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CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder
Developer:Telltale Games
Publisher:Ubisoft
Platform:PC
Genre:Adventure
Release Date:March 2006
Article Posted:October 2006
System Requirements


Use the following links to read the solution for each individual case:
  • Case 1: Pictures at an Execution
  • Case 2: First Person Shooter
  • Case 3: Daddy’s Girl
  • Case 4: Rough Cut
  • Case 5: The Big White Lie


    Case 1 – Pictures at an Execution

    Art Galley
  • Examine the victim on the floor
  • Take photo of victim
  • Examine purse
  • Use Latex gloves to collect the purse.
  • Examine the bloody footprint by the victim’s legs
  • Take photo of bloody footprint
  • Examine diamond ring on victim’s finger
  • Use Latex gloves to collect the ring
  • Examine the blood pool around victim’s head
  • Collect blood sample using swab
  • Examine the blood spatter on wall
  • Take photo of blood spatter
  • Collect sample using swab
  • Examine the empty display stand and price tag
  • Use fingerprint powder on price tag
  • Use adhesive lifting tape to collect fingerprint
  • Speak to Nathan Ackerman
  • Examine Nathan’s shoe in inventory. Use the arrows to turn the shoe so the sole is facing you.
  • Use the Leuko crystal Violet on the shoes
  • Use the swab to collect the sample
  • Ask about fingerprints and get a full fingerprint sample from Nathan.

    Morgue
  • Speak to Dr. Robbins
  • Examine the body (I didn’t find anything)
  • Examine the blue paper to the right of the victim’s head
  • Collect the hair from the blue paper

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints)
  • Drag fingerprint from empty pedestal onto the computer. Click on Search. None of them is a match.
  • Compare fingerprint from empty pedestal to Nathan’s prints. Click on “Confirm Match”. The prints match.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Shoeprints/Tire Treads) – Compare Nathan’s shoe to the Smudged floor print. Click on Confirm match. They match.
  • DNA Analysis Computer
  • Compare victim’s blood to the blood from wall. Confirm the match. They do match.
  • Compare victim’s blood to sample from Nathan Ackerman’s shoe. Confirm the match. They also match confirming Nathan stepped in the victim’s blood.
  • Enter the sperm sample into the left panel. Click on Search. Drag each search result to the right panel and compare. Search result D looks right. Click on “Confirm Match”. The sperm belongs to Mark Stock (the fiancé). He has a prior arrest record for assault and battery.
  • Comparison Microscope – Drag the hair sample to the left pane. An automatic search will be conducted. Sample D is a match. It is a squirrel hair which is commonly used to make artist’s brushes.

    Brass Office
  • Ask all questions

    Hotel Room
  • Ask Mark all questions until he says he doesn’t know anymore.
  • Take the receipt for the artwork from the table by the front door.
  • Examine the plane ticket, newspaper and television in the living room
  • Examine the shirt on the bed. Use the flashlight on the shirt.
  • Use the latex glove to collect the shirt. Notice the stain on the front of the shirt
  • Use the Luminol on the stain. Use the swab to collect the blood sample.
  • Examine the open drawer right outside the bedroom. Use the latex glove to take the paper.

    Lab
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the blood sample from the shirt to the victim’s blood sample. They look the same. Click on “Confirm Match”. The match is confirmed

    Brass
  • Ask all questions

    Artist Studio
  • Speak to Patrick Milton on all topics. Get the audio cassette tape and some squirrel hair brushes. Use the swab on the paint brushes to get a paint sample.

    Lab
  • Click on the paintbrushes in inventory. Use the tweezers on the actual brush hairs to extract one hair.
  • Comparison Microscope – Compare the hair found on the victim to the hair from Patrick’s brush. Click on confirm match. It matches, but is not enough evidence.
  • Chemical Analysis – Drag the paint sample onto the screen. Click on search. It’s an oil based paint.
  • Trace Analysis – Choose Audio/Visual. Drag cassette tape to the left pane. Click on Play. It seems Ackerman needed some money from the victim and is quite stressed.

    Art Gallery
  • Speak to Nathan again.
  • Get the key to the gallery
  • Use Luminol on the key. Use the swab to take a sample
  • Examine the key in inventory again. Turn the key until you can find the fingerprint. Use the fingerprint powder on the key. Use the adhesive lifting tape to collect the fingerprint.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer – Compare print from Nathan’s keys to victim’s prints. Click on “Confirm Match”. They do indeed match.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the blood sample from Nathan’s keys to victim’s blood sample. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.

    Brass
  • Speak to the Captain to get a search warrant for Nathan Ackerman’s back room.

    Gallery Office
  • Examine the notebook next to the plant. It seems to have a stain on it.
  • Use the Ultraviolet Tool on the notebook. Use the swab to collect a sample.
  • Examine the scissors in the center of the desk
  • Examine the paper shredder in the corner of the room by the door.
  • Use the latex gloves to collect the shredded paper.
  • Check out the safe inside the shelf to the right of the paper shredder.
  • Examine the bird statue and collect it with the latex gloves.
  • Examine the crate behind the bird pedestal.
  • Examine the table with the bottle and glasses on it.
  • Examine the odd substance on the table. Use the adhesive specimen mount to collect it.

