We may have discovered a.... not so Noble side.
The Crime occurred somewhere between midnight and 7:22 am.
The victim was last seen intact at midnight when covered with a tea towel, which was tucked in at both ends and a small piece of lego was placed on top.
Prime Suspect in the case.
Miles Noble.
Motive. (He likes brownies)
Opportunity. (He was awake at 5am, while everyone else still slept)
Accused by a reliable source. (Emerson said he did it!)
Evidence. While other suspects were questioned and booked he attempted to tamper with the evidence.
He couldn't keep a straight face and kept trying to distract the jury with ukelele playing and singing.
The Accomplice
Mackenzie Connolly
Motive. She has professed that she would do anything for brownies.
Opportunity. Limited... she sleeps like a log.
Evidence. Aided and abetting the Prime Suspect during the booking and questioning process.
Innocent Bystander. Wrong Place. Wrong Time.
Perjured himself under oath. (Don't be fooled by his innocent act)
Emerson Noble
Motive. He wanted one.
Opportunity. He woke by 6am.
Accusation. His quote, "Miles had one. He cut it up and gave me some. He's my buddy."
The Vigilante. (Judge, jury, prosecutor... and also a suspect)
Sarah Noble
Motive. She made the brownies.Opportunity. Often is up later than most, and wanders in sleep in the wee hours, or 'says' she's up for a drink of water.
Did not wake until after 8am. Developed theories and a scenario that would indict everyone but herself. (suspicious)
The Crime Boss. Attempted to bribe the jury after admitting to a similar crime.
Mother
Motive. uhh... it was there. (no will power)
Opportunity. only one who sleeps upstairs. Awake at 7am, because the boys were too noisy in the kitchen and she couldn't sleep.. but she still didn't get out of bed.
Claims: I'm the boss, applesauce. Agreed with the Prime suspect that when she steals brownies she takes a little slice off the entire row so it doesn't look tampered with. "Like I did last night at 2am when I finished my book. BUT that's not the crime in question here!! There is still a missing piece not being accounted for! Everyone can have a stinking brownie... Can help themselves even... just own up to it... Just tell the truth!"
The Line up of un-usual suspects.
Although the Prime Suspect admitted to how he would have committed the crime IF it had been him, he maintained his claim of innocence even while struggling to maintain a straight face. The jury struggled to believe him with all the mounting evidence.
He was accused with a supposed witness.
He attempted to take another piece with his accomplice during the booking.
He couldn't keep a straight face during questioning... booking... or most anytime.
He admitted to past offences.
He had the easiest opportunity and ability to carry out the crime and return the towel to it's position without notice.
Convicted but released on an insanity plea!
Whittaker Noble
Motive. He wanted one.
Opportunity. He was also awake before 7am.
Claims. After all the questioning and booking and his claims of "I didn't steal any brownies this morning. I promise!" He finally whispered, "I might have taken one when I blinked and didn't see myself do it, when it was still nighttime. Maybe."
He comes by those chocolate eyes dishonestly I guess.
Once the verdict was in, after almost an hour of interrogation and posturing, we all had brownies for breakfast. It wasn't a lesson in healthy eating habits or the importance of not snitching after all. It was about the value of our integrity.
It's worth more than a brownie.
