''VideoGame/CriminalCase'' has a number of references to a number of other games, shows, and franchises. Examples are listed below, and the list is continuing to grow.

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* Chief King resembles Creator/DonBluth.
* [[Manga/OnePiece Luffy's trademark hat]] shows up as a hidden object in several scenes throughout the game, starting with Case 13's Stall Counter scene. It's also quite a recurring item and makes an appearance in several other later cases.
* Apparently, when Chief King gets especially angry, he turns into a [[Manga/DragonBall Super Saiyan]]. [[http://criminal-case-grimsborough.wikia.com/wiki/File:270900_492331580833518_808736842_n.jpg Observe]].
* Case 3: The Grim Butcher:
** In the Jennifer's Backpack scene, "[[Literature/TheShining Redrum]]" is written on the wall.
** One of the suspects wears a logo similar to that of Adidas.
* Case 4: The Dockyard Killer:
** James Smith resembles Jay from Film/{{Clerks}}, and its [[Film/JayAndSilentBobStrikeBack spinoff]].
* Case 5: A Russian Case:
** The victim resembles Creator/DavidOgdenStiers.
** During the first interrogation, Jones calls Tony Marconi, an Italian-American mobster, [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros "Mario"]].
** In the Sewers Conduit scene, a [[Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles turtle in a red bandana]] can be seen.
* Case 6: Good Cop Dead Cop:
** Zeus strongly resembles Music/SnoopDogg.
** At the end of Zeus's side-quest, as a reward he gives you a pair of glasses to help you style up your looks. The glasses in question have a red-colored frame with tiny yellow lightning bolts on the sides, and they're called "[[ComicBook/TheFlash Flash Goggles]]."
** In the Riverbed scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/SpongeBobSquarepants sponge and a pineapple, underwater]].
* Case 7: Death by Crucifixion:
** Dr. Bishop's email is on yahoh.com, a reference to Platform/{{Yahoo}}.
** Frank Janovski resembles Creator/JackNicholson.
** Linda Lovara resembles [[Film/DragMeToHell Sylvia Ganush]].
* Case 8: Beautiful No More:
** Jones refers to suspect Lydia Holly as "Literature/MissMarple," due to her extreme fascination with murder mysteries.
* Case 9: Burned to the Bone:
** Chad Whickman, the victim, dies after being set on fire. Both his surname and the manner of his death bring ''Film/TheWickerMan1973'' to mind.
** Big Baby resembles rapper Fat Joe.
* Case 10: Under the Knife:
** In the Backstreet scene, one of the hidden items is a shadowy bat overlooking the crime scene, which looks suspiciously like the silhouette of [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} the Dark Knight]]. Makes one wonder how come Grimsborough's crime rate hasn't gone down if he's around...
*** In the same scene is graffiti of a [[VideoGame/PacMan simplistic teal ghost]].
** In the Pew scene, Grumpy Cat is seen in the church rafters.
** The Garbage Bin scene has [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} a familiar red cape]] as a hidden item, as well as [[Literature/{{Aladdin}} Aladdin's lamp]].
** Sarah Cardwell resembles and shares her first name with UsefulNotes/SarahPalin
*** Also, both her and her late husband share their first names with Sarah Whittle and Alan Parrish from ''Film/{{Jumanji}}'', and Alan physically resembles Creator/RobinWilliams, who portrayed Parrish in Jumanji.
** Paul Oaster, [[spoiler: the killer,]] resembles and is named after Paul Auster.
* Case 11: Into the Viper's Nest:
** The victim resembles Creator/DannyTrejo.
** The Sewer Outlet has many items from ''Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda'' as hidden objects, including a heart piece, an ocarina, and a shield with a Triforce design.
** In the Blue Flamingo and in the Dance Floor, [[Franchise/StarWars red and purple lightsabers]] make an appearance.
** Also in the Blue Flamingo is a poster of [[Anime/Interstella5555 Arpegius]].
*** In the same scene is a helmet resembling those worn by Music/DaftPunk, and artwork of a [[VideoGame/PacMan villainous purple ghost]].
* Case 12: Blood on the Trading Floor:
** The case's title is a reference to Music/MichaelJackson's single,"Blood on the Dance floor".
** At the Trading Floor scene, one of the hidden objects is [[Literature/TheRing Samara crawling out of a computer monitor]].
*** In the same scene, the [[TheIlluminati Eye of Providence]] can be seen.
** In the Table Games scene, there is a banner of a [[ComicBook/TheJoker sinister-looking jester, as well as a gag gun]].
* Case 13: Bomb Alert on Grimsborough:
** Donald Byrd shares his name with musician Music/DonaldByrd and resembles Marvin Boggs from Film/Red2010.
** Harriet Meadows resembles [[Series/TheXFiles Dana Scully]].
** In the Car Trunk, a book titled [[Literature/FiftyShadesOfGrey "Fifty Shades of Blood"]] is seen.
** At the Statue of W. Cooper, [[Literature/AlicesAdventuresInWonderland there is a white rabbit next to a pocket watch and some mushrooms, a teacup, an ace of hearts, a flamingo, and "Alice" carved into a tree just above a hole.]]
*** Similarly, in the Park Bench scene are a top hat, teapot, and a heart carved into a tree.
** William Cooper shares his name with the character from Film/Red2010.
** In the Stall Counter scene, there are a [[Literature/PeterPan pan flute, green pixie, crocodile, pocket watch, and a hanging hook]].
* Case 14: Fashion Victim:
** Nina Hunt resembles [[Film/TheDevilWearsPrada Miranda Priestly]].
** In the Counter scene, Grumpy Cat is again seen.
** [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario's]] trade mark cap (albeit with an upside-down T instead of an M) and mushroom can be found in the Mall's main hall and escalator along with a green pipe, brick block, and a princess crown.
* Case 15: Family Blood:
** Paul Greene resembles Creator/WillemDafoe.
* Case 16: The Kiss of Death:
** Josie Picket resembles [[Series/TheNanny Yetta Rosenberg]].
* Case 17: The Last Supper:
** The case's title comes from the painting by Creator/LeonardoDaVinci.
** Tobias Sharp resembles and has the same profession as [[WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}} Anton Ego]].
** Valentine Montgomery resembles [[Series/{{Friends}} Monica Geller]].
* Case 18: In the Dead of Night:
** The case's title references the Music/{{UK}} song of the same name.
** In the Cooper Park Fountain scene, there is a [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} "moth-signal"]] shining in the sky.
** MWB is a parody of BMW.
* Case 19: Innocence Lost:
** In the Walton Square scene, there is a [[Franchise/KingKong giant gorilla climbing a building]].
** The victim resembles [[Series/CriminalMinds Penelope Garcia]].
* Case 20: A Deadly Game:
** After being arrested and put on trial, the killer is made to wear a mask not unlike that of [[Literature/RedDragon Hannibal]] [[Literature/SilenceOfTheLambs Lecter]], due to having [[ImAHumanitarian eaten the victim's liver]].
** Nelson Campbell's book features the painting ''Art/SaturnDevouringHisSon'' by Creator/FranciscoDeGoya.
** In the Broken Car scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason Voorhees' mask]], as well as a clown mask resembling those worn by the Joker and his henchmen in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
* Case 21: The Secret Experiments:
** The victim worked for a news network called CCN, which references CNN.
** Alden Greene, [[spoiler: the killer,]] resembles [[Film/IronMan1 Obadiah Stane]].
** Carl Ackerman has a [[Creator/{{Sony}} Pony]] camera.
** James Marsh resembles [[VideoGame/ModernWarfare General Shepherd]].
* Case 22: [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} To Die or Not to Die]]:
** Chapter 2's cover image features a portrait of Creator/WilliamShakespeare.
** After the killer's motivation's are revealed, [[Film/ThreeHundred Jones exclaims, "This is madness!" In response, the killer says, "This is theater!"]]
** In the Additional Investigation, Jones purchases a clock owned by a poet named [[Creator/LordByron Lord Bygone]].
** A suspect mentions Faberico Zeffiretti, a parody of late director Creator/FrancoZeffirelli.
* Case 23: The Final Journey:
** In the Dusty Attic scene, a [[Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial person on a flying bicycle]] is seen through the skylight.
** In the Greenhouse, there's a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros warp pipe]].
** In the Plants scene, there is pixel art of a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]].
* Case 24: [[Film/AnatomyOfAMurder Anatomy of a Murder]]:
** In the Exhibit Display scene, Grumpy Cat is again present.
** In the Trophy Room, the word "[[Literature/TheShining Redrum]]" is carved on a drawer.
*** Also in the same scene, there is a book called Literature/DoctorFaustus.
*** In the same scene is the face of a clown resembling [[Film/It1990 Pennywise]] as portrayed by Creator/TimCurry.
** In the Overgrown Garden scene is a smiling version of [[Film/Scream1996 Ghostface's]] mask.
* Case 25: The Ghost of Grimsborough:
** In the Workshop scene, there is a cutout of the subject of ''Art/TheScream'' by Creator/EdvardMunch.
*** There is also a melting clock, similar to those in ''The Persistence of Time'' by [[Creator/SalvadorDali Salvador Dalí]].
** In the Workshop Window, you can see a small drawing of ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}}''.
** In the Victorian Garden scene, you can spot [[Franchise/KingdomHearts heart-shaped cloud or moon]] in the sky on the right. Go on, [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/cd0d3107ff6f38a37ab9ad94d966fc6e.jpg see for yourself]].
* Case 26: The Summoning:
** The victim resembles [[Music/MyChemicalRomance Gerard Way]].
** [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]] is one of the hidden objects in the Grimsborough Cemetery, while a Music/MichaelJackson-lookalike can be seen dancing among the tombs in his famous ''Thriller'' outfit (one of the tombs is even for a J. Michael. There is an [[Series/DoctorWho angel statue]] covering it's face with visible tears. As well, [[Creator/HPLovecraft the Necronomicon]] plays a role overall.
** In the Grimsborough Cemetery, you can see a statue of weeping GrimReaper... except it looks like it's [[VisualPun intentionally designed]] to resemble an [[Series/DoctorWho angel who is literally weeping]].
* Case 27: The Lake's Bride:
** The legendary "Creature of the Lake" looks like the Film/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon.
* Case 28: The Haunting of Elm Manor:
** The case's title and the name of the manor reference ''Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet''.
** Camilla Brown resembles [[Literature/{{Rebecca}} Mrs. Danvers]].
** Father Von Pratt resembles Creator/TimCurry.
** Ramirez dresses himself with a ghost hunting uniform that resembles the ones used in ''Film/Ghostbusters1984''.
** In the Greenhouse scene, there's a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros warp pipe]].
* Case 29: No Smoke Without Fire:
** In the Tea Table scene, there is a [[Literature/AlicesAdventuresInWonderland top hat, white rabbit, caterpillar, teapot and teacup, facelike doorknob, mushroom, and tonic]].