    Lab
  • Chemical Analysis – Drag the powdery substance onto the screen and click on search. The substance is Methamphetamine.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Drag the slippery substance onto the left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result C seems to be a good match. Click on “Confirm Match”. It belongs to Mark Stock.
  • Assembly Table – Drag the shredded documents on to the table. Honestly, this puzzle is very hard to see. Start by looking for the 2 pieces that have a signature on them. Then, try to place the others. You will hear a bleep when you have correctly placed 2 pieces together.

    Morgue
  • Speak to the Coroner – he confirms that the eagle found in Nathan’s back office is not the murder weapon.

    Brass
  • Speak to the Captain about a warrant for Nathan’s safe. Ask again for a warrant to speak to Mark.

    Interview - Mark
  • Speak to Mark about all topics. Receive an alibi testimonial

    Gallery Office
  • Examine Safe. Collect bank statement with the latex gloves.
  • Examine safe again. Collect bag of powder with the latex gloves.

    Lab
  • Chemical Analysis Machine. Drag bag of powder onto screen. Click on “Search”. The powder is Methamphetamines also.
  • Trace Analysis Computer. Click on Search Links/Special. Drag bank statement onto screen. Click on search. Nathan Ackerman has filed for Chapter 11.

    Brass
  • Ask Captain about the murder weapon. They found the broken eagle.

    Lab
  • Click on the newfound eagle in inventory.
  • Use swab on front of eagle.
  • Use the Leuko crystal Violet on beak of eagle. Use swab to collect sample.
  • Chemical Analysis – Drag the eagle blue stain sample to the screen. Click on search. The sample matches the paint from Patrick’s brushes
  • DNA Analysis – Compare eagle blood stain to victim’s blood sample. Click on “Confirm match”. It matches.

    Gallery
  • Speak to Patrick about all topics.

    Brass
  • Ask Captain for a warrant to interview Nathan.

    Interview – Nathan
  • Receive phone number alibi for Nathan

    Brass
  • Ask Captain for info on Nathan’s alibi. The alibi checks out.
  • Ask Captain for search warrant to Patrick’s studio.

    Studio
  • Examine the painting on the easel. Collect the painting using the latex gloves.
  • Use the swab on the painting to get a paint sample.
  • Examine the statue
  • Examine the open drawer in the corner of the room. Use the latex gloves to collect the powdery substance in the bag.
  • Examine the box next to the bed upstairs. Use the latex gloves to collect the tickets.
  • Turn the tickets around in inventory until you see the back. Use the Ninhydrin spray on the fingerprint.
  • Ask Patrick about the tickets.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints) – Compare ticket fingerprint to the victim’s fingerprints. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.
  • Chemical Analysis Machine – Use the Bag of Powder on the panel. Click on Search. This is from the same batch of Methamphetamine as Nathan’s. Now analyze the paint sample. It matches the murder weapon.

    Brass
  • Speak to the Captain to get an arrest warrant for Patrick Milton.

    End of Case


    Case 2 – First Person Shooter

    Convention Center
  • Examine body. Take picture of body & poster.
  • Take wallet from back pocket of victim. Victim’s name is Stan Everston.
  • Examine blood stain on chest and use swab to collect sample.
  • Examine the rifle. Collect with the latex gloves. Use the fingerprint powder & tape to get fingerprint from rifle.
  • Examine blood near head of victim. Use swab to get sample.
  • Examine victim’s head. Use adhesive mount to check for gunshot residue.
  • Speak to Maya Nguyen.

    Mobile Analysis Unit
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints) – Drag the fingerprint from the assault rifle to the left pane. Click on “Search”. There are no matches.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare victim’s DNA to blood from demo room floor. Click on “Confirm Match”. It matches.

    Convention Center
  • Examine the poster.
  • Examine the hole next to the poster. Use the tweezers to collect the bullet.
  • Examine the speakers.
  • Examine the AC controls right behind Maya.
  • Examine the T-Shirt to the left of Maya. Use the latex gloves to collect it.
  • Examine the gun display case. Use the latex gloves to collect the .45 automatic weapon.
  • Examine the bottom of the display case. Use the fingerprint powder and the tape to collect the fingerprint.
  • Speak to Maya again about the shirt. It’s Craig Landers’ shirt. Automatically obtain Maya’s fingerprint and gun residue analysis.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer – Compare print from the assault rifle to Maya’s fingerprints. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.
  • Assembly Table – Drag the .45 that you got from the display case to the table. Click and drag the 2 pieces of gun to remove them. Automatic test shot will be taken. The bullets are completely different.

    Morgue
  • Speak to Dr. Robbins about recovering body.
  • Keep asking questions until he tells you he has nothing more to report. – Receive bullet from body.
  • Examine the body.
  • Examine the bruising on the chest. Take a picture of the bruising.
  • Examine the insect bites on the victim’s foot. Take a picture.
  • As Dr. Robbins all questions.

    Lab
  • Comparison Microscope. Put the bullet from the victim on the left panel. Put the bullet in the wall on the right panel. Use the +/- buttons to turn the first bullet to match them up. Use the + on the left panel once and they should line up. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.

    Brass
  • Ask captain about background of the victim.
  • Ask about the victim’s hotel room.
  • Ask for a warrant to question Maya.

    Interview – Maya Nguyen
  • Ask Maya all questions.

