Printable 1980s Cold Case Game: Silence at Glenridge Tommy Bell Murder Mystery

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Reopen the fictional Tommy Bell investigation in Silence at Glenridge, a printable 1980s cold case game for adults. Compare five suspects, witness statements and missing evidence to reconstruct the events at Glenridge Elementary in 1986.

THE TOMMY BELL COLD CASE

In 1986, nine-year-old Tommy Bell is found dead inside a janitorial supply closet at Glenridge Elementary School.

What initially appears to be an unexplained tragedy quickly develops into a complicated investigation involving conflicting alibis, missing evidence, suspicious staff members, and a secret Tommy may have discovered shortly before his death.

The case eventually goes cold.

Now, the original investigation has been reopened—and the complete file has been placed in your hands.

Examine the suspect profiles, compare witness statements, study the evidence, and reconstruct the timeline. Someone connected to Glenridge Elementary knows more than they admitted.

Can you identify the contradictions and solve the Tommy Bell cold case?

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

One 48-page printable PDF investigation, including:

Case summary report
Victim background
Five suspect profiles
Witness statements
Detailed interview transcripts
Evidence exhibits
Timeline clues
Realistic case-file graphics
Final deduction worksheet
Complete solution sheet

Everything required to investigate and solve the mystery is included.

GAME DETAILS

Case: The Tommy Bell Cold Case
Setting: Glenridge Elementary, 1986
Difficulty: Moderate
Estimated playtime: Approximately 1–2 hours
Players: Solo, couples or small groups
Format: Printable or digital PDF
Page size: Standard 8.5 × 11 inches
Delivery: Instant digital download
Setup: No host, costumes or character assignments required

HOW TO PLAY
Download the PDF after completing your purchase.
Print the investigation or open it on a computer or tablet.
Read the case summary and original incident information.
Review the five suspects and their possible motives.
Study the interviews, witness statements and evidence.
Compare each person’s account with the established timeline.
Identify contradictions, missing information and suspicious details.
Complete the final deduction worksheet.
Name the person responsible and explain your reasoning.
Open the solution after committing to your final theory.
NOT A ROLE-PLAYING MURDER MYSTERY

This is a document-based detective investigation rather than a scripted murder mystery party.

Players do not portray characters or perform scenes. Everyone works as an investigator, reviewing the same evidence and attempting to solve the case.

Play independently, investigate with a partner or collaborate with a small group.

PERFECT FOR
True crime enthusiasts
Cold case puzzle fans
Amateur detectives
Solo puzzle nights
At-home date nights
Adult game nights
Small-group gatherings
Mystery and logic-puzzle fans
Gifts for crime-solving enthusiasts
CONTENT NOTE

This fictional investigation involves the death of a nine-year-old child and is intended for adults who are comfortable with serious true-crime themes.

The case does not rely on graphic injury imagery, but the subject matter may be upsetting to some players.

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD

This listing includes one digital PDF. No physical item will be shipped.

The investigation may be printed at home or examined digitally on a laptop or tablet. Keep the solution pages separate until you have recorded your final conclusion.

PLEASE NOTE
Printing supplies are not included.
Colors may vary between screens and printers.
This is a fictional investigation created for entertainment.
The files are for personal use only.
Files may not be copied, shared, uploaded, redistributed or resold.
Digital purchases cannot be returned or exchanged after downloading.