* Case 30: The Wollcrafts' Creature:
** The case has many references to ''Literature/{{Frankenstein}}'' by Creator/MaryShelley:
*** The victim's name, Claire Godwin, comes from Claire Clairmont, stepsister to Shelley, and Shelley's maiden name, Godwin.
*** Ivan Imlay's surname comes from Fanny Imlay, Shelley's half-sister, and his appearance is based on Creator/MartyFeldman's portrayal of Igor in ''Film/YoungFrankenstein''.
*** The Wollcrafts' family name comes from Shelley's mother's maiden name, Wollstonecraft.
*** Victor, the father is named after Victor Frankenstein.
*** Fran, the mother's name comes from "Frankenstein".
*** Percy, the son [[spoiler: and killer]] is named after Percy Bysshe Shelley, Mary Shelley's husband.
*** The family lives on Shelley Street.
*** The case centers on the attempted [[WesternAnimation/{{Frankenweenie}} resurrection of a deceased dog in the same manner the monster was given life]].
** In the beginning, the video Jones is showing the player is the video ''Charlie Bit My Finger''
** The dead dog that three of the suspects are trying to bring back to life is named [[Literature/{{Wicked}} Elphaba]].
* Case 31: Dog Eat Dog:
** A subtle one, Jones stated how "until they prove the existence of zombies, dogs are plants' worst enemies", the former referring to ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies''.
** In the Dog Pageant Arena scene, there is a familiar [[ComicBook/SpiderMan spider symbol]] in an unfamiliar blue color.
** In the Shack Floor, the names [[Literature/HanselAndGretel "Hanz" and "Gretel"]] are carved in the walls.
* Case 32: Murder on Campus:
** The Campus Lawn has a ''VideoGame/{{Portal}}'' reference with a Blue Portal and Orange Portal findable, complete with a person running in one and out the other.
** In the Auditorium scene, there is [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario's cap]], albeit with a P instead of an M.
* Case 33: Killing Me Softly:
** The case's title references the 1970s song, "Killing Me Softly With His Song" by Roberta Flack.
** The victim's name, Olly Oliver, is a reference to Music/OzzyOsbourne.
** Kevin Parker resembles [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Comic Book Guy]].
** The Lone Roses are a parody of Music/TheStoneRoses
** [[Music/JohnLennon John Lennon]] and [[Music/SimonAndGarfunkel Simon & Garfunkel]] are mentioned.
** The Bookshelves scene, which itself is set inside a comic book shop, has [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica a Captain America shield replica]] (only replacing the star with a crescent moon) sitting in one corner, and a [[ComicBook/GreenLantern small glowing green lantern]] hanging from the ceiling. There is also an image of a [[ComicBook/TheJoker sinister jester]] and a pixel art of [[VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddys Balloon Boy]].
* Case 34: Dead Man Running:
** The Troy's Dorm Room and Bunk Beds scenes have a poster on the wall, depicting an Asian man in a Creator/BruceLee pose (though the man in the poster is wearing a jacket and has a beard).
** Also in Troy's Dorm Room is a pixel art resembling a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]].
** In the Exam Table scene in the same case, one of the hidden items is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
** There is reference to a chicken restaurant called LOL, which is a clear parody of [[UsefulNotes/KentuckyFriedChicken KFC]].
* Case 35: At the End of the Rope:
** The victim's last [[Platform/{{Facebook}} FriendNet]] post was [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} "To die, to sleep. To sleep, perchance to dream."]]
** A brand called Carry Klain is mentioned, a clear parody of Calvin Klein.
** A superhero named [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} Hyperman and his mild-mannered alter ego Claus Kernt]] is mentioned.
** Luke Harris mentions the film ''Film/ATripToTheMoon''.
** In the Hacker's room scene, a replica of [[ComicBook/VForVendetta V's mask]] can be seen on one of the computer screens. There's also [[Franchise/TheMatrix a wall of green digital text]] and pixel art of a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]].
** In the Computer Station scene there is an image of a python on one of the screens, referencing the programming language.
* Case 36: The Devil's Playground:
** In the Amish Farm scene, there is a [[Film/TheWizardOfOz cyclone, a hot air balloon, and a rainbow]].
** In the Cart Lane scene, there is a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros warp pipe]].
** In the Jumbled Room, there is [[VideoGame/{{Portal}} an orange portal and a blue portal]].
* Case 37: The Reaper and the Geek:
** The victim is dressed as a [[Franchise/StarTrek Star Trek ensign]], and after his autopsy Nathan jokingly says "He's dead, Jim."
** One of the suspects is cosplaying as a character from ''{{Film/Avatar}}'' and another as Legolas from ''[[Film/TheLordOfTheRings The Lord of the Rings]]''. Jones also cosplays as [[ComicBook/WonderWoman Miss Wonders]].
** In the Festival Main Hall scene, there are many references:
*** A mannequin resembling [[Franchise/{{Halo}} Master Chief]]
*** A [[ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk green fist]] is seen punching through a wall
*** In the background there is a poster which says "The God of the Rings", which is an obvious parody of ''Literature/TheLordOfTheRings''
*** The parodied [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Captain America shield]] from earlier appears
*** A [[ComicBook/{{Superman}} red cape with a "Z"]]
*** A ComicBook/GreenLantern.
*** A [[ComicBook/TheJoker Joker card and gag gun flag]]
*** A [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} smiling Creeper head]]
*** The [[Series/DoctorWho TARDIS]]
*** A [[Film/KingKong climbing gorilla]]
*** Pixel art resembling [[VideoGame/FiveNightsAtFreddys Balloon Boy]]
*** A hammer resembling [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Mjölnir]]
*** Grumpy Cat
** In the Festival Stands scene, there are
*** [[ComicBook/SpiderMan A familiar red-and-black spider-web pattern]] on the stomach of the Ripper Jade statue
*** [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Batman's mask]](albeit with mouse-ears instead of the traditional pointy ears)
*** Pixel art of a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]]
*** The symbol of [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Corona]]
*** The aforementioned ''The God of the Rings'' poster
** In the Bus Interior scene:
*** A white version of [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} Batman's mask]]
*** The aforementioned red cape, with boots this time
*** Another version of Mjölnir
*** Another version of Captain America's shield, with the star this time
*** A book called ''[[Creator/HPLovecraft NECRO]]''
** In the Driver's Seat scene:
*** [[Literature/{{Frankenstein}} The Frankenstein monster's head]]
*** [[Franchise/StarWars A lightsaber and an invitation to join the Dark Side]]
*** [[WesternAnimation/{{Futurama}} Bender's head]]
*** A [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII Buster Sword]]
*** [[ComicStrip/{{Popeye}} Canned spinach]]
*** The aforementioned red cape, with a W this time
*** A mask resembling the monster from ''Film/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon''.
*** [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario's cap]], albeit with an upside-down T instead of an M
** The Diner scene:
*** A black T-shirt with [[ComicBook/{{Batman}} the yellow Bat-logo, only with mouse-ears]]
*** [[Film/{{Scream}} Ghostface's mask]] shows up again. Okay, are we sure Grimsborough isn't an alternate-universe version of a Gotham City where Batman changes his mask-fashion daily and is hunting Ghostface?
*** [[Literature/{{Aladdin}} Aladdin's golden lamp]]
** The Diner Tables scene:
*** Yet another version of Mjölnir
*** A miniature TARDIS
*** A glowing green stone resembling Kryptonite
*** An image of [[Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial a child's hand and an alien's hand touching]]
*** A red [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Triforce]]
** When you repair the torn poster in Chapter 1, on the bottom right is a logo marked "Remval" which is a parody of the logo of "Creator/{{Marvel}} Entertainment".
** Bruce Anderson resembles [[Series/XenaWarriorPrincess Autolycus]] as portrayed by Bruce Campbell.
* Case 38: Spring Break Massacre:
** In the Beach Lake scene, there is [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 a mermaid that bears a strong resemblance to Ariel]].
** In the Biology Amphitheater scene, there is artwork of [[Film/Frankenstein1931 Frankenstein's monster]], a picture of UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, and a [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} blue genie]].
** In the Students' Desks scene there are a [[Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles sai, nunchuck, sword, staff, a turtle, a rat, and a samurai helmet]]. On screen is a man resembling [[Series/BreakingBad Heisenberg]], and the subtitle "robbing a train" comes from the fifth episode of the same show. Additionally, there is a poster with a few elements, and the "Br" and "Ba" are in the same positions as the logo.
** In the Gas Station scene, there is a [[Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann gigantic robot]]. Also, the gas station's sign parodies the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign.
** In the Vending Machine scene, there are "Tmix" bars.
* Case 39: Marked for Death:
** In the Dean's Office scene, there is a pink version of [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse the Tesseract]] or the [[Film/Transformers2007 Cube]].
** In the Dean's Desk scene, there is a ''TabletopGame/ConnectFour'' board.
** In the Training Mats scene, there is a bobblehead of Lionel Messi as well as [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
** Dean Donna Walker mentions [[Music/DonnaSummer Dana Winter]].
* Case 40: [[Literature/SherlockHolmes An Elementary Murder]]:
** In the Girl's Bedroom scene, there is a doll resembling Literature/RaggedyAnn.
** In the Driver's Station scene, there is [[Franchise/StarWars a robot that looks like R2-D2]].
** Two of the suspects, Jenny Honeycomb and Sarah Mills, strongly resemble [[Film/{{Matilda}} Jennifer Honey and Matilda, respectively.]]
** Janice Mills resembles Creator/JenniferCoolidge.
** "weBuy" is a reference to eBay.
* Case 41: The Rorschach Reaper:
** The case contains a handful of allusions to ''{{Literature/Carrie}}'':
*** The case starts during the King and Queen of the Prom crowning, with one of them dying due to foul play effectuated by a student.
*** Madison Springer, who has just been crowned Queen of the Prom, is wearing a dress that strongly resembles the one used by Carrie during the prom in the [[Film/Carrie1976 1976 adaption.]]
*** In the Prom Ball scene, a plastic cup with the name of the eponymous girl can be seen.
* Case 42: Blood and Glory:
** The victim resembles Creator/JohnGoodman.
** Mayor Howard Johnson is likely a reference to John Howard, 25th prime minister of Australia.
** Mitchell Westville resembles Creator/MichaelDouglas.
** Adam Bentley rents a "Ferrira" car.
** In the Banquet scene, the Freemason emblem is visible.
** The floating island in the Riverbank scene is reminiscent of Angel Island from ''Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog''.