    Hotel room
  • Speak to Andy Penmore. Ask all questions. Automatically get Andy’s prints & GSR.
  • Examine the duffel bag. You won’t be able to do anything with it.
  • Examine the salad on the table.
  • Examine the table in between the beds. Use the latex gloves to collect the victim’s business card.
  • Examine the pillow on the bed. Find the scorpion. Use the latex gloves to collect the scorpion.
  • Examine the laptop at the foot of the bed. Click on the laptop screen. Click on the email program. It’s encrypted. Use scandisk to retrieve the file.
  • Examine the poster on the sink. Use the latex gloves to collect the flyer with angry note.
  • Speak to Andy again. Automatically get testimony and movie rental receipt.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer
  • Drag the business card to the screen. You will get latest text messages.
  • Drag the encrypted email from Stan’s laptop to screen. See angry email from Maya.

    Morgue
  • Speak to Doc Robbins about toxicology test and scorpions.

    Brass
  • Ask Captain for address of gun club.
  • Ask Captain to track Stan’s cell phone. Automatically receive cell phone. Turn it around in inventory and use powder & tape to collect fingerprint.
  • Ask Captain to verify Andy and Maya’s comings and goings at hotel.
  • Ask to speak to Maya again.

    Interview – Maya 2nd time
  • Ask questions until she tells you she has nothing more to say.

    Line of Fire Club
  • Speak to the woman at the front desk about all questions. Automatically receive sign-up sheet for the group. Keep asking the woman questions until she has nothing more to say.
  • Examine the gun magazine on the end of the counter and the tray in front of the woman.
  • Examine gun lane #1. Examine the keypad on the left. Click on the bottom button to bring the target paper to the front. Use the latex gloves to take the picture of Stan. Use the Ninhydrin on the fingerprint to collect it.
  • Examine the table at the left. It’s clean.

    Convention Center Garage
  • Speak to Craig Landers about all topics. Automatically receive fingerprints and GSR.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints)
  • Compare range target fingerprint to Craig’s fingerprints. They look like a match. Click on “Confirm Match” It matches
  • Compare Craig’s fingerprints to fingerprints on weapon case. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.

    Brass
  • Ask Captain for warrant on Craig Lander’s Car.

    Convention Center Garage
  • Speak to Craig.
  • Examine the back seat of Envoy. Use latex gloves to collect the bullets.
  • Examine the front seat of Envoy. Examine the portable game.
  • Examine the back of the truck. Examine the scorpion. Examine the gun. Use the latex gloves to collect the gun.

    Lab
  • Assembly Table – Place .22 automatic on table. Click on different items and drag them to disassemble the pieces. You can only remove 2 pieces. A test bullet will be shot through the gun.
  • Comparison Microscope – Compare bullet found in the victim to test bullet fired from the .22. Automatic cut scene will play.

    Line of Fire Club
  • Ask the woman at the desk about gun conversion kits. Continue with questions about the kit. Receive a bullet fired by Craig’s gun at the gun club.

    Lab
  • Catherine greets you and provides an adapter for converting a .45 gun to a .22
  • Assembly Table – Put the .45 gun on the table. Drag the gun converter from inventory onto the table. Click and drag on the .45 to remove the 2 pieces. Click on each piece of the conversion kit to put it back into place. Automatic ballistics test will take place.
  • Comparison Microscope
  • Compare bullet from Craig’s .22 to bullet from gun club. A comment is made that will rule Craig’s gun out.
  • Compare bullet from the modified .45 to bullet from the body. Turn the modified bullet until the lines match up. Click on “Confirm Match”. They almost match, but finding the actual adapter will clinch it.
  • Compare the bullet from .45 gun w/adapter to bullet in demo room wall. They match.

    Brass
  • Ask Captain about Gun Adapter
  • Ask to Speak to Maya again.

    Interview - Maya
  • Ask Maya about all questions.

    Hotel
  • Speak to Andy about all questions.

    Convention Center Garage
  • Speak to Craig again. Ask all questions. Receive Craig’s ring into evidence.

    Morgue
  • Ask Dr. Robbins about the ring matching the bruises on the victim. The ring matches the bruises.

    Brass
  • Ask the Captain for warrant to interview Craig Landers.

    Interview – Craig Landers
  • Ask Craig all questions.

    Hotel
  • Speak to Andy again. He will give access to his PDA.
  • Examine the bag on the bed. Click on the actual PDA
  • Click on the picture of a file on the PDA. It will tell you it’s password protected
  • Use the SanDisk Crossfire flash Drive on the PDA. The file will be downloaded.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Search Links/Special) – Drag the encrypted file from Andy’s PDA to the screen. Click on search to get the result.

    Brass
  • Ask to speak to Maya again

    Interview - Maya
  • Ask about the bonus. Receive Maya’s flash drive to analyze

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Search Links/Special) – Drag the flash drive onto the screen. Click on “Search”. Receive memo from Stan to Maya.

