[Tourist Trap] Who had a pickaxe to grind?

[Tourist Trap] Who had a pickaxe to grind?

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Tourist Trap

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‍www.crimescene.com  |   29 March 2024 

Hello, Officer  

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

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


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Pickaxe detail

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CSU provided additional information about the possible murder weapon.


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Body found at Rowan Oak

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


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Rebel Inn canvass

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


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Lita Harrison bio

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


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Lita Harrison interview

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


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Gus Heller alibi check

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YCSD investigators canvassed the route between Rowan Oak and the Rebel Inn.


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JP Wallace interview

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The detectives spoke to the man who reportedly was with Lita when Rolf was killed.


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Linus Broadwell interview

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The detectives asked Linus to come in for some follow-up questions.


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Linus Broadwell bio

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A native Mississippian, Linus is passionate about Southern culture and the finer things.


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Julie Finch interview

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The detectives spoke with a Rowan Oak tour guide.


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Linus Broadwell criminal history

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YCSD investigators ran a routine criminal background check on Linus Broadwell.


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