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Problem 8.3.1 Murder Mystery: What’s the Story?Finish the StoryThe police are investigating a mysterious death at a local hotel and would like the assistance of your team. To begin the investigation, read the memo to investigators:Memo to Investigators:The elevator operator of the Ritz Palace Hotel died from a stab wound while on duty last Thursday evening. His body was discovered by a family on its way down to the pool. When we arrived at the scene, we canvassed the area but found nothing. The elevator is full of fingerprints of the hundreds of guests who ride in it during the day. We have several suspects in mind, but we are having trouble pinning down the time of death. If we can determine that, we have a good shot at finding the killer.What you need to do:As a Medical Detective it is your job to solve the murder mystery. The best Medical Detectives think of each case like a story and can fill in the missing information by telling a story that makes sense based on the evidence. You will write a story that fills in the missing parts of the story ( before the death, how the operator died, and after the operator died) outline what you think happened to the elevator operator & use the key terms provided. Key terms that you have to use in your story: 1. Algor Mortis2.Autopsy3.Chromosome 4.Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)5.DNA Fingerprinting 6.Forensic Science 7.Gel Electrophoresis 8. Gene9.Medical Examiner How to start: Step 1: Read the clues- Read the Memo to Investigators above.Step 2: Point of view- Decide whether you are writing from the prospective of the elevator operator, the Medical Detective or a narrative voice ( 3rd person) Step 3: Write your story- Include these things below- REMEMBER KEY TERMS MUST BE USED IN THE STORY!! There is no minimum or maximum length but all requirements must be met. USE YOUR CREATIVITY!!A beginning- What was the elevator operator doing before his death? What was his life like? Why would someone want to hurt him?A middle- How did the elevator operator die and who killed him?An end- How does the medical detective solve the case? Step 4- Check your workDoes your story make sense?Did you solve the crime?Is there enough detail to follow your train of thought?Did you use the key terms?Write your story below: 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