    Brass
  • Ask Captain about the murder weapon. Receive the missing gun adapter.
  • Use the fingerprint powder & tape on the gun adapter.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints) – Compare Adapter fingerprints to Andy’s fingerprints. Click on “Confirm Match”.
  • Assembly Table – Drag the .45 gun to the table. Drag the adapter found in the dumpster to the table. Remove the 2 items from the .45. Drag the found adapter pieces onto the gun. An automatic ballistics test is performed.
  • Comparison Microscope – Compare bullet shot with dumpster adapter to bullet from the victim. Rotate to line up. Click on “Confirm Match”. It matches.
  • Comparison Microscope – Compare Bullet from dumpster to bullet in demo room wall.
  • Comparison Microscope – Compare Bullet from dumpster to bullet w/CSI adapter.

    Brass
  • Ask for arrest warrant for Andy.

    Interview – Andy Penmore
  • Ask Andy all questions.

    End of Case


    Case 3 – Daddy’s Girl

    Carrie’s Apartment
  • Speak to Michael Dubois. Ask all questions.
  • Examine small wooden table beneath the plates on the wall.
  • Examine the gauge in the small drawer. Use the Mikrosil to take a cast of the possible tool mark.
  • Examine the marks on the table itself. Use the magnetic Brush and Powder on the fingerprint. Use the lifting tape to collect the fingerprint.
  • Examine the large pool of blood on the right. Take a picture of the blood. Use swab to collect a blood sample.
  • Examine the pool of blood closer to the kitchen. Use swab to collect a blood sample.
  • Examine the area next to Sara’s shoe. Collect the necklace with the latex gloves.
  • Examine the couch. Use the ultraviolet light on the pillow to detect fluid. Use swab to collect a sample.
  • Examine the window by the couch. Use the latex gloves to collect the plastic fragment.
  • Examine the table next to the door. There is a footprint on the table. Take a picture of the footprint.
  • Examine the table to the left of the kitchen. Use the latex gloves to take the notepad. Use the fingerprint powder on the notepad. A message appears from Lucy.
  • Examine the area near the front door. Examine the bloody footprint. Take a photo of the footprint.
  • Examine the keys lying near the front door. Use the latex gloves to collect them. Use the adhesive Mount on the key to retrieve a waxy substance.
  • Examine the freezer. It’s empty
  • Examine the post behind Sara. Take a photo of the blood spatter. Use the swab on the spatter.
  • Speak to Michael. Ask all questions.
  • Automatically get Michael’s shoe. Examine the shoe in inventory and spray with Leuko Crystal Violet. Use the swab to get a sample.
  • Continue questioning Michael. Obtain DNA Sample.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints) – Drag fingerprint from desk to left panel. Click on “Search”. Search result “D” seems to match. Click on “Confirm Match”. The print belongs to Michael who has a police record.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Shoeprints)
  • Compare photo of shoe print to Michael’s shoe. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match meaning Michael exited after the blood was already on the floor.
  • Compare the photo of partial window footprint to Michael’s shoe. They don’t match.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the following
  • Blood from Smear with Blood on Floor – They Match
  • Blood from Smear with Blood on Wall – They Match
  • Blood from Smear with Blood from Michael’s shoe – They Match
  • Michael’s DNA to Semen from Sofa – These do not match.
  • Chemical Analyzer
  • Drag the key residue to the screen. Click on “Search”. It’s Ski Wax that can be used to make key copies.
  • Drag the piece of plastic to the screen. Click on “search”. It’s a common trash bag.
  • Comparison Microscope – Drag necklace to left pane. See cut scene.

    Morgue
  • Speak to Dr. Robbins about all questions. Keep asking until he has nothing else to tell you.

    Lucy’s Office
  • Speak to Lucy Canelli. Ask all questions. Obtain DNA sample.
  • Examine the appointment book on the desk.
  • Examine the trash can next to the desk. Use the latex gloves to collect the paper.
  • Examine the letter opener on the desk. Use the latex gloves to collect it. Use the Luminol on the blood stain. Use the swab to get blood sample.
  • Speak to Lucy again about the appointment. Automatically get speeding ticket. Ask about the blood on the letter opener.

    Michael’s Apartment
  • Speak to Michael about all questions.
  • Examine the sunglasses on the couch. Use the latex gloves to collect the sunglasses. Turn the glasses around in inventory. Use the tweezers to obtain the hair. Spin the sunglasses again and use the swab on the side of the sunglasses to get a sample.
  • Examine the cell phone on the dining room table.

    Lab
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the following
  • DNA from sunglasses to Blood from smear
  • DNA from sunglasses to Blood on Wall
  • DNA from sunglasses to Blood on Floor
  • DNA from sunglasses to Blood on Michael’s shoe
  • DNA from sunglasses to Lucy’s DNA
  • Lucy’s DNA to Blood on letter opener.
  • Chemical Analysis Computer – Drag the sunglasses residue onto the screen. Click on “Search”. The residue is a makeup concealer used to cover bruises or spots.
  • Assembly Table – Drag the torn document to the assembly table. Drag the pieces into place to form a Last Will and Testament.

    Skyler Hospital
  • Speak to Alex Porterson. Ask all questions. He claims he doesn’t know anything.

    Brass
  • Ask about call to Lucy from fraud unit.
  • Ask about the speeding ticket.
  • Ask about background check on Alex Porterson. He was picked up once.
  • Ask about Carrie Canelli’s phone records. She called Alex the same day. Obtain copy of phone records
  • Ask about the hotel in Aruba
  • Ask about getting Carrie’s father in for questioning.

