Ep. 56: Investigation into the fatal beam accident involving Ojamanbou Cleaning Company executive Phillip Baker
Aired on April 28, 1997Filler

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Phillip Baker dies after being crushed by a falling beam while jogging with Conan, Rachel, and Richard. Conan suspects company president Nathan Greene due to the victim's relationship with Nathan's sister, Crystal. Conan identifies scratches on the adjacent building and a groove on the rooftop, then tranquilizes Richard to reveal the truth. Nathan used a metal cable attached to a surveillance camera and the beam, manipulating the camera via a mirror on his truck to drop the beam on Phillip. Evidence includes Nathan's reflection removing the cable. Nathan confesses that Phillip abandoned Crystal for a wealthy woman, leading to her death in an accident, mirroring Phillip's own demise.
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