. I know him and his wife quite well. His wife is a local representative. Her career is in tatters. So sorry, my phone is ringing I must go." [[Click here to enter the town]]

"We fought about everything. That's what sisters do. We fought in the middle of the village once, had to be seperated, all over the fact I borrowed her sweater. She ripped her own earring out, bled everywhere. Caused right the commotion. Ruined a poor old man's jacket. We were fighting about her interfering in my mom's business. Ironic, isn't it?" [[Why did Carey want your mom to break up with Stewart?]]

"Carey and I grew up together. Carey didn't get along with her own mother and spent so much time at ours that she eventually moved in. Her mother had so many children and was raising them alone so was happy to see the back of her. One less mouth to feed. I heard that the children were later taken away from her mom and she moved up south. Carey was still living with my mom up until her ... passing." [[Why were you fighting with Carey?]] [[Who do you think killed Carey?]]

"To get her out the way" She shrugged. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Carey said something about him manipulating her. Mom is in a fragile state, she always has been. She also said that he wasn't treating her right. It was very vague and I told Carey 'Juillette's a big girl, she can handle herself'. I knew she couldn't but, I just didn't want to be the one getting involved for once" [[Click here to enter the town]]

"I don't think much of him. His true colors are starting to show since the loss of Carey. Manipulative. He's incredibly suspicious to me. He had the opportunity to get to Carey, to poison her. But nobody will listen to me. Nobody will investigate." [[Why would Stewart poison her?]] [[What happened between you and your mother?]]

"It doesn't seem in his nature no. But who else could it be? He's the one lead the police are properly looking in to. I bet poor Carey's turning in her grave with all this turmoil to her family, to Ms Wragge" [[Ms Wragge is Carey's her mother?]] [[Who is Ms Wragge?]]

"Basically. She's had Carey living with her and her daughter for years. She's Allison's mother. You must know Allison. One of the other suspects" [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Juillette has lived here for years. She practically adopted Carey. She's Allison's mother. She's with a new fella, the flourist. What's his name? Gord. Something Gord" [[Click here to enter the town]]

"I'm not doing any bouquets at the moment. I've halted all business matters so that I can support my girlfriend. It's a difficult time here for the whole village, would you agree Reporter?" [[Yeah, agreed]] [[I've been talking to people around the village about the murder. Everyone seems quite fond of Carey]]

"Young Carey was like a daughter to me. Gosh. When I was told about her passing, I just fell the floor. Hurt. Like I'd been shot. Are you gonna write that down reporter? Like I'd been shot" [[What about Allison?]] [[I won't be writing that down]]

"You've been going around the village talking about me? I didn't do it! I was working the shop that day. Juillette can vouch for it. I'm sick of your lot. Coming in here. Accusing me. Get out!" [[Click here to enter the town]]

"No comment." [[Click here to enter the town]]

The door was slammed in your face. Topher's wife was well known in the area as she was a local candidate for mayor and long-time councillor. Her once excellent reputation was in shreds. <style> img { max-width:25%; max-height: 25%; } </style> <img src=https://po303457318.files.wordpress.com/2021/04/wife-2.jpg?w=693> </div> [[Click here to enter the town]]

"You shouldn't be hanging around here. There's a murderer still on the loose. She might just be living in that house." Juillette pointed at the address of her daughter, and barged past, turning left down the road. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"They refuse to listen to the facts. Maybe I have called too many times." [[What facts?]] [[What evidence do you have for your facts?]]

"She fought Carey, physically. She cut her bad. Why wouldn't she do the same again. I tried to catch her and make her confess and now she won't pick up my calls. Huh? I've got to go." She walked off, headed left, down the street with a strange bounce in her step. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Because you think I'm guilty. I didn't do it. I was working the shop that day. Juillette can vouch for it. I'm sick of your lot. Coming in here. Accusing me. Get out!" [[Click here to enter the town]]

"I'm not doing any bouquets at the moment. I've halted all business matters so that I can support my girlfriend. It's a difficult time here for the whole village. The shop is that way, if that's what you are looking for." [[Click here to enter the town]]

She acted like she hadn't heard a word you said. And walked off. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"Can you give her this from me?" She handed you I note and headed left down the road. The note read 'Hand yourself in' You screw up the note and throw it out. Being involved in the case will ruin your integrity. [[Click here to enter the town]]

The door gets slammed in your face. Tensions in the town are high at this time. [[Click here to enter the town]]

"He keeps himself to himself. Now we all know it's because he was hiding something. Hiding his evil thoughts. Covering up his killings. They need to lock him up. I've had my kiddos in for weeks. We shouldn't be living in fear in Colston" [[Click here to enter the town]]