Clayton State University - SCI 1901FWho Killed Barry
"Who Killed Barry?" Case Study Analysis
The objective is to analyze clues and witness statements to determine the murderer. Below is a
summary and analysis of the witness testimonies as recorded in the provided chart.
Witness Interrogation Summary
1. Witness Name: Honor Shift
• Information Learned: Identified as "Andy's girlfriend."
• Connection to Suspect: She was Barry's ex-girlfriend.
• Why are they a suspect? She was reportedly happy to find Barry dead.
• Can they be ruled out? Yes. The student notes she could have caused the large gash on
the body, but this seems to be a speculative point rather than a reason for ruling her out. A
more logical reason would be needed to definitively clear her.
2. Witness Name: Alexandra Dock
• Information Learned: She saw John Dory buy a new axe from the ironmonger. She also
heard a splash while she was heading home.
• Connection to Suspect: She was Barry's girlfriend at the time of the murder.
• Why are they a suspect? She had a direct connection to Barry and was near the crime
scene at the time.
• Can they be ruled out? Yes. The student concludes that if she only heard the splash
(interpreted as the axe hitting Barry's chest), she could not have been the one wielding the
weapon.
3. Witness Name: Goldie Crumm
• Information Learned: She claims to have seen Tim violently threatening Barry at
various locations. She also saw John Dory buying a new axe.
• Connection to Suspect: She used to date Barry.
"Who Killed Barry?" Case Study Analysis
The objective is to analyze clues and witness statements to determine the murderer. Below is a
summary and analysis of the witness testimonies as recorded in the provided chart.
Witness Interrogation Summary
1. Witness Name: Honor Shift
• Information Learned: Identified as "Andy's girlfriend."
• Connection to Suspect: She was Barry's ex-girlfriend.
• Why are they a suspect? She was reportedly happy to find Barry dead.
• Can they be ruled out? Yes. The student notes she could have caused the large gash on
the body, but this seems to be a speculative point rather than a reason for ruling her out. A
more logical reason would be needed to definitively clear her.
2. Witness Name: Alexandra Dock
• Information Learned: She saw John Dory buy a new axe from the ironmonger. She also
heard a splash while she was heading home.
• Connection to Suspect: She was Barry's girlfriend at the time of the murder.
• Why are they a suspect? She had a direct connection to Barry and was near the crime
scene at the time.
• Can they be ruled out? Yes. The student concludes that if she only heard the splash
(interpreted as the axe hitting Barry's chest), she could not have been the one wielding the
weapon.
3. Witness Name: Goldie Crumm
• Information Learned: She claims to have seen Tim violently threatening Barry at
various locations. She also saw John Dory buying a new axe.
• Connection to Suspect: She used to date Barry.
