Zelma Holmwood

* Casual
* Fancy Attire

> *“Give me back my uniform, you bitch!.”*
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-Zelma Holmwood, 2043

**Zelma Holmwood** (2005-2043) was a main character in Stories Uncaged, serving as the chief for the Emerald City Police Force. Zelma was also a suspect in the murder investigation of principal Jalanda Burnett and student Scarlett Grant in Possession Obsession (Case #42 of Stories Uncaged). She was found to be responsible for the killing of millionaire Jengo R. Snyman in Fancy Skull of Death (Case #47 of Stories Uncaged), which resulted in her suspension from the force and ban from the city. She later appeared briefly in The Devil Uncaged (Case #60 of Stories Uncaged), before dying at the end of the case due to the nuclear blast.

## Description

Zelma was the 37-year-old chief of the Emerald City Police Force. In Possession Obsession, it is known that Zelma drinks Blood Mary and has a black cat. In Fancy Skull of Death, it is known that Zelma eats king crab, wears perfume, and drives a sports car.

## Events of Stories Uncaged

### Possession Obsession

Zelma officially became a suspect after her badge was found in the classroom where Scarlett had died. Zelma apologized for arriving at the scene alone and admitted she had tampered with some shreds of evidence to search for the Blood Phoenix's identity. Due to her carelessness and suspicious activities, the detectives had no choice but to declare her a suspect.

Zelma was questioned for the second time when taser marks coming from police tasers were found in Jalanda, per Sullivan after he had taken another look at her body. Zelma clasped her head, sighing, before confessing she had tortured Jalanda to return her to her senses and to learn who is the Blood Phoenix. When Jalanda still acts like a sheeple, she had no choice but to knock her out with a stun gun, which is a pretty fatal move as she is now lying powerless in the ritual room, and the killer took advantage and killed her. Because of this, Zelma ended up as the prime suspect.

Despite being the most suspicious, Zelma was declared innocent after the team incarcerated history teacher Millie McFarland for Jalanda and Scarlett's murder, along with numerous teachers as the **Blood Phoenix**.

### Fancy Skull of Death

Zelma became a suspect once again after she finally appeared after being missing on the investigation minutes after she reported the murder. Zelma said she was at the party because she was simply invited by Jengo because she was the chief of the police. She said Jengo was fond to invite higher-ups, but she didn't regret joining the party either, since the wine is great.

Zelma was questioned for the second time after the same cane used to murder Jengo was found in a gift box meant for her. Zelma told us it was a coincidence, and told us that Jengo was the one who gifted it. She said Jengo appreciated her work as the chief of police, and he admired the cops for their hard work, so he gifted her the fancy skull cane as a token of gratitude. Zelma rejected the offer, but Jengo insists to give it to her no matter what.

Much to the team's surprise, Zelma was found to be liable for Jengo's murder. Zelma says she knew Jengo from a long time ago, that's why she was invited to the party. She's really ashamed she had to kill Jengo, but he really showed his true colors on this night. First he was only flirting with Zelma, but then he became aggressive and tried to have his way with Zelma without her consent. She thought Jengo only wanted to do that, but she noticed Jengo reaching for a gun while he was holding Zelma against the bed. Jengo then said "Say goodbye to life, Chief" and tried to shoot Zelma. She managed to kick the gun out of Jengo's hand and tied him up. He said his mission was to get rid of her, or they would've killed him. Zelma asked who are they, but Jengo didn't know. She says she just couldn't let that idiot live and went to kill him instead of waiting for police to arrive.

Judge Palin suspended Zelma's position as the chief of the department, and banned her from the city for two months.

### The Devil Uncaged

Zelma returns to Emerald City after hearing what Bridget just did, before slapping her and demanding her to return her uniform. It is revealed that she died from the nukes afterward.

## Case Appearances

* Welcome to Emerald City! (Case #0 of Stories Uncaged)
* The Wheels of Doom (Case #1 of Stories Uncaged)
* Instant Regrets (Case #2 of Stories Uncaged)
* Blades Striking Blades (Case #3 of Stories Uncaged)
* Shards of Rage (Case #4 of Stories Uncaged)
* Earl Grave (Case #5 of Stories Uncaged)
* Turn On The Heat (Case #6 of Stories Uncaged)
* Price Drop (Case #7 of Stories Uncaged)
* What Can I Get You? (Case #8 of Stories Uncaged)
* Taste The Blades (Case #9 of Stories Uncaged)
* System Shutdown (Case #10 of Stories Uncaged)
* Nowhere To Hide (Case #11 of Stories Uncaged)
* The Wrath of God (Case #12 of Stories Uncaged)
* 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)
* There Once Was A Cop (Case #19 of Stories Uncaged)
* You Know The Drill (Case #20 of Stories Uncaged)
* Pumped Up Kills (Case #21 of Stories Uncaged)
* Jack o' Ripper (Case #22 of Stories Uncaged)
* A Groundbreaking Story (Case #23 of Stories Uncaged)
* Kill The Messenger! (Case #24 of Stories Uncaged)
* Day at the Museum (Case #25 of Stories Uncaged)
* Based on a True Story (Case #26 of Stories Uncaged)
* No Deal, Just Kill (Case #27 of Stories Uncaged)
* May the Old Hag Rest (Case #28 of Stories Uncaged)
* The Definition of Insanity (Case #29 of Stories Uncaged)
* A Deadly Escort (Case #30 of Stories Uncaged)
* Holliday Kill (Case #31 of Stories Uncaged)
* A Heated Argument (Case #32 of Stories Uncaged)
* Be Careful What You Eat (Case #33 of Stories Uncaged)
* Death's Bestseller (Case #34 of Stories Uncaged)
* Fatal Facial (Case #35 of Stories Uncaged)
* In the Maze of Secrets (Case #36 of Stories Uncaged)
* Dinner Is Served Cold (Case #37 of Stories Uncaged)
* Silence in the Library (Case #38 of Stories Uncaged)
* The Murder of Knowledge (Case #39 of Stories Uncaged)
* Careful! The Bees! (Case #40 of Stories Uncaged)
* Mercy 0-1 Murder (Case #41 of Stories Uncaged)
* Possession Obsession (Case #42 of Stories Uncaged)
* Zombie On The Loose (Case #43 of Stories Uncaged)
* They Mean No Business (Case #44 of Stories Uncaged)
* Breaching for the Stars (Case #45 of Stories Uncaged)
* Over And Out (Case #46 of Stories Uncaged)
* Fancy Skull of Death (Case #47 of Stories Uncaged)
* The Devil Uncaged (Case #60 of Stories Uncaged)

## Trivia

* Zelma was a suspect in two cases.
* Zelma is a suggested character.
* Zelma appeared in nine districts in Stories Uncaged.
* Zelma appeared in one season.

## Gallery

Zelma's casual pose in Stories Uncaged.Zelma, as she appeared in Fancy Skull of Death (Case #47 of Stories Uncaged) and The Devil Uncaged (Case #60 of Stories Uncaged).