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Case №040Saturday, May 9, 2026Cold Case

The Weight of Light

The Gilded Frame, Caldmere

The Briefing

Roland Fitch arrived at The Gilded Frame on Friday evening with a valuation report no one wanted made public — and left in a body bag before midnight.

Persons of Interest

Everyone has something to hide.

Kofi Osei, Gallery Owner, The Gilded Frame in Caldmere
Kofi Osei
Gallery Owner, The Gilded Frame

Dr. Abena Osei's brother. Warm, social, and moves at the speed of conversation. His eye for talent is exceptional. He genuinely believes art can save a town.

Sylvie Barron, Artist-in-Residence, The Gilded Frame in Caldmere
Sylvie Barron
Artist-in-Residence, The Gilded Frame

A sculptor whose work is dark, physical, and unsettling in ways that sell surprisingly well. Lives in the studio apartment above the gallery and works at night.

Dorothy "Dot" Huang, Editor-in-Chief, The Caldmere Gazette in Caldmere
Dorothy "Dot" Huang
Editor-in-Chief, The Caldmere Gazette

The conscience of Caldmere. Has run the Gazette for twenty-two years. Fierce, principled, and terrified that the paper will die before she does.

The Accusation

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