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On October 13, during an art premiere at the Museum of Fine Arts, artist Robert Rangel was found murdered with a fatal stab wound to the chest, prompting an investigation. Witness statements reveal tensions between Rangel and several individuals, including his fiancée Carol Eastwood and fellow artist Timothy Hepburn, who had past grievances with him. Evidence collected includes a note found near the body, blood traces, and conflicting accounts from attendees, indicating potential motives and suspects in the case.

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On October 13, during an art premiere at the Museum of Fine Arts, artist Robert Rangel was found murdered with a fatal stab wound to the chest, prompting an investigation. Witness statements reveal tensions between Rangel and several individuals, including his fiancée Carol Eastwood and fellow artist Timothy Hepburn, who had past grievances with him. Evidence collected includes a note found near the body, blood traces, and conflicting accounts from attendees, indicating potential motives and suspects in the case.

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Case #293842 Back Story: Murder at the Museum On the night of October 13, an art premiere to honor Mr. Robert Rangel was being held at the Museum of Fine Arts in Fremont, North Carolina. The socialites of the town were looking forward to the premiere and the extraordinary artwork Mr. Rangel would present. He was known for his abstract and provocative artistry design. While guests were mingling and waiting for Mr. Rangel's arrival, a mysterious and frightening scream came from behind the stage curtain. Starlled and alarmed, guests became fearful and began to move towards the exits. One of the security guards, Chris Alvarado, pulled the curtain back to investigate where the scream had come from. As the security guard began to draw the curtain back, a dreadful scene laid before him. Lying on the floor of the stage was Mr. Robert Rangel. He appeared to be lifeless. Blood surrounded his body, and it was apparent that he had been murdered. Within seconds, the guests who filled the museum began to flee towards the exits stunned and perturbed. You are the detective assigned to this case. You will be working with Sam Welsh, another detective to find the individual responsible for killing Mr. Robert Rangel. |i’s important to examine each clue thoughtfully. Also, be careful, some of the clues can be misleading or won't help you solve the case. These are called, "red herrings," and the perpetrator may try to lead you in the wrong direction. Use your detective skills to help you decide! Good luck detectives! SPRING COUNTY Coroner Investigation Report Coroner: Jaquelie Soran Date of Arrivals Ottber 18,2022 a City, State, County: Fremont, Nerth Garba, Spring Gouri Time of Arrival: 114628 | Decoased's Name: Robert Rangel Roported by: Detective Sam Wels ( you Parnod) Age/Date of Birth: 42 / March 14,1980 Police Agency: fremont Metro Police Department __ Gender: Male Next of Kin: Cardi Fastwood Age Gender Height Weight | EyeColor | HairColor | Pstinguishing | Giothing ee | ot 4 Be Marks | Rose tattoo on | Black suit pants | ” Male 210 bs Brean | Brow | upper right bce. | wetter he ‘button dovon, | Birthmark on leet | cotared sire shoulder. | Blak sess shes Blood Type Blood Contents Body Decomposition Body Temperature Wound Location No signigicaut Fatal stab word fo the | AB Negatwe Ne sigaitcant ahest. lacerations c.the : decomposition observed 4.2 degrees E hares ine | castes toreport 7“ 7 {ave ad arms, brag on athe te of arrival ave an upper art Marks and Wounds Vict is « 42 year old male, Based on observations aud evidence, it is clear that the vietin’s death was caused by a single fatal stab wound to the chest. I addition, there are several bruises and lacerations on the arms and fave, this ndvates there may have been seme iype of struggle between the wctim avd the perpetrator, In my professional opition, it appears that gout play iS evident and huwvicide is the cause of deat Probable Cause of Death Homicide by fatal stab wound to the chest Police Department Sat EEUU Incident Number: 248842 WITNESS STATEMENT FORM oe Christopher Sawyer nae 822] Main Street, Fremont, North Carolina, 28375 Date of Birth: Phone Number: : W/2S/958 910-555-1532 The below statement is voluntary. The account below is tue to the best of my knowledge and observations, and represent my reflection of the incident. understand that this cose is cumrently under investigation and that making false statements or reports pursuont to a police investigation is a criminol offense under the kaw. | wonderful time that night He has always been a big supporler of mine and has stood by my side PERSONAL STATEMENT/NARRATIVE Robert was a wonderful person and an exceptional artist My wife, Sadie Hackett and | had a since the day | started running for office. There was one thing thal Mr. Rangel and | didnot see eye | to eye on. and that was my friendship with Timothy Hepburn, Even though Timothy ond Robert were | nof fond of each other, I didn't want to have 4o choose between the two of #hem. Timothy rode in the limousine with Sadie and | f both the pre-party and the art show Timothy had recently struck up a friendship with Sue MeCeregor, so she joined us as well We all had a fontastc time Sue had previously lived in Fremont. but {had only mel her handful of times, She wos visitng Fremont fo see her mother ard sister, who | believe was due 4 have a baby soon and sid she was grateful to jen us| | that right I dd see Roberts fance Carol fora brief moment. | know Robert had plans 4o marry her, but there was jst something about her I just dil’ ke. Call it nafural instinct or whatever you want || but my gut aluays told me there was more te her than what she was leading on Orvistyphor Souyen Sm Nbob SIGNATURE OF WITNESS SIGNATURE OF POLICE REPRESENTATIVE SPRING COUNTY Incident Number: 243842 WITNESS STATEMENT FORM Police Department aaa James Adam ae 2022 Palisade Avenue, Fremont, North Carolina, 