Case Facts
The fatal incident took place during this specific type of challenge on The Saboteurs
What is the underwater/scuba challenge
This witness is the only one who can testify both as a witness and as a party representative under Rule 615
Who is Charlie Martin
To convict Martin of murder, the prosecution must prove Martin acted with one of these three culpable mental states
What are purposefully, knowingly, or recklessly with extreme indifference
Riley Kaye’s affidavit admitted to maintaining off-the-record contestant communication through this medium.
What are text messages?
Riley Kaye admitted in their affidavit that they and Martin used this specific method to avoid producers detecting their communication
What is using prepaid/burner phones with no internet or tracking?
The indictment states Charlie Martin either acted purposefully/knowingly or in this heightened reckless manner
What is with extreme indifference to the value of human life
This expert authored both an affidavit and a report about Rob Armstrong’s autopsy
Who is Dr. Atlas Hartley
The defense may argue Martin is guilty of this lesser-included offense, but not until closing arguments
What is negligent homicide
Investigator Rivera’s affidavit noted Martin had researched oxalic acid using this type of document.
What is a PDF download?
When Martin met with Kaye and Doos to discuss their next sabotage, Martin brought up putting this Armstrongs drink?
What is rodenticide?
The case materials identify this county court where Martin will stand trial
What is Charlotte County District Court
This caretaker witness has knowledge about Hotel Lux, where the contestants stayed
Who is Lennox Reynolds?
The court barred the defense from arguing this affirmative defense to murder
What is duress?
Dr. Atlas Hartley’s autopsy revealed this type of microscopic crystal buildup consistent with oxalic acid poisoning
What are oxalate crystals?
Riley Kaye admitted in their affidavit that Martin once asked them to share this off-camera material for leverage in the game.
What is production notes?
According to the indictment, Armstrong died on this exact date in 2025
What is April 6, 2025
This federal investigator is limited to being called by the prosecution
Who is Taren Rivera
This form of homicide is explicitly not available for the defense to argue, even as a fallback
What is manslaughter?
Dr. Grey Marlowe’s report proposed that Armstrong’s death might not have stemmed from poisoning at all, but instead from this type of respiratory failure that can occur during scuba diving.
What is asphyxia (oxygen deprivation)?
Charlie Martin was doing this outside of Taylor Jha's home
What is crying uncontrollably and asking them to help fix their image
This document in the case packet formally initiates charges against Martin
What is the indictment
These two expert witnesses may only be called by the defense
Who are Dr. Grey Marlowe and Dr. Micah Lin
Though Martin cannot claim legal insanity, they may introduce evidence of this kind of impairment
What is mental impairment affecting mens rea (ability to form intent)?
Dr. Micah Lin’s psychological evaluation relied on standardized testing that showed Martin had difficulty regulating this aspect of decision-making.
What is impulse control?
The two sticky notes found on the bottle of Oxalic Acid said this (2 phrases)
What is "One gram is TOO MUCH" and "don't overdo it"