Please read the overview and all the descriptions of the suspects before the party. Sometimes we hide clues in these descriptions.

Overview

A large group is attending a Christian camp. The theme for the weekend is to find the truth. As the weekend progresses the participants find that they are not only on a search for their own personal truth, but also the truth in relation to a crime they didn’t think could ever happen – the murder of camp leader, Peter Stein.

Peter was a hard-working 56-year-old man who was said to look like “a stern garden gnome”. He was a Vietnam vet and retired Lt. Col. in the US Army. His favorite food was Haggen Daaz ice cream and he never turned down dessert. He had a wife who helped run the camp, two grown children and four grandchildren. He was a counselor for the police department. He had a Masters in counseling, although some people found his counseling style a bit dictatorial.

The suspects

Kevin Spicer

I’m mad about heavy metal music. I played piano for 11 years but now I prefer to play bass guitar. I received a scholarship recently to do computer science at university. I like chick flicks but never get to see them because I don’t have a girlfriend and I’m too embarrassed to go on my own. I hate Tim Allen movies. I was in a car wreck last year that totaled my friend’s car. I drive a big red Buick, work at sorting parcels, and still live with my mom. Dress suggestions: Black clothes and glasses. Carry a heavy metal CD.

Pamela Marras

I am so sweet – everybody says so. I have a beautiful laugh that is contagious, but too loud sometimes, people tell me. Guys are mad about me and I’m mad about Latin. I have played in the sea a little bit but I don’t know how to swim so I don’t go swimming. I wear contact lenses. I’ve vacationed out of the country to places like Trinidad and Bermuda. I’m vegetarian. I like karate movies and I hate people telling me what I should or shouldn’t do. Dress suggestions: Pretty feminine clothes. Carry a book on Latin. Flirt and laugh a lot.

Kennie Rosie

I love any movies by Monty Python especially “The Search For The Holy Grail”). I’m a drummer and play the guitar pretty well too. I’ve written a few songs including “My Two String Guitar” which everybody knows and likes. I love basketball and work at a grocery store. I have a girl for a best friend (Kitty Raymond) and a girlfriend (Renata Beavis). I’m a great skateboarder and a pretty good snowboarder too. I can always make people laugh so I’m good fun to have around. My ambition is to be a radio broadcaster or an actor, because I can do great English and Australian accents. Dress suggestions: Carry a guitar. Quote bits from “The Search for the Holy Grail”. Speak with an accent.

Eleanor Hoskins

I am fluent in sign language as both my parents are deaf. I spent last Christmas on a cruise in the Bahamas. I wear braces and I can eat more than anyone else but I never put on weight. Everyone teases me about my appetite. They tell me I’m eating all their supplies but I don’t think they’re serious. My hair is red right now but I change the color every month or so. I’m mad about a guy named Tyler, but that might change next week. I’m a student and I work at a copy shop part time. I’ve taken 3 years of German but still struggle with it. I will be attending an elite art school in San Francisco next year. I like to wear clothes that show my flat tummy. At night I go to sleep cuddling my teddy bear. Dress suggestions: Wear arty clothes that show your tummy. Color your hair (with a temporary overnight color). Carry a teddy bear. Carry a German translation book and speak a few words of German.

Damien Hoskins

I’m Eleanor’s brother. I still live at home with my parents. Like my sister, I am also fluent in sign language. I love country music. I also went on the cruise with my parents. I have a dog and a cat (the cat is also deaf). I always wear a baseball cap, even to bed. The only time I don’t wear it is in the shower. I’m really fit because I walk about two miles every day and play football, basketball and do wrestling. Dress suggestions: Sports clothes and a baseball cap. Carry a football or basketball.

Renata Beavis

Some people think I’m a bit fanatical because I carry a toothbrush and mouth wash with me wherever I go. I make lists for everything, keeping track of every food group I eat during the day on a chart, which I keep in my purse. I always match my top with my socks. I’m an avid scrapbooker so I’m always taking photos. I’m Kennie’s girlfriend and I have a little white Maltese dog named Angelo, but they call him “Angel”, because he is one. Dress suggestions: Carry toothbrush and mouthwash and a notebook and pen. Wear green socks that match your green top and wear green nail polish.

Kitty Raymond

I’m a gymnast. I no longer compete but I am still as limber as ever. If you notice my lisp, I would prefer you not to mention it. I always like to have something in my mouth to chew on. The guys don’t seem to like me very much. My socks never match. I think it’s a waste of time to worry about that. My parents are always off traveling somewhere. I’ve been to every state in the Union but Alaska and also traveled to Germany, Italy, England, and France. I don’t eat breakfast, and some people think I’m a bit ditzy. I wear contacts and when I spend the night somewhere without having my contact solution, I sleep with my contacts in my mouth. I swallowed them once. Dress suggestions: Wear mismatched gymnastic type clothes with odd socks. Chew gum, speak with a lisp and behave a bit ditzy.

