BALAMB GARDEN JUDICIARY TRIBUNAL
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE ALPHA (SICA)
Initial Report
March 17
Subject: Gordon Kayle, 18 yrs old, Junior SeeD cadet. Found dead in Instructor Trepe's classroom 6:57 A.M., March 17.
Cause of Death: Blood loss and shock caused by severe traumatic torso laceration. Laceration begins 2 ½" below top of left shoulder and extends diagonally to 4" right of subject's navel, approx. 3" deep.
Approx. Time of Death: Current estimate places time of murder at 5-6 A.M., March 17.
Objective: To gather physical and medical evidence, along with personal statements, with the goal of identifying and incarcerating the murderer of Gordon Kayle.
Current Suspects: None, pending further investigation.
mj/xh END REPORT
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Official Statement of Eustid Kadowaki
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 10:17 A.M., March 17
Attachment: "Post_Mortem-GK.doc"
The main purpose of this document is merely as a supplement to the attached post-mortem report, prepared by one of my students.
Gordon Kayle's body arrived in the infirmary at about 7:45 this morning. Cause of death was somewhat obvious. However, there are some particulars about the injury that might be pertinent.
From our observations, it is clear that the wound was caused by a large, hand-held, bladed weapon. The severity of the cut suggests that the weapon was honed to a razor-edge and that the blade was carrying a quite large amount of momentum upon impact. In other words, the blade was heavy.
Furthermore, the precision of the attack is clearly reminiscent of a trained, elite SeeD. This type of downward killing blow is practiced by all students of Garden specializing in swords, daggers, axes, gunblades, scythes, and, to a lesser degree, spears.
Dr. Kadowaki
Chief Medical Officer of Balamb Garden
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Official Statement of Adrian Shepherd
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 11:17 A.M., March 17
Alright, I know I'm not officially a witness or anything, but I think I have some important information. First of all, let me say right now that Gordon was a good friend of mine. We worked together on the weekends, in this great bar in Timber, and we were planning to be SeeD's together. He was a great friend, and I only want to find the bastard who killed him and bring him to justice. I believe I can help your committee do just that.
A few weeks ago, Gordon and I were in Timber. It was Saturday night, and the bar was packed. We were both bouncers, and I'll admit its not the safest job in the world but the money's good and so is the prestige. At any rate, a few people in the crowd got a little too drunk and started roughing each other up. Gordon and I decided to throw them out of the bar.
While we were doing this, one of the drunk men hit Gordon very badly. I recognize him now as Seifer Almasy. Who wouldn't recognize that coat? Seifer yelled at us and cursed out Gordon pretty bad for throwing him out. Luckily for us, he staggered off into the night afterwards.
Gordon quickly recovered. It was only a light head wound, after all. But from what I've been told, Seifer is just the kind of asshole who would carry around a grudge like that. I can't think of anyone else who would have any reason to kill Gordon. Please look into this, for the sake of my lost friendship.
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Official Statement of Irvine Kinneas
Regarding the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 2:25 P.M., March 17
Pk...oops, I mean ok...I'm not too good with computers, but her eit is!
I got up this morning and, as I was walking to Squall's office to see what was up, Squall, Seifer, and Quisty come runnin along saying somethin about a murder. I follwoed them, and when we got to Quisty's classroom there was a dead student inside. Nobody else, just this dead student, still wearin his uniform.
So anyway, Squall called in a team of doctors and they took the body away, and Quisty looked real upset so I did my best to comfort her. Squall ran off to do some stuff and I think Seifer wandered off to find hi s 'posse".
So, I hope you catch the guy, I really do. Awful thin g toh appen in Garden.
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Official Statement of Squall Leonhart
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 2:47 P.M., March 17
I arrived at my office this morning to find Miss Trepe and Mr. Almasy waiting for me with bad news. Apparently, a student of Garden had been murdered. I quickly accompanied them to Miss Trepe's classroom.