    Lucy’s Office
  • Ask all questions. Obtain note from Carrie to Lucy turning over the casino.
  • Obtain Lucy’s sneakers. Use Luminol on the sneakers. Use the swab to collect a sample.

    Skyler Hospital
  • Ask Alex all questions. He claims Carrie was abused. He won’t give a DNA sample without a warrant.

    Michael’s Apartment
  • Question Michael about the abuse.

    Lab
  • Chemical Analyzer Computer – Drag stain from Lucy’s shoe to screen. Click on “Search”. No blood was found.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Shoeprints) – Compare Lucy’s shoe to the photo of the partial print. They seem to be the same but can’t be definite.

    Lucy’s Office
  • Ask Lucy about the shoeprint and her shoes.

    Skyler Hospital
  • Ask Alex all questions.
  • Examine Alex’s coffee cup. Use Ninhydrin on cup to get a fingerprint. Use swab on rim of lid to get DNA sample.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints) – Enter Alex’s fingerprint into the left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result “C” seems to be a good match. Click on “Confirm Match”. It matches his hospital record.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the Saliva from the coffee cup to the Semen from the sofa. We have a match.

    Skyler Hospital
  • Ask Alex about DNA and when he last saw Carrie.

    Michael’s Apartment
  • Speak to Michael about Carrie’s affair with Alex

    Skyler Hospital
  • Ask Alex about his split lip, witnesses to the assault and Michael’s whereabouts.

    Brass
  • Ask about questioning Michael

    Interview – Michael
  • Ask all questions. Search Warrant obtained.

    Michael’s Apartment
  • Use the latex gloves to take the knife from the kitchen counter. Use Luminol & swab to get a sample of blood.
  • Use the latex gloves to get the folder from the shelf to the left of the refrigerator. Use the Ninhydrin to get the fingerprint off of the back of the folder. Keep turning the folder until you can see the screwdriver from the side view. Use the latex glove to collect the screwdriver.
  • Go out to balcony. Use the latex gloves to take the garbage bag out of the trash bin next to the grill.

    Lab
  • Comparison Microscope – Compare the tool indentation from drawer to the screwdriver. Click on “Confirm match”. They match.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the blood on the knife to the victim’s blood. They match.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints) – Enter fingerprint from folder to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result D seems to be a good match. Click on “Confirm. It matches Lucy’s.
  • Chemical Analysis – Drag the trash bag from Michael’s computer to the screen. Click on “Search”. It matches the fragment, but the trash bags are quite common.

    Brass
  • Ask for another interview with Michael

    Interview – Michael
  • Ask Michael all questions.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to search Lucy’s office.

    Lucy’s Office
  • Use the latex gloves to collect the key from Lucy’s desk.
  • Examine Lucy’s desk drawer. Collect the bookmaking records with the latex glove.
  • Examine the file cabinet drawer. Move the mouse around until you can see into the drawer. Collect the needles with the latex gloves. Use the Ninhydrin to collect the fingerprint.

    Lab
  • Comparison Microscope – Compare key from victim’s apartment to key from Lucy’s office. Click on “Confirm Match”.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the blood from needle to the Victim’s DNA. They match.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints). Drag the fingerprint from box of needles to the left pane. Click on Search. Search result E is a good match. They match and are Porterson’s prints.

    Morgue
  • Ask Dr. Robbins to test the blood from the needle. The test comes back clean.

    Brass
  • Ask for a warrant to bring Lucy in for questioning

    Interview – Lucy
  • Ask Lucy all questions

    Brass
  • Ask to speak to Michael again

    Interview – Michael
  • Ask Michael all questions

    Skyler Hospital
  • Ask Alex about the needles. Go back and see brass to get warrant for his locker.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to get into Alex’s locker.

    Skyler Hospital
  • Enter the room directly behind Alex.
  • Use the latex gloves to collect the picture of Carrie.
  • Use the latex gloves to collect the trash bag
  • Use the latex gloves to collect bloody dress. Use swab to get sample of blood.
  • Use latex gloves to collect tomato juice jug. Use swab to get sample of blood.
  • Use latex gloves to collect sneaker. Use swab to get sample of blood.
  • Speak to Alex about the bloody dress.

    Lab
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Compare the following:
  • Blood from clothing to Carrie’s DNA – They match
  • Blood from jug to Carrie’s DNA – They match
  • Blood from Sneakers to Carrie’s DNA – They match
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Shoeprints) – Compare photo of partial footprint to sneakers found in Alex’s locker. They match.
  • Chemical Analysis Computer – Drag trash bag found in Alex’s locker to screen. Click on Search. It matches the crime scene piece of plastic bag.

    Brass
  • Ask for arrest warrant for Alex Porterson.

    Interview – Alex
  • Ask Alex all questions.

    End of Case


    Case 4 – Rough Cut

    Campsite
  • Examine body and take photo
  • Examine the victim’s head and take photo.
  • Examine the victim’s nose and blowfly larvae with tweezers (yuck)
  • Examine the needle in the victim’s arm and collect with latex gloves.
  • Examine the victim’s hand
  • Examine and collect the cigarette butt near victim’s leg with tweezers
  • Examine the victim’s shoes. Use the lifting tape to get a boot print.
  • Examine the inside of the tent.
  • Examine the sleeping bags. Use the flashlight to see the empty bottle. Use the latex gloves to collect the insulin bottle.
  • Examine the footprint. Use the adhesive tape to collect footprint.
  • Examine the bag.
  • Examine the large rock in the campsite. Examine the tire track. Use the casting plaster to collect the track.

