Dorothy Dennison is dead on the floor of the parsonage. There is a knife in her abdomen, her legs are slightly spread and her dress is pulled up. There is a hammer lying not far from her head. Blood has saturated the floor. The important evidence is as follows:

• 1. The Covered Chairs & Piano - The furniture is covered as if nobody lives here? Where is the rector and who else has keys? Is there blood on the piano or the stool? It's possible she was attacked from behind while she sat there.
• 2. The Body - She is not lying in a natural position. Given the heat and humidity, the amount of decomposition will help determine time of death. The bite marks on her body should be photographed and impressions taken. Were the pre- or post-mortem?
• 3. The Hammer - Is there other latent evidence on the hammer, besides human remains? Is there a toolbox nearby? This will help determine whether the hammer was grabbed for convenience or was brought to the scene. Did the hammer kill her or was it the knife in her abdomen?
• 4. The Purse & Package - Both are neatly placed on the chair, as if she was not in a hurry to set them down. The condition of the hamburger should corroborate the timeline of the witness statements.
• 5. The Mail - The presence of mail further proves that nobody was currently in residence. Who is the mail addressed to? Who should be picking it up?

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