Samuel Seed

**Samuel Seed** (2007-2042) was a suspect in the murder investigation of cult member Emory Rutledge in A Stressful Day (Case #13 of Stories Uncaged) and was a quasi-suspect in One Last Smile (Case #14 of Stories Uncaged) and Plus One On Display (Case #15 of Stories Uncaged), before being a suspect in the murder investigations of cult member Elin Dominguez in Unconsecrated (Case #16 of Stories Uncaged) and bodyguard Tavell Joyner in God Sees All (Case #17 of Stories Uncaged) and being murdered in Collapse Is Upon Us (Case #18 of Stories Uncaged).

## Description

Samuel was the 35-year-old leader of Eden's Children as well as the brother of Jay Seed. In A Stressful Day, it is known that Samuel drinks tea, smokes cigarettes, and is a Christian. In Unconsecrated, it is known that Samuel eats waffles, is allergic to cats, and plays the drums. In God Sees All, it is known that Samuel eats strawberries, enjoys waterskiing, and plays the trumpet.

## Events of Stories Uncaged

### The Wrath of God

The team first heard about Samuel after beat cop Leslie Price told the team that his cult was getting out of control in Brighton Park and that it was growing larger every day. Since they realized that they may or may not be affiliated with The Saviors, we decided to check it out and head to Brighton Park.

### A Stressful Day

Samuel was first interrogated after detective Connor Stout and the player found him wandering around the park where cult member Emory Rutledge was poisoned. Immediately after seeing the body, Samuel recognized him as Emory, one of the newer members of Eden's Children. When we asked him what Eden's Children was, he said that it was a rapidly-growing organization that he was the leader of. Samuel said that he used the organization to spread the word of god as he talks to him every day. Samuel said that Emory had some sins and that he's hoping that God will forgive him for them.

Samuel was interrogated again after we were told by cult member Elin Dominguez that Emory refused to kneel down to Samuel like the rest of the cult. Based on how infuriated Elin was, we dreaded to think of how Samuel would react to this. However, Samuel remained calm the entire time and said that it didn't matter to him and that the other cult members were just overreacting. Samuel said that sooner or later Emory would've come to his senses and kneeled down to him regardless so it didn't matter to him.

Samuel was found to be innocent after the team incarcerated cult member Harry Baird for Emory's murder.

After Harry's arrest, we decide to have a chat with Samuel. We are brought before him to his tent in the middle of their camp near the park. He offers us tea and tells us that he's hoping God would forgive Harry for his sins and he will find his way back to being good again. He says he was chosen to be the shepherd of this flock, and he talks with God every day. We ask him if he's the one behind the brainwashing, and he says he doesn't know what we're talking about, but we shouldn't be too curious because it might not end well as God sees everything. We realize we can't get anything out of him, and that talking to him is a waste of time, so we leave.

### One Last Smile

After arresting photographer Weslie Parlington who killed model Britney Jennings after the cult turned him insane, we find a picture of him and an extra frame. The other picture was removed but we found some fingerprints on it, and they belonged to Samuel. We take him in to ask him about it. He says he told Weslie to let go of his past and wanted to take the locket off of him, but he got really angry and left him. We ask Samuel what they did to him that made him go crazy like this, but he says Weslie's only on the path of recovery and discovering his inner self. He didn't tell Weslie to kill anyone.

### Plus One On Display

After our murder investigation which happened after a wedding, we see Samuel lurking around the tables so we rush to him to ask him what he's doing here. Samuel says he is here to say farewell to the deceased soul and ask God to forgive him for his sins. He says he's also here because he knew we caught the killer, and he wanted to report something. He says that a few of his newer sheep decided to look for a new place to move into, so they can improve their communications and can give shelter to those in need, but he hasn't heard of them for a while now and he's worried someone might have stopped them on their trip. He says they went to check out Castle Georgescu, which is an abandoned castle located on the northern side of the park. He says it's been abandoned for years and it doesn't legally belong to anyone, so he wanted to guide the children there. We agree to go and check this castle out, hoping to find out more about the cult's brainwashing.

### Unconsecrated

Samuel was interrogated immediately after detective Giles Davis and the player found the body of cult member Elin Dominguez. After we interrogated Samuel, he claimed that Elin was a lost soul who needed his guidance. He said that she seemed to be doing well but it shows that nobody can truly run from their sins.

