“Of course they were shocked and saddened by the death of such prominent citizen, but you couldn’t discount the entertainment value.” (147-148, paperback edition.)

Reginald Von Beaverpelt is portrayed as a business tycoon but at times his control of the town seems to give me more mayoral vibes as well. This brings me to my question, does Shady Hollow have a mayor? I don’t remember seeing one in the characters but there is a town hall on the map. Given its such a small little town I figure we would’ve bumped into a mayor during all these murders. Vera probably would’ve wanted a quote, haha!