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Scarecrow of 1889

There once was a boy who was an orphan and suffered abuse from his village residents. The only friend he had was the dummy scarecrow on the field, whom he talked to. One day, a wealthy man brutally beat the boy. The next morning, the wealthy man was found dead, and the scarecrow was covered in blood.  Terrified, the villagers were convinced that the scarecrow had come to life to avenge its tormented friend. And it was the last scarecrow ever placed again in the fields, considering it a sign of death.  —   After scarecrow dolls begin appearing in the streets of Riddleford next to murder victims, the town is thrown into chaos. When the hunt for the mystery scarecrow murderer begins, it is only a matter of time before the famous Frontier Hall Opera House employees are subjected to suspicion, each protecting a secret of their own. But is that all that is going on? Or is there something unseen?

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Failed attempt

After Joe Parker, an officer was called to the witness box, who had handcuffed Sylvester in his apartment. Charles asked the officer, 

"How did you find Mr. Crowley the day you arrived at his door?"

"He was in his pyjamas. I believe he was sleeping as his eyes looked puffy," answered the officer. 

"How many cases have you seen where a murderer kills a victim and doesn't make an attempt to hide?"

"Something like that rarely happens. These killers are often smart."

"Then do you think that Mr. Crowley is not the murderer here? Because he didn't flee from the murder scene." 

"It is possible—"

"That's all, Your Honour." 

But soon after, Mr. Hamilton called the man who had verified the fingerprints found in the crime scenes, which was under Jane's firm.

"And the match you found was of Sylvester Crowley? In Peterborough, Riddleford?"