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Forensics Deductive Reasoning
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Deductive Reasoning
Victims of Crime
Professor Kline (left) and Dr. Myers (right)
The Victims
Professor Kline
death due to homicide
manner unknown
Professor Kline
Professor of archeology, old teacher of Dr. Meyers
Dr. Myers
death due to homicide
manner unknown
Dr. Meyers
profession: teacher at a community college
Interviews
Steve Thompson
Janine Myers
Interviews
Marcy
Emily Wilson
Marcy
Date of interview: Monday, May 14th
Marcy
-Dr. Myers was supposed to be back from a field trip
- He didn't leave her a message
- On friday, he was in ahurry to leave
- he usually checks in when he changes his plans
Jiane Myers
Date of interview: Tuesday, May 15 at 8:30
Janine Myers
- lives out of the only hotel in Jacobs falls
- Last called home at friday. hung up at 9:00 PM
- Didn't call on Saturday at 8:30 like he said he would
Emily Wilson
Date of interview: Tuesday, May 15th
Emily Wilson
- Dr. Myers is very secretive/competitive
- Dr. Myers is jealous of Prof. Kline
- This discovery could make him famous
- Emily says she was at an archeologist's conference all weekend
- Got email from Dr. Myers of his absence
Steve Thompson
Date of interview: Friday, May 18th
Steve Thompson
- Said Dr. Myers and team should be sued for destroying state property
- he states he was in the company of his family
- He was around town, his friends could support his case
Timeline
Thursday, May 11th
- Emily Wilson is gone for archeological conference
Friday May 12th
4:00 PM - Dr. Myers calls
5:15 PM - gone for field trip
9:00 PM- hung up phone with wife, not spoken to since
Saturday, May 13th
- 8:30- Dr. Myers didn't call Jiane
Monday May 14th
8:00 AM- neither man is back or picking up their phone
2:33 PM, Monday May 14th - Dr. Myers sends an email saying he will be going home for the week
Friday, May 18th
5:45- arrival at the scene
Wednesday, May 23rd
Dr Myers' body was found
Suspects
Steve Thompson
Emily Wilson
Dr. Myers
Suspects
Steve Thompson
- least likely suspect
- known as an avid hunter and has detailed knowledge of the area (means and opportunity)
- wants to prosecute Dr. Myers for digging on state land. Possibly using this to cover up murder
Suspect #1
Emily Wilson
- Dr. Myers' student assistant
- knew where dig site was, had proof that she didn't do it
Suspect #2
Dr. Myers
- Old student of Professor Kline
Suspect #3
- was alone with Prof. Kline at the dig site
Victim's Bodies
Crime Scene Photos
Professor Kline
Dr. Myers
Crime Scene Photos
The dig site with tent
The crime scene is very messy, indicates possible struggle. Could also be wind
Crime Scene Photos
Professor Kline's vehicle- present at the scene, unlocked and everything.
Missing tent string and tent snagged in tree- possibly used to kill victims
Evidence
- bugs in neck mass on Professor Kline, shows he was hurt in the neck
Phormia Regina collected from Professor Klines body, helps identify time of death
Emily Wilson's Evidence
both given from emily
- hotel recipt- proves she could have done it because she stated that she was gone from Th-M which means she would need 4 nights
Wilson's Recipts
email- claims that Dr. Myers was with his family, Janine confirmed she hasn't seen him in many days. Proves email is fake b/c Janine hasn't seen him as stated in the interview
Other Evidence
found on Dr. Myers body
found in trash bin where Emily resides
Other Evidence
backpack with bloody shirt, rock hammer, jeep keys, bloody tent cord. Shows what was used to commit the crime.
Sr. Myer's wallet. Shows that it was in fact Dr. Myers that was murdered.
Summary
I think Emily Wilson committed the crime. Emily created a fake conference to support that it wasn't her. Then, she created a fake email to say he would be gone. We know this email is fake because it says Dr. Myers will be with the kids for the week. But, Janine stated in the interview that she hasn't seen Dr. Myers. So, Dr. Myers wasn't at home so the email is lying. Emily killed Dr. Myers to eliminate witnesses of her killing Professor Kline. She then took the jeep and fled the scene Finally, Also, the bag with bloody tools shows that she was trying to get rid of the evidence in her trash.
Summary and Solving
Solving the Crime
Emily Wilson committed the double murder
Motive: Emily stated you need a major discovery to be famous so she decided to get the fame for herself
Solved
Means: She knew where the dig site was
Opportunity: she knew that no one was around because they were in a remote location. She also knew that if she booked the only hotel in Jacob's falls, she would be guaranteed to be close to them
Alibi: she claimed that she was at an archeological conference so she couldn't have been near