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    • 5. Investigation Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Investigation, set in the summer of 1969, begins with an atmosphere that is as suffocating as the heat itself, enveloping everyone in a sense of foreboding and tension. The air buzzes with the sound of cicadas, their relentless call adding to the heavy mood that permeates the town. Sheriff Jackson, already feeling the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders, knew that informing Chase’s family about the tragic death would be a difficult and delicate task. The sheriff, aware of the emotional burden…
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      49. Disguises

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Disguises played a key role in the courtroom drama of 1970, when a witness named Larry Price, a modestly dressed Trailways bus driver, took the stand to discuss the events surrounding Chase’s death. Price’s testimony, under the direction of prosecutor Eric, aimed to strengthen the narrative that it was possible for someone to travel between Greenville and Barkley Cove in a single evening. Price, who had driven that very route the night of Chase’s death, also made it clear that none of the passengers…
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      47. The Expert

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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Expert, in the 1970 courtroom, was Prosecutor Eric Chastain, who vigorously questioned Sheriff Jackson regarding the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Chase Andrews' body at the base of the fire tower. Chastain’s approach was to suggest foul play, pointing out the lack of footprints or any substantial evidence that could explain how Chase had ended up at the base of the tower. The absence of fingerprints or any other definitive clues near the scene was a crucial element in his argument, but…
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      45. Red Cap

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Red Cap became a significant focal point in the trial, as the questioning by Tom Milton, Kya’s defense attorney, skillfully revealed the gaps in the prosecution’s case. With his strategic questioning, Milton sought to shift the focus away from the more speculative elements of the evidence, bringing attention to the inconsistencies and doubts surrounding the supposed events leading to Chase Andrews' death. One of the key moments in his questioning came when he asked Dr. Cone, the expert witness, whether…
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    • 40. Cypress Cove Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Cypress Cove, in 1970, becomes the stage for a tense courtroom drama centered around an unresolved murder case with mysterious circumstances. The day begins with an unusual turn of events when Judge Sims, usually accustomed to the standard procedures of trial, asks the prosecutor, Eric, if he is prepared to call his first witness. In most trials, the coroner’s report serves as the starting point to establish the evidence, but this case takes a different path. Eric, seizing the opportunity to shape his…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin To Trap a Fox, set in 1969, unfolds with a significant development in the investigation into the murder of Chase Andrews. Joe enters the sheriff's office, carrying a crucial report that adds weight to the ongoing case against Miss Clark. Alongside Sheriff Ed, Joe examines the growing evidence, with one of the most significant findings being fibers from Miss Clark’s hat found on Chase’s jacket after his death, a post-mortem discovery that directly links her to the crime scene. This alone gives the…
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      32. Alibi

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Alibi serves as a crucial turning point in the investigation into the death of Chase Andrews, as a storm rages over Barkley Cove in 1969. The once-clear suspicions surrounding Miss Clark’s involvement in the crime begin to crumble after Sheriff Joe and his colleague Ed receive unexpected revelations. Despite the fact that Miss Clark is notoriously elusive, Joe uncovers reliable testimonies that place her far from the scene of the crime. Jumpin’, who runs a marina in the area, provides a key piece of…
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      3. Chase

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chase, 1969, opens with an unsettling atmosphere, setting the tone for a chapter that blends youthful curiosity with the harsh reality of an untimely death. Two young boys, Benji Mason and Steve Long, begin their day full of excitement as they venture up the fire tower, an activity that fills them with energy and adventure. However, their journey takes a horrifying turn when they spot something out of place—what they initially assume is just a figure in the distance, turns out to be the body of Chase…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The Shrimper, Hal Miller, a known fixture in the local community of Barkley Cove, made his way into the familiar, rustic Dog-Gone beer hall on a chilly 1969 evening. The warm, golden glow of the beer signs illuminated the space, casting shadows on the faces of the regulars gathered around the bar. Sheriff Ed, along with his companion Joe, had already taken their place at the long, worn pine bar, engaging in the usual banter with locals, most of whom were lost in conversation about the strange and…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin A Visit from Patti Love unfolds in 1969 when Patti Love Andrews, the grieving mother of Chase Andrews, makes a pivotal visit to the sheriff's office. Dressed in mourning attire, her eyes filled with sorrow and a lingering sense of disbelief, Patti Love presents herself as a woman who has yet to accept the tragic loss of her son. She is convinced that Chase's death wasn’t simply a freak accident but something far more sinister. She shares her growing suspicion with Sheriff Ed and Deputy Joe, expressing…
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