Ep. 148: Hajime Deciphers Burnt Note to Identify the True Killer in the Strange Circus Murders
Aired on September 11, 2000

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The investigation reaches its critical phase as Hajime examines a charred note bearing the letters SNOW to determine the actual perpetrator. The suspect asserts that three clowns are responsible for the deaths of his parents, specifically stating they caused his father's demise and pushed his mother to her death. This revelation shifts the focus of the inquiry toward these individuals as the primary culprits behind the family's tragedy. The narrative centers on Hajime's deduction process using the limited evidence available to uncover the truth behind the strange circus incidents and the specific circumstances surrounding the parental fatalities.
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