In-Class Crime Story

Detective Perspective
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The victim, twelve year old Bess Jones, was shot to death in Wal-Mart. Her attacker fled the scene in a white car and was seen driving east on Birch Road. Bess was standing in line when her attacker, a white male, entered from the east entrance, drew a pistol and fired at her. He fired twice, hitting Bess once. It is unknown who her attacker is or why he may have shot her.

Coroner Perspective
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The victim is a twelve year old white female identified as Bess Jones. Time of death is 1:06PM. Victim sustained a gunshot wound to the neck which severed the carotid artery. The bullet was stopped by her spine and was identified as a .40 caliber round.

Prosecution Perspective
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Keith Martin stands accused of murdering 12 year old Bess Jones. He was seen on numerous video cameras entering the Wal-Mart where Bess was shot, drawing the pistol used in the murder, firing it, and fleeing the scene. The pistol, which has been confirmed as the one used in the shooting, was recovered from the defendant's apartment. No motive has been found, though we believe that the shooting was at random. The prosecution seeks the death penalty.