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Christmas Murder Mystery
It's Christmas time again and the toy department at Lacy's is selling more merchandise than its chief competitor, Tidewater's Toys. The main reason for this explosion of sales is Elmer Ellsworth, Lacy's holiday Santa Claus.
Before Elmer was hired for last year's Christmas season, Lacy's toy receipts were so bad that the store was ready to stop selling toys altogether. Now, business is booming because Elmer makes Santa come alive to young and old alike. In a daily ritual, kids hug Santa and mothers five him kisses as photos are taken for Christmas albums.
But, in the midst of parents and children lined up to tell the jolly ol' elf all about their wish lists, Elmer stands up, utters a faint, "ho, ho, ho," and falls to the floor in front of his chair. He is dead. Someone has done in the department store Santa before he could grant everyone's wishes.
Who would put the ice on the iconic idol? What could Santa have done to elicit such a raucous response? And, how would the authorities go about determining what happened to the holiday mirthmaker? It would require a team of seasonal sleuths to lambaste the lies and come up with a killer.
Lacy's was decorated for the holidays when the department store's Santa met his fate.
THE SUSPECTS
Yul Tidewater - The owner of Tidewater's Toys
Elmer used to work for Yul until they had an argument and Elmer took his talents to Lacy's. Tidewater's sales immediately took a dip.
Mary Mostly - Christmas tree lot owner and the mother of five
Last year, Elmer promised that Santa would bring her brood everything they asked for. When the presents didn't materialize, Mary's Christmas turned chilly.
Kip Ringle - The former Santa at Lacy's
When Kip was replaced last year by Elmer, Kip got a job as the Santa at Kimble's Department Store, located directly across the street.
Ginger Redman - Seamstress and costume maker
She supplies all of the stores in the area with Christmas costumes for Santa and his elves. Elmer asked for some unusual alterations to his Santa suit.
Mick Flashburg - The photographer at Lacy's
During the Christmas season, he takes photos of children sitting with Santa and sells the prints to proud parents.
Holly Hall - Elmer's high school sweetheart
He left her standing at the altar on Christmas Eve many years ago. She's never forgotten how he destroyed the holiday season for her.
Ray Deer - Escaped conman
(Only in the 10-suspect version.) With his record of criminal activity, what does he know about Elmer?
Madison Hadafew - Public relations person for Lacy's
(Only in the 10-suspect version.) What would she do if a scandal was uncovered at the department store?
Rusty T. Snooman - Security guard at Lacy's
(Only in the 10-suspect version.) Why is so much merchandise disappearing off the shelves? Could Rusty's job be in jeopardy?
Jackie Kimble - Owner of Kimble's Department Store
(Only in the 10-suspect version.) Her store is right across the street and is losing business to Lacy's. What would she do to quiet the competition?
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Debbie Day, Montrose, Angus Scotland
Debbie Day, Montrose, Angus Scotland
Debbie Day, Montrose, Angus Scotland
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Debbie Day, Montrose, Angus Scotland
Debbie Day, Montrose, Angus Scotland
Sue Price, Sand Springs, Ok
Debbie Day, Montrose, Angus Scotland
Sue Price, Sand Springs, Ok
I facilitated your murder mystery at my boss's annual Christmas Party. It was a complete hit! I have never seen it so competitive. People opened their clue before their gift.
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