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Ebb TideInspired by a real case

Ebb Tide

Living room of an Australian beach house in 1967 at night, search-boat spotlights sweeping the sea.

Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, Australia, Sunday, December 17, 1967, 9 p.m. In the living room of a beach house above the dunes, the wind rattles the windows and, down below, searchlights from boats sweep the dark water.

Suspects

  • Imelda GarrowImelda GarrowNeighbor of the treasurer and owner of the beach house, a widow, 46
  • Fergal TillotsonFergal TillotsonPrivate secretary to the treasurer for fourteen years, 51
  • Barry CudmoreBarry CudmoreLobster fisherman and diesel pump attendant at Portsea pier, 24
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Crossed FeetInspired by a real case

Crossed Feet

Glenelg police station in Adelaide, 1948, at night, an open window onto the beach street.

Adelaide, Wednesday, December 1, 1948, 10 pm. At the Glenelg police station, the ceiling fan turns slowly and the smell of the sea drifts in through the open window.

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Overcoat in JuneInspired by a real case

Overcoat in June

Summer theatre on a Manhattan pavilion terrace in 1906, paper lanterns fallen on the floor.

New York, early Tuesday morning, June 26, 1906, 12:30 am. In the summer theater on the roof of the Gramercy Pavilion, the glasses are still half full, and an unlit paper lantern rolls near the stage.

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Cap in the HedgeInspired by a real case

Cap in the Hedge

Study of a film director's bungalow in Los Angeles, 1922, with silent-film posters on the wall.

Los Angeles, Thursday, February 2, 1922, 11:00 am. In a bungalow court in Westlake, film director Lorcan Kilbride, 49, was found at 7:30 am slumped behind the desk in his study.

Suspects

  • Velma StarlingVelma StarlingComedy actress, the last to see the victim alive, 27
  • Odessa VailOdessa VailMother and manager of young star Dolly Vail, 48
  • Elmo GainesElmo GainesServant and cook of the bungalow, who found the body, 41
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Slipper on the BowInspired by a real case

Slipper on the Bow

Saloon of a luxury yacht in 1924, morning, with leftover birthday cake and champagne glasses.

San Diego Bay, Monday, November 17, 1924, 8:00 am. On the anchored yacht Silver Gull, film producer Leland Sorensen, who turned 44 yesterday, was found dead at 2:00 am at the foot of the bow stairs.

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