Samuel was questioned again after Giles and the player were told by cult member Finley Pearson that Samuel was considering kicking Elin out of the cult. We interrogated Samuel about this and he said that Elin was a lost cause since she kept breaking into places and claiming it was justified. He said that he considered kicking Elin out because she was going to get herself arrested and put him and his children in a bad spot where they would be monitored by the police even moreso.

Samuel was found to be innocent after the team incarcerated cult member Chapman Gardner for Elin's murder.

### God Sees All

Samuel was later questioned after Connor and the player found the body of bodyguard Tavell Joyner where his tents were. The duo immediately went to Samuel and demanded answers, but he told us to relax and that rest assured the cult had nothing to do with Tavell's murder. We told him that if he's lying and the cult is responsible, he's in a world of hurt, and he said he didn't count on it.

Samuel was interrogated again after we found out through Tavell's brother, agency head Tycen Joyner, that he knows for a fact that the cult was responsible for Tavell's murder. We demanded answers from a panicking Samuel who said that we were right and that the killer is likely one of his children. Samuel said that he told them all after three of his children went to jail for the murders of three different people, that murder was a diabolical sin and that anyone else who kills will rot for the rest of their life in eternal hellfire and that Samuel can't save them anymore. Samuel then told us that he'll do anything he can in his power to help us bring Tavell's killer down and get him justice.

Samuel was found to be innocent after the team incarcerated model and cult member Arabella Roberts for Tavell's murder.

After Arabella's arrest, we go back to the station, where we see a broadcast from Eden's Children. Samuel suddenly turns dark and says that collapse is upon us. God's prophecy says that the world is a dark and rotten place, and the shepherd must change that. He says they have a bomb that will help them clear out this pathetic world, and when everything settles, they can come out of the shadows to find a new, better world. We worry this bomb could go off any time, so we take all of our officers and rush to the camp again, hoping to stop this madness before everything ends.

## Murder Details

Samuel was found bashed in the head with a sledgehammer several times in his tent. Sullivan told us that the killer had a lot of determination in order to make those swings at Samuel's head. Sullivan also said that he found a pouch in Samuel's pocket that clearly didn't belong to him, but his killer. Sullivan managed to deduce that the killer used bath salts, as that was what was in the pouch.

## Relationship with Suspects

Samuel was a wanted felony who was being hunted down by secret agent Tycen Joyner. Samuel also got into an argument with cult member Nicholas Madigan who didn't agree with his ways. Samuel also didn't trust his brother, cult member Jay Seed, with anything. Samuel also broke into heiress Lady Georgescu's manor and used it as a teaching area for his children, which irritated the heiress to no end. Samuel also constantly told cult member Finley Pearson that he was going to burn in hellfire for not listening to him exactly, which caused Finley to want to part ways with Samuel and made him begin regaining consciousness.

## Killer and Motives

The killer turned out to be Jay.

Upon admitting to the murder, Jay said that Samuel was a weakling who wouldn't have gotten anywhere without him. After being asked to elaborate, Jay said that Samuel got the power he did by taking his advice but used it to form a cult instead. Jay then admitted to being affiliated with The Saviors and that all they needed was Samuel's bomb in exchange for their alliance to form. Jay said that his goal is world domination and that although he doesn't know why they need the bomb, he'll do whatever it takes to give it to them. Connor then aimed his gun at Jay and tried to shoot him, but Jay shot him in the chest, causing him to collapse and giving Jay enough time to escape.

## Case Appearances

* The Wrath of God (Case #12 of Stories Uncaged; mentioned)
* A Stressful Day (Case #13 of Stories Uncaged)
* One Last Smile (Case #14 of Stories Uncaged)
* Plus One On Display (Case #15 of Stories Uncaged)
* Unconsecrated (Case #16 of Stories Uncaged)
* God Sees All (Case #17 of Stories Uncaged)
* Collapse Is Upon Us (Case #18 of Stories Uncaged)

## Trivia

* Samuel was a suspect in three different cases.
* Samuel appeared in one district in Stories Uncaged.
* Samuel appeared in one season.

## Gallery

Samuel, as he appeared in A Stressful Day (Case #13 of Stories Uncaged), One Last Smile (Case #14 of Stories Uncaged), Plus One On Display (Case #15 of Stories Uncaged), Unconsecrated (Case #16 of Stories Uncaged), God Sees All (Case #17 of Stories Uncaged), and Collapse Is Upon Us (Case #18 of Stories Uncaged).Samuel's body.Jay Seed, Samuel's late brother and killer.