Every year, the American Mock Trial Associate writes and releases a case. It alternates between civil and criminal each year!

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There's been a murder (or involuntary manslaughter)! This year the prosecution gets to choose their charge: aggravated murder or involuntary manslaughter. The case takes place at the Calkins Campground in Midlands, where 12-year-old Parker Paige was (or maybe wasn't) murdered/abandoned. 

 

Here is the sneak-peek press release AMTA gave us over the summer:

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Residents of Midlands, unfortunately, I have to deliver some tragic news. The search for young Parker Paige has ended as we all feared it might. The child was found deceased early this morning. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Jordan Ryder on suspicion of kidnapping and murder. The AMTA Criminal Case Committee hopes you will enjoy State v. Ryder next year.

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Witnesses include:

• Detective

• Social media influencer

• Half-sibling of the defendant

• Expert forensic pathologists

• Cafe owner

• Grieving parent (the defendant)

• and quite a few more!