    Mobile Analysis Unit
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Shoeprints/Tire treads)
  • Drag tire tread found at scene to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search Result C looks correct. It is a match.
  • Drag the shoeprint from the tent to the left pane and click on “Search”. Search result “C” it’s a match. Click on “Confirm Match”.
  • Chemical Analyzer
  • Drag needle to screen. Click on “Search”. There was insulin on the needle.
  • Drag the insulin bottle to screen. It is indeed insulin.
  • Drag cigarette butt to screen. It comes up as just lipstick.

    Morgue
  • Ask Dr. Robbins to retrieve the body.
  • Ask all questions. Receive sample of Jimsonweed & fingerprints/DNA.
  • Examine the body. You won’t find anything new here.

    Campsite
  • Use latex gloves to collect note on the sleeping bag
  • Use tweezers to collect cigarette butt. Use adhesive mount to collect salt like powder on cigarette.

    Lab
  • Chemical Analysis Computer –
  • Drag Jimsonweed seeds to screen. They are non-lethal amounts.
  • Drag white substance from cigarette butt to screen. It is an unknown chemical.

    Brass
  • Ask Captain to trace prescription insulin. The victim’s name is Derrick Mitchell. Ask about mother running for senate. Gain 2 locations.

    Derrick and Carla’s Condo
  • Speak to Carla about all questions. Gain 1 location

    Emily’s Estate
  • Speak to Emily Hanson. Ask all questions. Gain testimony & cigarette butt.

    Contractor’s Shop
  • Question Lou Astor.
  • Examine the back of the truck
  • In back of truck, collect the jar out of the junk box with the latex gloves. Use the adhesive mount to collect residue sample.
  • Examine the table to the right of the truck. Collect the poker chip from underneath the table. Use the fingerprint powder & tape to collect the fingerprint.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Fingerprints) – Drag fingerprint from poker chip to left pane. Drag victim’s prints to right pane. Click on “Confirm match”. They match.
  • Chemical Analysis Computer –
  • Drag the jar residue to the screen. Click on “Search”. Same unknown substance that was found in cigarette.
  • Drag Emily’s cigarette to the screen. Click on “Search”. It is the same type of lipstick, but brands don’t match.

    Morgue
  • Ask Dr. Robbins all questions.

    Derrick and Carla’s Condo
  • Ask Carla about her marriage.

    Contractor’s Shop
  • Ask Lou about the poker chip with the victim’s print.

    Brass
  • Ask about Emily’s truck. Receive tread print.
  • Ask about Carla’s alibi
  • Ask fore more info on Emily
  • Ask about Lou Astor’s background.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis (Tire Treads) – Drag desert tire tracks to left pane. Drag tire tread from brass to right pane. Click on “Confirm Match”. They seem to match.

    Emily’s Estate
  • Ask Emily about newspaper article. Receive surveillance evidence.
  • Ask about Lou. Receive dated estimate.
  • Ask about the matching tire treads.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis (Audio/Visual) – Drag surveillance evidence to left pane. Photos will automatically pop up.
  • Trace Analysis (Audio/Visual) – Drag angry note to left pane. Drag estimate to right pane. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.

    Derrick and Carla’s Condo
  • Ask Carla all questions. Receive pair of hiking boots.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis computer – Compare footprint in tent to Carl’s hiking boots. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to search Lou Astor’s place.

    Contractor’s Shop
  • As Lou all questions.
  • Enter Lou’s office and examine the cell phone in front of the brown folder. Use the flashlight and latex gloves to collect it.
  • Examine the top of the filing cabinet. Use the flashlight to see the chemical. Use the latex gloves to collect.
  • Examine Lou’s desk. Use latex gloves to collect ripped document.
  • Examine right side of filing cabinet. Use tweezers to collect hair. Use latex gloves to collect the whole handle.

    Lab
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Drag victim’s DNA to left pane. Drag hair found on broken handle to right pane. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.
  • Chemical Analysis Computer – Drag pesticide found at Lou’s to screen. Click on “Search”. It matches the substance found in victim’s tobacco.
  • Assembly Table – Drag torn paper to table. Assemble the paper to get a score card for gambling.

    Morgue
  • Ask Dr. Robbins all questions. He tells you Grissom wants to see you in the lab.

    Brass
  • Ask about GMC
  • Ask about the phone – It belongs to the victim. Receive take of voice mail.
  • Ask for warrant to question Lou Warrant

    Interview – Lou Astor
  • Ask all questions until he won’t tell you any more.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Audio/Visual) – Drag each phone message tape to screen in order of 1,2,3. Watch cut scene of Emily

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to search Emily’s garage.

