Murder Mystery Chapter 12: The Finale

Murder Mystery Chapter 12: The Finale is a puzzle-driven, costume-friendly murder mystery night at Crank Arm Brewing in Raleigh, starting at 6:00 PM on Sunday, December 13, 2026. It closes a monthly series about the Hartford family and their estate, and this chapter reveals the full truth about the family, the estate, and what became of the year's murderers and victims.

Each chapter is a self-contained mystery with one murder and one killer. The killer does not know they are the killer, and anyone could be the victim. Players hunt for clues, question suspects, read scripts, and work out the answer together. A character who dies comes back the next month as someone new, and a survivor can keep their character. Small details link the chapters across the year, though catching them is optional. The organiser describes the format as D&D meets murder mystery. It is aimed at escape room fans, puzzle solvers, true crime lovers, tabletop-curious players, horror fans, and anyone who enjoys mysteries that reward attention and teamwork.

The series meets one Sunday a month in a private room at Crank Arm Brewing Raleigh. Food and drinks are sold on site, and a built-in intermission leaves time to chat and regroup. Costumes are encouraged but not required. RSVP and payment are required ahead of the event. Once payment arrives, you pick your character and receive your writeup through Meetup messages. Tickets are $20 per person, payable through any of these:

• Venmo: @Gina-Grossbauer
• Zelle: 570-954-1207
• Paypal: [email protected]
• Cash App: $cathy-grossbauer

No refunds are issued within 24 hours of the event. Anyone who needs another way to pay can ask the organiser.