MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:47 pm

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Court Personnel
Defense Attorney: Phoenix Wright (Gordon Frohman)
Defense's Aide: Ema Skye (Syke y Ayasato)
Prosecuting Attorney: Aser Amun (Occlude Wave)
Prosecution's Aide: Ivan Dzhugashvili (General Luigi)
Judge: Judge (Diego Armando)
Police Officer: Officer Korr (Seal481)

Witnesses and Case-specific personnel
Suspect - Dr. Brooke Alister: ApolloJusticeRocks
Witness 1 - Dr. Kevin Cesca: Matt620
Witness 2 - Dr. Mark Guiterrez: Agent Chieftain
Witness 3 - Gail Cruz: gamebrainz

Here is the relevant data for the case

Turnabout Emergency Room

Crime: Murder

Victim Data: Ethan Woodward, Age 35 - A joy-riding thrill-seeker whose favorite activities involved flying down the highway in his car, picking up women, and smoking fine cigars.

Suspect Data: Dr. Brooke Alister, Age 28 - Cardiac surgeon at Lady of Mercy Hospital. Outwardly, very pleasant and friendly.

Cause of death: Poisoned with coniine injected intravenously with a hypodermic needle.

Reason for arrest: The hypodermic contained the defendant's thumb print, coniine was found in her locker, and she is the only suspect with a clear motive to kill.

Summary of events

On the day of the crime, the victim, Ethan Woodward, was scheduled to have surgery on the coronary artery. Dr. Alister was scheduled to perform the surgery. After the surgery was completed, the victim was taken to his room. The victim was slain here. As the victim was under anesthesia, there was no struggle.

Witnesses and other important people

Dr. Kevin Cesca, Age 34 - Exceptionally talented heart surgeon devoted to his work. Originally scheduled to perform Woodward's surgery, but placed Alister in the position instead.

Dr. Mark Guiterrez, Age 28 - Anesthesiologist for Woodward's operation. Recently transferred to Lady of Mercy.

Gail Cruz, Age 33 - Nurse present during surgery. Has a large crush on Dr. Cesca.

Here are the specifics for the Court Record for the evidence introduced

Woodward's Autopsy Report

Cause of death: Asphyxiation due to paralysis of lungs brought on by coniine (poison hemlock) poisoning
Estimated Time of Death: 2:30-3PM

Puncture wound found in femoral artery. No other signs of struggle were found

Hypodermic Needle

Needle attached to large syringe. Contains traces of victim's blood and coniine. Maximum hold is 500cc. Defendant's thumbprint found, no other fingerprints.

Lets Continue, shall we?

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:20 pm

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Ivan entered the lobby of the Lady of Mercy Hospital, his cane occasionally tapping on the floor as he walked. He approached the receptionist.

"I need to speak to Dr. Kevin Cesca," he said, showing his badge. "Is he busy right now?"

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:34 am

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Dr. Cesca sat at his desk, reading over the results from a follow-up examination he had performed today. Things seemed well, his patient was making a full recovery from a difficult surgery he had performed a month ago.

"The fingerprints of a skilled doctor. It seems I'm still the Miracle Scalpel, or whatever nickname those med school interns have for me these days. Of course, it's difficult now without Brooke." Brooke and Kevin always performed surgery's together. She was unlike any other new resident doctor. She had fire, passion, yet not without kindness. Truly, she was a godsend.

Kevin heard his office phone ring. Reception.

"Dr. Cesca, the police are here." She reported.

They were probably here to ask him about Brooke's trial today. He had planned to see her at the Detention Center after work, but now he could get the information.

"Send him in." He responded. Dr. Cesca filed the report away and poured a cup of tea. When his guest arrived, he would be ready.

Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:43 pm

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Ivan walked into Dr. Cesca's office and approached the doctor.

"You must be Dr. Cesca," he said, extending his hand for a handshake.

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:49 pm

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"Yes indeed. Dr. Kevin Cesca." Dr. Cesca stood up to greet this new person. He shook his hand and returned to his desk. But who was this guy? Was he a member of Brooke's defense team, or was he an investigator for the police.

"And you are?"

Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:27 pm

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"Ivan Dzhugashvili, Prosecutor," Ivan answered. "I'd like to ask you some questions."

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:06 am

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It was the prosecution. Kevin groaned inwardly. Although he had the utmost respect for the police, they were people attempting to prove Brooke killed that man. Dr. Cesca just didn't believe that Brooke would do it. Part of him believed it, though. Part of him knew just how much Kate's death hurt Brooke.

