MuSR / Who is the most likely murderer?

question

Who is the most likely murderer?

narrative

"When Keira's lifeless body was discovered in an airplane bathroom, and a shotgun was found tucked beneath a seat, Detective Winston stepped forward to interrogate the only suspects: Angela and Roy."

In the haze of flashing lights and the flurry of police activity, Detective Winston found himself reflecting on the scene before him— a once lively session of travel had turned into a horrifying crime scene. Keira, an acclaimed actress, met a gruesome end somewhere above the clouds within the confines of an airplane. 

He peered at the seating plan. Keira and a certain makeup-artist, Roy, had been ensconced close to each other. Roy's profession intrigued Winston. Being a makeup artist, Roy had open access to the movie props. In his regular line of duty, he had even been responsible for the movie props. Winston quietly wondered how Roy felt about handling props so deadly. The movie currently in production, as Winston learned, even had a sequence where a shotgun was fired. Apart from props, though, Roy was qualified to handle guns. The knowledge made Winston's eyes narrow, and a sense of unease lingered in the air.

Winston turned his attention to the individual interviews. Part of his job, however unappealing. He questioned Roy's social circle, most of which agreed to having seen Roy use cocaine during parties. Roy himself confessed to his social indulgences— admitted his use of cocaine at similar social events. Winston found cocaine in his car during what was supposed to be a regular traffic stop. Even a casual search of his wallet at the scene had brought Winston into contact with traces of cocaine on Roy's dollar bills.

Winston caught Roy at a moment when he was wide awake, clearly not burdened with any tasks at hand. He had been travelling with Keira for the upcoming movie shoot. They were setting up an interesting dynamic, and Winston found himself teetering on the edge of answers just beyond his grasp. As the evening drew closer to the end, a haunting stillness took hold over the airplane as Winston took notes, suitably filed away with an enigmatic makeup artist named Roy.

As Detective Winston sat in the bustling airport terminal, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had entered into a scene straight out of a soap opera. Keira, the victim, had been brutally shot on an airplane mid-flight. It beggared belief but, somehow, it weirdly made the situation even more intriguing, albeit less appealing. 

On one side of the investigation was Angela, a woman who had ties everywhere – friend, confidante, protector, and presently, a suspect. Their history ran deep. Angela was a bridesmaid at Keira's wedding, had a notable protective streak for Keira's groom – Sam, and yet, was the primary person of interest. Winston made his way towards her, among the small group of wedding party attendees.

Winston introduced himself to the shabby-looking Angela, "Hello, Angela." Noting her silence, he continued, "I heard you were in control of the suitcases for the wedding party?"

Angela responded, "Yes, I was," her tone curt. "They had my dresses, makeup, everyone's things... But, I didn't check them. Nobody did. We were a wedding party, not criminals!" Her voice shook with emotion.

"Did I also hear correctly that you're frequently found hunting?" Winston asked her. At this, Angela’s face lit up as she began to talk about her fondness for the sport, the serenity of the woods, the excitement of the chase, and her marksmanship skills that had even earned her a few awards. 

Sam, in deep sorrow, was to their side, reflecting on his cold interactions with Keira during their last days together. As Winston headed towards Sam, Angela's focus followed.

Cognizant of Sam’s grief, Winston crouched next to him, saying, "I heard matters between you and Keira had turned frosty recently, is that true?" Sam merely nodded.

Meanwhile, Angela was seen in a particularly heated conversation with a friend close by. Snippets of their conversation reached Winston, revealing Angela expressing her affection for Sam and resentment over Keira's plans to replace him after the trip. Angela had backed into a corner, recalling overhearing a devastating conversation – Keira telling a friend about her plan to dump Sam after the trip. 

These bits and pieces of information swirled in Winston’s mind, a puzzle in the making. He knew it was vital to earn the trust of all those involved, a daunting task given that a whole wedding party was under suspicion. A wedding party that had flown together to attend what should have been a joyous occasion, now marred by tragedy and shrouded in mystery.

As Winston exited the lounge that day, he was gripped by an image – Angela, fiercely arguing with Keira. Angela, a woman in love with Sam, was openly confronting Keira over her plans to dump Sam. Had that argument led to this regrettable end? Only time would tell. All he knew was, unravelling this convoluted puzzle was going to be a task.

choices

• Angela
• Roy