Upon arriving we discovered the body and confirmed that the student was dead. Not wasting any time, I summoned Dr. Kadowaki and called for an investigation. I also cancelled Miss Trepe's classes and gave her the day off. It seemed she was somewhat upset over the death of her student.
Later, I announced the death and called for a moment of silence throughout Garden, as is customary. I also undertook the ardous task of explaining the event to Headmaster Cid.
Needless to say, I hope for the quick success of your committee in incarcerating the murderer.
Squall Leonhart
Commander of SeeD Forces
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Official Statement of Quistis Trepe
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 3:58 P.M., March 17
Let me begin by describing my relation to the deceased. Gordon Kayle was a fine student in my class. Although I had no personal relationship with him and little contact outside of class, I regarded him as a very promising student. He was well on his way to becoming an elite SeeD, and I sincerely mourn his passing.
Concerning this morning, I awoke at 6 am, as I routinely do. I readied myself for the day ahead and left my dorm a little before 7. My first class that day started at 7:30, and Gordon was to be in it.
Along the way to my classroom I met Seifer Almasy. He bragged about his recent graduation into SeeD and accompanied me.
When we arrived, I opened the door to see Gordon's body on the floor in front of my desk. He was lying face up in a rather large pool of blood. Aside from that, there was nothing unusual in the room. Nobody else was there.
Mr. Almasy then proceeded to check his pulse and quickly confirmed that Gordon was dead. The two of us left in order to report the murder. We went to the Garden Commander's office and before long, Squall Leonhart arrived to begin his day. We quickly explained the situation and he followed us back to my class. Along the way, Irvine Kinneas joined us.
Once they saw the body, Commander Leonhart called Dr. Kadowaki to remove the body. He then returned to his office to begin a full investigation. Before long, my room was cordoned off and the investigative team began attempting to collect evidence. My classes for that day were cancelled and I was given the day off to mourn the passing of my student.
Let me sincerely state here that I will do all in my power to assist the investigative committee in tracking down the murderer. Please do not hesitate to request further help or just ask a few questions.
Quistis Trepe
Instructor #14
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Official Statement of Seifer Almasy
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 6:32 P.M., March 17
Right, so 'The All Mighty Commander Leonhart" has ordered me to write up this letter explaining what happened this morning. I'm gonna get right to the point, if you don't mind. I met Instructor Quistis on her way to class this morning, so I followed her and we talked a little. Normally I don't brag, but I just recently passed the SeeD exam and I just had to let my former instructor know. She seemed awfully happy about it, since I'd failed so many times before. Not my fault, though. Those Garden Judges are just biased against anybody who knows how to think on their feet. Anyway, we got to her class and there was this dead guy on the floor, and a whole lotta blood. Not that I haven't seen that kind of thing before, I mean, we're talking an experienced soldier here. Anyway, the Instructor kept telling me to check him. I don't know why, since he had this big gaping cut in his chest and he wasn't moving, but she looked real upset so I checked him and, yeah, he was pretty dead. So then we run off to get the Commander of Puberty, and when we get there he's all shocked that I passed the exam. But about the murder, he came back with us and along the way The Lone Gay Cowboy got curious and joined us, so the four of us ended up back at the Instructor's class and we just stood there and stared at this dead body for awhile. They all got real upset but I, being the natural leader, carried on in the face of tragedy and told Squall to order in the cavalry. So anyway, they take the body out and start sniffin' around for clues, and then the Commander tells me to write this up and send it in. That's all I know about the dead guy.
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Hey, You!!!
Got anything to do Friday night?!
Well you'd better not!
Friday Night = Commemorative Candlelight Concert
In honor of our fallen comrade, Gordon Kayle
We all pray for his poor soul!
So come on down to the Quad Friday night and express your sympathy!
Concert starts @ 7. Bring your own candle or lighter.
If you have any questions, contact Selphie Tilmitt.
