Welcome to Night Vale 281 - Witnesses
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Feb 1, 2026 A new witness appears in the mysterious murder of local billionaire Marcus Vanston. Multiple surreal accounts surface, from a student filmmaker’s lawn footage to a dreamlike testimony. Tense family confrontations and odd local announcements punctuate the investigation. The town’s everyday absurdities and politics weave through each strange recounting.
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Night Drive Witness At The Diner
- Ace of Base watched Marcus Vanston through a diner window during a nighttime drive and only saw him arguing and crying.
- He offered no ID on the killer and ended the interview abruptly, emphasizing his reluctance to be involved.
Student Filmmaker On Marcus's Lawn
- Lakshmi Mahala was filming a student movie on Marcus's lawn and saw him pacing in his library before he vanished from the window.
- She expected security to intervene for authentic footage, but security never arrived and her shoot was a bust.
Dream Vision Under The Bridge
- Reggie, living under Route 900, claimed he saw the murder in a dream where the sky opened and thousands bowed.
- He woke naked and unprepared to speak, offering a surreal, unhelpful account to Dana.
