Miss Lidecki Criminal Case Study

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It was a bright, late summer afternoon on August 29th at the exquisite Hilltop Charity Academy. The orientation was well underway and consequently money from the students was being collected for their school books, which were required for the upcoming year. And of course, the large sum of $3,260.00 was stolen. Consequently, the evidence has led me to believe that Miss Lidecki is the criminal. The evidence found at the crime scene has ultimately proved that Miss Lidecki is the criminal because there is not a single piece of evidence which incriminates her. A deflated soccer ball, a country club brochure, and a list of school supplies were just a few of the items left at the scene. Of course, these items were red herrings, placed in a skillful

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