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[Shot in the Dark] Where is Monica's ex (?) boyfriend?

[Shot in the Dark] Where is Monica's ex (?) boyfriend?

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Shot in the Dark

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‍www.crimescene.com  |   July 03 2024 

Hello, Officer  

Sheriff's detectives have talked to many witnesses so far as they investigate the murder of the local newspaper's managing editor, Monica Drum.

One person they haven't been able to find yet is Monica's on-again-off-again boyfriend, city reporter Rick Hughes.

Does the Oxford Weekly Planet's Crime Beat reporter know where Rick is?

Examine the evidence and share your thoughts in the comments.

Tip: Want to catch up on what's happened so far? Check out the Shot in the Dark recap.

Coming up … someone comes forward claiming to have vital information about the murder. Is it legit?

We're off this Thursday and Friday for the holiday. See you Monday!

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Victim's appointments

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Investigators exported Monica's recent calendar data from the computer taken into evidence in her office.


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When News-Makers Become the News

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The Crime Beat reports: Where is Monica's ex (?) boyfriend in the investigation into her murder?


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Eagle visitor logs

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YCSD investigators obtained the Oxford Eagle visitor logs for the three months before Monica's death.


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Victim's phone logs

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YCSD investigators located Monica's personal record of her outgoing calls and their purpose.


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Ernie Parrish interview

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The detectives spoke to the security guard who was on duty the night Monica died.


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Ernie Parrish bio

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A decorated veteran, Ernie has been the newspaper's overnight security guard for over a decade.


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Lori Schultz interview

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The detectives met with Lori after she found an object hidden at Ms. Drum's residence.


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Incident report – object found

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A caller reported the discovery of an unusual object in Monica Drum's residence.


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Newspaper clip file – Melvin Roberts

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Investigators pulled copies of articles Monica wrote about Melvin Roberts.


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YCSD Archive: Drum/Roberts incident report

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From the Sheriff's Department archives: Monica Drum filed this report regarding Melvin Roberts.


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Melvin Roberts bio

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Melvin is a native Yoknapatawphan and was well-liked until he was falsely accused of rape.


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Melvin Roberts interview

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Melvin agreed to talk to the detectives about his confession to killing Monica Drum.


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