COLD CASE ARCHIVE #2016-LS

COLD CASE FILE

Blackwood Creek Police Archive

June 2016. Lily Sterling, a beloved local florist, was found dead in her locked garden greenhouse. Rushed by the Sheriff, the investigation concluded it was "accidental pesticide chemical inhalation." 10 years later, an anonymous tip reopens the file. Locate the truth behind the cover-up.

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Solo Mode

Investigate alone. You will receive all evidence files, timeline details, and logs. Perfect for a classic single-player detective experience.

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Couples Mode

An asymmetric cooperative play style. Player A and Player B receive completely different files. **Do not look at each other's screens.** Compare notes verbally to find the truth.

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Group Mode

Party rules. Form a local taskforce. Assign roles to teammates, distribute documents, and solve the crime board together.

SELECT DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Amateur Mode: Unlimited attempts, direct error feedback on accusation, free hints, and optional timeline.

Asymmetric Setup Required

WARNING: Separate Displays or Play Areas Recommended

In Couples Mode, Player A and Player B have access to different pieces of evidence. Crucial alibis, texts, and forensic reports are split.

  • Decide who is Player A and who is Player B.
  • You are prohibited from looking at your partner's screen.
  • Verbally discuss, interrogate, and cross-reference details to crack the case.

Player A (Physical & Medical)

Will review the original greenhouse scene photo, autopsy skull details, and suspect interviews 1 & 2.

Player B (Temporal & Financial)

Will review the chemical toxicology data, bribe checks, call logs, and interviews 3 & 4.

Evidence Dossier

Review the reopened case folders, forensics logs, and suspect interview records.

Shop Layout Blueprint

Inspect the high-fidelity blueprint of the florist shop and garden greenhouse. Click hotspots (1-4) to read investigation files.

Florist Shop Blueprint
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Interactive Blueprint Details

Select a numbered hotspot on the layout above to reveal official crime scene inspection details.

Timeline Builder

Drag the events from the bottom shelf into the chronological slots on top to reconstruct the sequence of Friday night, June 10, 2016.

8:00 PM
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9:00 PM
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9:15 PM
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9:30 PM (TOD)
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9:45 PM
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10:15 PM
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10:30 PM
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Chronological Events List

Drag these events to the appropriate slots — or on touch screens, tap a card then tap a slot — based on the alibis, call logs, and transcripts.

Suspect Files & Ledger

Mark each suspect's status and keep your private deductive notes. These are auto-saved local notes.

Submit Accusation

Are you ready to resolve the mystery? Choose your findings below. All questions must be answered correctly to unlock the final epilogue.

DEDUCTIVE HINTS DESK

Request targeted clues if you are stuck. In Detective Mode, each unlocked hint deducts 15 points from your final scorecard.

HINT 1: Primary Culprit Direction

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will reveal information about the suspect's movements.

HINT 2: Alibi Contradiction

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will highlight key contradictions in alibi logs.

HINT 3: Location of the Victim

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will narrow down where the murder occurred.

HINT 4: The Decisive Forensic Clue

[LOCKED] Requesting this hint will reveal which physical clue connects the suspect.

CASE RESOLVED
OFFICIAL DETECTIVE CERTIFICATE

This document certifies that the Blackwood Creek case has been solved.

DIFFICULTY MODE: Amateur
ELAPSED TIME: 0m 0s
WARRANTS FILED (STRIKES): 1
HINTS REQUESTED: 0
FINAL SCORE: 100 / 100
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WARRANT REJECTED (CASE COLD)

DETECTIVE SUMMARY: Because you filed 3 incorrect arrest warrants, the culprit realized the department was close to resolving the case. Under the cover of the swamp fog, the suspect cleared their estate, destroyed crucial bribe transaction documents, and fled the country.

The department has declared the case inactive and closed the investigation file.

EVIDENCE RECORD

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE // SYSTEM DECISION

REJECTED

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