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Filed Oct 24, 2026

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Case #34

The Altered Archive Incident

Unsolved / Open
Victim
Elias Venn
Window
The evening of October 18
Details
2026, during the museum's transfer-review period.

Elias Venn was found dead in the museum’s Conservation Room after the evening transfer review on October 18, 2026. The circumstances remain unclear. By morning, quiet theories were circulating among the staff, and the old museum seemed to hold its breath.

The victim

Elias Venn worked as a municipal records liaison, careful with old files and patient with people who needed help finding them. He believed public records belonged to the public, even when the truth inside them was inconvenient.

Ties to the victim

  • Mara Voss— Worked with Elias on museum records and image care.

    Their work depended on trust and careful handling.

  • Jonas Rook— Worked with Elias on archive records and catalog reviews.

    They shared responsibility for keeping the archive in order.

  • Tess Armitage— Donated local photographs through Elias's records office.

    They both cared about how local history was preserved.

  • Owen Hale— Worked with Elias on the regular municipal records handoff.

    Their work relied on a steady, professional routine.