The Detective's Desk — Case Investigation
Filed Oct 28, 2026
Filed Oct 28, 2026
Case #38
The Falling File Incident
- Victim
- Arthur Bell
- Window
- 18:40-19:20
- Details
- during the evening work period at the community building.
Arthur Bell, an elderly community organiser, was found dead in a small office at the local community building. The death first came to light during the evening work period. At first, it looked like a grim accident among the building's old fixtures. By morning, the neighbours were trading theories, and parents were keeping children close.
The victim
Arthur Bell was an elderly community organiser who knew which families needed help before they asked. He kept careful records because he believed a fair system mattered most to the people with the least power. In this building, even a filing cabinet could carry a grudge.
Ties to the victim
Nora Pike— Worked with Arthur on the building's records.
Respected his care for the community, but found his standards hard to meet.
Dale Mercer— Called on Arthur when building repairs affected residents.
Valued Arthur's fairness, though their work often put them on opposite sides of a complaint.
Elena Voss— Worked with Arthur on community support matters.
Wanted Arthur's respect and felt the strain when they disagreed.
Rafi Dean— Helped Arthur organise donated goods for local families.
Liked his concern for residents, even when his rules slowed the work.
Owen Bell— Delivered supplies to the building where Arthur worked.
Appreciated Arthur's courtesy and preferred to keep their dealings simple.