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Lori Schultz interview

The detectives met with Lori after she found an object hidden at Ms. Drum's residence.

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Candy Roberts interview

Candy Roberts came into the Sheriff's Department to talk about her husband's confession.

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Safe deposit box inventory

Detectives coordinated with Shelby County, TN authorities to execute a search warrant.

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Monica Drum's will

Monica Drum's last will and testament was found in her safe deposit box.

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Emails to Monica

Handwritten correspondence from Lori to Monica was found in her safe deposit box.

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Rick Hughes pens letter

Rick Hughes addresses the community about his involvement in the Monica Drum murder.

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Melvin Roberts evaluation

The county mental health service evaluated Melvin Roberts at the sheriff's department's request.

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Ballistics analysis

The lab analyzed evidence collected from the crime scene and from Mr. Roberts.

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Jessica Shaffer bio

Investigators researched the background of Jessica Shaffer, named as a beneficiary of Monica's will.

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Kenzie Walker interview

Kenzie Walker reportedly was with Melvin Roberts shortly after Monica Drum was killed.

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Security video

YCSD investigators located video of a person of interest at the time of the murder.

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New frustration in Drum case

The Crime Beat reports: Another twist in the Drum murder investigation

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Analysis of handwritten note

Analysts conducted a preliminary examination of the handwritten note found among Monica's effects.

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Edward Hagen bio

The scion of a political family, Edward Hagen currently serves in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Edward Hagen interview

The detectives spoke to Representative Hagen about some items in Monica Drum's effects.

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Preliminary forensic analysis

The lab provided their preliminary findings on evidence recovered from the crime scene.

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Frank Knight interview

The detectives asked Mr. Knight about his involvement in Rep. Hagen's relationship with Monica Drum.

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Frannie Grace interview

The detectives asked the Oxford Eagle janitor what she witnessed the night Monica was shot.

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Coroner's preliminary report

Preliminary report on the autopsy of Monica Drum. Additional analyses are ongoing.

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Rick Hughes bio

Rick joined the Eagle staff after earning a master's in journalism from Ole Miss.

Man with close-cropped dark hair

Rick Hughes interview

Rick Hughes contacted the detectives and agreed to come in for an interview.

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Drum memorial service held

The Oxford Weekly Planet covered the local memorial service for Monica Drum.

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Frannie Grace interview #2

The YCSD arranged for Frannie Grace to try to remember more about the night of the murder.

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Shawn Sharp interview #2

The detectives asked Shawn if he'd remembered anything more about the night Monica died.

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Bombshell arrest stuns community

The Crime Beat reports: Alleged illegal gambling ring exposed

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