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Who is the most likely murderer?
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In the haunting echoes of a cinema hall, Tracy's life was abruptly silenced by the grim stroke of a meat cleaver, leaving Detective Winston grappling with a chilling mystery and two elusive suspects - Nicole and Gloria. "Ms. Nicole?" Detective Winston asked, stepping to one side to permit a waiter carrying a tray of canapés to pass by. They were at the wedding of another one of Nicole's clients, and the venue was abuzz with celebrations. "I don't have much time, detective," she began, a practiced, friendly tone to her voice. "Please. Tell me this isn't about the court case. Losing something significant like the case with Tracy... it could irreparably harm my reputation." "I'm afraid it is," he admitted simply. “Tracy’s malpractice suit... she's unfortunately the victim,” he added after a pause, knowing the weight his words would hold. "What?" The color drained from Nicole's face. She guided him to a quieter corner of the venue, away from the prying ears of her bustling staff. Her gaze turned distant, then she finally said it out loud, amidst the wedding buzz, "I admit, I made a lot of mistakes planning Tracy’s wedding. Not my best work, that's clear to see." She pulled herself back together and fell right back into the professional demeanor she wore earlier. "See, detective, I’m not just a wedding planner, my whole business is built on my reputation for successful weddings and food catering services too.” She let out a sigh, "In fact, I’m trusted with preparing meat at these events as I have professional training in meat preparation. The cleavers, including the meat one, are essential tools for me." "No doubt," Winston agreed, eyeing the busy preparations before him once more. He noted the large set of knives, meat cleavers included, and other kitchen utensils stacked neatly on a nearby counter. Nicole followed his gaze, "I always check the obituaries to keep track of my clients, and unfortunately, one passed away last week. We had the funeral just the other day, a somber affair." She shook her head, sadness briefly touching her eyes. "Hmm," Winston grumbled non-committally as he pocketed his notebook, faintly grinning at her bemused expression. "Let's just say it's a detective's intuition." Standing alone amidst the bustle, he allowed himself a moment to ponder. Nicole, the wedding planner who found herself in a pickle with her disgruntled client, Tracy. Her recently acquired skill in meat preparation, and a significant part of her services being dedicated to it. How she wielded her set of cleavers, meat cleaver included, with practiced precision. And her annoying habit of checking the obituaries. Nicole's reputation and entire business rested on the premise of her being a successful wedding planner. He glanced back at the array of shiny utensils Nicole had at his disposal. Truly a fascinating case. Detective Winston rested his worn leather shoes on the edge of the desk, as he thumbed through the file regarding the murder of Tracy. A murder at a movie theater during a rock band’s music video premiere was a first for him. 'Save for the worst', his grandfather always used to remind him while teaching poker. The band in question was called “The Butchers”, and they were supposedly somewhere around the murder scene. He found the name intriguing, as he looked through photographs of the band shooting a promotional video at a local butcher shop, “Slice & Dice.” He then examined interviews given by witnesses and people involved. That's when he came across the name 'Gloria'. She was an ardent fan of “The Butchers”, attending all their shows. “Slice & Dice”, he noted from her employment record, was also her place of work. Recognizing the significance of motivations and actions, Winston used this information to understand Gloria better. All evidence pointed out that Gloria was smitten by the lead singer of the band. She was a groupie, lost in the aura of the band she idolized. Moving on to details about Tracy, he found that she was in a relationship with the lead singer of “The Butchers.” Moreover, she had plans to announce this affair to the media. Drawing upon his experiences, he felt a love triangle at play, even though he stayed professional. After going through the file twice, he felt it was time to converse with Gloria. "Miss Gloria, I believe the band was slated to perform after the movie?" he asked, leaning forward. "Yes. Everyone was eagerly waiting for it," she replied, her eyes fixed on a picture of the lead singer. "All of you were present at the premiere; you, Tracy, the band. Is that correct?" "Yes, I... I never miss their shows," she confessed. "I see, Miss Gloria," he responded, "The Butchers have a committed fan base." Suddenly, he asked, "Were you aware of Tracy’s intention to reveal her affair with the lead singer?” Taken by surprise, she nodded and softly said, “Yes.” "So you were in love with him too, Miss Gloria?” Winston asked. Gloria looked at him in shock but after a few moments of silence, nodded again. "Thank you for your time, Miss Gloria,” Winston said, standing up to leave. As he exited “Slice & Dice,” he noticed a pile of promotional meat cleavers right by the door. They were a symbol of the band, he deduced, something they handed out to fans at their events. Regardless of the peculiar nature of this case, he had to remain focused. There were facts to be processed, people to be questioned, and justice awaited. After all, he had a solid hand and now, it was time to play it.
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- Nicole
- Gloria
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