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Jonathon Monte's
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Elizabeth Monte murdered Jonathon Monte.
Click here for a detailed list of the evidence and the intricate motives that led to these grievous actions.
Evidence, Means, Motives, and Opportunities
Edward Bell
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To exonerate Edward Bell, consider the timeline established by the diner menu, police statement, and witness accounts. The first "gunshot" heard was likely a vehicle backfiring. According to the police statement, the 911 call was logged at 3:32 PM. Roger's account confirms he saw Edward leaving the antique shop as he drove by, precisely on time for his 3:30 PM appointment.
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Additionally, the second gunshot occurred roughly 9 minutes after the vehicle's backfire, based on the coffee brewing time referenced in the diner menu and corroborated by Martha's statement. This timeline suggests that Edward Bell could not have been present to shoot Jonathon Monte, thereby making his involvement in the murder highly unlikely.
Elizabeth Monte
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Means: While no firearm has been directly linked to Elizabeth, The discovery of a blood-stained bus ticket belonging to Elizabeth at the crime scene not only places her there shortly before the murder but also supports the theory that she had the means to commit the crime.
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Motive: Elizabeth's motive for murdering Jonathon is deeply rooted in familial and financial discord. Initially feeling slighted by her relatively modest inheritance compared to her brothers, her resentment intensified upon learning the true value of the Gilded Elephant, which Jonathon had recklessly gambled away. The realization that this artifact alone was worth over $250,000 transformed her perceived inheritance from nominal to substantial, providing a strong financial incentive to reclaim what she lost through Jonathon’s actions.
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Opportunity: The timing of Elizabeth's arrival in town, as indicated by the bus ticket found at the scene, aligns perfectly with the timeframe of Jonathon’s murder. Her presence at the location, combined with the immediate sequence of events leading to the discovery of Jonathon's body, illustrates a clear window of opportunity for her to commit the crime. Her familiarity with the area and the antique shop provided additional cover and the chance to approach Jonathon unnoticed by others.