Project 100

The Eyewitnesses

It was a Sunday morning, and Alex, Han, Tom, and Victor were discussing their next move for the case. "I think we should look for eyewitnesses rather than physical evidence, as by now it's evident that he's not willing to give out any physical evidence," said Tom, as the other three nodded in agreement.

Continuing the conversation, Han chimed in with a practical consideration. "Eyewitness accounts could be really crucial, but we need to act quickly. Memories fade, and details can get blurry," he noted, always the one thinking about logistics.

Victor, who had been quiet, spoke up with a hint of caution in his voice. "We need to be thorough with the eyewitnesses. It's not just about gathering their statements but also verifying their reliability and checking for any possible contradictions," he added, aware that testimonial evidence needed to be handled with care to avoid missteps in the case.

Alex, scribbling notes, nodded in agreement. "I'll start drafting a list of potential witnesses and places they might frequent. We need to cover all bases, see who really saw what, and build a timeline of events," she said, her organizational skills always ready to coordinate the team's efforts efficiently.

It had already been one week, and the next Saturday, the day they were to meet up, had arrived. Victor, Tom, and Han had already arrived and were waiting for Alex. "There's too much traffic. I'll be there in 10 minutes; y'all start discussing," a message from Alex popped up on Victor's phone, prompting everyone to look at it.

With the update from Alex, the group knew they couldn't afford to lose any more time. Victor took the lead, suggesting, "Let's begin by reviewing the eyewitness accounts we've gathered over the week. We can update Alex once she arrives."

Tom, flipping open his notebook, started summarizing their findings. "We've spoken to four potential witnesses from the café near the scene. Each one gave a slightly different account, but there are overlapping details that could be critical for our case."

Han, always detail-oriented, pulled up a digital map on his laptop. "Based on the interviews, I marked the locations each witness mentioned. It might help us piece together the sequence of events more clearly."

The team delved into the evidence, cross-referencing witness statements with the timeline they had established. As they did so, their discussion helped them identify inconsistencies and gaps that needed further investigation. When Alex finally arrived, hustling through the door with an apologetic look, she quickly caught up and contributed her insights, ensuring the session remained productive.

While they were discussing, a waiter came to take their order. "Hello, what would you like to order?" asked the waiter with a polite smile. "Oh, well, a green tea, black coffee, sparkling water with lime, and a cappuccino would do. Thanks," replied Alex. After a few minutes, their order arrived, and everyone sipped their drinks.

After two hours, the discussion was finally over, and everyone went home for lunch.