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A woman was found shot to death on the side of the road in eastern Yoknapatawpha County.

Find out what's happened so far in the Case Recap.

Detective Murphy spoke to Zoe's friend and fellow writer, Mallory.

A founding member of the Oxford Writers Circle, Mallory has published several books with modest success.

Detective Armstrong asked Peggy about her business and personal relationships with Zoe.

Peggy grew up in Michigan and moved to Oxford after college.

Detective Armstrong ran into Jack at Zoe's house.

Jack caught the acting bug in high school and pursued it in college and beyond.

About the current investigation Local columnist Zoe Chase was found shot to death on the side of a road on the outskirts of town.

Her vehicle was found abandoned a short distance away.

Was this a carjacking gone wrong, or did someone want her dead?

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The Last Word investigation began on Monday, January 6, 2024, and will run for about seven weeks.

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