[Tourist Trap] Who had a pickaxe to grind?

[Tourist Trap] Who had a pickaxe to grind?

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Hello, Detective  

Investigators believe the pickaxe found at the crime scene was the weapon used to kill tourist Rolf Warner.

What would cause someone to use a weapon like that to murder a man who'd been in town for less than two days?

Examine the evidence, and share your thoughts in the comments and the forum.

Tip: Want to catch up on what's happened so far? Check out the Tourist Trap recap.

Coming up … which of the persons of interest have a criminal background?


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Evidence inventory

Seal of Yoknapatawpha County with the label 'Evidence Inventory'

CSU provided a preliminary inventory of evidence collected from the Rowan Oak crime scene.


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Pickaxe detail

Close-up of a pickaxe with Rowan Oak in the background

CSU provided additional information about the possible murder weapon.


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Body found at Rowan Oak

Crime scene tape blocking a street with the Oxford Weekly Planet logo in the foreground

The Crime Beat reports: Body discovered on the grounds of William Faulkner home


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Rebel Inn canvass

Rebel Inn motel sign

Investigators spoke to motel employees about the victim and his two traveling companions.


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Lita Harrison interview

Young woman with platinum blonde hair and heavy makeup

The detectives asked Lita about her business and personal relationships with Rolf and Gus.


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Lita Harrison bio

Young woman with platinum blonde hair and heavy makeup

Lita does whatever is required to take care of herself and her family.


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