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December 8th, 2009
The unthinkable has happened.
Late last evening the bodies of England’s esteemed Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson were found dead.
The pair were found near London’s lower east-side by Eileen Bottomchild, an elderly local resident who was taking her dog for their evening walk.
“I just saw them there, you know, lookin’ so peaceful like. T’is a shame it is! Oh, those lads sure were London’s eyes and ears they were, that’s right!” announced a despondent Bottomchild.
As word of the famous duo’s demise spread throughout London, so too did the grief.
“I can’t bleedin’ well blimey right there ya Scrcooger! Script ye up oh saw ya doggins, right proper!” replied one Londoner, possibly reflecting on the deaths of Holmes and Watson. Frankly, it is difficult to tell.
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Police inspect the area where the bodies of Holmes and Watson were found.
“We’re at a complete loss to explain it all.”
– Police Commissioner Sir Phillip Edmund Shropshire-Lloyd.
While the facts surrounding the murders are not yet completely known, the following information has been made available by Police Commissioner Sir Phillip Edmund Shropshire-Lloyd:
• both men were stabbed
• no fingerprints were to be found on the knife, but the blade did have the initials “H.W.” carved in the handle
• the time of death was between 11:45pm and 2:00am
• footprints were detected leaving the crime scene. They were of a size 11 (male) shoe
• the left foot imprint of the footprints appears slightly deeper than the right imprint
• each man was stabbed on their left side, suggesting the assailant used his or her right hand
• a peacock feather, belonging to neither Holmes nor Watson, was found at the scene
Commissioner Shropshire-Lloyd assured the nervous public that the killer or killers would be found and brought to justice. “These good mates,” announced Shropshire-Lloyd, “is no longer with us, but we all gots to do our bit to see that their killer[s] are caught.”
Now, the suspects!
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Name: Barnaby Jones
Age: 45
Personality:Barnaby is a local merchant who deals with trinkets. He has been suspected of selling stolen goods. Holmes and Watson were in his shop three days prior to the murder and he was questioned about his business activities. He denied any wrongdoings.
Alibi: At the time of the murders, Barnaby claims he was with “Scrappy” Kyle, with whom he was conducting business. Later he met with his brother, Indiana.
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Name: Helen Waterstoneshire
Age: 55
Personality:Helen was a brilliant student. However, the sexism of the era prevented her from perusing her life long dream of becoming a private detective. She is intensely jealous of Holmes and Watson, and believes that, somehow, their success has kept her from her dreams. She was once arrested for throwing a stone through the office window of Sherlock Holmes. The stone had a message painted on it: “H. Waterstone is a good detective, too!”
Alibi: Helen claims that she was studying books on criminality and metalworking at the time of the murder.
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Name: Sylvester Snyde
Age: 41
Personality:Sylvester is a wanted criminal. He has been involved in numerous schemes and cons for years. He is very intelligent. He has been rumoured to have paid-off police officers in the past to avoid prison, and he is skilled at making others look guilty for crimes he committed.
Alibi: Sylvester claims that he was helping to build an orphanage at the time of the murders, which is strange because they occurred so late at night.
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Name: Henry Rockfordson
Age: 66
Personality:Henry is an exceptionally quite gun collector. He has a passion for firearms, and his enthusiasm has landed him in trouble on several occasions. He was once convicted for purchasing stolen guns (from Barnaby Jones). He is small and believes that guns make him powerful. He dislikes Holmes and Watson because he associates them with authority figures who intimidate him.
Alibi: Henry claims he was sleeping, but freely admits he is glad that Holmes and Watson will not be “snooping” around London anymore.
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Name: Morty Happerspoke
Age: 38
Personality:Morty has hated Watson and Holmes for years. He blames them for capturing his brother Derek years ago. Derek, who was hanged for murder after being caught by Holmes and Watson, vowed revenge at the time of his death. Morty was present at his brother’s execution and was heard to say that one day he would ensure that Holmes and Watson get what they deserve.
Alibi: Morty had purchased a ticket to see the play “Philosophy
Sylvester Snyde framed Helen Waterstoneshire. But without Holmes and Watson on the case the police might believe it was Helen.
Maybe Data and LaForge could help.
Oh but they won’t be born for a couple hundred of years. Crap!
December 8th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
It’s cut off at the end.
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Sylvester Snyde framed Helen Waterstoneshire. But without Holmes and Watson on the case the police might believe it was Helen.
Maybe Data and LaForge could help.
Oh but they won’t be born for a couple hundred of years. Crap!
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:21 pm
all of them?
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Morty Happerspoke did it.
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