Death of an Heiress - Hints
Detective work isn’t always straightforward, and even the best sleuths can hit a dead end. That’s where our hints come in. If you’re feeling stuck, these clues are here to nudge you in the right direction without giving too much away.
But a word of caution, detective: don’t jump ahead too quickly. Part of the thrill of solving a case is working through the twists and turns on your own. Use these hints sparingly to preserve the challenge and satisfaction of cracking the case.
Remember, every mystery is an adventure—and you’ve got what it takes to solve it!
Stapleton PD online portal access:
Hint 1
Stapleton’s final diary entry holds the key to finding the password. Remember, the password is case sensitive!
Hint 2
In Stapleton’s diary he writes ‘The truth is buried in plain sight, hidden within the words we use every day.’ Can you find something the detective agency might use frequently?
Hint 3
Head to www.stapletonpd.crypticcasefiles.com and try entering the username you were given on the post-it note stapleton1 and the password you’ve deduced from the diary entry
Hint 4
Hidden within the words we use every day.’ is referring to the logo used by the agency. Can you find a words or a phrase?
Autopsy report:
Hint 1
Does the report suggest a definite cause of death?
Hint 2
The coroner said she would follow up with more in depth results by email. It’s important you read the email from the coroner.
Guest list:
Hint 1
Is there anyone missing on the guest list?
Hint 2
Is there any pieces of evidence that would allow you to crosscheck the guest list to see if anyone turned up without wanting to sign in or left before the detectives turned up?
Hint 3
There are two names of interest with this evidence
Love note:
Hint 1
You’ll need another piece of evidence to work out who wrote the note
Hint 2
Have you seen signatures used on any other documents?
Text messages - Elizabeth Crestwood:
Hint 1
Camilla talks about business finances, is there anything to support her claims?
Hint 2
Elizabeth was also messaging another individual about a note, did you work out who this is from other evidence? If not, go back to the love note hints.
Hint 3
Look at the timing of Elizabeth’s messages to the individual the night of the ball. Did they show up?
Group photos:
Hint 1
Who is in the photos?
Hint 2
Is what they are wearing significant?
Hint 3
Is there any other evidence telling you which masks people were supposed to be wearing?
Hint 4
The timing of the photos is very close to the suspected time of death of Elizabeth.
Invitation photocopy:
Hint 1
Who does the invitation belong to?
Hint 2
Whose number is written on the invitation? Statements from a certain guest may help
Hint 3
The number was written by Max, but this doesn’t seem to be the number he was using to message his girlfriend Lila from…
Hint 4
Another piece of evidence may hold the key to the importance of this mobile number
Hint 5
After uncovering the text message exchange can you determine anything from the times the messages were sent?
Hint 6
Evidence in the online portal will help finalise a timeline
Speeding ticket:
Hint 1
The picture is too blurry to work out who’s driving. There must be another way…
Hint 2
The valet tickets might hold a clue as to who drove the car.
Hint 3
Does the time of the ticket help you work out who might have been driving?
Hint 4
Speeding tickets are charged to the owner of the vehicle, not the driver necessarily…
Will updates:
Hint 1
Who would normally inherit money in the event of David’s death?
Hint 2
Looking at all of the Will documents who has become the sole beneficiary?
Hint 3
Who would be most aggrieved by being written out of David’s will?
Fingerprints:
Hint 1
You’ll need access to the online portal
Hint 2
Can you match any of the fingerprints?
Hint 3
Fingerprints can be left by anyone, the may not all lead to a suspect.
Hint 4
Who would you expect to find fingerprints from?