WesternOutlaw Posted October 8, 2005 Author Posted October 8, 2005 I would like to examine the contents of the writing desk, and to view anything written on the papers. In addition, what is the book? The papers appear to be a stack of various receipts from purchases made in Port Heceta (mostly groceries, supplies, and a few clothing items dated over the past few years). The book appears to be a journal but unfortunately, most of the pages have been ripped out except for one near the end with the blank pages. The page reads: Paradisia has been most forceful in the purchase of my estate, and I fear that their persistence will lead to the discovery of one of the secrets that lie in the depths of this mansion. I may be forced to go to the authorities incriminating both myself and them, but if so, many in this town will not let an old man die in jail. I have even scared myself in our attempts to ward off visitors while signaling to the ship, but they cannot be trusted as there is no true honor among thieves. I cannot trust anyone, not even my great grand daughter, who has much fortune to gain with my demise. I am all alone now.
WesternOutlaw Posted October 8, 2005 Author Posted October 8, 2005 Can I examine the chair for recent use and also the underside and legs for anything that may be helpful to the mystery?Does the desk have a drawer of any kind, if so lets oepen it and examine it's contents. Like Darkie said what is on the papers and what is the book? Does the sweater have pockets, if so lets turn them out and examine them? Why is the water not evapoated and did anyone notice if Dorian was missing his teeth? I am sure the body was removed but what about a a report of his condition or his cause of death? Is there an autopsy report? Examining the chair cushion, underside, and legs does not reveal anything. The desk does have a drawer. Inside are some pens, pencils, writing paper (labelled "D.C."), a book of U.S. stamps, and a large magnifying glass (made of brass). The sweater has a single pocket. The pocket is empty. The glass of water is about half full. In regard to Crowley's body, Pete replies, "The coroner's report had indicated that Crowley was killed by a hard blow to the head".
Athos Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 What are the stamps? Any special editions? Steve, [bonk bonk bonk]
Darkie Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 Interesting. There were the bits and pieces, presumably from the sunken ship, who played a role in the Train Mystery. And who is his great grand daughter? What does she have to gain? Stevie, you wrote a letter before. I say through the confidentiality out the window. Can you shed some light on this?
chewie Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 Pete? may I please take the magnifying glass? I think that Mr Crowley had somthing to do with illegal trade or bootlegging, that could explain all the barrels full of alcohol.
WesternOutlaw Posted October 8, 2005 Author Posted October 8, 2005 The stamps are a sheet of twenty 37-cent First-class self-adhesive stamps. Three stamps have been used. Chewie takes the magnifying glass. Pete states, "there's no crime in bootlegging alcohol in these parts. Perhaps Crowley was involved in something more".
SuvieD Posted October 8, 2005 Posted October 8, 2005 I think we need to put our heads together and figure out some of the clues we have already. The chairs with the symbols and the position they are in is very important. We should seek to answer why the symbols and what do they mean. Also the gate in the cellar is still locked and it needs to be checked. I think we will find the key in the safe in the cabinet. We should be searching for more clues pertaining to the combination. There is obviously something fishy about the light and it's use. Is there anywhere we haven't searched yet? What about closets or under the bed. I think we should examine the bed and bedding. Crowley was a collector, is anything in this room old or rare? The game is afoot.
WesternOutlaw Posted October 9, 2005 Author Posted October 9, 2005 Behind one door is a closet, and the other a very small bathroom. Which would you like to examine first?
WesternOutlaw Posted October 9, 2005 Author Posted October 9, 2005 SuvieD lifts the dusty blankets, pillows, and sheet on the bed. You do not find anything here. You then look under the bed were you find a small trunk (or footlocker).
Darkie Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 I'd like to open the footlocker, than examine the closet.
Athos Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 I can't believe no one wants to 'check out' the bathroom. We've been at this for months and this is the first sign of a toilet we've seen. Come on people :-D Steve
SuvieD Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 Trunk first. Closet next. Bathroom last. Always save the best for last. I am sure the mystery will all fall into place after we check the bathroom. *wacko* ;)
WesternOutlaw Posted October 10, 2005 Author Posted October 10, 2005 Inside the Trunk Inside the small trunk are two sweaters, a coat, and a few photographs. The pictures are of a younger Dorian Crowley holding a small girl in front of the Eiffel Tower. The Closet You open the closet door to find several shirts, pants, suits, ties, and a blue Navy coat hanging up inside. Also inside is a two-drawer dresser containing under clothes, socks, a few belts, and a small jewelry box. Inside the jewelry box is a gold wedding band, several sets of cufflings, a gold watch, about $400 in assorted U.S. bills, and a black leather wallet. The wallet contains a Visa Platinum Card, a Point Heceta library card, a bank card, and expired driver's license (dated 6/6/2002) - all in Dorian Crowley's name. Also in the box is a 2005 Oregon quarter and some loose change. Two shoe boxes rest on the dresser; one containing a pair of slippers, and the other a pair of black casual shoes. Bathroom The bathroom is very small and contains a sink, toilet, and shower. On the sink are the typical bathroom items in addition to a plastic container for right and left contacts, and a bottle of saline solution.
Mr. Lego-builder Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 How can a 2005 quarter be in a older wallet? *wacko* Are there any pockets in the clothes? If so, I'm determined to search every single one of them... Also, what color are the contacts? Does the photo have a date anywhere? Is the saline solution used? Is there any sign of water having been in the sink, toilet, or shower recently?
SuvieD Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 Was DC ever married Pete? Is there any inscription on the band? I would like to check inside the toilet tank also if possible.