    Emily’s Estate
  • Ask Emily all questions.
  • Enter garage and examine the book to underneath the tools. Use Ninhydrin to collect fingerprint on page.
  • Examine the memos on the top shelf. Collect with the latex gloves.
  • Use flashlight to examine shelf on left. Collect jar of powder with latex gloves. Use fingerprint powder and tape to collect fingerprint.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer
  • Drag fingerprint from jar at Emily’s house to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result C s a match and belongs to Lou.
  • Drag fingerprint from book to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result C is a match and belongs to Emily.
  • Chemical Analysis – Drag jar of powder from Emily’s to screen. Click on “Search”. It is the same pesticide. (Trinity updated – warranty available)

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to bring Emily in for questioning.

    Interview – Emily Hanson
  • Ask all questions – Get receipt for tobacco purchase by Carla.

    Brass
  • Ask about Carla’s tobacco purchase
  • Ask for search warrant for Carla & Derrick’s condo.

    Derrick and Carla’s condo
  • Ask Carla all questions
  • Examine the underwear on the living room table. Use the ultraviolet light on the underwear. Use swab to collect sample.
  • Use the flashlight to examine under the kitchen sink. Use the latex gloves to collect the lid. Use the adhesive mount to collect sample. Turn the lid over and use fingerprint powder & tape to collect the fingerprint.
  • Examine the exposed electrical socket. Use the magnetic powder & tape to collect the fingerprint.

    Lab
  • Chemical Analysis Computer – Drag the brown flakes from lid to the screen. Click on “Search”. It matches the tobacco from the desert and residue from pesticide.
  • DNA Database –Drag DNA found at Carla’s Condo to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result A seems to match. Click on “Confirm Match”. It seems Carla was very busy.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to bring Carla in for questioning.

    Interview – Carla
  • Ask Carla all questions. Receive Carla’s fingerprints.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis (Fingerprints) – Drag Carla’s fingerprints to the left pane. Drag the fingerprint from lid at Condo to the right pane. They match.

    Brass
  • Ask for an arrest warrant for Carla.

    End of Case


    Case 5 – The Big White Lie

    Alley
  • Ask Dr. Robbins all questions.
  • Examine the green dumpster. Use the latex gloves to collect the car key.
  • Examine the front seat of car. Take of picture of the serial number on the dashboard.
  • Examine the side of the car near the gas cap. Use Luminol and swab to collect sample.
  • Examine the back of the car. Use the fingerprint powder & tape to get the print from a spot right above the bumper.
  • Examine where the license plate should be.
  • Examine and take photo of crate.
  • Take picture of body in crate.
  • Examine and use swab to take sample of blood on victim’s pants.
  • Take photo of tire tracks to the right of crate.

    Morgue
  • Ask Dr. Robbins all questions

    Alley
  • Examine the crate again. Use flashlight and adhesive mount to collect the substance on the broken pottery.
  • Use the latex gloves to collect the pottery itself.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Search Links/Special) – Drag the photo of the VIN# to the screen. Click on “Search”. Owner is Gary Melvoy.
  • Chemical Analysis Computer – Drag powdery substance to screen. Click on “Search”. It is cocaine.
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Drag victim’s DNA to left pane. Click on “search”. Search result B matches. It belongs to Gary Melvoy. Now compare victim’s DNA to blood from fender of car. It matches also.

    Morgue
  • Ask Dr. Robbins if there was cocaine in the blood.

    Brass
  • Ask for info on Gary Melvoy. Receive new location.

    RV Park
  • Examine the door to the RV. Use Mikrosil to collect a mold.
  • Examine the surveillance equipment
  • Examine the computer keyboard. Use magnetic powder and tape to collect fingerprint.
  • Examine camera on shelf above keyboard. Use latex gloves to collect.
  • Enter bedroom and use latex gloves to collect bank statement.
  • Examine the console in between the driver and passenger seat. Use latex gloves to collect piece of paper with phone#.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis computer (Search Links/Special) – Drag bank statement to screen. Click on “Search”. See transfer from Ackerman Fine Arts Studio.

    Gallery Office
  • Ask Nathan Ackerman all questions.
  • Ask Gus Clein all questions. He won’t let you search.

    Brass
  • Ask for information on the phone number. It belongs to Lucy Canelli.

    Interview – Lucy
  • Ask Lucy all questions. Location is added.

    Michael’s Apartment
  • Ask Michael and Carrie all questions. Location is added.

    Carrie’s Apartment
  • Ask Lucy and Carrie all questions. Receive photo of Nathan with crate and torn photo.

    Lab
  • Assembly Table – Drag torn photograph to table. Slide pieces into place.
  • Trace Analysis Computer – Drag photo of Nathan at Gallery to left pane. Drag photo of victim’s body position near vehicle to the right pane. Click on “Confirm Match”. The crates seem to be the same.

    Brass
  • Ask about Lucy’s alibi.
  • Ask for search warrant for Nathan’s gallery office.

    Gallery Office
  • Examine the desk. Use latex gloves to collect accounting records.
  • Examine the crate. Use the latex gloves to collect damaged pottery.

    Lab
  • Assembly Table – Drag the pottery found at the gallery to the table. Click on the pottery and drag the pieces away until the bag of powder pops up in inventory.
  • Rotate the bag of powder in inventory until you see the imprint on the top. Use the Ninhydrin to collect fingerprint.
  • Trace Analysis (Special Links) – Drag gallery accounting records to screen. Click on “Search”. Get info on gallery.
  • Chemical Analysis Computer – Drag the bag of powder to the screen. Click on “Search”. It is cocaine.

