Leo Martin
Age:19
Occupation:University Student
Connection to Museum:Recenly criticised the museum's restoration of the statue
Interview Status:Nervous
Background
Leo is studying sculpture and contemporary art at university. He has strong opinions about traditional monumnets and believes public art should be questioned rather thatn blindly celebrated.
Connection to the Statue
Leo recently created a university project about controvesial historical monuments. The Westbrook FOunder Statue was the main subject of his project.
During his research. Leo discovered that the statue's original plaque had been replaced in 1986. He publicly accused the museum of hiding information about its history.
Statement
"I think the statue is ugly, but that doesn't mean I destroyed it. I was at the Riverside Cafe that night. You can check."
Leo had publicly complained about the museum spending money restoring the statue.
Alibi
Leo claims he was at Riverside Cafe between 10:30 PM and 12:15 AM.
The cafe's recipt system confirms that Leo purchased a drink at 10:34 PM. However, there is no obvious evidence proving he remained there until 12:15.
Evidence Against Leo Martin
- He stronlgy disliked the statue.
- A blue paintbrush was found in his backpack.
- A witness saw someone wearing a dark green jacket near the museum at approximately 11:50 PM.
- Leo owns a dark green jacket..
Evidence in the Favour of Leo Martin
- His cafe purchase places him somewhere other than the courtyard at 10:34 PM.
- He denies ever entering the mseum courtyard.
- No fingerprints belonging to Leo were found on the statue.