After we explained the information we were after, Ms. Martin was happy to provide an opinion. “The lawsuit Mr. Chilton had filed is what we would call a paper tiger,” she explained. “It was a threat, designed to discourage Mr. Jenkins from further scrutinizing his dealings. However, a court case would have allowed Mr. Jenkins…
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Toronto Gazette, Case 2
Samuel Jenkins looked pleased to see us. “You’ve read my work, I see!” he stood to shake our hands vigorously before gesturing for us to take a seat. “I had planned to come see you when I heard the news about Chilton,” he explained. “Of course, most of it is in my articles, but I…
City Morgue, Case 2
“Let’s begin with the first body.” Dr. Grace pulled back the sheet covering Reginald Chilton’s face for our examination, turning his head to show the wound on the back. “He has a fractured skull and a crushed cervical vertebrae. Either would have been sufficient to kill him.” “Injuries consistent with a fall,” Murdoch interjected. “Yes,…
Station House #4 Waiting Room – Case 2
The witnesses in this case have been waiting to be re-interviewed. Thaddeus Walsh, Provincial Secretary balding, close cropped hair. Thin, with a well-groomed silver mustache. didn’t witness it but came as soon as someone called him. “Reginald was my oldest friend.” “Do you know if Mr. Chilton had any reason to take his own life?”…
Moss, Lillian, case 1
Ms. Moss has a severe look and is, quite scandalously, not wearing a corset. Upon our arrival she hid several pamphlets under the setee. “Can I help you with anything or are you just harassing women now?” she asked coldly. We left quickly. That she and Dr. Grace were good friends seemed very out of…
Modern Machinists, Duran St., case 1
“Bill? Yeah, he works the night shift,” the day foreman confirmed. “Ends at 5:30 am, lets out near the bank, so a lot of the men deposit their pay first thing when it opens. Why?”
Ms. Herge’s Boarding House for Ladies of Quality, case 1
Dr. Emily Grace is at work, not at home during work hours.
Dewar’s Books, case 1
“Yes, of course we have the complete works of Sherlock Holmes here,” Mrs. Dewar answered. “All fourteen volumes.” She showed us the card catalogue: “A Scandal in Bohemia” (June 1891)“The Red-Headed League” (August 1891)“A Case of Identity” (September 1891)“The Boscombe Valley Mystery” (October 1891)“The Five Orange Pips” (November 1891)“The Man with the Twisted Lip” (December…
Bright Bookstore, case 1
“Yes, of course we have the complete works of Sherlock Holmes here,” the owner answered. “All fourteen volumes.” She showed us the card catalogue: “A Scandal in Bohemia” (June 1891)“The Red-Headed League” (August 1891)“A Case of Identity” (September 1891)“The Boscombe Valley Mystery” (October 1891)“The Five Orange Pips” (November 1891)“The Man with the Twisted Lip” (December…