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Aug-2-2004 16:22

I've checked the other threads and couldn't find an answer. I entered the same question into another area but stupidly forgot where.

Is it common to have a non-evidence contact that doesn't know anything......ever? I've had the butcher for about 32 cases now and have never gotten any information and I check with every case.

Aug-3-2004 17:36

So in essence they are useless unless you have 4 suspects with your contact as an alibi?

Aug-3-2004 17:54

Aha, but you are able to ask them if they know anything about the case, and if they tell you that a certain suspect "thinks they know who the murderer is.." then you can ask that person about those you've narrowed it down to, and if your contact tells you that a certain suspect "doesn't know anything.." then you know that questioning them about who they might suspect is useless.

Aug-4-2004 05:46

But if they tell you that a certain suspect thinks they know who the killer is that doesn't actually mean they do, right? At least that's what I've found.

Aug-4-2004 06:33

I concur Sir James.

Aug-4-2004 06:48

Thanks Dudgeon. By the way what an handsome tie!

Aug-4-2004 06:49

an = a

Aug-4-2004 10:58

Does it really help if a shopkeeper says "so and so thinks they know"? Once you narrow down the suspects you may ask well ask everybody about them until each stops talking.

Aug-4-2004 11:04

well, the ones that know will actually tell you of someone. i think if a suspect doesn't know, they might not suspect anyone.

Aug-4-2004 11:18

That could be true, but it doesn't hurt to ask them anyway, does it?

Aug-4-2004 13:35

I have learned to trust - "doesn't know anything". Although the ones who "think they know" will have an opinion, it is as likely to be wrong as right - so I don't seek that info anymore. I only ask my townies if they know anything if I have extra time to kill, and/or the question is free (like to my contact)