This comprehensive “A Case Of Distrust Guide” will walk you through the intricate steps of solving the mystery, gathering evidence, and interrogating suspects in this captivating narrative adventure.
I. Opening an Investigation
Home
Begin your investigation at your apartment. First, examine the ice box in the back room to confirm that it’s empty. Engage in conversation with the cat and present contradictory evidence:
- Evidence: Home – Ice box No Food Here
Alt Text: A stark, empty icebox in the back room, highlighting the lack of food and initiating the investigation in A Case of Distrust.
Answer the door to meet Connor Green, who provides you with a crucial letter. After thoroughly inspecting your apartment, use the door on the right to proceed to the next location.
Southern Coffee
Upon arriving at Southern Coffee, collect the bottle of wine from the counter. Initiate a conversation with Frankie, which will be interrupted by Mrs. Green. When the opportunity arises, attempt to persuade her that you are a Private Investigator:
- Evidence: Home – Notebook
After completing your conversations with both Mrs. Green and Frankie, meticulously examine the surroundings. Engage in further conversation with Frankie:
- Evidence: Southern Coffee – Cocktail shaker Pour Me Another
Alt Text: Cocktail Shaker at Southern Coffee, hinting at Frankie’s expertise and potential clues in “A Case of Distrust”.
Proceed up the stairs on the right to exit Southern Coffee. Frankie will then provide you with some helpful suggestions to guide you further On the Job.
Stable’s Barber Shop
Examine the shop carefully, paying attention to all details. Initiate a conversation with Redstone Stable:
- Evidence: Stable’s Barber Shop – Picture frame My Zaide
- Evidence: Home – Green’s letter
- Statements: Connor Green – Suspects Redstone Stable
Leave the Barber Shop through the door located on the left.
Tin Spoon Lounge
When prompted for a password to gain entry, use the following:
- Evidence: Southern Coffee – Bottle with poem
Alt Text: A bottle with a poem, used as the password for entry to the Tin Spoon Lounge in the game “A Case of Distrust”.
Once inside, examine everything in the upstairs room. Engage in a conversation with Tiny Paul:
- Evidence: The Tin Spoon – Password Becoming Learned
- Evidence: The Tin Spoon – Wine bottle
- Evidence: Home – Green’s letter
- Statements: Connor Green – Suspects Redstone Stable
Exit through the door located on the left.
Green’s House
Attempt to rouse Mrs. Green, but she will not respond. Thoroughly search the house before departing.
Police Station
Speak with Shipman, who will inform you that the letter is a forgery. He will also promise to contact you with any pertinent information.
Southern Coffee
Engage in a conversation with Frankie. If you have already discussed the wine at the Tin Spoon Lounge with Tiny Paul, you will receive a call from Shipman. Present the following:
- Evidence: Green House – Tickets to St. Louis
Discuss the tickets to St. Louis from Green’s House with Shipman. Proceed up the stairs on the right to exit Southern Coffee. Frankie will offer further assistance.
II. Sudden Events
Police Station
Your journey to the police station will be interrupted by a Vision.
Home
You will automatically return to your apartment.
Police Station
You will briefly encounter Mrs. Green and then engage in conversation with Grant and Shipman.
III. The Real Case
Green’s House
Before commencing questioning, examine the hat on the stand to the left. Initiate a conversation with Mrs. Green:
- Statements: Connor Green – Got a threatening letter
- Statements: Mrs Green – Mrs Green’s gray coat
- Statements: Mrs Green – Arrival at Southern Coffee
- Statements: Mrs Green – Singer at the Tin Spoon (then ask where she was raised) A Broken Levi
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Black Hand letter is fake
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green died at midnight
- Evidence: Green House – Empty bottles
- Evidence: Green House – Wilting plant
- Evidence: Green House – Hat
Alt Text: A wilting plant at Green’s House, symbolizing neglect and offering a subtle clue in the “Case of Distrust” investigation.
Tin Spoon Lounge
After encountering Fred Grant upon entry, examine the billiards table for the cards. Then, talk to Ella Smith:
- Evidence: Home – Newspaper The Capital
- Evidence: The Tin Spoon – Cards on the table
- Evidence: The Tin Spoon – Paul wasn’t here
- Statements: Ella Smith – She was holding back tears
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green died at midnight
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green was killed with a .45
- Statements: Ella Smith – Smith is Chinese
Stable’s Barber Shop
Here you will encounter Ray Carter. Engage in a conversation with him:
- Evidence: Home – Newspaper Das Kapital
- Evidence: The Tin Spoon – Cards on the table
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green died at midnight
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green was killed with a .45
- Statements: Ella Smith – Fanny wasn’t in the pool hall at midnight
Tanforan Racetrack
Thoroughly search the area. You will discover a gun in the trash can, and Redstone Stable will arrive. Inquire about the following:
- Evidence: Stable’s Barber Shop – Stable wasn’t here
- Evidence: Stable’s Racetrack – Gun
- Statements: Redstone Stable – Had known my name
- Statements: Redstone Stable – Claims he doesn’t bootleg
- Statements: Ray Carter – Sitting in Stable’s barber chair
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green’s Oakland past is a lie
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green died at midnight
Alt Text: A gun discovered in the trash at Tanforan Racetrack, a crucial piece of evidence in “A Case of Distrust”.
Exit the racetrack through the turnstile on the right.
Tin Spoon Lounge
Speak with Ella Smith again:
- Statements: Ray Carter – Ella flings herself at Paul
Tiny Paul’s Apartment
Examine the apartment. Speak with Tiny Paul:
- Statements: Connor Green – Has a new bootlegging scheme
- Statements: Mrs Green – Singer at The Tin Spoon
- Evidence: Green House – Wilting plant
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green died at midnight
- Statements: Sam Shipman – Green was killed with a .45
- Statements: Ella Smith – Most Tin Spoon patrons had guns
Tanforan Racetrack
Speak with Redstone Stable once more:
- Statements: Tiny Paul – Stable hadn’t slept all night
Stable’s Barber Shop
Talk to Ray Carter again:
- Statements: Redstone Stable – The Tin Spoon has a back exit
Tin Spoon Lounge
Return to speak with Ella Smith:
- Statements: Redstone Stable – The Tin Spoon has a back exit
Tiny Paul’s Apartment
Ask Tiny Paul some more questions:
- Statements: Ella Smith – The Tin Spoon has a back exit
- Statements: Ella Smith – Smith is in love with Paul
- Evidence: Paul’s Apartment – Holster
- Evidence: Stable’s Racetrack – Gun
- Statements: Tiny Paul – Someone close could snag his gun
Green’s House
Continue your interrogation of Mrs. Green:
- Statements: Ella Smith – Fanny wasn’t in the pool hall at midnight
- Statements: Tiny Paul – Paul is an admirer of Mrs Green
- Statements: Ella Smith – The Tin Spoon has a back exit
- Statements: Mrs Green – Mrs Green had no alibi
Now you can accuse her of the murder.
- Means – Statements: Tiny Paul – Someone close could snag his gun
- Motive – Statements: Mrs Green – She was having an affair with Paul
- Opportunity – Statements: Mrs Green – Mrs Green had no alibi
Southern Coffee
Talk to Frankie one last time Master Sleuth.
This “a case of distrust guide” helps you gather all the relevant clues and statements needed to successfully solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. Remember to meticulously examine each location, engage in thorough conversations, and present the appropriate evidence to expose the truth.
