One dead man. Six people inside the manor. And a truth buried beneath their stories.

Charles Edward Blackwood is dead.

On Friday, October 17, Blackwood Manor became the scene of a murder that left more questions than answers.

Six people were inside the manor that night. Every one of them had a reason to dislike Charles Blackwood. Several had something to hide. And at least one of them lied.

Now the investigation is in your hands.

Examine the case files. Study the evidence. Follow the timeline. Compare statements. Question what you think you know.

Your task is not simply to discover who killed Charles Blackwood.

You must determine:

WHO committed the murder?
WHY did they do it?
HOW was it committed?
WHAT evidence proves your conclusion?

The truth is somewhere in the files. Your job is to find it.

229-PAGE PLAYER CASE FILES
The complete player-facing investigation file.

EVIDENCE ARCHIVE
Evidence materials to examine, compare, and connect.

CHARACTER FILES
Profiles and information on the people connected to the case.

FORENSICS & ANALYSIS
Investigative material to help you examine the evidence.

DOCUMENTS & RECORDS
Documents and records that form part of the investigation.

PUZZLES & INVESTIGATION MATERIAL
Additional material designed to test your reasoning and investigative skills.

SEPARATE SOLUTION
A separate solution file containing the final case resolution.

READ THE CASE FILES
Begin with the player case files and establish the facts of the case.

EXAMINE THE EVIDENCE
Study the evidence and investigative materials carefully. Details may become important when different pieces are considered together.

FOLLOW THE TIMELINE
Pay close attention to times, movements, statements, and inconsistencies.

CONNECT THE INFORMATION
Compare the people, places, documents, and evidence. Look for connections that may not be obvious at first.

BUILD YOUR CONCLUSION
Determine who committed the murder, why they did it, how it was committed, and what evidence supports your conclusion.

THEN CHECK THE SOLUTION
When you have reached your own conclusion, use the separate solution file to compare your findings with the official case resolution.

FOR MYSTERY LOVERS

If you enjoy murder mysteries, crime stories, puzzles, and uncovering hidden details, this investigation puts you in the detective's seat.

FOR FANS OF TRUE INVESTIGATION-STYLE EXPERIENCES

If you enjoy examining evidence, comparing statements, following timelines, and connecting clues, Detective Vault gives you an investigation to work through at your own pace.

FOR FRIENDS & COUPLES

Work through the case together, compare theories, and see who can solve the mystery first.

FOR GROUPS & MURDER MYSTERY NIGHTS

The case can also be used as an engaging investigation experience for small groups, where players can discuss evidence and develop their own theories.

FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO TEST THEIR DEDUCTIVE THINKING

You don't need to be a professional detective. You simply need curiosity, attention to detail, and a willingness to follow the evidence.

You have the case files.
You have the evidence.
You have the statements, timelines, documents, and investigative material.

What you don't have is the answer.

That's the point.

Detective Vault is built to let you investigate the case yourself — at your own pace, using your own reasoning.

No walkthrough telling you what to think.
No clues giving away the killer.
No solution until you're ready to see it.

Every detail is there for a reason.

The question is simple:

Can you find the mistake the killer made?