Who?
What was the name of the principal?
Mr. Henry
What 2 things did the police see when they entered the scene of the crime?
-both chairs were knocked over
-books had fallen off the shelf beside the desk
when did the crime take place?
5-6 PM
What was the custodian going to lodge a formal complaint about?
the working conditions
Do you think Bo Masters likely did it? why? (hint: where was he when the crime happened?)
Bo was at his second job at La Bonne Souper during the time of the crime. He is an unlikely suspect.
Who was Rhonda Moss?
The Vice principal
Describe 2 things Emily Henry's wife said.
-Emily became worried when her husband did not arrive home promptly at 5:30 which he does every single day
- She was asked if Mr. Henry had discussed any issues he was having at work.
-She said that he often came home frustrated after meeting with his administrative partner.
How did the criminal enter the crime scene?
using self locking office doors, by using his office keys
What was Principal Henry doing when Rhonda left for the day?
He was meeting quickly with Bo who she stated looked upset. Bo left the meeting to go to his evening job at La Bonne Souper
Do you think Brent did it? Where was he when the crime happened? Does he have access to the office?
Brent was at the football game during the time of the crime and likely does not have keys to the office.
a student
The school secretary spoke was Brent, what was Brent doing when he left the office?
crying
Why can't Brent play on the football team?
His grades are slipping
What was Mr. Henry talking to Rex Jones about?
how schools value sports more than education and that needs to change
Do you think Rex Jones did it? Why? Where was he when the crime happened?
Rex was at the football game during the time of the crime. Not a likely suspect.
Who was George Franklin? and who did he meet with?
-head of the parent committee
-Met with Sally and her mother
-Met with Brent and his Father
Describe what the office looked like when the police entered the crime scene.
-visibly messy with week old food (banana peels, apple cores, dishes with dried food)
-papers scattered all over his desk and floor that witnesses say is the common state of this office
How was Brent feeling after he received bad news from Mr. Henry? What was he going to do next? and what ended up happening?
-frustrated, upset, angry, bad mood
-boycott all games, but he ended up going to all games to support his team
Who had school master keys?
Sally
Do you think Rhonda did it? Why? Where was she during the crime?
Rhonda was meeting with the district during the time of the crime. Not a likely suspect.
Do you think Sally did it? why? Remember what her role was.
Sally lost her school keys, so she wouldn’t have access to the office.
Name 3 characteristics about Mr. Henry (ideas: how does he feel about academics, how does he interact with others, does he sound like a kind person?)
-authoritative principal
-He believes his ideas are the best and doesn’t always take others into consideration
- takes academics very seriously and deals with behavioral issues swiftly
-He has a hard time getting along with others
-often rubs people the wrong way
How does Mr. Henry feel towards Rex Jones (football coach)? What piece of evidence on his desk suggests that?
He does not like him, and they do not get along
-Resume of the new coach on his desk
-thinking about replacing Rex
What does the menu and note to Rhonda suggest how Mr. Henry feels about his coworkers?
He doesn't like them
-he orders Rhonda around
-He does not agree with the lunch menu and thinks the kids won't like it
Do you think Randy did it? why? Where was he during the crime? (hint: what can you suspect he has access to? Remember what his job is)
Randy had the motive (anger over the filthy office he constantly had to clean), no alibi, and you can infer that he has access to the keys because he is custodian.