The Lone Detective - casefile resources
What does the casefile contain?
The contents of the casefile depends on the type of the case - short cases contain just the basic info, a list of suspects, and evidence found. Other types of casefiles may contain police reports, coroner's report, crime scene description, etc.
Police reports
Police reports usually provide the basics information from the early part of the investigation: who reported the crime, when, and how. Also, it often describes what the first police officer on the scene or detective in charge had seen or done after arrival in the crime scene.
The victim
If the body was found (which is in most cases), the coroner will provide you with the details that can help you with your investigation, like when the victim most likely died or how.
Crime scene
The description or plan of the crime scene can provide you with some additional information, like the location of evidence found or where the body was discovered. Also, you can learn about the floor plans of the buildings important for the case, which can be helpful.
Testimonies
Testimonies provide you with a transcript of what the witnesses told the police. They can provide you with some vital information, especially since some of those witnesses can be the suspects in your case. In open cases, some testimonies may be available after you stumble upon new information.
Evidence
The material evidence gathered by the police can be of various nature: from cars, weapons, and other items to phone records, bank statements, or the contents of the computers. In open cases, it is possible that some evidence will become available after you stumble upon new information.
Your notebook
In every case file you will have a separate notebook available in which you can record your thoughts, evidence, or conclusions that will help you solve the case. The notebook is stored in the game, so if you return days or weeks later, your notes will still be there waiting for you.
Suspects
Available in short cases only - the list of people who (according to original investigators) might have been involved in the crime.
Archives
Available in open cases only. You can make queries to the archives, where potentially you may find the missing piece of information, but it is better to have a theory before you waste a lot of time on pointless queries.
The lab
Available in open cases only. The lab can provide you with additional information about evidence that you have available in the file.
Your brain
Important in every single case. Although you look for evidence, most of the cases require some dose of creative thinking to fill the gaps in the story or interpret the significance of the evidence available.
The informant
This is a premium feature, available to users, who make a donation to support our game. The informant can help you out a bit if you are stuck in a case. He offers 3 levels of help: basic information to help you kick off in this case, information to guide your investigation in the right direction, or information about a piece of evidence that you might have overlooked. He will not provide you with the solution, but can give you a clue where you should look for answers.