But there was reason enough for him not to believe her. He'd known Brooke for four years, back when she started her cardio-thoracic fellowship. They weren't close friends, but spending so much time around someone taught one about them.

But his cooperation would bring out the real killer. At least, he thought it would.

"Ask away."

Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sun Mar 23, 2008 4:12 pm

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"Let me start by saying I've found proof that Dr. Alister isn't the only suspect--she just happens to be the person the police arrested. Anyone who entered the victim's room after the operation had the opportunity to kill him. Also, no one has a truly watertight alibi.
"On that note, I'd like to ask you what you were doing on the day of the murder."

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sun Mar 23, 2008 11:07 pm

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"Certainly blunt, aren't you." Dr. Cesca returned.

"Well, after the surgery ended, Brooke and I went to start the report on his surgery. She had never done this type of procedure before. I left her about 15 minutes after that, when I went to my office. There are lots of things I needed to catch up on: some of my own reports, deciding a new intern, and my lunch, and I figured I'd stay in my office and do them. That's where I was when the victim was killed. I didn't leave the office between now and then."

Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Mar 24, 2008 2:11 am

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"You are familiar with the effects of coniine, correct? My own sources say that it is not a fast-acting poison. Please correct me if that's not true. If it is, though, then what you were doing after the surgery might not constitute an alibi.
"I apologize if my suspicion offends you, but I don't want anything overlooked."

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Mon Mar 24, 2008 4:51 am

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"It's not the fastest poison." Dr. Cesca acknowledged. "There are certainly faster options if one wished to poison. However, the victim was under anesthesia at the time. Slow or fast, a poison would do it's work if the victim couldn't resist."

Dr. Cesca found himself annoyed with this prosecutor. He figured their initial investigation steered them to Brooke, now they were looking at other options. Couldn't they have done that before the trial started. At least if someone was under investigation and not under arrest, Brooke could still be here to perform surgeries. With Brooke unavailable, he was on call for a lot of the emergency cases. And in a city, there was always some emergency to be had. There was always some druggie, some vindictive person looking to settle a score, or some idiot who caused an accident.

"Hmph. An accident." Dr. Cesca internalized. But the thought quickly disappeared from his head.

"I apologize if this isn't making your job easier."

Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:35 pm

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"Perhaps I should approach this from another angle. Do you have any way to prove that your alibi is watertight? Someone who can vouch for you--or maybe some evidence?"

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:09 am

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"Unfortunately, I do not entertain in my office much. Brooke can vouch for me those first 15 minutes, and I can vouch for her. That's it, though. As for evidence, I wouldn't know what that means. I'm not a lawman, myself. I could show you the reports I wrote, but they don't prove when I did them."

Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Tue Mar 25, 2008 1:47 am

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"I understand. Also, there was something else I meant to discuss with you. I imagine you know why you are the first person I am questioning, yes?"

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:22 am

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"Having access to police records, I can imagine you would. However, there would be no reason for me to answer any questions regarding that case. It is not related to the case at hand." Dr. Cesca did not plead ignorance, he knew what this man was going at. However, that didn't mean Dr. Cesca had to indulge him.

Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:21 am

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"Actually, it was brought up in court today as related to Dr. Alister's motive, so it can no longer be considered unrelated. Given your connection, you could also have had a motive. I apologize if my suspicions are misguided, but the report proves that Dr. Alister is not the only person who had a motive to kill Mr. Woodward.
"Do you have any memories of that disaster? The report is rather vague, and you're the only person involved who's still alive."

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Wed Mar 26, 2008 4:38 am

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"If I'm not mistaken, your case against Brooke isn't related to motive alone. Otherwise, she would still be here performing the surgeries she is so skilled with. Thus, although you have the possibility of a motive, it isn't necessarily true that this was anyone's motive to kill. At least, it has not been proven. The doctor who operated no longer practices medicine; all of his files passed to me. Under HIPPA legislation, I cannot release this information to the courts until a link has been substantiated and proven." Dr. Cesca evaded. This prosecutor was determined to strongarm him.

"As for the accident, I wasn't operating that day. Even we doctors need our vacation days. Gail was in that day, but she is not allowed to speak of these things either. I apologize if I seem evasive or uncooperative, but too many laws have been broken in this hospital recently."

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Wed Mar 26, 2008 5:13 pm

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"Very well. I suppose I'll take my investigation elsewhere for now. I'll return if anything new comes up that involves you."

Ivan walked out the door.

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Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:45 pm

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((Now's as good a time as any.))

