Eleanor Whitmore
Victor’s estranged wife, rumored to be in deep debt and recently cut out of his will.
The Crimson Ledger
December 13, 1924 – A midnight rendezvous turns deadly at the Grand Whitmore Hotel.
Case Overview
The body of affluent financier Victor Whitmore was discovered in his suite, a single silver dagger plunged into his heart. The locked‑room scenario, a shattered antique mirror, and a cryptic note reading “*the ledger bleeds*” have left investigators baffled. Dive into the clues, interrogate the suspects, and piece together the truth.
Primary Suspects
Detective Harold Finch
Lead investigator with a hidden past; his loyalty to the department is questioned.
Julian Hart
Victor’s business partner, whose share of the company would double if Victor died.
Maria Alvarez
The housemaid who heard a scream but claims she was too frightened to investigate.
Key Evidence
- Silver dagger with an engraved “W” on the hilt.
- Shattered mirror – fragments contain a faint fingerprint.
- Crimson ink blot on the ledger’s last page.
- Security footage shows a shadowy figure entering at 23:57.
Timeline
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 22:45 | Victor Whitmore hosts a private dinner for select guests. |
| 23:30 | Guests leave; Victor is seen alone in his suite. |
| 23:57 | Security camera captures a figure entering the hallway. |
| 00:02 | Body discovered by housemaid Maria Alvarez. |