** In the Bridge Entrance scene, [[VideoGame/HalfLife Half-Life's logo]] is spray-painted onto a wall. There is also a purple version of [[Anime/DomoTV Domo-kun]].
** When the seating plan is examined, a [[Creator/BenAffleck B. Affleck]] is seated at one of the tables.
* Case 43: Troubled Waters:
** Martha Price resembles [[UsefulNotes/HillaryRodhamClinton Hillary Clinton]], as well as being the candidate for the "Blue Party".
** Patricia P. Harris resembles [[Series/MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]].
** In the Sun Deck scene:
*** Artwork of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]]
*** "[[Myth/ClassicalMythology Poseidon]]" carved into the floor
*** An [[Creator/{{Apple}} iPad]]
** In the Terrace scene, there is another artwork resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
* Case 44: The Scent of Death:
** The victim resembles UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump.
** Lola Vallez resembles Music/{{Shakira}}.
** Zack Holden is an obvious parody of [[Platform/{{Facebook}} Mark Zuckerberg]].
** In Chapter 2's cover image, there is a photo of Lola Vallez in a sexy ComicBook/{{Catwoman}} costume.
** In the Roof Garden scene, there is a Nokia phone.
** In the Wine Cellar scene, there is a portrait of Creator/WilliamShakespeare.
** In the Wine Tasting Area scene, there is a [[ComicBook/GreenLantern green lantern]].
** In the Club Lobby scene, the ''[[Art/TheMonaLisa Mona Lisa]]'' is visible.
* Case 45: A Shot of Beauty:
** The victim resembles Anna Nicole Smith.
** Tom Norris resembles Creator/StevenSeagal.
** The mentioned brand PLIGMA is a parody of PUMA.
** In the Sun Chair scene, one of the items on display is a book titled "Fifty Shades of Blood," an obvious play on [[Literature/FiftyShadesOfGrey a certain other notorious book]].
** The cars in the Taxi Depot scene are an Audi A6, a Lincoln Town Car, and a Lamborghini Murcielago [=LP640=].
** In the Cab Truck scene, there is a ticket to a "UsefulNotes/{{NASCAR}}" race.
* Case 46: Drive, Swing, Die:
** The victim, Tony Webb, is a parody of Tiger Woods.
** Harold Knight resembles Rory [=McIlroy=].
** At one point you start to look through a shrubbery, and Jones worries (not entirely jokingly) that he'll have to deal with one of the [[Film/MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail Knights Who Say "Ni!"]] Shortly after that, you encounter one of the suspects singing [[Film/MontyPythonsLifeOfBrian "Always Look On the Bright Side of Life."]]
** Later, you see another character [[Film/{{Caddyshack}} trying to use dynamite to get a gopher off a golf course.]]
** In the Thermal Baths scene, the Freemason emblem is seen again, but without the "G".
** In the Secretary's Desk scene, there is a satirical version of the ''[[Art/TheMonaLisa Mona Lisa]]'' and a bust of Creator/MarkTwain.
* Case 47: [[Film/FourWeddingsAndAFuneral One Wedding and a Funeral]]:
** Lola Vallez resembles Music/{{Shakira}}.
** Esteban Vallez resembles Music/RickyMartin.
** In the Plane Hangar scene, there is a Rolls-Royce Phantom, a package from "Ed Fex", and an [[Film/{{Airplane}} inflatable man]].
** In the Private Jet scene, there is a sticker of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign and a copy of ''Literature/TheCatcherInTheRye''.
* Case 48: Good Girls Don't Die:
** The victim, Abigail Price, resembles [[Film/SpiderManTrilogy Gwen Stacy]].
** A mentioned brand, Kimmy Poo, is a parody of Jimmy Choo.
** In the Treatment Room scene, ''The Great Wave off Kanagawa'' is visible.
*** The Zen Corner and Boardwalk scenes have a parody of the same painting.
** In the Boardwalk scene, the famous [[UncleSamWantsYou Uncle Sam poster]] is visible.
* Case 49: All the King's Horses:
** Hilda Tipton dresses like Film/MaryPoppins.
** In the Stables scene, the is artwork of a [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} blue genie]].
** In the Child's Bedroom scene, there are toys that look like [[Series/SesameStreet Cookie Monster]] and [[WesternAnimation/{{Planes}} Dusty Crophopper]]. There is another artwork of a [[WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}} blue genie]], and a [[Platform/PlayStation Playstation controller]].
** In the Sandbox scene, there is a [[Literature/ArabianNights flying carpet]].
** In the City Hall Entrance scene, there is a ''"We Can Do It!"'' poster and an [[UncleSamWantsYou Uncle Sam poster]].
** In the City Hall Steps scene, there is a parody of [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Captain America's shield]] with a moon instead of a star.
** Jones mentions that he once smoked a hookah as part of his role as a [[Literature/AliceInWonderland caterpillar]] in a school play.
** During the Additional Investigation, Jones says that Archibald's bees "[[VideoGame/CandyCrushSaga have a crush on candy]]".
* Case 50: [[Film/SnakesOnAPlane Snakes on the Stage]]:
** The [[Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera Opera Phantom]]. Do I need to explain that one?
** One of the hidden objects in the Dressing Room scene is a ghostly silhouette of the Evil Queen from ''WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs''. There is also a poster of Creator/MarlonBrando.
** In the Smoking Tables scene, there is a pictue of Creator/MarilynMonroe.
** The Opera Entrance scene has [[Franchise/MastersOfTheUniverse Mer-Man's face]] as a hidden item.
* Case 51: It All Ends Here:
** In the Mayor's Desk scene, the dancing polar bear meme is on the computer screen, and some sticky notes are arranged in an [[VideoGame/{{Tetris}} interesting shape]] as well as a parody of a Platform/GameBoy which resembles [[WesternAnimation/AdventureTime BMO]].
** In the Election Podium scene:
*** A caricature of Music/ElvisPresley
*** A bobblehead of UsefulNotes/AbrahamLincoln
*** A stuffed animal resembling WesternAnimation/MickeyMouse
*** An [[UncleSamWantsYou Uncle Sam poster]]
*** The poster also appears in the Guest Tables scene.
* Case 52: [[Literature/BraveNewWorld A Brave New World]]:
** Susan Huckabee resembles [[Literature/{{Misery}} Annie Wilkes]].
** In the Lighthouse scene there is artwork of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
** In the Hut scene, [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]] shows up again.
** In the Sailing Ship 1642 scene, there is a copy of ''Literature/MobyDick'' and a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
** In the Main Deck 1642 scene, there is yet another artwork resembling Ariel.
* Case 53: Burying the Hatchet:
** Shanaya Peota resembles WesternAnimation/{{Pocahontas}}.
** In the Gas Station Shop Scene, there are stickers with the element abbreviations [[Series/BreakingBad "Br" and "Ba"]].
* Case 54: The Poisoned Truth:
** In the Exhibition Room scene, Grumpy Cat is present.
** In the Showcase scene, the [[TheIlluminati Eye of Providence]] can be seen as well as a portrait of René Descartes.
** In the Secret Cave scene, [[Franchise/HannibalLecter Hannibal Leceter's mask]] is seen.
* Case 55: Ashes to Ashes:
** Luna Hecate's surname comes from the [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Greek goddess of witchcraft, Hecate]].
** In the Ship Replica scene, there is a portrait of UsefulNotes/{{Blackbeard}}.
** In the Warden Office scene, there is [[ComicBook/VForVendetta V's mask]], as well as ''The Raft of the Medusa'' by Théodore Géricault.
*** The painting is also seen in the Desk scene.
* Case 56: Film/ThereWillBeBlood:
** Jones references ''Film/{{Psycho}}'' upon learning that the killer plays the [[PsychoStrings violin]].
** The hidden mine scenes contain several nods to the ''Franchise/IndianaJones'' franchise. In addition to Indy's fedora and whip, search items include [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk a golden idol on a pedestal, a spherical boulder, the Ark of the Covenant, the Staff of Ra]], [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheTempleOfDoom a Sankara Stone, a disembodied heart, a monkey head prepped for brain-eating, Mola Ram's headdress, Short Round's Yankees hat]], [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade a golden crucifix, a plain wooden cup identical to the True Grail]] and a clearly alien [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull crystal skull]].
** In the Wagon Rail scene, there is an intricate gold coin on a necklace resembling the one in ''Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanTheCurseOfTheBlackPearl''.
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[[folder:'''Pacific Bay''']]
* The font style in [[https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fd4f9a957b87b2185db2cc289dcb10d1.JPG Pacific Bay]]'s logo resembles the font style from the words "Vice City" in ''VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoViceCity'''s logo.
* All of the districts are based on various locations in the western United States:
** Ocean Shore is based on Los Angeles and Malibu Beach;
** Bayou Bleu and Jazz Town are based on Louisiana, with the latter being specifically based on New Orleans;
** Inner City is based on San Francisco (with traces of New York City);
** White Peaks is based on Aspen, Colorado;
** Ivywood Hills is based on Hollywood Hills;
** Rhine Canyon is based on the Grand Canyon, Arizona;
** Innovation Valley is based on Silicon Valley;
** Paradise City is based on Las Vegas;
** The Wastes is based on the Nevada National Security Site, where the United States government performs tests and experiments with radioactive materials and nuclear weapons.
* Bobby Prince resembles Brock O'Hurn.
* Yann's children are called [[Franchise/HarryPotter James and Lily]].
* Case 0: Welcome to Pacific Bay:
** Pacific Bay's sign names it as "[[UsefulNotes/{{Florida}} the sunshine state]]".
*** This is ironic, as Florida coasts the Atlantic Ocean, not the Pacific.
* Case 1: Shark Attack!:
** The victim resembles Music/IceT and even has the rapper name of "Ice P".
** Carly Lewis resembles Creator/KimKardashian.
** Paranoid is a parody of Polaroid.
* Case 2: [[Series/HellOnWheels Death on Wheels]]:
** The victim resembles [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoSanAndreas Cesar Vialpando]].
** Derek Stone is a parody of Alien from ''Film/SpringBreakers''.
** Becky Walden resembles [[WesternAnimation/ScoobyDoo Velma Dinkley]].
** The Car Crash scene has a somewhat sinister-looking version of Franchise/MickeyMouse artwork near the Airport sign. Also present is a car resembling the one belonging to [[Film/TwoFastTwoFurious Brian O'Connor]].
