and his robot, half a mile away, witnessed the whole thing.
This is a question from a retired guy (pleased to be, I must say) who never really got much more technologically advanced than the twenty second transit. With all the science fiction-like equipment available today, is it possible that that the discovery of an isolated, battery-discharged robot could yield clues to the commission of the crime? Aren't there even cameras built into those things now? What do you think could be extracted from the machine that might possibly help an investigator?
All responses welcome; even snide remarks could find their way into my story (did I mention that I'm retired?)
Thanks guys,
Don
glad to hear you're still on this side of the grass...
It would make for good survey noire.
There are murder mystery shows involving mystery writers, Roman Catholic priests (at least two), Anglican Priests, bookstore owners, all of these people encounter murders wherever they go and they spend all of their time solving them so why not a Land Surveyor that solves a murder on every project?
From what I gather, PLSS or non-PLSS could have a bearing on things.
What would anybody kill a surveyor for? They stink, like dirt from digging, they are prone to complain. They are not fit for alot. Some have HUGE egos. So, I think if somebody did it, they would have to be on drugs... Jus sayin.
Maybe a FARMER would do it, because he crossed the fence....
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Richard Imrie, post: 441337, member: 11256 wrote: From what I gather, PLSS or non-PLSS could have a bearing on things.
Yes the murder of the PLSS surveyor would be much simpler to solve, probably the same day.
Dave Karoly, post: 441336, member: 94 wrote: There are murder mystery shows involving mystery writers, Roman Catholic priests (at least two), Anglican Priests, bookstore owners, all of these people encounter murders wherever they go and they spend all of their time solving them so why not a Land Surveyor that solves a murder on every project?
Would the victim always be a Texan?
Dave Karoly, post: 441340, member: 94 wrote: Yes the murder of the PLSS surveyor would be much simpler to solve, probably the same day.
The murderer was obviously Colonel Mustard, in the SE1/4, with a manual.
James Fleming, post: 441345, member: 136 wrote: The murderer was obviously Colonel Mustard, in the SE1/4, with a manual.
Correct. I can provide an alibi for Miss Scarlet.
Richard Imrie, post: 441351, member: 11256 wrote: Correct. I can provide an alibi for Miss Scarlet.
Miss Scarlett, in the cloak room, with the kiwi?
James Fleming, post: 441352, member: 136 wrote: Miss Scarlett, in the cloak room, with the kiwi?
Close. Thankfully it was in the days long before CCTV. We still keep in touch although she's married now, kids are grown up.
The S6 has an optional camera called 'Vision', but the operator has to remotely trigger it to store an image.
I'd say if your victim was a Texan and found hanging from an 8' deer fence, your list of suspects might be extensive and an unfortunate accident difficult to disprove.
Williwaw, post: 441356, member: 7066 wrote: The S6 has an optional camera called 'Vision', but the operator has to remotely trigger it to store an image.
I'd say if your victim was a Texan and found hanging from an 8' deer fence, your list of suspects might be extensive and an unfortunate accident difficult to disprove.
Thank you, Williwaw. Not to say that I don't appreciate all the old familiar banter and good wishes - very much appreciated, by the way - but you are the first guy to actually address the question. So the surveyor could have discretely recorded his own demise...hmmm
Don Blameuser, post: 441364, member: 30 wrote: Thank you, Williwaw. Not to say that I don't appreciate all the old familiar banter and good wishes - very much appreciated, by the way - but you are the first guy to actually address the question. So the surveyor could have discretely recorded his own demise...hmmm
The resolution at the distance quoted would be of no help whatsoever. Just saying.
Williwaw, post: 441367, member: 7066 wrote: The resolution at the distance quoted would be of no help whatsoever. Just saying.
So half a mile would be too much, eh? I'll have to research the specs, etc. Thanks,
Don
Don, how is the fire & smoke down there? Have family moving down that way and I suggested that the national park might me less congested this year due to the fires...any suggestions?
You trying to research some content for a book? How about the surveyor was operating a drone while he was attacked and the drone crashed into the dense brush 1/4 mile away...could the evidence be laying around waiting for a hiker to discover the half melted remains after a forest fire?
at least we would know where the murder occurred.
......and, the payments would stop on the robot.
My TS16 has imaging but like said before, I would have to trigger it. and it doesnt record video (that I know of). I can take a 360 panoramic picture with it. But have only done it once, and it asks me after every setup if I would like to though. I would think if I got murdered on the job...the robot would be the real target and stolen in the process.
