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I need to tell the Riveras about the fight between Mitch and their son...
Mark: What??? Rich never told us about any fights... Why did he keep that from us? Thank you for letting us know, Jonathan...
Rich kept a lot of things... from a lot of people. This is so difficult to navigate...
Mark: So, I take it you're looking into this Mitch guy now?
Indeed, I am. Okay, I should tell them I need to get going now. Time is precious.
Mark: Right, yes. Talk soon. Thanks again for the new information.
I need to spy on Mitch, I think he is somehow connected to Rich's disappearance.
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*Drive to Mitch's apartment*
For now, I'm interested in seeing what Mitch's daily life is like.
*Observe Mitch's apartment*
It's 7:35 AM, Mitch just left for work, I'll follow him...
It's about a 10-minute drive.
So, today, Mitch arrived 15 minutes before his work starts, this is pretty normal.
Mitch's Work
3
Mitch works at the headquarters of Office-Mart. This is located in a large business center building in downtown Los Angeles. The area looks expensive and very modern.
4
This area has lots of traffic but also has a parking garage. I'm parked on top of the parking garage of another building, so I have a good vantage point, and I don't need to move.
5
The business center is open to anyone, but to get to specific floors it looks like there is a front desk that you need to ask... or just have the identification card.
6
Visitors are allowed, but you probably need a formal invitation of some kind...
7
*Wait for Mitch to leave the building*
There he is... it's 5:20 PM.
He's not getting into his car...
He's been talking on the phone for about 6 minutes now. I wonder who he's talking to.
Finally, he gets in his car and leaves his work.
I will be slightly behind him because I'm in a different parking garage, but I'll go to his apartment.
Watch Mitch's Apartment
- 🔍When did he get home?
- 🔍I can't tell what he is doing in his apartment.
- 🔍Did he bump into anyone on the way in?
- 🔍I will wait for a while longer until nightfall...
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The traffic was worse at this time of the day, it took me 25 minutes to drive to his apartment. He arrived slightly before me probably.
9
I assume he's doing what all of us do, eat, relax, or spend time with some people? I'll keep watching...
12
*I should follow this taxi*
It's headed back to downtown. Is he going out on a Wednesday? That's strange.
*Continue to follow the taxi*
Oh, no, a car got between us, I might lose them.
*Continue to follow the taxi*
Damn it, he turned and I didn't see where he went...
I lost them, what do I do now...?
I suppose I'll go back to his apartment.
Watch Mitch's Apartment
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This could be a while, but it's already around 6:50 PM, so he shouldn't be out too much longer...
15
I suppose traffic is always pretty bad in downtown Los Angeles, and parking is expensive. Maybe whoever he is meeting will drop him off at home, I'm not sure...
16
*A taxi just pulled up, it's probably Mitch*
There are two people in the taxi that just pulled up to this apartment, it's not him.
Oh, wait, it is Mitch, and a girl.
Yes, that is definitely Mitch that got out of the car.
The girl is... I need to refocus my binoculars.
Oh, god... well, that's strange... I know that girl.
I've seen this girl before.
It's Emma Windale...
Okay... so this complicates matters.
I think it's time to talk with Emma again...
*Go home and wait for the next day*
Tomorrow, I will meet with Emma again.
Analyze the Situation
- 🔍Emma went to Mitch's apartment in public transportation.
- 🔍When did she become romantically involved with Mitch?
- 🔍Emma didn't mention any of this to me.
- 🔍Time to sleep on this.
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I need to figure this out, but I'm not sure how to find out this information yet.
20
Tomorrow morning is a new day, and I'll get more answers from Emma Windale...
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*The following day at the Windale residence*
Carl: Hi again, Mr. Steel. What can we do for you?
Jonathan: I was wondering if I could speak with Emma again?
Carl: Sure thing... (yells upstairs for Emma)
*Wait patiently*
Carl: She'll be right down, come on in.
Jonathan: Hi Emma, do you have a moment?
Emma: Yeah, what's up?
Jonathan: Let's talk in private somewhere.
Emma: Um, okay... Sure.
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Jonathan: Emma, I have a new suspect, Mitch Reese.
Emma: Wait... what? Mitch?
Jonathan: Do you know anything about Mitch?
Emma: Um... yeah...
Jonathan: He was Rich's friend, right?
Emma: Yeah... he's also my boyfriend right now...
Jonathan: Boyfriend... ah, I see.
Emma: Mhm...
*Emma looks down at her feet*
Jonathan: It's very important you tell me everything about Mitch.
Emma: If you think he's responsible for Rich... he's not the guy.
Jonathan: I have reason to suspect you are dating a murderer... Do you understand what he can do...?
Emma: What the hell... there's no way, I've known him so long. We're so close...
Jonathan: A lot of the time, murderers hide in plain sight, Emma.
Emma: Look, I know Mitch, like really well, he's not a bad guy.
Jonathan: Hmm, how well do you know him? How long have you known him...?
Emma: I met him in 2004, way back.
Jonathan: You started dating in 2004???
Emma: No... that was later, they are both good dudes.
Jonathan: Tell me about the fight.
Emma: Fight?
Jonathan: Tell me about the fight between Rich and Mitch.
Emma: Oh... December 19th...
Jonathan: Yep... December 19th... 2006.
Emma: They got into some kind of argument; I don't even remember.
Jonathan: Emma, it's important you tell me everything, Mitch could be a murderer...
Emma: Look, I don't know, Mr. Steel, but I'm pretty sure Mitch attacked Rich.
Jonathan: He assaulted your missing boyfriend, why are you his girlfriend?
Emma: I know how it looks, but he's a good guy.
Jonathan: That's all for now, thank you, Emma, stay safe...
Emma: Bye...
Conclude Investigation
1. How can I extract the truth from Emma?
- Threaten her
- Tell her parents about Mitch's assault
- Make a bluff to Emma
2. Why would Emma date Mitch, the guy who attacked her boyfriend, Rich?
- Time has passed and she moved on...
- She was Mitch's girlfriend first
- She never actually liked Rich
- She liked both of them
3. Why does Mitch's social media have no pictures of him and Emma?
- The relationship is very new
- Mitch feels bad about Rich
- It is a secret relationship
4. Who started the fight between Mitch and Rich?
- Mitch Reese
- Rich Rivera