Suspects

Sec. of State George Chancey-George Chancey was already at the White House early that day. George was talking with the vice president, but the Vice President seemed too jittery. George disappeared before the party because he liked to be by himself. He wrote a speech that he wished to say on a tv interview. Maria Gomez the cocktail waitress came and got him from the hallway downstairs so that he would get to the party on time. He saw Chef Chantey earlier, but Chantey seemed busy so he didn't say hey. George got to the party and talked with VP Phil Clooney. Soon a scream could be heard from downstairs. George headed into the bathroom where he remained until the first lady came back up. The first lady talked to the police. George was questioned, but then he went home.

Physical Characteristics:light skin, brown eyes, brown hair, straight hair, small nose, and big ears.



Vice President Phil Clooney- Phil was in the garden with his daughter, Cathy. It was her birthday so she got to hang out with her father at the White House. Cathy was sent home with her mother because the party was coming soon. Phil talked with George Chancey, but he was so nervous about the speeches tomorrow that he was out of sorts. Chantey seems upset over something, but Phil doesn't have time to question what's troubling the chef.

Physical Characteristics: Dark skin, Brown eyes, Black Hair, Curly hair, medium nose, medium ears



Maria Gomez (cocktail waitress)- She had been serving as a cocktail waitress for many years at the White House for parties. Before the party starts, Maria finds George Chancey to make sure he is not late for the party. Later Maria speaks with Chef Chantey. Chantey seems upset so Maria asks what's wrong. Chantey explains about the dark figure he saw running out a few minutes ago. Suddenly a scream is heard. Maria heads down to find the First Lady crying over her husbands body. After cleaning up after the party, Maria helps the first lady get up to her room and then heads to sleep herself.

Physical Characteristics: light skin, brown eyes, blonde hair, straight hair, medium nose, medium ears.

Lt. Dan- Lt. Dan arrived at the party a little early so that he could talk to the president in private. He met the president in the oval office and talked about extra training for soldiers. While the guests arrived, Lt. Dan left the president. He walked up to the party where he met up with Chef Chantey. Chantey looked a little flustered, but Lt. Dan kept heading on to the party to meet up with his wife. Soon a scream could be heard from below. Lt. Dan and his wife left early when the police came.

Physical Characteristics: light skin, hazel eyes, blonde hair, straight hair, medium nose, small ears. 

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