Here's a rundown of my latest thoughts and observations on the remaining suspects. I am taking the show's promo seriously - 25 suspects, 1 killer. So, I am not considering any 2 killer theories. I am also not considering anyone outside of the main 25 as being the killer. That being said, I have 3 main suspects at the moment. Subject to change. And I fully expect to be wrong. Fool me, Harper's Island writers!!!!
HENRY DUNN
Evidence: He doesn't have strong alibis for any of the murders (there is a time issue with one murder, but I'm going to assume time progression from scene to scene is not necessarily in "real time")
Motive: We know his parents are dead - but we have no further details. There could be motive in this somewhere. BUT, I think no matter who the killer is, it ties to Wakefield somehow. So maybe Henry is Wakefield's child. Maybe Henry and Abby are half-siblings - since it's been said that the killings are "all about Abby".
Arguments: Message boards are on fire with people naming Henry as the killer. AND the most recent episode made him look a bit guilty...That makes me feel like the writers WANT us to think the killer is Henry, which would mean it's NOT.
My verdict: One of my main suspects!
TRISH WELLINGTON
Evidence: None that I've picked up on.
Motive: Nothing so far.
Arguments: She was shown in the company of others in the most recent episode - when at least 2 murders took place
My verdict: Not the killer.
JIMMY MANCE
Evidence: He has the tools, the strength, and - for awhile - the opportunity to commit the murders
Motive: All I can come up with is revenge for Abby leaving without a goodbye 7 years earlier - and that's not much of a motive at all
Arguments: He was with Abby when the murder of Cole Harkin took place. So, unless that was somehow rigged (like Hunter Jennings and Mr. Wellington), he couldn't be the killer.
My verdict: Probably not the killer.
MAGGIE KRELL
Evidence: A lot of screenshots of Candlewick Inn stuff...The matchbox for Lucy's death was from the Inn...The boat for Hunter's death was from the Inn. She sent Abby to turn off the lights, which set off the head spade for Mr. W's death. AND - possible clue - in the most recent ep, the word Boniface was shown, which means "keeper of an inn" - and that's Maggie!
Motive: None so far, but I would assume a connection to Wakefield.
Arguments: I have a hard time believing a woman could carry out some of the murders - ones that require great, great strength. And Maggie has been such a background character - it would kind of be a letdown for her to be the killer. We'll see if she's featured more in upcoming eps.
My verdict: Very possible. One of my 3 top suspects.
BETH BARRINGTON
Evidence: None that I've found.
Motive: None so far.
Arguments: Like I said before, I'm not convinced a woman would have the strenght to carry out some of the murders.
My verdict: Nope. Not the killer.
CAL VANDEUSEN
Evidence: Young Madison made references to a "new friend" who was telling her creepy things about the island - and we know Cal got along well w/Madison on the boat trip to the island. Also, as a doctor, Cal has a little more knowledge about the human body - which couldn't hurt. And, we were shown a semi-violent side of him for about 5seconds in episode 1.
Motive: None so far.
Arguments: Cal has been shown as a pretty passive guy. His personality doesn't fit the profile of a murderer. Plus, for 2 murders in ep 2, he was hanging upside down from a tree. Pretty solid alibi.
My verdict: No. I think Cal's a good guy.
CHLOE CARTER
Evidence: She has a fascination with serial killers and knows a lot about Wakefield.
Motive: None so far.
Arguments: She's a girl - and not a particularly strong one - so I say she absolutely could not have hacked up Uncle Marty - or hoisted Richard onto the tree. Plus, she has alibis for a few of the murders.
My verdict: No.
SULLY
Evidence: None that I've found.
Motive: None indicated so far.
Arguments: Has alibis for a few of the murders.
My verdict: No.
DANNY BROOKS
Evidence: Nope.
Motive: Nope.
Arguments: Seems to have alibis for a couple of the murders.
My verdict: My gut says NO.
KATHERINE WELLINGTON
Evidence: Not really.
Motive: I'd guess money, if anything.
Arguments: In the most recent ep, she was with a group while murders were taking place.
My verdict: Doubtful.
NIKKI BOLTON
Evidence: None that I've found.
Motive: Nothing comes to mind.
Arguments: Hard to say for sure, but I think she has an alibi for the reverend's murder (being at The Cannery as part of the scavenger hunt)...also, she discovered Kelly's body.
My verdict: Doubtful.
SHANE PIERCE
Evidence: Doesn't matter.
Motive: Doesn't matter.
Arguments: He was in jail for several of the murders. Even witnessed one.
My verdict: No.
SHEA ALLEN
Evidence: Nothing I've picked up on.
Motive: No clear possible motive.
Arguments: In the most recent ep, she was shown with group when murders took place.
My verdict: No.
SHERIFF MILLS
Evidence: He has a virtual shrine to the Wakefield murders in his home.
Motive: Wakefield-related
Arguments: In the most recent ep, he was in Cole Harkin's cabin when Cole was killed with arrows. Unless the arrows were rigged, he couldn't have done it.
My verdict: Don't think so.
ABBY MILLS
Evidence: I'm not sold on any.
Motive: Her mom was killed 7 years ago - maybe that drove her crazy.
Arguments: She has alibis for several of the murders.
My verdict: Not a chance, in my opinion.
MADISON ALLEN
Evidence: She's creepy and seems to know things.
Motive: No?
Arguments: She's a 9 year old kid.
My verdict: No way.
JD DUNN
IS he dead? It wasn't clear.
Evidence: Plenty of evidence. He's been in fights, put a dead deer on Shane's truck (and maybe a deer head in Henry's tub), messed around with fireworks as a prank...Was the last person to see Kelly before she died...and had dead Uncle Marty's phone in his possession.
Motive: Craziness, possible Wakefield link.
Arguments: He was in jail during...what? 2 killings? He's the obvious red herring.
My verdict: No. And I hope he's not dead.
AND
JOEL BOOTH
Evidence: I know he's "dead" - but his death could have been easily faked. Going into this show, I said I expected the killer to fake their death partway through. So I can't help but be suspicious of this one.
Motive: Likely Wakefield related. Literally. I think he could be related to Wakefield. Or just crazy.
Arguments: He's presumed dead. I think I read on a message board that the producers/writers/something confirmed that he's dead (I haven't seen a direct quote myself, though)
My verdict: One of my main suspects!
2 comments:
Fun post!
Re: Henry -- There are several episodes left, so they would either not reveal the killer at all, or reveal the killer in a stunning way and then redirect our focus so we forget who the killer really is. I'm leaning towards Not Henry as killer.
I'm going to stream the episodes from Netflix and report back. Keep these coming!
I agree...it is curious that it would seem so obvious with several eps left. There must be more information we haven't learned yet. And with Henry it seems too easy already. The killer must be someone we least expect - but someone who still has the opportunity and a viable motive. And plenty of crazy in them. So...who? Interested in getting your take. I think dead Joel and Maggie are the ones I will focus on, but things sure do line up nicely for ol' Henry. Too nicely.
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