| Name | Age | Residence | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth Mitchell | 24 years | 34 Pine Avenue, Ravenwood | Social Media Influencer |
| Statement Date | Time | Case No. |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | 6:00 PM | 2024-0308-EC |
Detective Carter: Good afternoon, Ms. Mitchell. Thank you for coming in. Could you start by explaining your relationship with Emma Collins?
Sarah Mitchell: Good afternoon, detective. Emma and I were childhood friends. We grew up together, although recently we haven't been very close.
Detective Carter: Why did you grow apart recently?
Sarah Mitchell: Just life, you know? Emma was busy with her research and investigations, and I was focused on my social media career and social events. We just went down different paths.
Detective Carter: Interesting. Some people mentioned that you always felt a certain envy toward Emma, especially because of her lifestyle. Is that true?
Sarah Mitchell: Envy? Of course not. Emma had her life, I had mine. It's true that everything always came easy to her, while my family was more modest, but that never affected our friendship.
Detective Carter: Witnesses state that you became visibly uncomfortable when Emma questioned your false academic credentials about Yale. Could you comment on that?
Sarah Mitchell: That was a misunderstanding. I admit I made a mistake by exaggerating my academic background, but I wouldn't harm Emma because of that. Our argument was about a private matter, and it wasn't that serious.
Detective Carter: Wasn't serious? Then why lie about something so important for all these years?
Sarah Mitchell: It was a silly mistake, I just wanted to impress some people at the beginning of my career. I didn't think it could cause bigger problems.
Detective Carter: Where were you between midnight and two in the morning on the night of the crime?
Sarah Mitchell: I was at home feeling sick. I had a very severe migraine attack. We had to call for in-home medical assistance.
Detective Carter: Can you tell me who provided this medical attention?
Sarah Mitchell: Of course, it was Dr. Lauren Evans from Care & Health Medical Services clinic. She arrived around 11:15 PM and stayed at my home until she ensured I was stable.
Detective Carter: Did you leave your residence at any point?
Sarah Mitchell: No, absolutely not. My husband Steven was with me the entire time and can confirm everything.
Detective Carter: Right. Any final comments you'd like to add?
Sarah Mitchell: Just that I deeply regret what happened to Emma. I hope you find out who did this soon.
The suspect presented consistency in her account of the medical alibi. It is recommended to verify with Dr. Lauren Evans and Care & Health Medical Services clinic to confirm the date, time, and duration of the in-home care.