    Galley
  • Ask Gus Clein all questions.

    Michael’s Apartment
  • Ask Michael all questions.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer – Drag fingerprint from powder to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result D matches. Click on “Confirm Match”. It is Mr. Ackerman’s print.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to bring Nathan Ackerman in for questioning.

    Interview – Nathan Ackerman
  • Ask Nathan all questions until he has nothing to say anymore.

    Carrie’s Apartment
  • Ask Carrie all questions. Receive Crowbar she found at Michael’s apartment.

    Lab
  • Comparison Microscope – Drag impression of marks from RV door to left pane. Drag the crowbar to the right pane. Click on “Confirm match”. They match.

    Brass
  • Ask for search warrant for Michael’s apartment.

    Michael’s Apartment
  • Ask Michael all questions.
  • Examine and use latex gloves to collect paintings.
  • Use flashlight to examine cabinet under television. Use latex gloves to collect the microphone and recorder.
  • Use latex gloves to collect the memory card right beneath the television.
  • Use latex gloves to collect the audio tape from next to the stereo equipment.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Audio/Visual) – Drag audio tape to screen. Click on “Play”. It implicates Dubois and Clein as working together.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Audio/Visual) – Drag memory card to screen. It reveals a picture of Michael and Clein outside a warehouse.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Search Links) – Drag microphone & recorder to screen. Click on “Search”. It belongs to Gar Melvoy.
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Audio/Visual) – Drag photo of victim’s body near vehicle to left pane. Drag photo of warehouse to right pane. Click on “Confirm Match”. The crates match.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to bring Michael in for questioning.

    Interview – Michael Dubois
  • Ask Michael all questions.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to search the exterior of Gus’s warehouse.

    Warehouse
  • Speak to Gus Clein.
  • Examine the drain in front of the large door. Use the tweezers to collect the bone fragment.
  • Examine the drag marks near the drain. Use luminal & swab to collect the blood and bleach sample.

    Lab
  • DNA Analyzer – Drag the white piece from drain to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result B seems to match. Click on “Confirm Match”. It matches the victim. Try to analyze the blood sample. It’s too diluted with bleach.

    Brass
  • Ask for warrant to bring Gus Clein in for questioning

    Interview – Gus Clein
  • Ask Gus all questions

    Brass
  • Ask to have Gus Clein’s alibi checked.
  • Ask for warrant to search the interior of Gus Clein’s warehouse

    Warehouse
  • Enter warehouse open door.
  • Use the flashlight to examine the box below the first aid sign. Use the latex gloves to collect the gun. Use the fingerprint powder & tape to collect the fingerprint.
  • Examine the bottle of bleach.
  • Examine the marks on the floor to the right of the bleach next to the crate. Take photo of the marks
  • Examine the hose.
  • Examine the small office area.
  • Examine the serial# on the bottom of the slot machine. Take photo of serial number.
  • Examine the laptop computer. Click on the computer to access the desktop.
  • Click on the file folder on the laptop. It is password encrypted. Use the SanDisk Flash Drive on the computer to retrieve the file.
  • Go back to computer and click on the picture of the world. See game forum complaining about the cancellation of the Fuzzy & Bill game.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer
  • (Fingerprints) Drag fingerprint from gun to left pane. Click on “Search”. Search result D is a match. Click on “Confirm Match”. The fingerprint is Ackerman’s.
  • (Shoeprints/Tire Treads) Drag tire tread from warehouse to left pane. Drag tire treat from alley to right pane. Click on “Confirm Match”.
  • (Search Links/Special) – Drag photo of slot machine serial number to screen. Click on “Search”. The machine has a lot of history.
  • (Search Links/Special) – Drag encrypted file to screen. Click on “Search”. It is a computer program to rig a video poker machine.
  • Assembly Table – Drag pistol to table. Click and drag on the gun to pull 2 pieces off of it. A test shot will automatically be fired. Receive bullet in inventory.
  • Comparison Microscope – Drag bullet from body to left pane. Drag bullet fired from handgun to right pane. Click the + button 4 times to match up the lines. Click on “Confirm Match”. They match.

    Brass
  • Ask to speak with Nathan Ackerman again.

    Interview – Nathan Ackerman
  • Ask Nathan questions until he won’t tell you anymore.

    Lab
  • Go back to lab for conversation with Catherine.

    Carrie’s Apartment
  • Ask Carrie all questions. Receive broken watch belonging to Michael.
  • Examine the watch. Use luminal & swab to collect blood sample.

    Lab
  • DNA Analysis Computer – Drag blood from watch to left pane. Drag victim’s DNA to right pane. Click on ‘Confirm Match”. The blood matches the victim’s.

    Brass
  • Ask to speak to Michael again. Receive tape from Michael.

    Lab
  • Trace Analysis Computer (Audio/Visual) – Drag tape from Michael to screen. Click on “Play”. Drag Audio Tape from Michael’s apartment to right pane. Click on “Confirm Match”

    Brass
  • Ask for arrest warrant for Gus Clein.

    End of Case

  • PC System Requirements:
    Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP
    1 GHz Processor or better
    256 MB RAM (512 recommended)
    64 MB Video Card
    DirectX® 8.1 Compatible Soundcard
    CD-ROM Drive
    Hard Drive space of 1.4 GB