The Sinking City 2: Dirty Laundry Guide

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Alright, so you've stumbled upon the 'Dirty Laundry' case, huh? Don't worry, it's not as complicated as it sounds, but you'll need to pay attention to the details. This is where things start to get a bit tangled with Milton Pierce and the murder of Johannes van der Berg.

Starting Out: Crown Theater

Your investigation kicks off at the Crown Theater. You'll find Johannes van der Berg's body there. Make sure you use your Mind's Eye to check out everything. Look for the hat on the ground near the #4 sign, the shell casings by the #2 sign, the medical kit, and van der Berg's wounds. Don't forget the circular item on the table and the bloodstains near the telephone (#3 sign). Upstairs, there are also some books to inspect.

This will trigger a retrocognition sequence. You'll see:

Van der Berg leading a man inside.
Another man pointing a gun at van der Berg.
The man fleeing and dropping his hat.
The man on the phone.

After this, things take a turn. Reed gets accused of the murder and is sent to the Oakmont Police Department.

Oakmont Police Department & Carpenter Manor

You won't be in jail for long. Either Graham Carpenter or Brutus Carpenter will bail you out, depending on who you supported in the 'Fathers and Sons' case. After a chat with your savior, you'll head to Carpenter Manor.

At the manor, you'll learn that Milton Pierce claims he saw you commit the murder. He's given a statement to the police. The Carpenters will tell you that Pierce is a big shot who recently had an interview with the Oakmont Chronicle and lives in Reed Heights.

Oakmont Chronicle & Pierce's Apartment

Your next stop is the Oakmont Chronicle. Head to the archives and search for 'People: Celebrities', 'Articles and Interviews', in the 'Reed Heights' district. This will get you a document called 'Pierce's interview', which gives you the address for Milton Pierce's Apartment: Museum Avenue between Communion Road and Healog Street.

When you get to Pierce's apartment, check the bloody handprint on the poster by the door and the basket of bloody clothes in the basement. You'll need to break a padlock to get inside the apartment itself. Once in, inspect:

A box of posters by the door.
A note to Milton Pierce from Johannes on a bookshelf.
A book on a small circular table near the couch.
A note titled 'My fellow Oakmonters!' on the same table.
An empty bottle on the dining room table.
A framed newspaper article 'New candidate for mayor' on the wall.
Clothes in a small wardrobe.
A knife on the desk in the bedroom.
A 'Letter from EOD' on the same desk.
A 'Letter from Throgmorton' on a small vanity in the bedroom.
A bloody cloth under a basket.

This triggers another retrocognition sequence:

Men speaking at the door.
A man drinking.
A man changing clothes.
A man carrying a basket.

From this, you'll learn that Milton went to Oakmont City Hall. That's your next destination.

Oakmont City Hall

At City Hall, Milton Pierce will tell you that the person he saw was a newcomer. He'll offer to change his testimony if you poison his mother, Agatha Pierce. He'll give you the address to her home: Beacon Street near the corner of Bullock Street.

Be careful here, as the choices you make regarding Pierce and his mother will have consequences later on. Keep your wits about you!