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In the Murder Mystery Party Case File – Underwood Cellars, players work to solve a murder using the case file and evidence provided. It’s been 30 years since famed winemaker Cary Underwood disappeared.
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In the Murder Mystery Party Case File – Underwood Cellars, players work to solve a murder using the case file and evidence provided. It’s been 30 years since famed winemaker Cary Underwood disappeared. Due to a recent earthquake, his body has been discovered, along with more clues to crack this case. Work alone or with others to identify the killer’s motive, means and opportunity to commit the murder. The Underwood Cellars Case File contains over 50 pieces of evidence to help detectives determine who had the motive, means and opportunity to pull off the murder of Cary Underwood. The Underwood Cellars Case File includes crime scene photos, witness interviews, newspaper clippings, and much more to help you determine who committed murder. uring a murder investigation, a detective must answer the following three questions: Motive: Who had a reason to kill the victim? Did any particular person benefit - financially or romantically - from the victim's death? Was it a case of revenge? Means: Who had access to the murder weapon and victim? Did any particular person have the unique knowledge, skill or physical ability necessary to use the murder weapon? Opportunity: Who had a chance to kill the victim? Is any particular person unaccounted for (has no alibi) during the time the victim was killed? Each Case File Comes With: 8 Victim and Suspect Photos 8 Crime Scene Photos 6 Newspaper Articles 32 Pieces of Case Evidence Online Access to Hints and Solutions