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Walking to the unknown

September 11, 2023, is a somewhat foggy day, the perfect weather for a run in my opinion. As I run towards this unknown location, I listened to my favorite songs; once I reached the ac, I decided to allow myself … Continue reading

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Slippery Slope

When I think of a crime scene I think I expected a dark damp area, with easy hiding spots and when I pulled off the sidewalk on mayflower hill drive I saw exactly that. Walking past the electrical box you … Continue reading

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So close…

When I first heard the assignment from Professor Millard that we had to visit and take a picture of a crime scene, I didn’t know what to expect. For me, hearing a crime scene makes me think of the Batman … Continue reading

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Stairs to the Pit of Hell

Less than a mile from my bed lies the most intriguing place I have ever seen. The wild weeds, overgrown bushes, and trees leading up to it would make you miss it if you passed it in a car. If … Continue reading

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Ordinary Scene in an Unusual Day

With the weekend looming over me and homework piling up, having been too scared to venture outward, I chose to trudge along Mayflower Hill Drive to investigate my crime scene. With my coordinates in hand and music blasting my ears, … Continue reading

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The Ripper of Rice Rips

As I walked out of the Hillside dormitory, keys in hand, I was wondering what to expect from the ominous description in our assignment handbook. There wasn’t even an address – just a set of coordinates and a brief description … Continue reading

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A Hop, a Skip, and a Confidential Crime

I awoke at about ten on Sunday. Unfortunately, I missed the dew and fog that’s present during Colby mornings. I headed over to Dana for a bagel and coffee, and then I was ready to explore. I decided to take … Continue reading

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A Humidstery Investigation

This assignment made a seemingly sluggish run more adventuresome. Today’s weather was quite muggy as I trudged down Mayflower Hill midday. Having entered the coordinates of the into my phone yesterday, I eagerly made my way to the address – … Continue reading

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The Calm Before the Crime

Picture this: It’s a hot summer day in early September, and you’re ten-years-old. It’s finally Friday afternoon, and you have the whole weekend to look forward to. You jump off the school bus, grab your bike, and race to the … Continue reading

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A Crime Scene, Two Decades Later

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Fearless Leader I have always been fascinated by a good mystery. Naturally, when I recently found myself in Boulder, visiting the scene of one of the most infamous unsolved crimes in history seemed like … Continue reading

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