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How to Solve a Murder (Pt 1)

The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong

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The History of Crueentation

Crueentation, or the beer right, was seen as the most reliable way to ferret out a murderer from the early medieval period. Crawford Sartain, itching for vengeance, gave the say so and his body was exhumed in July 18th century. The people of Sharonville believed strongly that Creole Williams had killed Louis Sartain but strong belief is a yawning chasm away from proof. A public meeting was held at the Baptist Church at the edge of town where no one could stand to be inside with Sartain's body. Not a drop of blood was to be found. Finally, and lastly, Constable Shepherd called for Creole Williams, who

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