Theresa MacGregor

I am a teenager and I’m in love with a 21 year old named John Mark Harrison and have been for at least a year (he used to go to our church but moved to Wisconsin). I’ve never been kissed by a boy and I like to mother everyone, even my own mother. I play the violin, am very ticklish and I’m very good at saving money. I have a purple and green bedroom; I’m great at foos ball, love the Green Bay Packers and talk very loudly when I’m excited. I love any movie from Saturday Night Live (eg “Wayne’s World” etc.) and simply adore the actor Heath Ledger from “The Patriot”. I love the ocean. In fact I love almost everything except my big feet! Dress suggestions: Wear purple clothes, big shoes and a long blond wig. Carry a violin.

Langley Weaver

I am a student. I play electric guitar (in a band with Kennie and Kevin), and am gaga over Donna Glover! I drive a black Cougar and I’m VERY protective of Donna. I’ll do anything she wants. I sing back up in the band and I have a little brother. Though I like heavy bands, I’m usually very mellow. I’ve just started working at a grocery store on weekends. It’s not much fun but it helps to pay my student fees. Dress suggestions: Modern clothes with glasses and bleached hair.

Donna Glover

I’m a student and I’m gaga over my boyfriend Langley. I’m teaching myself how to play the piano and I work at a department store. I adore short shirts and hipsters but my parents won’t let me wear them. With my blonde hair everybody says I look like Brittney Spears. I know a lot about horses. I plan to be a vet and I don’t intend to have any kids. I prefer animals. I love anything that’s pink. My whole room is pink. I also sing in a choir. They tell me I have a lovely singing voice.s I pretend to be ditzy (but I’m really not). Eleanor Hoskins is my best friend in the world. Dress suggestions: Pink clothes and a blond wig. Sing a little.

Rose Willis

I’m a youth leader and I also work as a draftsperson for an architecture firm. I’m getting married this fall to Keld who I adore. I just started learning the guitar so we can sing songs at camp, but I’m not particularly good at it. I don’t like girls who giggle all the time and just chase boys. Some people say I’m spunky but that’s not important to me. What is important is honesty and staying close to people you love. I drive an old silver/gray Honda. I’m sort of a tomboy, with one niece and one nephew. Dress suggestions: Plain non-feminine trousers and shirt. Carry a guitar.

Keld Henderson

I work as a draftsman for an electrical firm. I’m getting married this fall to Rose, which is very exciting. I’m usually quiet except when in a competition of some sort. They say I’m very competitive. I love to ride jet skis. I really want one! I drive a little white truck and love anything that has to do with the “Indiana Jones” series, whether it is the movies or the TV show. Dress suggestions: Modern clothes. Carry an Indiana Jones video.

The optional (but recommended) authority

Detective Sam Cummings

I am a police officer. I knew Peter from the police station. But we weren’t friends. Dress suggestions: Mock police uniform.

The optional witnesses

Narda Spencer – I am a student. I have two little sisters who I baby-sit, and I baby-sit for other people as well. I love children and plan to have lots one day and live in a house near to my parents. I am one of Theresa’s best friends. I play basketball and have a boyfriend named Michael that I have known almost my entire life. He lives next door to me. Some people think I’m a little dull and boring. Dress suggestions: Basketball clothes or plain clothes. Carry a basketball and a picture of a boy (Michael) in your wallet.

Roland O’Connor – I am a student. I’ve had the same girlfriend since 5th grade. I love watching TV with friends in my room. Sometimes I baby-sit my little brother. I think Church is boring but I like listening to the band play (the youth worship band which is Kennie, Langley and others). I eat whatever I can get my hands on – I’m not fussy. I like computer games, and playing in the snow. Dress suggestions:Carry a small computer game, add extra freckles and wear a green coat.

Paul Mitters – I’m a freelance journalist and I love computers. I want to be a pastor who works as a computer programmer. Money is not the most important thing in my life. I drive a little old silver Honda Accord and have a girlfriend named Jerilyn. I’m mad about Karate movies and I started learning Karate a year ago. I’m extremely fluent in Spanish. I like to bleach my hair and usually take things just a bit too seriously. I love talking to people. Dress suggestions:Neat and tidy shirt, trousers and tie. Carry a Karate video.

Jerilyn Waters – If you think I look Hispanic, it’s because my father is half Mexican. I have a boyfriend called Paul and I drive a little white compact car. Although I am pretty small, I’m strong, and that’s because I’m into weight lifting. I am always in a good mood and love my job in a department store. I am very patient with young children and old people. Dress suggestions: Modern or Mexican clothes. Carry an exercise weight.