** Living Room scene has a remodeled version of ComicBook/IronMan's helmet and a [[Franchise/StarWars lightsaber]].
** Sawa is a parody of Kawasaki.
* Case 3: [[Film/WhatLiesBeneath What Dies Beneath]]:
** Mighty Pete is a parody of Hugh Hefner.
** Angie Cortez resembles [[Series/JerseyShore Snooki]].
** Mike Herbert resembles Music/EnriqueIglesias.
** In the Deep Coral scene, there is [[WesternAnimation/FindingNemo a clownfish and a blue tang]].
** In the Party Yacht scene, there is a teddy bear bearing a strong resemblance to [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 Lotso]].
** In the Diving Shop scene, there is artwork of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
* Case 4: Dead Girl Rolling:
** In the Skating Rink scene, there is artwork of a [[ComicBook/TheJoker sinister jester]].
** In the Susie's Garden scene, there is a copy of ''The Woman Warrior'' by Maxine Hong Kingston.
** Rocket Cow is a parody of Creator/RedBull.
* Case 5: The Ice Queen:
** Becky Walden's meme incorporates Trollface.
** One of the crime scenes is a club called "[[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 The Little Mermaid]]".
** In the Boardwalk scene, there is a shop called "Ocean Shore Souvenirs", whose sign is in a [[Creator/{{Disney}} familiar font]]. There's also building named "[[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoViceCity Vercetti's]]".
* Case 6: Bayou Blood:
** In the Voodoo Display scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs magic mirror]].
* Case 7: Easy Prey:
** Shelly Dulard resembles Creator/RebelWilson.
** Steve Bundy [[spoiler: the killer]] may be a reference to serial killer UsefulNotes/TedBundy, though there is no physical resemblance. Rather, he resembles [[Series/{{Lost}} Frank Lapidus]].
** In the Shack Interior scene, there is a plank with "Walden" carved into it, this is a reference to the book of the same name by [[Creator/HenryDavidThoreau Henry David Thoreau]].
** In the Waterwheel scene, there is a [[Film/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon swamp creature]].
** One of the clues is an envelope of cash with the message "[[Memes/{{Futurama}} Shut up and take the money]]".
** Kauf Mart is a parody of Kmart.
* Case 8: The Root of All Evil:
** Jeremy Pratt is based on [[Series/ManVsWild Bear Grylls]], and his appearance is based on Alan Parrish after emerging from the cursed game ''Film/{{Jumanji}}''.
** Colonel Spangler resembles [[Series/DoctorWho Brigadier Lethbridge-Stewart]], and is named after [[Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle Commandant Spangler]].
** In the Plants scene, there is an [[Creator/{{Apple}} iPad]].
** In Experimentation Room, look at the right side. There's a velociraptor who pretends to be a lab specimen, like the one in ''Film/JurassicParkIII''. There's also another reference to ''Franchise/JurassicPark'' in the "Laboratory Equipment" scene with the ArcWords 'Life Finds A Way'.
*** Also in the Experimentation Room is a drawing of ''UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein''.
** The military project is called [[Film/LittleShopOfHorrors Project A.U.D.R.E.Y.]]
* Case 9: Death by Moonshine:
** In the Mad Cow Bar scene, there is a cap with the Browning logo.
** The Creepy Forest scene is probably inspired by the Island of the Dolls.
** In the Forest Tree scene, there is a [[Film/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon swamp creature]].
* Case 10: Smoke and Mirrors:
** In the Tombstones scene, the [[TheIlluminati Eye of Providence]] can be seen, as well as a drawing of [[UsefulNotes/ThePope Pope Francis]] and the ''Franchise/{{Ghostbusters}}'' logo.
** In the Tree House scene, there is a top hat resembling the one worn by [[WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog Dr. Facilier]].
* Case 11: Heartless:
** In the Main Street scene, there is a picture of [[UsefulNotes/RasputinTheMadMonk Grigoriy Rasputin]].
** In the Little China scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/MaoZedong.
** In the Herbal Shop scene, there is a picture of the Great Wall of China.
** In the Shop Stand scene, there is a satirical picture of Creator/BruceLee.
** In the Gambling Table scene, there is:
*** A picture of UsefulNotes/VladimirLenin
*** A "credit card" with Master Card's logo
*** A book of "[[Literature/BabaYaga Baba Yaga Tales]]" with the cover being a picture of [[WesternAnimation/SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs the Evil Queen in disguise]].
* Case 12: Payback:
** In the Synagogue Interior scene, there is a satirical picture of UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein.
** In the Benches scene, there is a [[Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries bobblehead of Spock]].
** Bonnie and Clyde are mentioned.
* Case 13: [[Film/EasternPromises Eastern Promises]]:
** In the Reception Room and Wedding Table scenes, pictures of the Virgin Mary are seen.
** In the Victim's Shop scene, there is a [[Franchise/StarWars lightsaber]].
** Franchise/JamesBond is mentioned.
* Case 14: Spineless:
** In the Street Parade scene, there is a poster of [[Franchise/{{Terminator}} the Terminator saying his iconic line "I'll be back"]]. There is also a banner for [[Series/{{Seinfeld}} Festivus]].
** In the Parade Float scene, there is a satirical picture of Creator/OscarWilde.
** In the Statue scene, there is a picture of the Virgin Mary as well as pixel art of a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]].
* Case 15: [[Music/InsaneClownPosse Murder-Go-Round]]:
** The victim, Odette Kamarov, is named after Odette from ''Theatre/SwanLake'' given that she is a ballerina.
** In the Andrew's Play Corner scene, there is a "Mafia" poster referencing ''Film/TheGodfather''.
* Case 16: Killing Time:
** Eddie Moretti is a parody of [[Film/TheGodfather Vito Corleone]].
** The Station Terminal scene is a parody of Grand Central Station.
** In the Little Italy Street scene, there is a picture of [[Literature/TheAdventuresOfPinocchio Pinocchio]], a picture of Al Capone, [[Creator/MichelangeloBuonarroti Michelangelo's]] ''Art/{{David}}'', and Franchise/{{Godzilla}}.
** In the Pasta Restaurant scene, there is a cropped ''[[Art/TheMonaLisa Mona Lisa]]''.
** In the Anarchist Hideout scene, there is graffiti of [[UncleSamWantsYou Uncle Sam]] and a punching dummy of a parody of [[TabletopGame/{{Monopoly}} Mr. Monopoly]].
** In the Filing Cabinet scene, there is a [[UsefulNotes/RichardNixon Richard Nixon mask]].
** In Chapter 2's cover image, there are posters parodying the cover of the ''[[Magazine/TimeMagazine Time magazine]]''.
** Hannah mentions that the victim is addicted to "that game with all the sweets", a clear reference to ''VideoGame/CandyCrushSaga''.
** In the additional investigation, you learn a pasta recipe from a gangster, [[Film/GoodFellas who says his old cellmate used to slice the garlic with a razor blade so thinly it would just melt into the sauce.]]
* Case 17: Under the Skin:
** Rupert Snow resembles [[Series/{{Hannibal}} Mason Verger]].
** Chapter 2's cover image features a parody of ''Vitruvian Man'' by Creator/LeonardoDaVinci.
* Case 18: After the Storm:
** In the Tramway scene, there is a black [[Series/DoctorWho TARDIS]].
* Case 19: [[Literature/CloudyWithAChanceOfMeatballs Cloudy with]] [[Series/Castle2009 a Chance ]][[Series/{{Psych}} of Murder]]:
** Agatha Christmas resembles [[Film/BigMommasHouse Big Momma]].
** Amy mentions that a show called [[Series/HappyDays "Snappy Days"]], which featured a family of snapping turtles from the 1950s, got cancelled three months before the case takes place.
** In the Debris scene, there is a parody of a Platform/GameBoyAdvance.
** In the Weather Workstation scene, there is a poster of ''The Great Wave off Kanagawa'' and a miniature replica of Noah's Ark.
** In the Courtyard scene, [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros a piranha plant]] can be found.
* Case 20: Open Wounds:
** Veronica Blade resembles [[Film/GoneWithTheWind Scarlett O'Hara]].
** In the Saloon Entrance scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/AbrahamLincoln. Additionally, one of the killer's traits is reading Lincoln's writings.
** In the Saloon Terrance scene, [[Series/BreakingBad a wanted poster features a man who resembles Heisenberg]], as well as a satirical picture of Creator/BruceLee.
** Suspect Harriet Davis, who opposes the Civil War reenactments, gets her first name from UsefulNotes/HarrietTubman, a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. Her last name (and general appearance) is a reference to philosopher, activist, and author Angela Davis; Davis is particularly well known for her massive Afro, a trait Harriet shares.
* Case 21: [[Literature/UnderTheDome Under the Thunderdome]]:
** In the Pharmacy Counter scene, there is a picture of the Virgin Mary.
* Case 22: [[Literature/OfMiceAndMen Of Rats and Men]]
** One of the suspects, Andre Roche, sports a "cut here" tattoo on his neck, just like [[VideoGame/GrandTheftAutoV Trevor Philips]].
*** Roche resembles Creator/MackenzieCrook.
* Case 23: The Eye of the Storm:
** In the Derelict Bunker scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein and a bobblehead of Music/ElvisPresley.
** In the Bunker Floor scene, there is an Elvis Presley record, as well as a bottle of "7pp".
* Case 24: Hanging by a Thread:
** In the Storage Room scene, there is a puppet resembling WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}, and a face stand-in of a blond [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
** In the Wooden Shelves scene, there is a crushed Coca-Cola can.
** A book called [[Literature/TheAdventuresOfPinocchio The Adventurous Puppet]] can be found on one crime scene.
** During the Puppeteer's trial, Judge Dante remarks that he thought the Puppeteer was [[Franchise/ChildsPlay some toy that came alive at night and killed people, but turned back into a doll by day.]]
* Case 25: Leap of Death:
** Sven Blattner resembles [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Mr. Burns]], and is named after Sepp Blatter, 8th president of FIFA.
** In the Hot Springs scene, there is a [[Myth/ArthurianLegend sword in a stone]].
* Case 26: Hearts of Ice:
** The victim is a parody of [[Film/BladesOfGlory Jimmy MacElroy]].
** Roberto Vasquez resembles Creator/JorgeGarcia.
** Charlotte Fontaine resembles Sonia Rykiel.
** In the Ice Rink scene, there is a parody of the LOVE sculpture.
** In the Candy Shop scene there is [[Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory a top hat and a cane]].
** In the Candy Shelves scene, there is a tag featuring a [[ComicBook/TheJoker jester with green hair]].
* Case 27: [[Theatre/IntoTheWoods Into the Woods]]
** Judd Tucker resembles [[Film/TuckerAndDaleVsEvil Tucker]].
** Allen Muir is a parody of Creator/AlanMoore.
** Melody Rivers is a parody of [[Series/DoctorWho River Song]].
** In the Stone Circle scene, there is what appears to be a paper version of [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Captain America's shield]].