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SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE COMMITTEE ALPHA (SICA)
Initial Report
March 17
Subject: Gordon Kayle, 18 yrs old, Junior SeeD cadet. Found dead in Instructor Trepe's classroom 6:57 A.M., March 17.
Cause of Death: Blood loss and shock caused by severe traumatic torso laceration. Laceration begins 2 ½" below top of left shoulder and extends diagonally to 4" right of subject's navel, approx. 3" deep.
Approx. Time of Death: Current estimate places time of murder at 5-6 A.M., March 17.
Objective: To gather physical and medical evidence, along with personal statements, with the goal of identifying and incarcerating the murderer of Gordon Kayle.
Current Suspects: None, pending further investigation.
mj/xh END REPORT
* * *
Official Statement of Eustid Kadowaki
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 10:17 A.M., March 17
Attachment: "Post_Mortem-GK.doc"
The main purpose of this document is merely as a supplement to the attached post-mortem report, prepared by one of my students.
Gordon Kayle's body arrived in the infirmary at about 7:45 this morning. Cause of death was somewhat obvious. However, there are some particulars about the injury that might be pertinent.
From our observations, it is clear that the wound was caused by a large, hand-held, bladed weapon. The severity of the cut suggests that the weapon was honed to a razor-edge and that the blade was carrying a quite large amount of momentum upon impact. In other words, the blade was heavy.
Furthermore, the precision of the attack is clearly reminiscent of a trained, elite SeeD. This type of downward killing blow is practiced by all students of Garden specializing in swords, daggers, axes, gunblades, scythes, and, to a lesser degree, spears.
Dr. Kadowaki
Chief Medical Officer of Balamb Garden
* * *
Official Statement of Adrian Shepherd
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 11:17 A.M., March 17
Alright, I know I'm not officially a witness or anything, but I think I have some important information. First of all, let me say right now that Gordon was a good friend of mine. We worked together on the weekends, in this great bar in Timber, and we were planning to be SeeD's together. He was a great friend, and I only want to find the bastard who killed him and bring him to justice. I believe I can help your committee do just that.
A few weeks ago, Gordon and I were in Timber. It was Saturday night, and the bar was packed. We were both bouncers, and I'll admit its not the safest job in the world but the money's good and so is the prestige. At any rate, a few people in the crowd got a little too drunk and started roughing each other up. Gordon and I decided to throw them out of the bar.
While we were doing this, one of the drunk men hit Gordon very badly. I recognize him now as Seifer Almasy. Who wouldn't recognize that coat? Seifer yelled at us and cursed out Gordon pretty bad for throwing him out. Luckily for us, he staggered off into the night afterwards.
Gordon quickly recovered. It was only a light head wound, after all. But from what I've been told, Seifer is just the kind of asshole who would carry around a grudge like that. I can't think of anyone else who would have any reason to kill Gordon. Please look into this, for the sake of my lost friendship.
* * *
Official Statement of Irvine Kinneas
Regarding the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 2:25 P.M., March 17
Pk...oops, I mean ok...I'm not too good with computers, but her eit is!
I got up this morning and, as I was walking to Squall's office to see what was up, Squall, Seifer, and Quisty come runnin along saying somethin about a murder. I follwoed them, and when we got to Quisty's classroom there was a dead student inside. Nobody else, just this dead student, still wearin his uniform.
So anyway, Squall called in a team of doctors and they took the body away, and Quisty looked real upset so I did my best to comfort her. Squall ran off to do some stuff and I think Seifer wandered off to find hi s 'posse".
So, I hope you catch the guy, I really do. Awful thin g toh appen in Garden.
* * *
Official Statement of Squall Leonhart
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 2:47 P.M., March 17
I arrived at my office this morning to find Miss Trepe and Mr. Almasy waiting for me with bad news. Apparently, a student of Garden had been murdered. I quickly accompanied them to Miss Trepe's classroom.
