Rebus Quiz: Inspector John Rebus Murder Mystery Flashcards

Study Notes

A legal secretary named Moira Bitter has been murdered.
Her boyfriend, John McFarlane, has been arrested for the crime.
McFarlane confessed to the murder over the phone but is now pleading innocence.
Detective Inspector John Rebus is concerned about McFarlane's sudden change in behavior.
Moira Bitter's apartment is located in a trendy area of Leith.
The apartment is decorated in a tasteful and tidy manner, with no evidence of a struggle.
Rebus finds a damp dish towel and a short bladed chopping knife with a heavy black handle in the kitchen, which he believes to be the murder weapon.
McFarlane's response to Moira's message on the answering machine hints at jealousy.
Rebus believes that McFarlane is guilty but is unsure of the motive.
The story takes place in Edinburgh, during the night hours.
John McFarland is being interviewed by Rebus about a murder case.
McFarland claims he did not commit the murder and loves the victim, Myra.
Rebus records the interview and searches McFarland's belongings.
McFarland had been driving around after work to clear his head.
He last saw Myra alive when she stayed over at his flat.
Myra was previously dating McFarland's best friend, Kenneth.
McFarland received a strange message from Myra before her death.
McFarland denies making the call to the police about the murder.
The CID believes McFarland is guilty based on circumstantial evidence.
Rebus investigates McFarland's flat and finds little of interest.
Rebus is investigating the murder of Moira Bitter.
He is suspicious of John McFarlane, Moira's ex-boyfriend.
Rebus listens to Moira's answering machine and hears a message from her to John.
The time of Moira's call is 45 minutes after her death.
Rebus suspects the tape may be fake and sends it to the lab for analysis.
He also asks for a recording of John confessing to the murder.
Rebus visits Kenneth Thompson, Moira's former lover, for information.
Thompson is a freelance journalist writing a book on the history of haggis.
Thompson confirms that he and Moira were no longer together and had not spoken to each other in some time.
Rebus learns from Thompson that John and he used to be close friends.