Lord Robert Lancasters body with a long dagger protruding from
the chest- lay sprawled in his library. A draft of Lord Roberts new
will, which would have disinherited his family and left his vast
fortune to charity, was still on his desk. The will was not signed
so his nieces and nephews would inherit his money and property. Who
Killed Lord Lancaster?
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By George, I think theyve solved it. Lady Violet & Lord
Peter Lancaster The Dickens you say! Key: Brunette hair (AA or Aa)
Red hair (aa) Free Ear lobes (EE or Ee) Attached ear lobes (ee)
Julian Lancaster Charles Lancaster Lord Robert Mark Manchester
William Lancaster Who killed Lord Robert Lancaster? Can you solve
this mystery?
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The Case of the Hooded Murderer Court Records Last Will and
Testament ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ______ Narrator: The Lancasters were a
large, wealthy British family. Lord Roberts brothers and sisters
had all died before him, and he never married. But he was scarcely
alone. His twelve nieces and nephews had moved into the houses on
the family estate. Lord Robert Lancasters body was discovered by
his nephew- Julian, who was taken from the scene in handcuffs.
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Letter from Julian Lancaster Inspector Watson, I am writing
this letter in a most bereaved state of mind. I find myself in the
most precarious position of having to defend my honor against the
insidious accusation that I have taken the life of my most beloved
uncle, Lord Robert Lancaster. Tis true, he had no children of his
own to leave his vast fortune to; however, the thought of murder
never entered my mind. Uncle had shown me a copy of his will and I
must say, I faired very well. I assure you, Good Sir, I am
innocent. I beg thee; please assist our local police in
apprehending the true culprit. My Penelope awaits me, for we are to
be married once I receive my inheritance. Sincerely, Julian
Lancaster P.S. I am not the only Lancaster with red hair!
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The Case of the Hooded Murderer Court Records Last Will and
Testament ________________________ ________________________
________________________ ________________________
________________________ ______ Narrator: Inspector Watson received
Julians letter and decided to do a background investigation.
Inspector Watson had once planned to be a biologist; however, his
passion for mystery won out. His special interest was genetics and
heredity. He was particularly interested in the Lancaster murder
because of certain patterns of inherited traits in the family. This
is his response:
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Watsons Reply Dear Julian, I find your situation most
intriguing; therefore, Mr. Holmes and I shall arrive at the
Lancaster mansion by early morning to begin our official
investigation. Sincerely, Inspector Watson
Slide 8
Engage Your Brain What are your initial thoughts about this
scenario? List the facts that you have been given. List the
information you need to continue with hypotheses generation. Post
your response in the discussion forum. Our Story Continues.
Slide 9
Reference This activity was adapted from:
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