sticky-yellowI recommend that the case remain open until we find the killer of Marcel Newgard.
sticky-yellow case #2: Marcel Newgard
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imageCrime scene: Bat with suspicious red substance.
imageBlood found on car door handle.
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CONCLUSION OF DEATH
The victim was murdered, he was hit in the forehead with the baseball bat found on the scene, the victim fell hitting the car door before falling face down on the floor, explaining the blood on the bat, the car and the blood splatter.
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sticky-yellowsummary of the scene: A bat with a blood-like substance was found on the floor near the body. The car door handle had a blood-like substance on it. Chewing gum was also found underneath the car that was parked inside the garage. A cell phone was close to the victim's hand. The victim received a text message from Kay Litrell.
sticky-yellowAt approximately 1:45 p.m., police were dispatched to conduct a well-being check on 23-year-old Marcel Newgard after his employer, Naomi Lee, reported that he had missed multiple work shifts without contact, which was highly unusual for him. Upon arrival at 2:00 p.m., officers found Newgard lying face down on the floor of his garage. After assessing the scene, law enforcement determined that Newgard was unresponsive, and responding medical personnel confirmed that he was deceased. The scene was subsequently secured, with additional officers, forensic investigators, and the medical examiner called to document and process the area before the body was removed.
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sticky-yellowThe only other evidence that was found is the text messages on the victim's phone. After analyzing all the messages, there has been no threats that had been made over the phone. The polygraph test also wasn't helpful in identifying a suspect.