* Case 28: [[Literature/TheHungerGames The Hunger Planes]]
** Celine Dernier resembles Creator/LaurenBacall.
** In the Abandoned Camp scene, there is a tube of Coolth brand toothpaste, a parody of Colgate.
** In the Old Observatory scene, there is the symbol of [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Corona]].
** In the Crash Site scene, there is a building resembling the [[Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron HYDRA research base]].
* Case 29: [[Film/TheBlairWitchProject The White Peaks Project]]:
** The case's plot is heavily based on ''Film/TheBlairWitchProject''.
** In the Deep Woods scene, there is a smiling version of [[Film/{{Scream}} Ghostface's mask]].
** In the Distillery scene, [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy Krueger's glove]] can be found.
** Blackbear is a parody of Blackberry.
* Case 30: The End of the Night:
** In the Covered Bridge scene, there is a sign that faintly reads "[[Literature/TheLegendOfSleepyHollow Sleepy Hollow]]".
** In the Mountaintop scene, there is a Moai.
* The additional investigation of Ivywood Hills is named "[[Film/LAConfidential Ivywood Confidential]]".
* Case 31: The Young and the Lifeless:
** The victim, Felicia Steppingstone, is a parody of Creator/AliciaSilverstone.
** Holly Hopper resembles Music/LadyGaga, while her name and occupation are based on Hedda Hopper.
** Reggie Perez resembles [[Series/JerseyShore Pauly D]].
** Abbi Absinthe is a parody of Music/TilaTequila.
** In the Ivywood Sign scene, there is [[Creator/MichelangeloBuonarroti Michelangelo's]] ''Art/{{David}}''.
** In the Theater Entrance scene, there is a banner of a [[Film/{{Jaws}} familiar shark]] and a statue of Film/KingKong.
** In the Ticket Booth scene, there is a poster of [[Film/TheLordOfTheRings the One Ring]], a poster of [[Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial E.T.'s hand]], and a bobblehead of Creator/MarilynMonroe.
** The victim was slashed with a GlasgowSmile, and when Frank calls out Roxie for poking fun at this fact, she responds with [[Film/TheDarkKnight "Why so serious?"]]
** The Ivywood sign is a parody of the Hollywood Sign.
** Iverly Hills is a parody of Beverly Hills.
* Case 32: Once Upon a Crime:
** The victim was wearing a dress similar to [[WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast Belle's yellow ball gown]].
** Gaston Dumas is named after [[WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast Gaston Legume]] and Creator/AlexandreDumas.
** Susan Blair's surname comes from ''Film/TheBlairWitchProject'' as she plays a witch.
** In the Sketching Room, there is a Franchise/{{Barbie}} and a drawing of Neuschwanstein Castle.
** In the Drafting Tables scene, there is a framed ''[[Art/TheMonaLisa Mona Lisa]]'' and "Olivi" yogurt, which is a parody of Activia.
** In the Toy Store scene, there is a [[ComicBook/{{Catwoman}} Catwoman mask]] and a helmet resembling that of [[Franchise/{{Halo}} Master Chief]].
** In the Toy Shelves scene, there is a toy of [[WesternAnimation/{{Cinderella}} Cinderella's carriage]].
** ''The Glass Princess'' is a parody of ''Literature/SnowWhite''.
** Mr. Sparkles is a parody of Creator/{{Disney}}.
* Case 33: Wild Wild Death:
** In the Food Truck scene, there is a parody of the [[Creator/{{Pixar}} Luxo Ball]].
* Case 34: Murdertown:
** The victim, Lindsay Bannister, is a parody of Creator/LindsayLohan.
* Case 35: Star Crime:
** The victim resembles [[Series/Castle2009 Richard Castle]].
** Daniel Lambert resembles [[Film/GalaxyQuest Alexander Dane/Dr. Lazarus]].
** The victim was wearing armor similar to [[Franchise/MassEffect Commander Shepard's N7 armor]].
** In the Spaceship Set scene, there is [[Franchise/{{Terminator}} the Terminator's arm]].
** In the Drive-In Theater scene, there is an astronaut next to an American flag onscreen, referencing the Apollo 15 mission.
** In the Props Room scene, there is blue armor that resembles [[ComicBook/IronMan Iron Man's armor]].
** Studio 51 is a reference to Area51.
*** Futhermore, the model UFO is marked No. 51.
* Case 36: Deadly Legacy:
** Roxie quotes ''Film/TheWizardOfOz'' after discovering the victim was killed by a lion.
** Hannah Simmer is a genderswap parody of Music/HansZimmer.
** ''Legacy'', the film centric to the case is a parody of ''Film/{{Gladiator}}''.
** In the Colosseum Set scene, there is a portrait of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
** In the Symphony Room scene, there is a portrait of Music/WolfgangAmadeusMozart.
** In the String Section scene, there is a figurine of the Capitoline Wolf.
** Judge Dante mentions the killer playing a "[[Literature/AChristmasCarol grumpy old man with three ghosts and a ton of presents]]" and later calls him "scrooge".
* Case 37: The Ship of Dreams:
** The entire setting is a huge reference to the ''Film/{{Titanic|1997}}'' film. It even involved a love triangle between a poor artist, a high-class young girl, and her much older wealthy fiance.
*** The centric film is ''Gigantic''.
*** Fabrizio Gallardo is a parody of Jack Dawson, and is named after Dawson's Italian companion.
*** Lizzie Dion is a parody of Rose Dewitt Butaker, and her surname comes from Music/CelineDion, who sang "My Heart Will Go On".
*** Tyler Snakes is a parody of Caledon Hockley.
** Maggie O'Mally is a parody of Millvina Dean.
** Jupiter Crane resembles [[Franchise/HarryPotter Xenophilius Lovegood]].
** In the Movie Set scene, there is artwork of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]] and a poster for ''[[Film/Frankenstein1931 Craftenstein]]''.
** In the Victim's Studio scene, there is a painting of Film/{{Nosferatu}}.
* Case 38: Dead Carpet:
** The Ivywood Film Awards are a parody of the Hollywood Film Awards.
* The entire arc of Rhine Canyon is, in fact, a huge shout out to the ''Film/MenInBlack'', with plot points like: [[spoiler:Aliens existing on Earth and are hiding in "human skins", the Galactic Intelligence Agency monitoring the Aliens' activity, and wipes out the memory of civilians about this fact]].
* Case 39: Road to Nowhere:
** Bubba Wyatt is the leader of a biker gang called [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull the Crystal Skulls]].
** Route 76 is a parody of Route 66.
* Case 40: [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheTempleOfDoom Temple of Doom]]:
** The case's arc is largely based on ''Franchise/IndianaJones''.
*** The victim, Burt Montana, is a parody of Indiana Jones.
*** The title, and the manner in which the victim died (heart removal), refer to ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheTempleOfDoom''.
*** Indiana's trademark hat can be found in many of the scenes.
*** A [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull crystal skull]] is put together in the Additional Investigation.
** In the Archaeological Dig scene, there is a hat similar to the one worn by [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk René Belloq]].
** In the Victim's Office scene, there is a picture resembling [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheLastCrusade Henry Jones]].
* Case 41: The Seeds of Death:
** Agent Z is a parody of [[Film/MenInBlack Agent K]], and he works for the [[UsefulNotes/{{CIA}} GIA]].
** In the Storage Area scene, there is a wanted poster of a [[Series/BreakingBad man who resembles Heisenberg]].
** In the Waste Containers scene, there is a caricature of Film/{{Nosferatu}}.
* Case 42: Crystal Death:
** The case's arc has many references to ''Series/BreakingBad''.
*** The victim, Manny Sanchez, is a parody of Tuco Salamanca.
*** Gustavo Salamanca is a parody of Gustavo Fring, and his surname comes from Hector Salamanca.
*** Timothy Chubbles, [[spoiler: the killer]] says "You think a good guy like me could break bad?"
** In the Drug Lab scene, there is an ad reading "[[Series/BetterCallSaul Better Call Paul]]".
* Case 43: VideoGame/DeadSpace:
** Brad Raybury is a parody of [[Series/TheBigBangTheory Sheldon Cooper]], and is named after Creator/RayBradbury.
** Randolph is a parody of [[Film/MenInBlack3 Griffin]].
** General Freeman is a parody of [[Film/{{Avatar}} Miles Quaritch]].
** In the Constellation Orb scene, there is a satirical picture of UsefulNotes/BarackObama, as well as the head and arm of the Franchise/{{Terminator}}.
** A show that one of the suspects watches is called "[[Franchise/BattlestarGalactica Battlestar]] [[Franchise/StarWars Wars]]".
** PASA is a parody of UsefulNotes/{{NASA}}.
* Case 44: The Ties That Bind:
** The hippie festival is a parody of Burning Man.
** In the Festival Grounds scene, Film/KingKong appears.
* Case 45: [[Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz No Place Like Home]]:
** Area 61 is a parody of Area 51.
** In the Fairground Stands scene, there is an alien version of [[Film/{{Scream}} Ghostface's mask]].
** In the Army Base scene, there are emblems naming it as the [[VideoGame/{{Minecraft}} Red Stone]] Army Base.
** The case's ending is a parody of ''Film/ETTheExtraTerrestrial''.
* Case 46: Smart Money:
** The case takes inspiration from ''Film/IRobot''.
** The victim resembles Creator/JeffGoldblum.
** Per-Sephone resembles [[Film/IRobot Sonny]].
** In the Company Office scene, there is a [[Platform/PlayStation Playstation controller]] and a mug with a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]] on it.
** In the Park scene, there is a sign of the [[Platform/{{Facebook}} Facebook like button]].
** In the Server Room scene, there is an [[Platform/{{Xbox}} Xbox controller]].
* Case 47: Uncivil Rights:
** Howard Boehner is a parody of John Boehner.
** [[http://criminalcasegame.wikia.com/wiki/Sunny Sunny]]'s appearance seems to be a cross of [[Franchise/StarWars General Grievous and a battle droid]]. He is named after [[Film/{{IRobot}} Sonny]].
*** He also owns a [[WesternAnimation/WallE plant in a boot]].
** In the Scrap Pile scene, there is a purple version of [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse the Tesseract]].