Upon arriving we discovered the body and confirmed that the student was dead. Not wasting any time, I summoned Dr. Kadowaki and called for an investigation. I also cancelled Miss Trepe's classes and gave her the day off. It seemed she was somewhat upset over the death of her student.
Later, I announced the death and called for a moment of silence throughout Garden, as is customary. I also undertook the ardous task of explaining the event to Headmaster Cid.
Needless to say, I hope for the quick success of your committee in incarcerating the murderer.
Squall Leonhart
Commander of SeeD Forces
* * *
Official Statement of Quistis Trepe
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 3:58 P.M., March 17
Let me begin by describing my relation to the deceased. Gordon Kayle was a fine student in my class. Although I had no personal relationship with him and little contact outside of class, I regarded him as a very promising student. He was well on his way to becoming an elite SeeD, and I sincerely mourn his passing.
Concerning this morning, I awoke at 6 am, as I routinely do. I readied myself for the day ahead and left my dorm a little before 7. My first class that day started at 7:30, and Gordon was to be in it.
Along the way to my classroom I met Seifer Almasy. He bragged about his recent graduation into SeeD and accompanied me.
When we arrived, I opened the door to see Gordon's body on the floor in front of my desk. He was lying face up in a rather large pool of blood. Aside from that, there was nothing unusual in the room. Nobody else was there.
Mr. Almasy then proceeded to check his pulse and quickly confirmed that Gordon was dead. The two of us left in order to report the murder. We went to the Garden Commander's office and before long, Squall Leonhart arrived to begin his day. We quickly explained the situation and he followed us back to my class. Along the way, Irvine Kinneas joined us.
Once they saw the body, Commander Leonhart called Dr. Kadowaki to remove the body. He then returned to his office to begin a full investigation. Before long, my room was cordoned off and the investigative team began attempting to collect evidence. My classes for that day were cancelled and I was given the day off to mourn the passing of my student.
Let me sincerely state here that I will do all in my power to assist the investigative committee in tracking down the murderer. Please do not hesitate to request further help or just ask a few questions.
Quistis Trepe
Instructor #14
* * *
Official Statement of Seifer Almasy
Concerning the death of Gordon Kayle
Received 6:32 P.M., March 17
Right, so 'The All Mighty Commander Leonhart" has ordered me to write up this letter explaining what happened this morning. I'm gonna get right to the point, if you don't mind. I met Instructor Quistis on her way to class this morning, so I followed her and we talked a little. Normally I don't brag, but I just recently passed the SeeD exam and I just had to let my former instructor know. She seemed awfully happy about it, since I'd failed so many times before. Not my fault, though. Those Garden Judges are just biased against anybody who knows how to think on their feet. Anyway, we got to her class and there was this dead guy on the floor, and a whole lotta blood. Not that I haven't seen that kind of thing before, I mean, we're talking an experienced soldier here. Anyway, the Instructor kept telling me to check him. I don't know why, since he had this big gaping cut in his chest and he wasn't moving, but she looked real upset so I checked him and, yeah, he was pretty dead. So then we run off to get the Commander of Puberty, and when we get there he's all shocked that I passed the exam. But about the murder, he came back with us and along the way The Lone Gay Cowboy got curious and joined us, so the four of us ended up back at the Instructor's class and we just stood there and stared at this dead body for awhile. They all got real upset but I, being the natural leader, carried on in the face of tragedy and told Squall to order in the cavalry. So anyway, they take the body out and start sniffin' around for clues, and then the Commander tells me to write this up and send it in. That's all I know about the dead guy.
* * *
Hey, You!!!
Got anything to do Friday night?!
Well you'd better not!
Friday Night = Commemorative Candlelight Concert
In honor of our fallen comrade, Gordon Kayle
We all pray for his poor soul!
So come on down to the Quad Friday night and express your sympathy!
Concert starts @ 7. Bring your own candle or lighter.
If you have any questions, contact Selphie Tilmitt.
* * *