Emily Jones
Age:17
Occupation:Student
Connection to Museum:Volunteers every Saturday
Interview Status:Cooperative
Background
Emily has volunteered at Westbrook Museum for two years. She is particularly interested in local history and has spent a lot of time helping in the museum archives.
Connection to the Recipe
Emily's grandfather was a historian who spent years researhing the Westbrook Founder Statue. Berfore he died, he told Emily that there was "more to the statue than the museum lets people believe". Emily became fascinated with it and secretly looked through old archive documents trying to find out what he meant.
Statement
"I left the museum at about 9:30. I was helping organise some boxes in the archive room. I didn't go anywhere near the courtyard. After I left, I went straight home."
Alibi
Emily says she was at home from apprximately 10:00 PM onwards.
Her mother confirms that Emily was home that night. However, there is a 30-minute gap between Emily leaving the museum and arriving home.
Evidence Against Emily Jones
- She knew the museum layout.
- She had access to areas that ordinary visitor cannot enter.
- She knew where the security equipment was located.
- The 30-minute gap in the journey remain unexplained.
Evidence in the Favour of Emily Jones
- Her mother confirms she was home later that night.
- No paint was found on her clothing.
- Emily's fingerprints were not found on the statue.
- She had no obvious reason to damage the statue.