** In the Mayor's Office scene, there is a miniature parody of [[Film/IronMan1 DUM-E]].
** In the Activist's Desk scene, there is a picture of Creator/KarlMarx and a mask resembling [[ComicBook/VForVendetta V's mask]].
** Chapter 2's cover image is a parody of ''Art/LibertyLeadingThePeople''.
* Case 48: Blood in the Blender:
** Sister Dolly is named after Dolly the cloned sheep, due to the case's plot centering on cloning.
*** Likewise, in the Research Lab scene, there is a plush sheep.
** In the Research Area scene, there is a lunchbox featuring a parody of [[Anime/MyNeighborTotoro Totoro]].
** North Freonia is a parody of UsefulNotes/NorthKorea.
* Case 49: Immortal Sin:
** Greta Meduse resembles Creator/JoanRivers, and her surname is the French word for "jellyfish", the murder weapon.
** In the Aqua Laboratory scene, there is a picture of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
* Case 50: Programmed to Kill:
** In the Control Platform scene, there is a slightly altered [[Platform/{{Xbox}} Xbox controller]].
* Case 51: Killer Takes All:
** Louis De Rico resembles [[Film/OceansEleven Danny Ocean]].
** In the Main Street scene, there is a parody of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign, as well as Film/KingKong.
** In the Paradise Fountain scene, there is a ComicBook/{{Superman}} action figure, without the "S" emblem.
** In the Jewelry Store scene, there is artwork of a woman resembling Creator/AnneHathaway.
** The Mennagio is a parody of the Bellagio.
* Case 52: Death at the Circus:
** In the Wax Museum scene, there are figures resembling Music/ElvisPresley, UsefulNotes/MarieAntoinette, and Creator/MarilynMonroe, as well as [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]] and a helmet resembling a [[Franchise/StarWars clone trooper's]].
** In the Wax Museum Entrance scene, there is a bottle of "Rrush" soda, referencing Crush.
* Case 53: Death by Martini:
** Spencer Dickson resembles Creator/JonahHill.
** Joey Kim dresses like Music/ElvisPresley.
* Case 54: Film/BloodDiamond:
** Mary-Lou Waylon resembles Creator/MissiPyle.
** In the Room Entrance scene, there is a chocolate bar whose label resembles Caramello.
* Case 55: No Honor Among Thieves:
** The heist group wears clown masks that looks very much like the robber masks that the Joker and his "goons" wore during the opening sequence of ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', as well as the masks in ''VideoGame/PAYDAYTheHeist''.
** During his stand-off with Amy at the beginning of Chapter 2, Papa Quansah yells [[Film/GalaxyQuest "I'll never give up! I'll never surrender!"]]
** In the Vault scene, ''Art/DogsPlayingPoker'' is seen.
** In the Crashed Van scene, there is a sticker of the LOL face, as well as a Little Tree air freshener.
* Case 56: A Killer Among Us:
** In the Broken Casino Signs scene, there is a red and gold version of [[ComicBook/CaptainAmerica Captain America's shield]], without the star.
* Case 57: Into the Wastes:
** The Testing Site and Nuclear Village scenes are based on model towns used in nuclear experiments.
*** There is an open fridge sitting in the middle of the Testing Site scene, referring to the (very false) theory that hiding in a fridge will protect you from a nuclear blast, this was popularized by the film ''Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull''. Another reference to the film is Indiana Jones' hat in the Nuclear Village scene.
** In the Nuclear Village scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 fuschia teddy bear]].
** In the Abandoned Lab scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/NikolaTesla.
** In the Tesla's Lab scene, there is a copy of ''Vitruvian Man'' by Creator/LeonardoDaVinci.
* Case 58: The Sting of Death
** Albert Tesla is named after UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein and UsefulNotes/NikolaTesla.
** [[spoiler:Alden Greene]] resembles [[Series/BreakingBad Walter White]] as he appears in the episode "[[Recap/BreakingBadS5E14Ozymandias Ozymandias]]".
** In the Secret Headquarters scene, there is a [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse familiar eagle emblem]].
** In the Conference Table scene, there is an [[Platform/{{Xbox}} Xbox controller]].
** After [[spoiler:Frank]] shoots [[spoiler:the killer, Alden Greene]], he says to the player, [[Film/TheTerminator "Follow me if you want to live."]]
* Case 59: [[Music/{{Europe}} The Final Countdown]]
[[/folder]]

[[folder:'''World Edition''']]
* Chief Elizabeth Ripley is a parody of [[Franchise/JamesBond M]].
* [[http://criminalcasegame.wikia.com/wiki/Marina_Romanova Marina Romanova]] is a reference to [[ComicBook/BlackWidow Natalia Romanova]].
* Elliot Clayton, the tech expert, wears a shirt that bears the creepy rabbit logo of ''Film/DonnieDarko''.
* Jack Archer seems to be one to the Let's Player [=Pitchingace88=], especially when he quotes Ace's catchphrase "The plot thickens!"
* Armand Dupont is a parody of Literature/HerculePoirot.
* Case 0: The Murder of Amanda Love:
** The titular victim, Amanda Love, resembles Creator/EmmaStone.
** Douglas Patterson is a parody of John Bolton.
* Case 1: God Save the Prince:
** Brother Klaus resembles [[Literature/TheDaVinciCode Silas]].
** [[UsefulNotes/ElizabethII Queen Mary III]] is a parody of two different Queens of England: She resembles Elizabeth II, and behaves like Victoria.
*** In the London Bus scene, there is actually a poster of Elizabeth II.
** In the Westminster Lane scene, there is a poster reading "[[Music/TheBeatles Let It Be]]".
** In the London Bus scene, there is a poster of Literature/SherlockHolmes and the logo of Music/{{The Rolling Stones|Band}}.
** In the Theater Stage scene, there is a copy of [[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} Hamlet and a skull]], a box of [[Theatre/AMidsummerNightsDream various masks and a donkey head]], and a heart with [[Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet Romeo & Juliet]] written on it.
** In the Theater Well scene, there is the symbol of [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Corona]].
** ''The Moon'' is a parody of ''[[UsefulNotes/BritishNewspapers The Sun]]''.
* Case 2: [[Literature/AlicesAdventuresInWonderland Off with Their Heads]]:
** The victim, Annette Sommeur, is a parody of Anna Wintour.
** Jacqueline Proust is named after Creator/MarcelProust.
** Marcel Robin is a parody of Creator/MarcelMarceau.
** Constantin Perrier resembles Creator/JeanRochefort.
** In the Hall of Mirrors scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/LouisXIV.
* Case 3: Auf Wieder-Slain:
** The victim, Hans Vogel, and Gretl Beutelspracher are a reference to ''Literature/HanselAndGretel''.
** Hans Vogel resembles Creator/ArnoldSchwarzenegger.
** Johann Schnee resembles Film/{{Thor}} and is named after [[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire Jon Snow]].
** Bierburg is a parody of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.
** In the Spanish translation, this case is titled [[Film/Terminator2JudgmentDay "Hasta La Vista, Baby"]].
* Case 4: Murder's Cheap:
** The victim, Demetrios Metaxas, resembles Euclid Tsakalotos, and is named after Ioannis Metaxas.
** In the Oracle's Cave and Odysseus' Grotto scenes, there are many statues of characters in Myth/ClassicalMythology, including a cyclops, the Nemean Lion, Taurus, Medusa, the Sphynx, a phoenix, Poseidon's trident, a gryphon, a siren, and the Minotaur.
** In the Santorini Island scene, there is a picture of the Virgin Mary and [[UsefulNotes/ThePope the Pope's hat]].
*** Another picture of Mary is in the Santorini Terrace scene.
* Case 5: When Shadows Fall:
** Fiora Tosca resembles Music/{{Adele}}, and her surname comes from ''Theatre/{{Tosca}}''.
** In the Church Altar scene, there is a picture of the Virgin Mary and statues of various [[UsefulNotes/ThePope Popes]].
** In the Altar Steps scene, the Pope's hat is seen.
** In the Venice Canal scene, there is a [[ComicBook/TheJoker Joker card]].
** In the Gondolas scene, there is a can of Campbell's soup.
** One of the killer's traits is knowing Dante's ''[[Literature/TheDivineComedy Inferno]]''.
** Chapter 3's cover image is a detail from ''[[Art/SistineChapel The Creation of Adam]]''.
* Case 6: [[Theatre/ManOfLaMancha The Impossible Dream]]:
** The Promethians resemble the UsefulNotes/KuKluxKlan.
** In the Carnival Procession scene, there are statues of characters in Myth/ClassicalMythology, including the hydra, the Minotaur, a gryphon, and Cerberus.
* Case 7: Murder by Proxy:
** In the Riad scene, there is a bottle of Tabasco sauce.
* Case 8: Death in the Desert:
** In the Najwa Tent scene, there is a [[Franchise/IndianaJones brown fedora and a whip]], as well as a [[Literature/ArabianNights flying carpet]].
** Netfilms is a parody of Creator/{{Netflix}}.
* Case 9: [[UsefulNotes/TheArabSpring Killing Spring]]:
** Buzzer is a parody of Platform/{{Twitter}}.
* Case 10: I Spy a Mummy:
** Jean Connerie is a parody of [[Characters/JamesBondTheCharacter James Bond]], and he is named after Creator/SeanConnery.
** In the Tomb scene, there is a [[Franchise/IndianaJones familiar fedora]] and a statue of [[Myth/EgyptianMythology Osiris]].
*** Similarly, in the Sarcophagus scene, there is a whip and depictions of Horus and Anubis. There is also the symbol of [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Corona]].
** In the Nile River scene, there is a golden Art/NefertitiBust.
** Asal Hawaa is revealed [[spoiler: to be an undercover agent working for the UsefulNotes/{{Mossad}}]].
* Case 11: The Parting Shot:
** The victim, Seamus Cummings, is named after Samuel Cummings.
** Vanna Alabama is a parody of Music/MileyCyrus, and she is named after Series/HannahMontana.
*** During the case, Vanna says "He destroyed me like a wrecking ball".
** In the Underwater Bar scene, there is a conspicuous [[Music/TheBeatles yellow submarine]].
*** A similar vessel is seen in the Bar Tables scene.
* Case 12: Die by the Sword:
** In the Communications Table scene, there is a soda can parodying Coca-Cola.
* Case 13: Moscow Mole:
** Natasha Romanova resembles ComicBook/BlackWidow and has the same name as her.
** Anya Ivanova resembles [[Film/TheHungerGames Katniss Everdeen]] and works for the MGB, which is a parody of the KGB.
** In the Park Shuttle scene, there is a soda can parodying Coca-Cola.
** COSMORUS is a parody of Roscosmos. It's logo features a dog in a space pod, referring to Laika, a dog who was the first animal to orbit the Earth.
