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The police stumbled upon a car wreckage at the bottom of a bridge. A woman was found inside. The body is yet to be identified and doesn't show any signs of homicide.

The Car Wreckage

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

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All doors were locked, but the passenger door was open.

Investigate the Victim

• 🔍Did she die on impact?
• 🔍Signs of struggle?
• 🔍Conduct autopsy.
• 🔍Was she intoxicated?

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Phone

• 🔍What are the contacts?
• 🔍When was her most recent text?
• 🔍What was the last call?
• 🔍What was her last text?

• Conclude Investigation

3

The car crashed into the railing of the bridge. The speed was enough to throw the car off the bridge.

Investigate the Victim

• 🔍Did she die on impact?
• 🔍Signs of struggle?
• 🔍Conduct autopsy.
• 🔍Was she intoxicated?

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Phone

• 🔍What are the contacts?
• 🔍When was her most recent text?
• 🔍What was the last call?
• 🔍What was her last text?

• Conclude Investigation

4

There was no alcohol found in the vehicle.

Investigate the Victim

• 🔍Did she die on impact?
• 🔍Signs of struggle?
• 🔍Conduct autopsy.
• 🔍Was she intoxicated?

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Phone

• 🔍What are the contacts?
• 🔍When was her most recent text?
• 🔍What was the last call?
• 🔍What was her last text?

• Conclude Investigation

5

A phone was found in the vehicle. It was in the glove compartment.

Investigate the Victim

• 🔍Did she die on impact?
• 🔍Signs of struggle?
• 🔍Conduct autopsy.
• 🔍Was she intoxicated?

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Phone

• 🔍What are the contacts?
• 🔍When was her most recent text?
• 🔍What was the last call?
• 🔍What was her last text?

• Conclude Investigation

6

The fall was over 30 feet, it is very likely she died on impact or very shortly after.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

7

Her nails are intact, there are no marks on her body indicating assault.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

8

The autopsy says she died 4 hours ago and from head trauma and blood loss.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

9

There were no signs of her being intoxicated.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

10

Husband: Really?? Yeah, it's unfortunate, but I'll find someone new

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

• Conclude Investigation

11

The couple has two boys, ages five and eight.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

• Conclude Investigation

12

The kids say she is away most nights because of work. The kids claim that she fights with their dad a lot.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

• Conclude Investigation

13

The husband sleeps on the couch and the kitchen is extremely dirty. This house is a mess...

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

• Conclude Investigation

14

Many contacts exist, but her most used ones are Mike Casillo and Adam (husband).

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Mike

• 💬How do you know Meredith?
• 💬Mike, there has been an accident.
• 💬When did you last see Meredith?
• 💬Did you know Meredith is married?

• Conclude Investigation

15

Her most recent text was 7 hours ago, and the crash took place 4 hours ago.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Mike

• 💬How do you know Meredith?
• 💬Mike, there has been an accident.
• 💬When did you last see Meredith?
• 💬Did you know Meredith is married?

• Conclude Investigation

16

Her last call was 8 hours ago to Mike.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Mike

• 💬How do you know Meredith?
• 💬Mike, there has been an accident.
• 💬When did you last see Meredith?
• 💬Did you know Meredith is married?

• Conclude Investigation

17

4:53 pm (To: Mike): I'll come over soon :) just need to drop someone off.

Investigate Car

• 🔍Strange details?
• 🔍View crash diagnostics.
• 🔍Look for alcohol.
• 🔍Look for a cell phone.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

Investigate Mike

• 💬How do you know Meredith?
• 💬Mike, there has been an accident.
• 💬When did you last see Meredith?
• 💬Did you know Meredith is married?

• Conclude Investigation

18

Mike: She is my girlfriend... why are you here though???

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

19

Mike: Okay, what happened? Is she in trouble?

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

20

Mike: Well, I was texting her around 4:00 pm, but I haven't seen her in two days.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

21

Mike: Umm... this is news to me. Apparently, I didn't know her as well as I thought.

Investigate Family

• 💬Tell the husband the bad news.
• 🔍How old are the kids?
• 💬Ask the kids about Meredith.
• 🔍Strange details in the home?

• Conclude Investigation

Conclude Investigation

1. Who killed Meredith (mother)?

• Mike
• Husband
• Children
• Other

Connecting the Dots...

The husband struck his cheating wife and dove out of the car as it was about to drive off the bridge. Trace evidence suggests he must have landed on an ideal surface, such as grass and dirt, and ended up not being harmed.