Murder Investigation Case Study
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Where did Mary and Patrick usually eat on Thursdays?

They usually ate out.

What did Mary have in the freezer that she planned to use for supper?

A leg of lamb

Why didn't Mary make supper at home?

She did not have vegetables.

Patrick was still alive when Mary returned from the grocery store.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Patrick's head?

<p>He had a big blow to the back of his head.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctor say about Patrick's injuries?

<p>The doctor said that Patrick's skull was smashed to pieces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the investigators think caused Patrick's death?

<p>They believed it was a heavy and big weapon, possibly a large piece of metal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The investigators were able to determine the murderer's identity.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mary informed the investigators that she had seen a heavy metal vase or a big spanner at her house.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The investigation yielded no clues regarding the murderer or the weapon.

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Patrick's death

Patrick died from a blow to the back of the head, likely with a heavy metal object.

Skull injury

Patrick's skull was smashed, indicating a powerful blow.

Mary's account

Mary reported Patrick's death and her actions leading up to it.

Missing weapon

The murder weapon is not found, making it an open investigation.

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Potential weapon types

Initial suspects for the murder weapon include a heavy metal vase or spanner.

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Unknown murderer

The identity of the killer is still unknown.

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Sudden death

Patrick's death happened quickly, suggesting a fast attack.

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Possible motives

The details provided in the story do not reveal a clear motive for the murder.

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No clues

Further investigation did not uncover additional clues or the weapon.

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Thursday's dinner

Normally, Patrick and Mary ate out on Thursdays.

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Mary's errand

Mary went to the grocery shop to buy vegetables.

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Frozen lamb

A lamb was ready to be cooked at the time of the murder.

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Murdered at home

Patrick was killed at home, instead of dining out, as was the usual custom.

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Missing vegetables

Vegetables needed for the meal were missing.

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Unclear weapon

The murder weapon remains unknown.

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Fast attack

The murder was swift, because Mary was not gone for long.

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Doctor's report

The doctor confirmed the severe head injury causing death.

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Investigation ended

Police investigation concluded without finding the killer or weapon

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No additional clues

Subsequent investigation yielded no further information.

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Unexpected death

Patrick's death was unexpected in a normally peaceful routine.

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Study Notes

Murder Investigation

  • Arrived at Mary and Patrick's house, everything seemed normal
  • Mary reported Patrick was tired and didn't want to eat out. She made lamb and no vegetables. Went to grocery store.
  • Patrick found dead on the floor. Large blow to back of head
  • Massive skull fracture (likely with heavy weapon)
  • Murder happened quickly (Mary wasn't gone long)
  • Heavy metal weapon, possibly a large vase or spanner, but not found at the scene
  • Murderer and weapon still unknown

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Dive into this thrilling murder investigation scenario involving Mary and Patrick. Examine the clues gathered at the scene and piece together the mystery of Patrick's unfortunate demise. Can you identify the murderer and the weapon used in this shocking crime?

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