* Case 14: [[Creator/FyodorDostoevsky Only Truth Remains]]:
** The victim, Mikhail Karamazov, is named after ''Literature/TheBrothersKaramazov''.
** Dmitri Lermontov resembles Creator/MacaulayCulkin.
** Duchess Anastasia's real name, Irina Tsvetaeva, comes from Marina Tsvetaeva.
** Agrafena Raskolnikova is a parody of Inna Shevchenko, and she is named after [[Literature/CrimeAndPunishment Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov]].
** Sveta Rasputina is named after [[UsefulNotes/RasputinTheMadMonk Grigoriy Rasputin]].
** In the Russian Cafe scene, there is a bust of Creator/MarkTwain.
* Case 15: O Deadly Night:
** Being a ChristmasEpisode, this case is brimming with Christmas references too numerous to list here.
** The victim's name is [[SantaClaus Nick Kringle]]. He even plays Santa at the COSMORUS Christmas event.
** Forrest Sugarcrystal's elf costume resembles [[Film/{{Elf}} Buddy's]] outfit.
** Dominika Snegurochka's surname comes from ''Theatre/TheSnowMaiden'', its original Russian name being ''Snegurochka''.
** Yelena Tereshkova is named after Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman to go to space. She resembles Creator/TinaFey.
* Case 16: Fast Track to Murder:
** The case's setting is probably inspired by ''Literature/MurderOnTheOrientExpress''.
** Nikita Rukhin resembles Creator/PeterCapaldi.
** In the Trans-Siberian Lounge scene, there is a portrait of Creator/KarlMarx, a bust of UsefulNotes/VladimirLenin, and a ticket resembling those seen in ''WesternAnimation/ThePolarExpress''.
** ''Siberian Geographic'' is a parody of ''Magazine/NationalGeographic''.
* Case 17: [[Film/BrokebackMountain Horseback Mountain]]
* Case 18: Countdown to Murder:
** The victim, Vitaly Borodin, resembles UsefulNotes/BorisYeltsin.
** In the Control Room scene, there is a mug with pixel art of a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]], a Platform/GameBoy, and a badge reading "[[UsefulNotes/YuriGagarin Yuri]]".
** The goodbye kit that SOMBRA sends to [[spoiler:Natasha Romanova]] contains the message [[Literature/SoLongAndThanksForAllTheFish "So long and thanks for all the fish"]] in Russian.
* Case 19: [[Music/BonJovi Bad Medicine]]:
** In the Earthquake Site scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/MahatmaGandhi.
* Case 20: Treacherous Waters:
** In the Flooded Museum scene, there is a statue of the Hindu god Durga holding a familiar [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor hammer]].
* Case 21: Plagued by Death:
** Averly Worthington is a parody of Creator/GHannelius, and is named after her character Avery from ''Series/DogWithABlog''.
** Gourav Gajendragadkar is a parody of Bappi Lahiri.
** In the Entrance Hall scene, there is a bottle of ''LEMON'' soda parodying ''Mountain Dew''.
* Case 22: [[UsefulNotes/{{Bollywood}} Bloodywood]]:
** The victim, Priya Joshi, resembles Creator/PriyankaChopra.
** Vikram Joshi resembles Shakti Kapoor, who played a character named Vikram in ''All Rounder''.
* Case 23: Peace and Dead Quiet:
** Druk is named after the [[UsefulNotes/{{Bhutan}} dragon in Bhutanese culture]].
* Case 24: Insides Out:
** Terravista is a parody of [[Website/{{Google}} Google Maps]].
** Tukber is a parody of Über.
* Case 25: [[Literature/TheCatcherInTheRye The Killer in the Rice]]
* Case 26: Dead in the Water:
** [=SILVERee=] is a parody of T.O.P., and is named after Music/SHINee.
* Case 27: A Twist of Fate:
** Tsukada Chieko resembles [[Film/KillBill Gogo Yubari]].
* Case 28: Oh! Crazy Kill!:
** In the Karaoke Booth scene, there is a parody of ''The Great Wave off Kangawa''.
** In the Karaoke Couch scene, there is a bottle of ''Rrush'' soda parodying ''Crush''.
* Case 29: A Death Wish:
** Emily Wallace resembles [[Film/KillBill Beatrix Kiddo]].
** Sanjay's uniform features VideoGame/PacMan.
** In the Game Center scene, there is a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros smiling mushroom]], pixel art of a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]], a stuffed monkey resembling [[Franchise/DonkeyKong Diddy Kong]], some "[[Creator/{{Atari}} Ctiri]]" machines, trading cards resembling Franchise/YuGiOh and a [[VideoGame/DanceDanceRevolution "BBR" game]].
** In the Arcade Machines scene, there is the same "BBR" game, as well as the phrase "[[Franchise/SuperMarioBros 1UP]]", pixel art of a [[VideoGame/SpaceInvaders Space Invader]] and a drawing of a fox resembling [[Franchise/SonicTheHedgehog Tails]].
** In the Tokyo Street scene, there is an ad reading "Just do it".
** In the Sidewalk scene, there is a [[Anime/SailorMoon moon stick]].
* Case 30: [[Film/TheHungerGames The Murder Games]]:
** The case's scenario is directly inspired by its namesake.
** The victim, Tsukada Hiroshi, resembles [[WesternAnimation/BigHero6 Hiro Hamada]].
** In the Garden Footbridge scene, there is a parody of ''The Great Wave off Kangawa''.
*** Another parody is seen in the Temple Corner scene.
* Case 31: Death Match:
** Baxter Fraser resembles [[VideoGame/PunchOut Little Mac]].
** In the Ringside scene, there is a ComicBook/{{Superman}} action figure, without the "S" emblem.
* Case 32: A Stab in the Dark:
** An iPad appears in the Observation Cabin scene, and an old iPhone model is in the Private Cabin scene, referencing Creator/{{Apple}}.
*** Similarly, an Android phone appears in the Poolside Tables scene.
** In the Garden Bridge scene, there is a bag of chips resembling ''Lays''.
* Case 33: [[Music/GwenStefani The Sweet Escape]]:
** During the case, an inkblot test is found. Jack sees it as [[VideoGame/FalloutNewVegas "two dwarves fist bumping"]].
** Paul Irwin is a parody of [[Series/CrocodileHunter Steve Irwin]].
* Case 34: [[Franchise/TheLordOfTheRings Speak, Friend, and Die]]:
** The case is filled with references to ''Franchise/TheLordOfTheRings'':
*** The case is set in New Zealand, where the films were shot.
*** The case centers around a film called "''The Ringed Lord''".
*** The film features a language called Yenaque, a parody of Quenya.
*** The victim, Jackson Peters, is a parody of Creator/PeterJackson, who directed the films.
*** Brett Darby is based on Creator/AndySerkis, who portrayed Gollum in the film and is named after Bret [=McKenzie=] and Creator/RhysDarby.
*** The Fantasy Movie Set and Garden scenes parody the Shire.
*** In the Fantasy Movie Set scene, there is a tower resembling Orthanc. There is also a wooden staff with a crystal and a grey wizard's hat, referring to Gandalf.
*** In the Garden scene, there is a sword, a bow and quiver of arrows, and an axe, referring to Aragon, Legolas, and Gimli respectively.
*** In the Rugby Bar scene, there is an orc mask, which is actually a clue in the case.
** Jermaine Waaka wears the logo of [[Creator/RedBull Rocket Cow]], and he resembles Ma'a Nonu.
* Case 35: Six Feet Down Under:
** The victim, Rufus Murlock, is very obviously a parody of UsefulNotes/RupertMurdoch.
** Chockas D.Lux resembles [[Film/TheAdventuresOfPriscillaQueenOfTheDesert Mitzi Del Bra]].
*** During the case, he mentions ''Film/ThelmaAndLouise'' and "''[[Film/TheTexasChainsawMassacre Texas Chainsaw Mascara]]''".
** The Opera House scene features the Sydney Opera House.
** In the The Shipwreck scene, there is a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
** ''Film/MurielsWedding'' is mentioned, as well as Franchise/JamesBond.
** One of the reporters on the case is named [[Creator/AndersonCooper Cooper Anderson]].
* Case 36: Out of the Blue:
** The case's setting resembles [[Film/KongSkullIsland Skull Island]].
** In the Control Desk scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein with glasses added.
* Case 38: [[WesternAnimation/TheLionKing1994 The Circle of Death]]:
** In the Savanna scene, there is artwork resembling the logo of Theatre/TheLionKing.
** In the Poachers' Crates scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
** When Sanjay finds a baby elephant, Jack and the player keep on telling him to "let it go"...Sanjay then keeps the elephant and names it [[WesternAnimation/Frozen2013 Elsa.]]
* Case 39: Kicking the Bucket:
** The victim, Kayla Pieterse, resembles Creator/NatalieDormer.
** Prince Abioye is a parody of [[Film/ComingToAmerica Prince Akeem Joffer]].
*** Mazunda is a parody of [[Film/ComingToAmerica Zamunda]], location-wise it is based on Senegal. It later becomes a parody of Wakanda, as other characters from Mazunda resemble characters from Wakanda from the ''Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse''.
** Instapic is a parody of Instagram, and [=SnapPix=] is a parody of Snapchat.
* Case 40: Diamond in the Rough:
** The victim, Jude Connelly, is a parody of Creator/JudeLaw, resembles [[Film/BloodDiamond Danny Archer, and has the same surname as Jennifer Connelly]].
** Frida Cruz uses a fake ID, with the name of Creator/FridaKahlo.
** De Brills Diamonds is a parody of De Beers Group.
* Case 41: Going the Distance:
** Thomas Moulin is a parody of Sébastien Loeb, and one of his sponsors is [[Creator/RedBull Red Ball]].
** In the Repair Station scene, there is an [[Creator/{{Apple}} iPhone]].
** Sanjay decides to name the snake, which was found out to be the murder weapon, [[WesternAnimation/SanjayAndCraig Craig]].
* Case 42: In Plain Sight:
** W&W's is a parody of Advertising/MAndMs.
* Case 43: Ice Rage:
** In the Snowy Rocks scene, there is a mechanical arm resembling [[Film/IronMan1 DUM-E]].
** In the Shipwreck scene, there is a compass strongly resembling the logo of Safari, the default search engine on all Creator/{{Apple}} products.