Darkie Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 Married or not, he did have children at least, as evidenced by his journal entry conerning his great-granddaughter. Moreover, I believe the young child in the picture to be his daughter, perhaps. Grandmother to said great-granddaughter. Do we have any additonal information about her? There has to be more information, what with our temporary absence. He was concerned about her getting something valuable, like the estate or something.
WesternOutlaw Posted October 11, 2005 Author Posted October 11, 2005 How can a 2005 quarter be in a older wallet? Pete responds, "that is an interesting observation and leads me to believe that someone has been in this house since the murder was committed. The current date is February 3, 2005". Are there any pockets in the clothes? If so, I'm determined to search every single one of them... Yes, where/what would you like to search first? Also, what color are the contacts? Opening the plastic contact container reveals that the contacts are missing. Does the photo have a date anywhere? No date on the photos. Is the saline solution used? About one-fourth empty. Is there any sign of water having been in the sink, toilet, or shower recently? No, all are pretty dry. Was DC ever married Pete? "I had heard that he was married many years before he moved to Heceta, and that she died before he retired here". Is there any inscription on the band? None. I would like to check inside the toilet tank also if possible. Only water inside. I believe the young child in the picture to be his daughter, perhaps. Grandmother to said great-granddaughter. Do we have any additonal information about her? Pete responds, "I only heard that Crowley had a great grandchild who lived in France".
SuvieD Posted October 11, 2005 Posted October 11, 2005 The Oregon quarter has a picture of crater lake if that helps anything. I think it is better to know that someone is still moving about in here and they need access to the number that opens the safe in the cabinet downstairs as much as we do. All of the rooms we can get to are now examined. The chest in the attic remains locked alnog with the gate in the tunnel. The latin written was about the symbols and how that clue is a word and that it is easy and could give us some direction. I think unless someone else has an idea we should figure out the word before trying to do something else. Looking back and reviewing our clues it is obvious that the word KALI is not helpful or correct. After thinking about it I would say that A is not a letter used in the word but rather an O U W sound instead. The chair were laid out with as you enter the dining room O/U/W and I with a space and then C/K/Q then L followed by a space. Perhaps the spaces are for accent or drawing out the word in a certain place. OICL doesn't mean anything to me but mabye someone with a little more knowledge can get it figured out. It is a single word though by all the clues and simple at that. Possible words - COIL, not sure what it would refer to but it is a simple word - QUIL or Quill, haven't seen a quill anywhere, maybe the pen in the tower? - LUCI/LUKI or Lucky, again simple word but not very helpful - WILK - LOKI, refernece to the viking armor perhaps? the secret alcove letter? - CLUI - UCIL Can some one else get any thing?
WesternOutlaw Posted October 12, 2005 Author Posted October 12, 2005 All of the rooms we can get to are now examined. Pete states, "perhaps we have not searched everything. Also, in regard to the symbols, are you sure that all the symbols mean the letters you think? Crowley said that the word was an easy one".
SuvieD Posted October 13, 2005 Posted October 13, 2005 Okay, I think I am beginning to see the pieces fall into place. Since, no one else cares to make a guess at the symbols I will. I know little about egyptian hieroglyphics but my thought is that the lion we all thought meant 'L' actually in an 'N'. The word we want is the word 'COIN'. Like the coin xwingyoda found in the couch cushions. It is a British coin from around the time the Barbep sank. The Barbep which was rumored to be filled with gold and later was discovered empty is sunk off the coast near this mansion. My thought is that Crowley and someone else found this ship and removed the gold from it. The gold was hidden away in the deepest part of the mansion which must be beyond the gate in the tunnel. Crowley used the light in the tower to get the treasure to shore and has hidden it. I also think that the coin we found is just one of many. One chest full of such coins would be worth over twenty million dollars and as such that is more than what many have been killed for. Does the coin hold any information that can help us? Can we look at the coin again to see if we missed anything on it? Even if the treasure is down there I think we must find the murderer and bring them to justice before we try to get it. I say we begin the search of the house anew and go back to the entrance hall to start there and search everything until we solve this mystery.
WesternOutlaw Posted October 14, 2005 Author Posted October 14, 2005 Pete responds, "interesting hypothesis. In regard to the symbols, from what I know about Egyptian hieroglyphics, I think that the lion does represent the letter L. Perhaps one or more of the other letters are incorrect. And what does the word tell us? I think we should search for the key to the gate. It must be here somewhere. This bedroom should be our starting place, and perhaps other items may be of interest. If your suspisions are correct, what clues were provided in Crowley's journal? Sounds as if Crowey may have been involved in something illegal. Unfortunately, I have more questions than answers".
Athos Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Pete responds, "interesting hypothesis. In regard to the symbols, from what I know about Egyptian hieroglyphics, I think that the lion does represent the letter L. Perhaps one or more of the other letters are incorrect. And what does the word tell us? I think we should search for the key to the gate. It must be here somewhere. This bedroom should be our starting place, and perhaps other items may be of interest. If your suspisions are correct, what clues were provided in Crowley's journal? Sounds as if Crowey may have been involved in something illegal. Unfortunately, I have more questions than answers". So if the "C" is wrong, and it might be an "L", would that make the word "Loin?" So who's going to search Crowley's loins for clues? NOT IT! :o Steve
WesternOutlaw Posted October 17, 2005 Author Posted October 17, 2005 Mr. Lego Bildur diligently searches all the pockets of the wardrope to discover a shiny gold key in the side front pocket of the blue Navy coat.
Darkie Posted October 17, 2005 Posted October 17, 2005 Thank you, Mr. Lego Bildur for yoru diligence in searching the cloths of a dead man. ;) Can we take this key and try it in the chamber under the kitchen? And in anything else that requires a key that we can't yet open?
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