A body at the foot of the stairs. A missing phone. A gap in the security footage. Six suspects with something to hide.
When Ethan Cole is found dead inside his lakeside home, the scene appears to suggest a tragic fall. But the evidence tells a different story-and someone is counting on the truth staying buried.
Step into the investigation with CASE: UNKNOWN #001 - The Lakeside Murder, an interactive murder mystery presented as a police case file.
Examine crime scene photographs, forensic findings, suspect profiles and interview transcripts. Compare financial records with digital logs. Reconstruct the timeline, challenge conflicting accounts and decide which clues support your accusation.
Inside the case file, you will find:
- Six suspects with motives, secrets and conflicting statements
- Illustrated evidence, scene diagrams and forensic reports
- Security, phone and vehicle records to cross-check
- Financial documents revealing a hidden trail of payments
- Investigation worksheets and space to build your case
- Optional hints and a separate solution section explaining the evidence
Suspicious behavior is only the beginning. To solve the case, you must connect motive, opportunity and independent evidence-and explain what really happened at Blackwater Lake.
Investigate alone or work together with friends, a partner or family. Designed for 1-6 investigators, with an estimated playing time of 60-90 minutes.
This fictional investigation is contained within the book. Write your accusation before opening the solution.
You have the evidence. Find the truth.