[Drop Dead Gorgeous] Odd duck or dangerous raptor?

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‍www.crimescene.com | July 10 2025

Hello, Officer

Marty Rutgers is an unusual guy, no doubt about it. But he was also Barbara's pageant coach, and he's far from the only unique personality involved in that world.

Even after his role in Barbara's career trajectory was minimized, he maintained affection for her.

Would he have any reason to kill her?

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

Tip: Want to catch up on what's happened so far in the Drop Dead Gorgeous case? Check out the Case Recap.

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Marty Rutgers bio Marty's life has long been a combination of mystery and peculiarity. Read more	Marty Rutgers interview The detectives asked Barbara's pageant coach about their history and his appearance at the pageant. Read more
YCCC hotel room inventory CSU submitted this inventory of evidence collected from hotel rooms of pageant-associated persons. Read more	Guest room locations CSU prepared a diagram showing the rooms occupied by persons of interest to the investigation. Read more
Victim's pageant speech CSU recovered an apparent draft of a speech Barbara Dubois was planning to give. Read more	Walbert Dopelson interview The detectives asked Walbert about the pageant's role in the Yoknapatawpha County Literature Festival. Read more

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Bob Niwachee bio Bob is training for a management position at the YCCC. Read more	Bob Niwachee interview The detectives talked to the YCCC lounge bartender about the night of the gala. Read more
Sam Tuttle interview The detectives asked Barbara's former sponsor about his business relationship with her and the pageant. Read more	Sam Tuttle bio Sam is a self-made man with business savvy, a warm heart, and a quick temper. Read more
Mary Jones bio Mary turned her childhood hobby into a means of supporting her family. Read more	Mary Jones interview The detectives talked to Barbara's friend about what she witnessed at the pageant. Read more

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[Drop Dead Gorgeous] Odd duck or dangerous raptor?