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Up in Smoke: The Case of the Brutal Barbecue

A terrible crime has been committed! A police investigation has uncovered evidence and suspects have been rounded up. Sergeant Moe Monday is on the case and you can help us solve it. 

Tune in daily as Sergeant Monday explains the case, interviews suspects and shares evidence. Use your detective skills to put the pieces together and see if you can crack the case. Will the murderer be identified in time?

Something new will be posted each day, October 19 through 24. The videos will remain on here and on our YouTube channel, so you can catch up anytime!

We'll start with the facts of the case on Monday.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will feature interviews with the suspects.

On Friday you'll be able to take a look at the evidence.

If all goes as planned, we'll solve the case and post the big reveal on Saturday.

This series is best for kids ages 10 and up. Teens and adults, you're welcome to join in, too. 

Check back here on October 19 and we'll get started!

Day One: Just the Facts

Monday, October 19 at 4 pm

We meet Sergeant Moe Monday and learn about The Case of the Brutal Barbecue.

Day Two: Suspect Interrogations

Tuesday, October 20 at 4 pm

Sergeant Monday interrogates the first two suspects. 

If you'd like to ask any questions of the suspects, leave your question as a comment on this video on YouTube by noon on October 21. Check back to see answers around 4 pm on October 21.

Day Three: More Suspect Interrogations

Beginning Wednesday, October 21 at 4 pm

Sergeant Monday interrogates the next two suspects. 

If you'd like to ask any questions of the suspects, leave your question as a comment on this video on YouTube by noon on October 22. Check back to see answers around 4 pm on October 22.

Day Four: Final Suspect Interrogations

Beginning Thursday, October 22 at 4 pm

Sergeant Monday interrogates the last two suspects. 

If you'd like to ask any questions of the suspects, leave your question as a comment on this video on YouTube by noon on October 23. Check back to see answers around 4 pm on October 23.

On Friday, check this page for a link to the evidence you'll be able to see and inspect. 

Day Five: The Evidence

No video today, but Sergeant Monday has put together some evidence that you can see. Open the link by clicking on the image. Then you can click around on different items to learn more about the evidence.

The Evidence

If you have issues with opening the link in the image, try here.

Day Six: The Reveal

It's time to see if Sergeant Moe Monday cracked the case and figured out who murdered Horace Hefty. Do you know whodunit?

The Reveal

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