OVERVIEW
of the CRIME
Two weeks ago our victim, DR. WEALTHY PATRIARCH, along with the rest of his family, went to a private viewing his son's latest painting exhibit. The party included WEALTHY PATRIARCH, his wife (CHARITABLE WIFE), his daughter (ADOPTED DAUGHTER), his son (REBELLIOUS SON), his son’s wife (SCHEMING IN-LAW), and his longtime assistant (FAMILY EMPLOYEE).
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While the group mingled and enjoyed their champagne, DR. WEALTHY PATRIARCH suddenly grabbed his throat, collapsed, convulsed violently, and soon after died. Suspicions of poisoning heightened after an opened bottle of nitric acid was found in the gallery's storage room. This room is also where the champagne was poured. The coroner later confirmed the cause of death to be nitric acid poisoning.
The victim and his family were the only people in the gallery. They all had access to the storage room with the champagne and the acid. Everyone except ADOPTED DAUGHTER drank the champagne, because she does not drink. Also, all of the champagne was poured before the group arrived and was handed out in no particular order.
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Was DR. WEALTHY PATRIARCH the intended victim? If so, how did the murderer ensure that he was the only person who was poisoned? Further, was the acid added when the drinks were poured or after they were passed out? Hopefully, the evidence we have gathered along with your expertise will allow you to discover answers to these questions.
TIMELINE
This timeline has been determined from witness statements.
WITNESSES to the CRIME
VICTIM
DR. WEALTHY PATRIARCH was born into money and expanded his fortune by building a successful private medical practice while continuing to work at the local hospital. Further, he built a successful business publishing medical books led by his widely used textbook, "Healing Without Feeling: Medical Practices for the Professional Doctor". This textbook was the doctor’s proudest accomplishment and right before his death, he released the sixth edition of his book, with newly rewritten and reorganized chapters. The victim was known to be extremely angry and bigoted. He had arguments with everyone he encountered, and was displeased with at least one member of his family.
Photograph of Charitable Wife
Photograph of Charitable Wife
ADOPTED
DAUGHTER
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Collection of family portraits
Portrait of Dr. Wealthy Patriarch painted by Rebellious Son
Collection of family portraits
CHARITABLE
WIFE
Photograph of Adopted Daughter
Photograph of Adopted Daughter
Photograph of Rebellious Son
Photograph of Rebellious Son
REBELLIOUS
SON
SCHEMING
IN-LAW
Photograph of Scheming In-Law
Photograph of Scheming In-Law
Photograph of Family Employee
Photograph of Family Employee
FAMILY
EMPLOYEE