28315 Date of Birth: ee Number: ei) OSATVIF 12 U0-555-9833 The below statement is vokintary. The account below is true to the best of my knowledge and observations, and represent my effection of the inciclent, J understand that this eae is currently under investigation and that making false statements or reports pursuant fo a police investigation is. @ criminal offenee under the lav PERSONAL STATEMENT/NARRATIVE | was planning on having a Fobulous evening with friends on the night of the art premiere, but obviously that was far from what actualy happened. Not only did arrive an hour before the show slarted, because | could have sworn the invitation said &:QOPM, but | also had to go into the if | hospital, because | was the doctor on call that evening That's what prompted me to leave ric before the show began. | waited there for an entire hour just to have to leave before all the fun started Iam so devastated at what happened to Robert Rangel. He was a great human being and friend. He wil be truly missed g Ca Wok NATURESF WINESS SIGNATURE OF POLICE REPRESENTATIVE Police Department | cone Sue McGregor Sat Re A Incident Number: 293842 WITNESS STATEMENT FORM Address: 93023 North Virginia Street Newtown, Connecticut, 06034. [Date of Birth: Phone Number: 08/30/1983 415-555-234 The below statement is voluntary. The aecount below is tue to the best of my knowledge and observation, and represent my reflection of the incident, 1 understand that this case ie curently under investigation and that making false statements or reports pursuont to @ police investigation i @ criminal offense under the law. = PERSONAL STATEMENT/NARRATIVE | had just recenfly moved from Fremont to Newton about 3 wordhs age. | have missed my family terribly 20 | decided fo plan a trip back fo Fremont from October I24h through the [5th because m sister was die to have her baby on the Ith. The evering started out marvelous and | was hoving a wonderful time with Timothy, Christopher, and his wife Sadie. They're all very lovely people. After the precpremiere parly we al went fo the museum in a lino that Christopher and his wife had rented tha! night. H was so thoughtful of them 4o let me join them. The limousine wae so hnurious and spacious, which was great because my Feet were kiling me. | usualy wear a size 5, but | let my black heels back in Connecticut so | had to borrow my sister's size 7. If you've ever worn shoes that were too big than you'd know how terribly uncomfortable they can be, especially heels! | had been spending quile a bit of time with Timothy 400 and enjoyed hearing all about his upcoming art exhibitions. | wil soy the most unpleasant part of my evening was seeing Carol and having har and Robert try fo get the security guards to hick me out of the event Ijust held my tongue ard wolked the other way. You frou it reminds me of a quote from a book Iva reading. The quote says ‘Since ie the best revenge 6 Wile. ~“SIGNATURE OF POTICE REPRESENTATIVE — San ERE Police Department Incident Number: 243842 SAW ee ed | “ome: Timothy Hepburn AAS" £437 Siler Fawn Court Fremont, North Carolia, 28315 Date of Birth: a | Phone Number: 93/05/1988 910-555-1932 t The below statement is voluntary, The account below is true to the best of my knowledge and observations, and represent my reflection of the incident, | understand thal his eases cusenty under investigotion and tat making face statements or reports pursuant toa poice investigation is erninal offense under the ow - PERSONAL STATEMENT/NARRATIVE - duit As an artict myself. [ve always admired the work of other artists and creators. Robert and | have krown each other for quite some time. We actually went to art school together. bul after he plgiarized come of my work | never felt quite the same about him We're alder now and Ive tried fo put the past behind me, but | krow Robert still had a grudge against me. When Christopher and his wife Sadie invited me to Robert's art exhibit premiere, | wasn't sure if if was a good idea if | attended, In the end | thought if I went he'd realize that | support him and truly just wanted to be friends. | went fo the pre-party with Christopher, Sadie, and Sue, but after we left the party, just couldn't go info the museum [told the others to go ahead of me and Il meet them in there, but | never went in. Now I'l never get the chance to talk to him ey Fiauileg lepton ae Mee SIGNATURE OF WITNESS SIGNATURE OF POLICE REPRESENTATIVE EVIDENCE CRIME SCENE CLUES EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: © Detectives found three blonde hairs on Mr. Rangel’s coat when his body was found. EZ @) Detectives identified fingerprints on Mr. Rangel’s eye glasses belonging to Carol Eastwood, oe Bloody shoe prints were found near the body. The prints looked to be a fairly small size, but detectives couldn't identify exactly what! size, only that it was approximately the feete > size 5 - 6. EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: @ Christopher Sawyer, the town mayor, had just been elected the previous week. Mr. Rangel was a big supporter of his. EZ ©) Detectives determined that Mr. Rangel had died of a fatal stab wound to the chest. He also had multiple scratches to his face and bruises all over his face _, jand arms. wo © Carol Eastwood was Mr. Rangel's fiancé. They had recently been engaged while visiting Paris. EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: o Sadie Hackett, the mayor's wife, was well known for her long, dark, and curly hair. = Sue McGregor was visiting Fremont. She had recently moved to Connecticut from Fremont and went back to visit family. ] As detectives were conducting interviews, they learned that James Adam, who was also a local doctor, had feet that were so small shoes made to Fit him. he had to have «ee ee Copyright © 2025 Cultivating Lifetime Learners and MysteriesForKids, CRIME SCENE CLUES EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: EVIDENCE: A note was found near Mr. Rangel’s body when detectives arrived, The note read, “There's no better revenge than

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