Jacob Pepperbell

* Stories Uncaged
* Island Investigations

**Jacob Pepperbell** (2002-) was a suspect in the murder investigations of manager Marlee Vinson in Holiday Shift (Case #21 of Island Investigations) and MI9 agent Clive Harris in Ambush Break (Case #23 of Island Investigations).

In Stories Uncaged, Jacob was a suspect in the murder investigation of model Salma Morales in They Mean No Business (Case #44 of Stories Uncaged), millionaire Jengo R. Snyman in Fancy Skull of Death (Case #47 of Stories Uncaged), before killing vice president Margot Stout in Deadly Safety (Case #56 of Stories Uncaged).

## Description

Jacob is a 39-year-old car salesman. In Holiday Shift, it is known that Jacob drinks gingerbeer and eats cinnamon buns. In Ambush Break, it is known that Jacob drinks beer, knows mechanics, and is good at photography.

In Stories Uncaged, Jacob is now a 41-year old car salesman. In They Mean No Business, it is known that Jacob eats beef jerky, owns a dog, and plays golf. In Fancy Skull of Death, it is known that Jacob wears perfume and drives a sports car. In Deadly Safety, it is known that Jacob eats hard-boiled eggs, knows mechanics, and has back pain.

## Events In Island Investigations

### Holiday Shift

Jacob was first spoken to when the team found one of his advertisements in the late Marlee Vinson's office building. When Jacob was questioned about the advertisement, he simply stated that the victim probably just picked one up on their way out of his dealership building.

Jacob was spoken to again when Cody Horn and the player found security footage of him arguing with the victim and telling her to "never come back!" When Jacob was interrogated about this, he said that Marlee wanted to buy a car, but spat her gum and left her gum wrapper inside it. He said that it was a nightmare to clean up and that it was his most expensive car.

Jacob was later found to be innocent of the murder when the team arrested Ewan West for the murder.

### Ambush Break

Jacob was interrogated again when the team found a price tag on the hospital truck that the team was injured in. After Noel Valentine, the team's profiler analyzed the handwriting, he identified it to be Jacob's. When Jacob is interrogated again, he said that he was surprised that the car was destroyed, as it was one of the strongest and highest quality ambulances he sold.

Jacob was spoken to again when he refused an offer from the victim, MI9 Agent Clive Harris for the ambulance. When Jacob was asked about the deal, he angrily said that he sold one of his most expensive cars to Clive and that he crashed it up and tried to return it. When he wanted the ambulance, Jacob didn't hesitate to refuse the offer.

Although Jacob was the most suspicious suspect in the lineup, he was found to be innocent when the team arrested CEO Forest Gurray for the murder.

## Events of Stories Uncaged

### They Mean No Business

Jacob became a suspect after his business logo is identified on the car keys found in Salma's house. Jacob recognized the detective after meeting him back then in Santa Matnette, before saying Salma just rented one of his prized cars because her other car is in repair for weeks. Jacob told us he built his new dealership to build a new life after everything was going on in Santa Matnette, but after we told him about Salma's death, he sighed, hoping to avoid crimes only for it to show once again.

Jacob ended up questioned for the second time after one of his cars had been dented, and Salma's DNA is discovered on it. Jacob said Salma was an ungrateful woman, who dented his car because she thought its fake, mediocre, and garbage. Jacob got so offended at those words, ranting about how he had to work his ass off just to gather fresh, brand new cars, as all of them are genuine. Jacob demanded that she must pay the damages, but she refused, which pissed him off.

Jacob was found to be innocent after the team incarcerated stock trader Leonardo Dicapricorn for Salma's murder.

### Fancy Skull of Death

Jacob became a suspect after his bobblehead is found on Jengo's property. Jacob said that the bobblehead was like a new merch from his car dealership, although it wasn't released yet. Jacob then said he and Jengo made the bobblehead together since Jengo owned a factory that produces toys in South Africa. When informed about the murder, Jacob was surprised to hear the murder, before wishing us luck.

Jacob was questioned for the second time after he had written a letter to Jengo, saying, "You better give me half of the profits, or I'll take you to the courtroom!". Jacob said he was frustrated that Jengo refused to share half of the profits from their collaboration in exporting cars to South Africa. Jacob ranted that he was the one who worked his ass up to search good quality cars to be sent to the country, and Jengo just negotiate with the South African business officials about it.

Jacob was found to be innocent after the team incarcerated chief Zelma Holmwood for Jengo's murder.

### Deadly Safety

Jacob became a suspect after we found an antique carburetor from the 50s in the hospital. Knowing that Jacob is the only person who would possess such things due to his love for the vehicle, we asked what is he doing in the hospital. Jacob said he is just doing "business" with the hospital, but somehow he confessed to doing a crime. We asked if it was the murder, but he said he's been procuring illegal deals within the hospital doors in exchange for a hefty sum. When we accused him of being affiliated with the Saviors knowing how many businessmen end up as their members, he said he has nothing to do with those terrorists, and said that he is desperate for the deals after he was on brink of bankruptcy due to the terrors. We then let him go for a while but warned him to stop his deals before things come risky.

Jacob was questioned for the second time after we found his car dealership's website has been taken down by the government. Jacob was angry because it was Margot's fault that he was bankrupt in the first place. When we asked him to elaborate, he said that he used to overcharge his prized car's price after having Margot as a client, because he thinks it was an opportunity since she is a top official. Margot, who knew that Jacob is trying to swindle her, took all of his cars and got his dealership closed for good.

In the end, Jacob was found to be guilty of Margot's murder. Jacob says he was walking to his car when two people in masks attacked him and knocked him out. They dragged him to a rooftop and taped him to a switch. He could only free himself from the trap if he pulled the switch, which caused a huge explosion in the hospital that he witnessed from afar.

Judge Palin, after being proven innocent, sentenced Jacob to 5 months in house arrest for Margot's murder.

## Case Appearances

* Holiday Shift (Case #21 of Island Investigations)
* Ambush Break (Case #23 of Island Investigations)
* They Mean No Business (Case #44 of Stories Uncaged)
* Fancy Skull of Death (Case #47 of Stories Uncaged)
* Deadly Safety (Case #56 of Stories Uncaged)

## Trivia

* Jacob was a suspect in five different cases.
* Jacob is a suggested character.
* Jacob appeared in one district in Island Investigations.
* Jacob appeared in two districts in Stories Uncaged.
* Jacob appeared in two seasons.

## Gallary

**Jacob Pepperbell**, as he appeared in Holiday Shift (Case #21 of Island Investigations) and Ambush Break (Case #23 of Island Investigations)Jacob, as he appeared in They Mean No Business (Case #44 of Stories Uncaged), Fancy Skull of Death (Case #47 of Stories Uncaged), and Deadly Safety (Case #56 of Stories Uncaged).