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Guests at the 40th birthday celebrations of Kathryn Miller were transported to the Deadwood Saloon circa 1870 , at the end of June . The Deadwood Saloon , the only saloon in the middle of the plains , like the legendary town of Brigadoon , only appears every once in a while .
Celebrations of Catherine ’ s milestone birthday were interrupted by the murder of a well known gambler to the area . The victim , winner of a poker tournament held the night before was shot , just before being awarded prize money of $ 1000,000 . The prize money mysteriously disappeared at the time of the shooting .
Doors to the saloon were immediately closed by the local sheriff and marshal and no one allowed to leave until investigations were completed . The owner of the saloon and the birthday girl kindly fed and watered all suspects and witness ’ s while the Sheriff and Marshal conducted the enquiry .
Robbery , treason , bribery , purse theft and a visiting wanted criminal added to the confusion for the Law
Deadwood
Enforcement Officers .
Illegal poker games were also organised by a ‘ certain female ’ who complained that her $ 100,000 stash had also been stolen . When asked how the investigation was going , the tightlipped sheriff replied “ We are questioning a number of suspects . Nothing has been confirmed as yet . It may take some time .”
The investigation also uncovered embezzled funds and an insurance swindle .
Local Senator “ Honest Pops ” used the opportunity to gain campaign funds and votes . “ I am an honest man ,” claimed the politician .
After a lengthy investigation , lasting several hours , exhibits were put on display and the murderer finally revealed .
Reporters for the Deadwood Daily paper have been asked not to reveal the names of those charged with various crimes , in order that the criminals might have a better chance of gaining fair trials .
Who committed this dastardly deed ? The victim helped in the investigation into his murder .
Saloon ‘ girls ’ arriving for work were shocked at the “ killing of one of our good clients , cough cough , friends ”.
Gossip was rife with suspicion and speculation thrown around like confetti .
Kathryn Miller celebrated her 40th birthday by transforming the Maude Hall into a wild west saloon . Family and friends dressed suitably for the occasion . Many said it was the best murder they had ever been to .
It has also been whispered that an October Fest celebration will be held at Maude in October .
Gun totting Outlaws joined the party where bribery and gossip raged throughout an afternoon of hilarious investigation .
Undertaker Fred had a busy day of it at Kathryn ’ s party . Firstly measuring up wanted outlaws “ just in case things don ’ t go well today ”, and then as celebrations were about to begin , Fred was again called into to action to measure the ‘ victim ’ of the shooting .
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