Chapter Title: Emma's Last Stand

Evidence:

1. The Murder Weapon: A bloodstained wooden plank found near the bridge, consistent with the injuries sustained by Emma. Analysis reveals traces of Emma's blood and Dominic's fingerprints.

2. Handcuffs: A pair of handcuffs found clasped around Emma's wrists near the edge of the dump. These handcuffs match a set known to be in Dominic's possession.

3. The Axe: An axe belonging to Axel, found leaning against Emma's body in the dump. While seemingly placing suspicion on Axel, the placement is too deliberate, suggesting staging.

4. Footprints: A trail of muddy footprints leading from the bridge to the dump, matching the sole pattern of Dominic's shoes.

5. Security Footage (Bridge): Grainy security footage from a nearby building shows a figure matching Dominic's build approaching Emma on the bridge. The footage is too blurry to definitively identify the individual, but the timing aligns with the estimated time of death.

6. Witness Testimony (Annie): Annie states that she was with Emma on the bridge until a figure (she couldn't clearly see his face) approached them. Emma told Annie to hide in the Big Fish Food restaurant before the figure attacked. Annie heard a struggle and then saw the figure running away.

7. Dominic's Clothing: Fibers from Emma's barista apron were found clinging to Dominic's jacket.

8. Blood Spatter Analysis (Bridge): Blood spatter patterns on the bridge suggest a struggle occurred there before Emma was moved. The pattern is consistent with a forceful blow from a blunt object.

9. Emma's Personal Belongings: Emma's belongings, including her wallet and phone, were found undisturbed near the bridge, suggesting a lack of robbery motive.

10. Time of Death: Forensic analysis places Emma's time of death between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

11. Cell Phone Records: Dominic's cell phone records show him near the bridge around the time of Emma's death, although he claims he was with Ananth and Lucas.

12. Ananth & Lucas' Alibi: Ananth and Lucas corroborate Dominic's alibi, stating they were with him when they discovered Emma's body in the dump. However, their testimony lacks specific details and seems somewhat vague.

13. Big Fish Food Restaurant Surveillance: Surveillance footage from Big Fish Food restaurant confirms Annie's presence inside the restaurant during the time of the murder.

14. Axe Analysis: While the axe belongs to Axel, there is no trace of Emma's blood on the axe head itself, suggesting it was planted.

15. Handcuff Marks: Detailed examination of the handcuffs reveals traces of a unique lubricant only used by law enforcement, suggesting they were not randomly selected.

16. Soil Analysis: Soil samples from Dominic's shoes match the soil type near the bridge and the dump.

17. Monomidori's Announcement: Monomidori announces the motive: the erasure of all world history knowledge. This announcement is made after the discovery of the body.

18. Dump Surveillance: Limited surveillance footage from the dump shows a figure discarding something (possibly Emma's body) around the time of the estimated death. The figure is too far away for clear identification.

19. Emma's Last Text: Emma's last text message was sent to Olivia at 9:45 PM, expressing concern about a meeting with someone on the bridge.

20. Dominic's Lies: Inconsistencies in Dominic's statements regarding his whereabouts and actions on the night of the murder are revealed through further questioning.

21. Hidden Camera Footage (Lobby): A hidden camera in the lobby captures Dominic nervously pacing shortly before the discovery of the body.

Daily Routines: (Examples - expand on these for each character)

• Ananth: Spends mornings sketching, afternoons animating, and evenings socializing with friends.
• Annie: Mornings are dedicated to research, afternoons to tending her small garden, and evenings to quiet study.
• Lucas: Spends his days painting, often isolating himself in his room. Evenings are spent working on secret projects.
• Luke: Mornings are for training, afternoons for classes, and evenings for socializing with friends.
• Thayer: Spends most of his day blogging, occasionally venturing out for coffee or snacks.
• Rafael: His days are unpredictable, filled with impulsive actions and pranks.
• Daniel: Mornings are for soccer practice, afternoons for school, and evenings for hanging out with friends.
• Ink Guy: Works on his technical projects throughout the day, often collaborating with Axel.
• Axel: Spends his days teaching axe throwing and practicing his own skills.
• Jacobo: Focuses on business matters during the day, with evenings reserved for socializing with his close circle.
• Patrick: Acts as Jacobo's bodyguard throughout the day, often accompanying him to meetings.
• Aiden: Spends his days gaming, often testing new releases.
• Jake: Works on accounting tasks throughout the day, maintaining a quiet and reserved demeanor.
• Gia: Spends her days observing Luke, meticulously documenting his activities.
• Olivia: Mornings are for gardening, afternoons for tending to the communal garden, and evenings for socializing.
• Alex: Spends her days organizing and cataloging books in the library, evenings are for reading.
• Monomidori: Monomidori's routine involves overseeing the contestants, making announcements, and manipulating events.