Jerome Pritchard – I work at an import/export company. I was in a car wreck last year that totaled my car (not the same car wreck as Kevin). I sing really well especially when doing karaoke. I love tunes from the 80’s. I wear glasses and I like to be nice to people. I love anything that has to do with swords. In fact I have a collection of swords. Once I dropped my highlander sword on my foot and cut it. I like computer games. Dress suggestions: A black trench coat and glasses. Carry a sword (cardboard).

Frank Balley – I’m a youth leader. I play the guitar and harmonica. I have loads of great Hollywood impressions and can make people laugh. I’m married to Mary and have two little boys called Freddie and Billie. I have new job in another part of the country so my family and I will be leaving town soon. Dress suggestions: Conservative clothes. Carry a guitar or harmonica.

Colin Tilbury – I am a student who enjoys fire and talking to the women at youth group. I am on the debating team at university and I’m a pretty good talker. Some people think I’m a nerd but that’s because they don’t really know me. I’m incredibly smart and love rap music. Dress suggestions: Modern clothes. Wear glasses, carry a book on debating and talk a lot on boring subjects.

Marco Garbellini – I am a student. My family has just moved here from Italy. People tell me that I will be a preacher one day. I guess that’s because I have the vocabulary of an extremely educated 30 year old. I’m told I’m quite a catch and I get enough attention from girls to prove it. I have one sister and many foster sisters. Dress suggestions: Modern clothes. Carry a dictionary, speak with an Italian accent and flirt a little with the women.

Tiffany Garbellini – I’m a student and a cheerleader. I’ve got plenty of energy and jump around a lot. I’m very affectionate, friendly and outgoing. I’ve just moved here from Italy and I love it here except the pizzas aren’t the same as at home. I like to hug people and I’m always looking out for the under dog. Dress suggestions: Modern clothes or a cheerleader outfit. Chat to everyone with an Italian accent.

Aria Lindsey – I’m an energetic person who likes to wrestle… and win. People say I’m a little loud sometimes. I think one of the guys at this camp likes me, but is just too shy to show it. I never miss Church. I love singing hymns. Dress suggestions: Gym gear. Talk loudly and hum or sing a little.

Francine Castle – People tell me I’m pretty cute. Maybe it’s because I giggle a lot and I’ve got a great smile. I go to Church sometimes with friends and always help out at fundraisers for the Church. I love flowers and pretty clothes. Dress suggestions: Feminine frilly clothes with a bow in your hair. Laugh a lot.

Emma Plummer – I’m pretty athletic and can take most guys to court in a good game of hoops. I love any sport. I admit I like men a bit too much but I don’t really want a boyfriend right now. They tell me I have a beautiful smile so I smile a lot. Dress suggestions:Sporting clothes. Carry a basketball and/or a sporting trophy.

Greta Bayliss – I like classical music like Mozart and Bach. I play the organ at Church and I’m usually very quiet and serious. I have an older brother who’s married with five children but I’ve never been married. I wear glasses and don’t smile very much, but that doesn’t mean I’m grumpy. I just take life seriously, that’s all. Dress suggestions: Plain conservative clothes and glasses. Carry a classical music CD.

Quinn Lamont – I am an artist. I make collages from magazines and newspapers. I have had several exhibitions of my work and so have to go to art galleries and be interviewed but as I’m pretty shy, I don’t enjoy it very much. Dress suggestions: Plain but paint splattered clothes.

Poppy Taylor – I recently hurt my ankle jogging and was on crutches for a couple weeks. I love staying up late but then I’m too tired to go to work. However I always get to Church on time. I have lots of pets and two sisters and love eating Sunday dinner with my family. Dress suggestions: Jogging clothes with a bandaged ankle.

Cliff Romano – I’m a youth pastor. I was a professional clown/magician for 10 years. I love football and I love to play the piano, but haven’t had lessons in years so I’m a bit rusty. I take my badminton game very seriously and I can’t go a day without chocolate. I used to teach karate and love any karate film, especially anything with Bruce Lee or Jackie Chan. Dress suggestions: Sporting clothes. Carry a Karate video and have chocolate bars in your pockets.

Belinda Romano – I’m married to a youth pastor. I love to play piano and sing. I don’t like candy but love chocolate. I can’t drink alcohol (it makes me ill). I collect American Flags and American Flag memorabilia and I like the rustic look in furniture. I think Gene Kelly was a genius on the big screen and always wished I could have met him in person (he died 2-2-96). I have most of his movies on video. Chicago is my favorite big city. I like romantic books and movies. I prefer comedy above all other movie genres. Dress suggestions: Modern clothes. Carry a box of chocolates and/or a Gene Kelly video.