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Where can all of the suspect motives be found?

  • 1 of 8: There are multiple places that motives can be established for the different suspects.
  • 2 of 8: Some can only be found toward the beginning of the game.
  • 3 of 8: For those of you who want to find them all, see the below list.  The suspects are listed in alphabetical order.
  • 4 of 8: If you would rather have a quick solution, there is a way to finish the game with as little as three motives established.
  • 5 of 8: You must select all of them for the stake-outs when Victor tells you to.
  • 6 of 8: It will limit you on what videotapes you see during the surveillance.  (Some are really good!)
  • 7 of 8: All of the alibis will also need to be done for the sting to take place.
  • 8 of 8: Read the shortcut in the next hint.