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Philip's longtime secretary told the detectives about his relationships with his family, friends, and enemies.

Karen was Philip's loyal secretary for most of her adult life.

The detectives talked to a local bartender who knows all the Yoknapatawpha County scuttlebutt.

Will has been bartending in Oxford for years and knows most of the town's secrets.

The detectives brought in Bruno, one of Philip's business competitors, to discuss their longstanding conflict.

Bruno's rivalry with Philip Fontaine began when they were co-workers as young men.

About the current investigation Controversial land developer Philip Fontaine was found dead in a pool of blood on his kitchen floor.

His wife and son made the gruesome discovery.

Was Philip killed in a botched robbery, or was his murder more personal?

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The Raw Deal investigation began on Monday, January 12, 2026, and will run for about seven weeks.

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