Suspect is nowhere to be found, our respected man Mr. Mantoli has been struck from the behind of his head by a blunt instrument, leaving him to his death. Mantoli was the host of the upcoming music festival, which many of us know and heard of. But franticly Mantoli, was left killed on the highway of Wells.
Police officer Sam Woods, has taken in a “Negro” he has found near Wells waiting for a train, the “negro” was questioned for any suspicion. More information was found of “Virgil Tibbs”. He was found innocent. The black man Virgil Tibbs is a homicide investigator in California, chief Gillespie asked if he ever has looked at dead bodies, and the Negro replied “oftener than I like”. The case of the murder of Mantoli is now being worked on by a Negro.
Sam Woods and Virgil Tibbs, has informed the family of Mantoli. The daughter of Mantoli, “Duena Mantoli”, was questioned about her father’s death, Sam Wood speaked in a sympathy voice, “Were there any unsuccessful candidates for the position your father held who might have been… greatly upset by his success?” He asked. “None at all” Mantoli replied. “I mean really none at all. The festival here was his idea and there was never anyone else…”
Further notice will be reported. Anyone who may have seen a suspect or may know if someone may be suspicious of the murder of Mantoli. Please contact the officers of