Ep 15. The Taxman Cometh
- February 17, 1991
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In this episode of Murder, She Wrote, titled "The Taxman Cometh," Jessica Fletcher finds herself investigating a murder case involving a tax auditor. When the tax auditor is found dead in his hotel room, Jessica begins to look into the victim's life and work to uncover a motive for his murder.
As she begins to investigate, Jessica discovers that the victim had made some enemies due to his zealous pursuit of tax evaders. In particular, he had been investigating a wealthy family who may have had a motive for his murder. Jessica also suspects that there may be a connection to a previous case she had worked on involving the victim's predecessor, adding a layer of complexity to the investigation.
As the investigation progresses, Jessica encounters several suspects, including the victim's girlfriend, a disgruntled former client, and a family member with a history of violent behavior. With her keen observation skills and intuition, Jessica is able to piece together the clues and unravel the mystery of the taxman's murder.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the classic Murder, She Wrote format – Jessica's investigation is accompanied by her insightful commentary and her interactions with the various suspects, all while the beautiful scenery of the small, coastal town serves as a backdrop.
As usual, the resolution of the mystery is filled with twists and turns, with several red herrings thrown in to keep the viewer guessing. Ultimately, Jessica is able to solve the case and bring the murderer to justice, leaving the small town to return to her life of writing and sleuthing.