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The Mysterious Death of Mr. Pheoc

You and your partner are private detectives who have been hired to investigate the death of the wealthy but eccentric Mr. Pheoc, a man who was well know for his riches and his reclusive nature. He avoided being around others because he was always filled with anxiety and startled easily. He also suffered from paranoia, and he would fire servants who he had employed for a long time because he feared they were secretly plotting against him. He would also eat the same meal for dinner every night: two steaks cooked rare and two baked potatoes with sour cream.

Upon arriving at the tragic scene, you are told that Mr Pheoc was found dead in his home early this morning by the servants. The previous evening, after the chef had prepared the usual dinner for Mr. Pheoc, the servants had been dismissed early in order to avoid returning home during last night’s terrible storm. When they returned in the morning, Mr. Pheoc’s body was found facedown in the dining room.

Looking into the room, you start your investigation. The large window in the dining room has been shattered and appears to have been smashed open from the outside. The body exhibits laceration wounds and lies facedown by the table, and there is a large red stain on the carpet that emanates from under the body. An open bottle of wine and a partially eaten steak still remain on the table. A chair that has been tipped over is next to the body, and under the table is a knife with blood on it.

What would you infer? What evidence would you collect?