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@imhappy Geoffrey Landgraab is reluctant to let you search his penthouse, but Nancy Landgraab convinces him to allow you, telling him that it could look bad in the press if he refuses a search. However, nothing suspicious is found, mostly work stuff. While rooting through Geoffrey's work files you find a file with Victor's name on. Inside the file are photographs of Victor and a woman. The photos are grainy, and look like they were taken through an apartment window. The woman has her back to the camera and is wearing a backless dress.
@bluedanube I've put all the answers to your questions in a spoiler, as there is quite a lot of information. Hope I didn't miss anything!
What is the estimated time of death? The coroner's report states 6.52 to be the approximate time if death (roughly 20 minutes after the Victim ate the fatal dish).
From Lilliana Kealoha (chef):
What was the approximate time that the order was sent in? Lilliana remembers Salim bringing the order to the kitchen at around 6.10. What was the approximate time that the order was ready to be served? Lilliana states it takes her 15 minutes to prepare Pufferfish Nigiri (and most of the other meals are pre-prepared), so it would have been ready at 6.25. Lilliana does recall having to call for service twice, but puts that down to being short staffed and Salim being occupied with a busy restaurant. Was there ever an instance where she left the kitchen? No. Who else was on duty? Lilliana was the only Chef on duty that night.
From Salim Benali (waiter):
What was the approximate time that Lilliana call for the order to be served? Salim claims he heard Lilliana call for service at around 6.31. What was the approximate time that the Pufferfish Nigiri reach the table? According to Salim, the Goths, and Lily, their meal reached them at 6.32. Who was at the table when the dish was served? Salim remembers seeing all Goths and both Fengs at the table when he served the meal. The Goths and Lily confirm that they were all there. When did he stop speaking to Bella? Salim claims he stopped talking to Bella at 6.31 when he heart Lilliana call for service. What else was he pre-occupied with when he wasn't serving the dishes? Salim claims his duties that night included taking orders, cleaning tables, throwing out rubbish, and of course serving the meals. Who else was on duty? Salim was the only waiter on duty.
From Bella Goth:
Was the family close to the Fengs? Bella claims that the Fengs we're good neighbours, but that her family were closer to Victor as he was easier to get along with. What was the approximate time that she left her table to order her drink? Bella says she left the table at around 6.22. What was the approximate time that she returned to the table after speaking with the bartender? Bella states she only spoke to the bartender to order her drink, she then started talking to Salim at about 6.24. She says she returned to her table at 6.31. Was she in favor of Victor's political candidature? Although Bella and her family are wealthy, and so would not be impacted by the Simoleons for Everyone cause, she states that she supported it, and thought that Victor's promotion was well deserved.
What is her opinion of Geoffrey Landgraab? Bella tells investigators that she things Geoffrey is an insidious, slimy, monster of a man and that he reminds her of the evil creatures from her husband's books.
From Cassandra Goth:
What was the approximate time that she left her table to visit the restroom? Cassandra claims she left the table at 6.21. What was the approximate time that she returned to the table? She states she returned to the table at 6.29. Was the family close to the Fengs? According to Cassandra, the Goths and Fengs spent quite alot of time together. Lily was always more difficult to get along with, but Victor was always very friendly.
From Mortimer and Alexander Goth:
Was the family close to the Fengs? States that the two families saw eachother often and went out to dinner regularly. Lily can be a little stuck up, but is always civil, and Victor was always friendly.
Was he at the table at all time? Mortimer and Alexander claim to have never left the table.
1. Did he witness the Pufferfish Nigri being served to Victor Feng? According to them, all meals were served together at about 6.32, including Victor's Pufferfish Nigiri. 2. Who was the server? (I'm assuming Salim Benali?) Salim Benali. 3. Was Victor Feng at the table throughout the entire duration (leading up to his death)? According to Mortimer and Alexander, Victor Feng never left the table. 4. Who else was at the table with him? Victor, Mortimer and Alexander were at the table the entire evening. Apart from the brief moments they left, Lily, Bella and Cassandra were also at the table. No one else came to the table apart from Salim to take their order and serve their meal.
From the bartender:
What was the approximate time that Bella Goth ordered her drink? 6.22 What was the approximate time that Bella Goth left the bar? 6.24, according to the bartender she stayed near the bar talking to Salim for a little while. From their POV, could they tell who was at the table during the few minutes leading up to the murder? The bartender claims to have not paid much attention to the table.
From Geoffrey Landgraab:
What was the approximate time that he left to visit the restroom? Claims to have gone to the restroom at 6.30 to claim down. What was the approximate time that he returned to the table? Claims he used the facilities and had a word with himself in the mirror, and returned to his table at 6.53, Victor was already dead. How would a victory (i.e. his) at the election benefit the town, as a counter against Victor's Simoleons for Everyone scheme? Geoffrey believes that it is important that everyone knows their place in San Myshuno. He disliked the Simoleons for Everyone cause as he felt that poor Sims should be inspired by the rich, and aspire to work hard for Simoleons.
From Nancy Landgraab:
What was the approximate time that her husband leave to visit the restroom? 6.30. What was the approximate time that he returned to the table? 6.53 From her POV, who was at the table during the few minutes leading up to the murder? Nancy states she felt awkward seeing the Fengs and Goths celebrating Victor's win against Geoffrey so tried hard to avoid looking at them. She does say she noticed the women leaving and returning during the evening out if the corner of her eye.
Great work! Your thorough sleuthing has allowed you to create a rough timeline of events that evenings:
6. 00 - Fengs and Goths arrive at Chez Llama 6.08 - Salim takes their order 6.10 - Salim brings order to the kitchen 6.18 - Lily leaves the table to go to the restroom 6.21- Cassandra leaves the table to go to the restroom 6.22 - Bella leaves the table to go to the bar 6.24 - Lily returns to the table 6.24 - After ordering her drink Bella speaks to Salim 6.25 - Lilliana's first call for service (Which Salim does not hear) 6.29 - Cassandra returns to table 6.30 - Geoffrey goes to rest room 6.31 - Lilliana's second call for service (which Salim does hear) 6.31 - Bella returns to table 6.32 - Food is served by Salim 6.52 - Approximate time of death according to the coroner 6.53 - Geoffrey returns to his table
"bluedanube;c-17946982" wrote:
What were Salim and Bella discussing? - According to Salim, Bella approached him to speak about his writing. She was aware that he was an aspiring author and had invited him to visit the Goths' apartment and talk to her husband. Bella confirms that she invited Salim to her apartment, and that she thought he may enjoy the opportunity to chat with her husband, who is a famous author.
Sorry. There's something very weird about this. Mortimer was also present at Chez Llama, correct? Why would Salim need a formal invitation over to their apartment to talk to him when he was just there? That threw me off a little bit. :(
According to Salim, he is a huge fan of Mortimer's and would love to talk to him, however he felt his work was not yet up to scratch and would have been embarrassed to show it to Mortimer. He wanted to wait until he had a polished manuscript. Bella's invitation was very surprising.
Mortimer tells investigators that he had no idea about the invitation. He is not really a people-person and Bella usually does all the talking anyway. He would have been happy to meet with Salim but he has been rather busy writing his latest novel.
@Greyling - The Landgraabs claim to not know that Victor always ordered the same dish. - Lilliana says that she puts prepared dishes on a counter near the door, so that waiters can take them quickly and easily. - Mortimer writes gothic horror/monster thriller novels.
Phew! I think I covered everything, if I've missed anything please let me know. I'll be adding some of the above details to the clues/notes sections.
Excellent Sleuthing!
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