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The Case of the Dead Stone
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Story Summary
Harriet Stone was a woman who enjoyed life and adventure. She had divorced Robert Stone 10 years ago after he was unwilling to subordinate his career to hers. They were the parents of two children, Eugene "Rocky" Stone and Susan Stone Green.

Harriet was the President of "I Grow" (net worth $4.2 million) a rapidly expanding company which has the formula for a working hair restorative. In fact, it is a permanent cure for baldness. "I Grow" is being courted by several large drug and cosmetic companies and the rumors have it that Harriet has been offered at least $8 million in cash for the company. As the sole owner, she would make a bundle.

On Wednesday, Harriet's body was found laying across the dinner table with a stab in her back. There was no evidence of a struggle, but Harriet did have a look of great anguish on her face.

The police suspect foul play and with an estate of millions of dollars, people are even suspecting the cat next door. If you get too close to solving the murder during the party, you may want to watch what you eat and drink for a while.

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    Harriet Stone was a woman in her 50s that enjoyed life and adventure. She had divorced Robert Stone 10 years ago after he was unwilling to subordinate his career to hers. They were the parents of two children, a boy Eugene "Rocky" Stone and a girl Susan Stone Green.

    Harriet was the president of "I Grow" (net worth $4.2 million), a rapidly expanding company which has the formula for a working hair restorative. In fact, it is a permanent cure for baldness.

    "I Grow" is being courted by several large drug and cosmetic companies, and the rumors have it that Harriet has been offered at least $8 million in cash for the company. As the sole owner, she would make a bundle.

    Harriet liked to entertain and was felt to be a social climber. Her childhood days on an Oklahoma feedlot have left their mark.

    It is now Saturday. Wednesday, Harriet's body was found laying across the dinner table, a wound by a sharp instrument in her back, noticeable by a small hole and a slight amount of blood. The time of death was set at 4:47 PM, based on a mantle clock found laying on the floor, no longer running (just laying around). There was no evidence of a struggle, but Harriet did have a look of great anguish on her face. The discovery of the body was made by Ms. Francine Baker at approximately 6:45 PM, Wednesday, July 9th.

    During the preliminary investigation, glass was found lying outside on the back porch from a broken window pane in the back door. More investigation revealed that it appears that several paintings were missing from the walls, as well as a VCR and television set. The bed room was ransacked with the jewelry case turned upside down. The police have no idea if any jewelry is missing. On the small desk in the bed room was found a copy of a Visa statement for $4890.00 in new purchases in the past month. The name has been left off the statement. A crumpled race track betting ticket was found under one corner of the bed.

    Also on the desk was a draft document to set up a trust with "Save the Whales and Porpoises" as the beneficiary. The amount of the trust was to be $6 million.

    The police suspect foul play and have called all of you to a meeting tonight so they can ask some questions. You want to solve the case quickly so you can go home early. You hate to miss the late news and the talk shows. They are so stimulating. Surely you have some questions to ask and can help move things along.
     
  • Character Cast List

    Francine Baker Frequent companion of Harriet. No one seems to know too much about her. Often had dinner with Harriet on Wednesday evening.
    Eugene "Rocky" Stone Harriet's son. Engaged to Alice Blount. Works for "I Grow" but not in a key position. He asked too many questions.
    Susan Stone Green Harriet's daughter. Not the most cordial relationship with Harriet. Brilliant young advertising person. Also works for "I Grow" but only part time.
    Alice Blount Fiancee of Rocky. A member of the Blount family. They think she is marrying beneath herself.
    Hector Green Susan's husband. What can we say? The most exciting thing about him is his pipe cleaner collection. Has a problem that clouds his reliability.
    Rose Russell Harriet's part-time cook and housekeeper. A nice widow with more mouths to feed than money.
    Robert E. Stone Harriet's ex-husband. Still has contact with Harriet occasionally. Is he jealous or angry that Harriet used his "discovery" to get rich?
    Umberto O'Reilly Has been Harriet's escort at various functions when a partner was needed or preferred. Is there more to him than meets the eye?
    Wanda Merkle Wanda is a success story for "I Grow". Recently discovered and willing to help the company succeed for a price.
    Bert Zupp Writes for the local paper under the byline of Jim Jones. Just wants the facts. This may lead to a Pulitzer Prize.
    Barbara John School chum of Harriet who just arrived for a visit only to find that her best friend is dead. Killing time waiting for her return ticket to be effective.
    Willie Oxley A man who is on a mission. He sees no good, hears no good, and speaks no good. We guess you could say that he is good for nothing.
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