APPENDIX D — SUPPLEMENTAL SCENE STATEMENT: BRITTANY LYNN
A document from an interactive, solvable fictional cold case told through official records.
Case Name: Brittany Lynn
Case Number: RH–1993–731
Document Type: Supplemental Scene Statement
Date: 09/06/1993
Time Statement Taken: 11:05 hrs
Location: The Slip, east end of Coalwater Quarry
Reporting Officer: Deputy Abel Stanton
At approximately 0830 hours, Shawn Cross presented in person at the Ricochet Hollow Sheriff’s Office to report the possible discovery of a body at the area commonly known as The Slip. Mr. Cross stated he had observed what appeared to be a juvenile hand near the waterline while fishing and departed the area without approaching the remains further.
The undersigned deputy accompanied Mr. Cross back to The Slip, arriving at approximately 1000 hours. Upon arrival, Mr. Cross proceeded on foot ahead of the deputy and directed the undersigned to the specific location where he stated the observation was made.
The area consists of a steep rock face descending to shallow water with large, irregular stones at the base. From an elevated vantage point identified by Mr. Cross, a portion of a juvenile hand was visible extending into the water between rocks. The remainder of the body was partially submerged and not immediately visible without closer approach.
Mr. Cross reiterated that he originally observed the hand from several feet away and did not descend to the waterline. Visual inspection of the immediate area did not reveal disturbance consistent with recent foot traffic beyond that of Mr. Cross accompanying the undersigned back to the scene.
Fishing equipment identified by Mr. Cross as his own was observed staged several yards from the drop area. [See evidence log: #005] No other personal items or debris were observed in the immediate vicinity. No other individuals were present at the time of arrival.
The scene was secured and access restricted pending recovery and further investigation.
Submitted by:
Abel Stanton