Synthesis Game

Birthday Party Gone Wrong?

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Murder Mystery

Intro

Background and Mission

Monica Cline, a sweet college student from Texas, is turning 21! And of course to celebrate, she invites her closest people in her life. But things didn't turn out her way. During the party, she's... murdered? How could the people she trusts most do this to her?

It is your job as detective to use to discover what the evidence entails find out who did this and gain justice! Good luck.

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SUSPECT DESCRIPTIONS

FAMILY HISTORY

TEXT MESSAGES

OBJECT LEFT ON THE SCENE

MURDER WEAPON

INTERROGATION

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THE MAIN SUSPECTS: DESCRIPTION AND RELATION TO MONICA

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PHOEBE LAM

MAY CLINE

JESSE LI

ANNE CROSBY

Relation: Older sister Age: 23 Occupation: Student teacher Other descriptions: - enjoys arts and crafts - majoring in art history and education - introverted and observant according to friends - enjoys true crime documentaries

Relation: Friend Age: 23 Occupation: Hairdresser Other descriptions: - met Monica about 1 year previous to murder - was originally Monica's hairdresser but became friends later on - family owned salon business since 1978 called "Loveable Locks Salon"

Relation: Friend Age: 21 Occupation: College student Other descriptions: - met Monica in middle school - active on social media - enjoys exercise, partying, fashion - majors in graphic design

Relation: Boyfriend Age: 20 Occupation: College student Other descriptions: - was in a relationship on and off with Monica for 4 years - majors in biomedical engineering - went to the same highschool as Monica

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IMAGE OF MURDER WEAPON LEFT AT CRIME SCENE

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DESCRIPTION: Loveable Lock's B-30 double sided teeth thinning scissors. Typically for professional use. Price: $335

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LAST TEXTS OF EACH SUSPECT BEFORE THE MURDER

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BEST FRIEND

SISTER

BOYFRIEND

Hairdresser

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OBJECTS LEFT AT MURDER SCENE

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DESCRIPTION: 2 silver 16.5 mm rings left on floor next to body, evidence shows it was never on Monica

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MONICA'S FAMILY HISTORY

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1994 BEAUTY BOUNTY SUES HAIR BUSINESS LOVEABLE LOCKS FOR STEALING PRODUCTS. WINS THE CASE.

1980 MONICA'S GRANDPARENTS START A COMPANY CALLED 'BEAUTY BOUNTY'

2002 MONICA BORN

1991 BEAUTY BOUNTY IS EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL AND RECEIVES MULTIPLE AWARDS

2000 MAY BORN

1971 MONICA'S PARENTS BORN

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INTERROGATION: QUOTES OF EACH SUSPECT

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PHOEBE LAM

MAY CLINE

JESSE LI

ANNE CROSBY

"*crying* Monica... I could never do this... I can barely speak. I was in the same building when it happened but I didn't know? Whoever did this is going to pay. Only someone jealous of her could do this, everything about her is likeable."

"My little sister.. Look I know I didn't wanna come to this party, but that's justification as to why it's not me. My guess is her boyfriend. I hear them arguing all the time. But I don't know. m sorry I can't even think right now this is too much." *leaves room*

"Monica was so dear to me, a wonderful client, and a nice friend. Who could have done this..."

"I don't know who would do this or why. The only thing motive I can think of is when she told me about her family's business lawsuit against this other business.. But I could never. Never.

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SO....... WHO DID IT?

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PHOEBE LAM

MAY CLINE

JESSIE LI

ANNE CROSBY

CORRECT!

Congratulations, you've caught the murderer! Because of past family business tensions, Anne grew resentful of Monica. When she was invited to Monica's birthday party, she realized it was the perfect opportunity. However, unfortunately for her, she left way too much evidence and YOU caught on! You have received a raise of $185,203.

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INCORRECT!

First his significant other's murdered, and you blame HIM? Wow. I see how it is. HINT: Go back and read the text messages and look at the object left at the murder scene. Do you spot the connection?

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INCORRECT!

You've put an innocent girl in prison for killing her best friend! How could you?! You lose your job when the real suspect is found by your arch nemesis detective, Sherlock Holmes. Nice going! HINT: Go back to the suspect descriptions and the murder weapon. See a connection?

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INCORRECT!

Although she might seem a little annoyed by her sister, she would never do that! Siblings are siblings. HINT: Go back to the suspect descriptions and the murder weapon. See a connection?