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[Shot in the Dark] Is this the key to who killed Monica?

[Shot in the Dark] Is this the key to who killed Monica?

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Shot in the Dark

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‍www.crimescene.com  |   July 12 2024 

Hello, Officer  

A friend of Monica's found an object hidden in Monica's home.

If Monica didn't typically conceal items like that, as her friend claims, why did she hide this one?

And does it have anything to do with her murder?

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 … is Melvin telling the truth? Plus, what's in the box?

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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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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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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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Kenzie Walker interview

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Kenzie Walker reportedly was with Melvin Roberts shortly after Monica Drum was killed.


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Security video

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YCSD investigators located video of a person of interest at the time of the murder.


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Ballistics analysis

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The lab analyzed evidence collected from the crime scene and from Mr. Roberts.


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Jessica Shaffer bio

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Investigators researched the background of Jessica Shaffer, named as a beneficiary of Monica's will.


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Melvin Roberts evaluation

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The county mental health service evaluated Melvin Roberts at the sheriff's department's request.


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Rick Hughes pens letter

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Rick Hughes addresses the community about his involvement in the Monica Drum murder.


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