Name: _________________________________ ___________
Date: ______________
Data Table 1
Question
Answer
Description of location where body was found
Approximate time and day of death
Weapon used to inflict fatal wound
Description of any footprints, tire prints, lip prints,
etc., around the crime scene
Description of objects found at or around the
crime scene
Any other pieces of evidence that may help solve
this crime
“The Deadly Picnic”—Deductive Reasoning Activity Questions
1. Who do you believe killed Mr. Brooks? ______________________________________________
2. Cite key pieces of information that caused you to believe the other five women were innocent.
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3. What information helped you identify the murderer? ___________________________________
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4. Write a two paragraph story that describes what you believe happened on the night of the
murder. In your explanation be sure to explain how the couple got to the murder site, why they
went there, what happened while they were there, how the murderer escaped, and what her
motive may have been. (Two paragraphs must be typed.) Data Table 2
Comments on
size of women
Rita
Lauren
Gail
Janice
Peggy
Elaine
Occupation
and hobbies
City or place
she lives
Medical
information
Miscellaneous
information