1. Background
Walk-in Client: Nigel Clemmons
Deceased: Phillip Steeples
Steeples Tobacco Company Est. 1893
Steeples Tobacco Founder: Mr. Cornelius Steeples & his handsome son, Phillip
Steeples Co. owes its fame to its mascot: a striking Turkish Angora
Steeples HQ in Zeugma, N.C. is the tallest bldg. south of Baltimore--until Miami, F.L.
Holy Smokes! Steeples T. Co. reported a net income of $32,873,666 for 1935.
2. Death Scene Investigation
Decedent's body found at S & 22nd Streets NW
Spanish Steps Kalorama
Spanish Steps Kalorama
This is the spot where Irma Krause found Phillip, as he supposedly heard music from drums and lyres.
Up the steps you can see the house.
Turn right at the Spanish Steps. Krause Residence
6 - 8 foot-tall fence. Thick brush.
This is about four stories, but Phillip fell from a much lower height. He fell from about here, according to Nige.
Rondel in Greco-Roman style. Left - Cithara, Middle - Tuba, Babe - Pan Flute?
Big drop from south to Codman House's raised yard, 5 stories? (Yet P. fell on the opposite side). The callbox dog owner used on Decatur & 22nd.
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Part II - Decedent's Residence & the Sister