Ema walked into the detention center with a solem grin. SHe requested to see her client Dr. Brooke Alister. "How are you Ms. Alister?" Ema munched on a Snackoo as the good Doctor took a seat.

"Now, can you tell me about this mysterious patient that was brought up in court today?"

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Mar 31, 2008 5:37 pm

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Ivan entered the Detention Center and noticed Ema speaking with Dr. Alister.

"Do you mind if I also ask some questions, Detective Skye?" Ivan asked.

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Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:10 pm

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Ema looked up at Ivan and smiled.

"Of course, Just give me a minute or two with the good doctor." Ema re-focused on Dr. Alister.

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:31 pm

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"I meant that we would ask questions at the same time. This way, we can both gather information. It also saves Dr. Alister the trouble of answering the same question twice--in addition to avoiding the risk of conflicting accounts."

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:26 pm

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(Sorry for not being around, guys :larry:

)

Brooke was sitting in the Detention Center, wondering about how the trial went on today. I hope Phoenix or that science girl will show up... she thought as she sighed and stared outside the window, the cool air breezing into the Detention Center, making her sigh in relief. Then, she saw the science girl who she believed was Ema, and Ivan, the prosecution's aid at the trial yesterday. "You can ask me any questions you want." she told Ivan, and turned to face Ema. "Um, the pedestrian who was in a coma before because of my sister's accident-he's alive. That prosecutor is playing tricks with your mind! He is alive!" Brooke shouted, then regained her senses as she apologized for being loud to the guard.

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Sun Apr 06, 2008 3:44 pm

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Wrong location, Gavinner Rock. You're the defendant, so you're in the Detention Center.

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Sun Apr 06, 2008 4:31 pm

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(oh sorry. I'm editing my above post.)

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Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:45 pm

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"I do not want to know why Mr. Amun lied about the pedestrian's condition," Ivan said. "I actually spoke with him recently with regards to the accident. As things stand, it cannot be accepted as relevant to the case at hand."

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 12:46 am

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"Why not?! My sister's accident is entirley related to this case; my sister's accident is even what you used as my "motive", you stupid prosecutors!" Brooke screamed at Ivan. Then she quickly covered her mouth and turned around, feeling bad for saying something so mean to the prosecutor's aid, who also clearly wanted to discover the truth.

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:13 am

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"The issue is proof," Ivan said calmly. He had interrogated some of the most hardened criminals around; a scared doctor whose guilt he was not fully convinced of hardly fazed him. "Though that is the apparent motive, it has yet to be established that you indeed harbored a wish to kill the victim. All the prosecution established was that you had what some would consider to be a 'reason.'
"However, there is another issue with him that concerns me: his alibi. You know who the pedestrian is, right?"

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:19 am

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"Sorry...I have forgotten his name." Brooke said, feeling ashamed she couldn't even remember the pedestrian's name. "All I know is that he was involved in my sister's car accident..." Brooke let her voice fade away as she tried to forget about that car accident in which she lost her sister.

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:24 am

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"Very well," Ivan said. No need to make her suspect someone he wasn't completely sure of. "That pedestrian could have had a motive, given that he almost died in that accident. However, for now, let's look at another issue: opportunity.
"Do you remember who had any involvement in Mr. Woodward's surgery?"

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:28 am

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"Um, I was supposed to operate on him, I think. But Kevin was operating too...I think. Sorry, I have bad memory." Brooke blushed. Why can't you remember anything, Brooke? she thought to herself as she sat in the Detention Center, feeling cold and alone.

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:34 am

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"Do you know what Dr. Cesca was doing before the operation? I also spoke with him, and he's just as evasive with information as the pedestrian."

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:44 am

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"You spoke with the pedestrian?" Brooke asked. "By the way, I don't know what's up with Cesca...usually he does tend to speak for himself." She sat in the Detention Center, feeling cold and alone again

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:47 am

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"Yes, and he refused to tell me anything unless I could prove he was connected to the case. Given that he told me a few things, I have a strong feeling that he has his share of secrets."

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:49 am

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"Yes, he actually might. Getting hit by a car-my sister's car, no less. He must have been hiding something the whole time you talked to him." Brooke said.

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Mon Apr 07, 2008 2:52 am

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So, going back to my previous question, do you know what Dr. Cesca was doing before and during the operation?

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Re: MD-29: Turnabout Emergency Room-Day 1 (Investigation)

Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:17 am

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Unfortunately, it seems that this case is no longer operational. Sorry, folks.

I've got a draft of a new one. I'll write it up and get it started shortly. Thanks, ya'll, for sticking around. If you wanted to know how it ended, shoot me a message. Be happy to tell ya.