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Case №051Wednesday, May 20, 2026Complex

The Borrowed Hand

The Gilded Frame, Caldmere

The Briefing

A consignor arrives at The Gilded Frame to reclaim a print he'd left for auction — and finds a forgery hanging in its place. Someone swapped the real piece, and three people had the access to do it.

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.

Carter Wells, Golf Pro / Club Manager, Pinecrest Country Club in Caldmere
Carter Wells
Golf Pro / Club Manager, Pinecrest Country Club

A former PGA Tour hopeful who washed out and landed at Pinecrest. Likable, athletic, and far more observant than his easygoing demeanor suggests.

The Accusation

Can you name the culprit?

Read the case file, interrogate the suspects, and make your accusation — five guesses to crack it. The deduction board and the solution are for detectives only.

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