* Case 44: [[Series/MurderSheWrote Murder, He Wrote]]:
** The victim wrote a book titled ''Rayuela de Ficción'', which is a parody of ''EsLiteratura/{{Rayuela}}''.
** Evangelina Cárpena is a parody of UsefulNotes/EvaPeron.
** One of the killer's identifying traits is that they read [[Creator/JorgeLuisBorges Borges]].
* Case 45: Shadow Nation:
** The victim, Adolfo Herrera, is named after UsefulNotes/AdolfHitler, physically resembles UsefulNotes/JosefStalin, dresses like UsefulNotes/AugustoPinochet, and his "affectionate" alias of "Beloved Leader" seems to nod to "Dear Leader" [[UsefulNotes/TheRulersOfNorthKorea Kim Jong-il]].
** Sebastian Morales is a parody of UsefulNotes/CheGuevara.
** The case is set in the fictional country of the Sovreign Democracy of Luzaguay, which:
*** Is similar in name to two other South American countries, Paraguay and Uruguay.
*** Has a similar full name to and is run like North Korea.
*** [[Literature/BraveNewWorld Uses a mandatory drug to keep its people controlled]].
*** Features moai, the famous statues of UsefulNotes/RapaNui.
*** Has parts of French, Latin and Esperanto in its constitution.
* Case 46: Music/TotalEclipseOfTheHeart:
** Jack's only attempt at guessing the secret code is [[Creator/RichardHarris "Someone left the cake out in the rain."]]
** George Pryce is a parody of Creator/JonathanPryce.
*** He is revealed to be a former agent of [[UsefulNotes/SecretIntelligenceService MI6]].
** Claudio Aguirre resembles [[Film/AguirreTheWrathOfGod Lope de Aguirre]], and is named after him as well as Creator/KlausKinski, who portrayed the character.
*** He even calls himself "Wrath of God" [[spoiler: during his arrest]].
** In the Bus scene, there is a [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull crystal skull]], which also appears in Chapter 2's cover image and is a clue pertaining to the case. Nearby is a familiar fedora.
* Case 47: Cheaters Never Win:
** The case's setting is based on the 2016 Summer Olympics, which were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
** In the Olympic Parade scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 magenta teddy bear]].
** In the Favela Bar scene, there is a cap with the logo of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
** In the Bar Table scene, there is a soda can resembling Coca-Cola and a ketchup bottle resembling Heinz.
* Case 48: The King's Shadow:
** Arsenio Castillo resembles [[Music/BuenaVistaSocialClub Compay Segundo]], as well as [[Series/BreakingBad Hector Salamanca]].
** Ramon Cortez resembles [[Film/JurassicPark Ian Malcolm]].
** In the Old Bell Tower scene, there is a statue of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]], and a flag with a sun logo resembling the symbol of [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Corona]].
** In the Staircase scene, there is a hammer resembling [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Mjölnir]].
** At the end of the case it's revealed that [[spoiler: the United States is [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump building a wall along the Mexican border]]]].
* Case 49: Day of the Dead:
** The case's title comes from the Mexican festival of the same name (Spanish: Día de los Muertos), which is also part of the case's setting.
** In the Construction Site scene, there is a bag of chips parodying Doritos.
** In the Altar scene, there is a portrait of Frida Kahlo.
** The Unified Nations is a parody of the UsefulNotes/UnitedNations, and the political turmoil of the United States leaving it is a parody of Brexit.
* Case 50: Up in Smoke:
** Laetitia Badu resembles [[Series/{{Scandal}} Olivia Pope]].
** Hunter [=McFarlane=] resembles Conor [=McGregor=].
** Sarah Bennett has the same name as the protagonist of ''Series/{{Slasher}}''.
* Case 51: [[Film/SleeplessInSeattle Lifeless in Seattle]]:
** Evan Clarke carries a "Pony" camera, parodying Sony.
** Robert Hicks is a parody of UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump.
** Virginia Purnell resembles [[Series/TheGoldenGirls Sophia Petrillo]].
** UsefulNotes/AlCapone is mentioned.
* Case 52: Double Trouble:
** Kara Naylon is a parody of UsefulNotes/SarahPalin, and her company "Bearing Straight" referencing the Bering Strait.
* Case 53: Politically Incorrect:
** James Hewett is a parody of UsefulNotes/GeorgeWBush, and even has the nickname "Dubya".
** Jean-Marc Bonneur resembles [[UsefulNotes/ThePresidentsOfFrance Nicolas Sarkozy]].
** Olivia Hewett resembles [[Series/HouseOfCardsUS Claire Underwood]].
*** Interestingly, there is a house of cards in the Conference Table scene.
** In the Rushmore Lake scene, there is a toy fish resembling [[WesternAnimation/FindingNemo Nemo]].
** In the Conference Table scene, there is a bobblehead of UsefulNotes/AbrahamLincoln.
** Brolex is a parody of Rolex.
* Case 54: [[Film/{{Skyfall}} Operation Spyfall]]:
** Forrest Sugarcrystal returns as Forrest Hunt, [[spoiler: a CIA agent]].
* Case 55: Down to the Wire:
** The victim, Jason Stone, is a parody of [[UsefulNotes/CanadianPrimeMinisters Justin Trudeau]].
** In the Rooftop Terrace scene, there is a hockey mask strongly resembling [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
* Case 56: [[DarkestHour The Darkest]] [[Film/TheDarkestHour Hour]]:
** Rick Murray strongly resembles Creator/SamuelLJackson.
** In the Air Force One scene, there is a can of "Bubble Cola" parodying Coca-Cola.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:'''Mysteries of the Past''']]
* The district "Wolf Street" is a parody of Wall Street, and a reference to ''Film/TheWolfOfWallStreet''.
* Case 1: Welcome to Concordia!:
** ''Wormwood: A Drama of Paris'' is quoted.
** In the Tavern Chairs scene, there is artwork of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
* Case 2: Slash and Burn:
** Creator/MarieCorelli is mentioned.
** Mary Patrick resembles Creator/SarahPaulson.
* Case 3: In the Line of Fire:
** ''Theatre/AMidsummerNightsDream'' is quoted.
* Case 4: [[Literature/AChristmasCarol A Murder Carol]]:
** Ezra Bleak is a parody of [[Literature/AChristmasCarol Ebenezer Scrooge]].
** Pip is a parody of Literature/OliverTwist.
** Trickster Tim is named after [[Literature/AChristmasCarol Tiny Tim]].
** In the Back Alley scene, there is a wanted poster for UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper.
** Viola mentions writing a play in which [[Literature/AChristmasCarol a character is visited by ghosts]].
** At the end of the case, Viola quotes ''Literature/TwasTheNightBeforeChristmas''.
* Case 5: Shear Murder:
** Melvil Dewey, Matthew Lewis, and Creator/WilliamShakespeare are quoted.
* Case 6: In the Name of the Father:
** Gladys Perrin resembles Music/MirandaLambert.
** Creator/WilliamShakespeare is quoted.
* The additonal investigation for Elysium Fields is named "[[Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice All That]] [[Music/SmashMouth Glitters...]]".
* Case 7: [[Music/LaRoux Let Me Down Gently]]:
** Giulietta Capecchi resembles and is named after Juliet in the 1968 film ''[[Film/RomeoAndJuliet1968 Romeo and Juliet]]''.
** Jordan Wilson is named after [[Literature/TheGreatGatsby Jordan Baker and George Wilson]].
** Vittorio Capecchi resembles UsefulNotes/AlCapone.
** Maddie gets drunk and sings "Look for the Silver Lining" from ''Sally''.
* Case 8: [[Series/TheWalkingDead The Talking Dead]]:
** Minerva Highmore resembles [[Series/DowntonAbbey Violet Crawley]] and is probably named after [[Franchise/HarryPotter Minerva McGonagall]], both characters being portayed by Creator/MaggieSmith.
** There are mentions and references to several historical figures:
*** Creator/LeonardoDaVinci
*** [[Film/{{Caravaggio}} Michelangelo Caravaggio]]
*** [[Art/TheRapeOfProserpinaBernini Gian Lorenzo Bernini]]
*** Giovanni Sassoferrato
*** Creator/JohannesVermeer
*** Elizabeth Cady Stanton
*** Creator/WilliamShakespeare
*** Wilhelm Röntgen
* Case 9: Sweet Revenge:
** The case's setting is directly inspired by ''Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory'' and its film adaptation ''Film/WillyWonkaAndTheChocolateFactory''.
*** The victim, Jack Goodwin, is a parody of Charlie Bucket.
*** Rockley Rochester is a parody of Willy Wonka as portrayed by Creator/GeneWilder.
*** Verushka Coldwell is a parody of Veruca Salt.
*** Violetta Blue is a parody of Violet Beauregarde.
*** The invitations to the party are in the form of Diamond Tickets.
** In the Chocolate River scene, there is a book titled "[[Literature/{{Matilda}} Matwilda]]".
** In the Production Line scene, there is a copy of ''Literature/ThePictureOfDorianGray''.
** The murder weapon is a machine called the [[AdvancedTech2000 Chocolometer 1000]], which resembles a [[Series/DoctorWho Dalek]].
* Case 10: [[UsefulNotes/MarieAntoinette Let Her Eat Cake]]:
** Samuel Waldorf-Ridgewood dresses like Literature/SherlockHolmes.
** Creator/JeanJacquesRousseau is mentioned.
* Case 11: That Sinking Feeling:
** The case takes place just before the maiden voyage of the ''[[UsefulNotes/RMSTitanic Gigantic]]''.
** The victim, Theo Vergeer, is a parody of Creator/VincentVanGogh and is named after Vincent's brother Theo van Gogh and Creator/JohannesVermeer.
*** Furthermore, Chapter 3's cover image is based on Van Gogh's self portrait and ''Starry Night''.
** William Fox is a parody of Edward J. Smith, captain of the RMS ''Titanic''.
** George Buchanan is a parody of [[Literature/TheGreatGatsby Jay Gatsby]] and is named after George Wilson and Tom Buchanan.
** Claude Monet is mentioned.
* Case 12: Behind the Mask:
** The case's plot is based on ''Literature/TheGreatGatsby''.
** Elmer Wentworth resembles [[Franchise/{{Tintin}} Nestor]].
** In the Main Stairs scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast stained glass image of a rose]].
* Case 13: Breaking the Glass Ceiling:
** Gus Smiffel is named after Gustave Eiffel.
** ''Theatre/TwelfthNight'' and ''Theatre/AMidsummerNightsDream'' are mentioned.
* Case 14: Checkmate:
** The victim, Casper Rove, is a named after Garry Kasparov.
** Stanley Spark is a parody of [[ComicBook/IronMan Tony Stark]] who resembles his father [[Series/AgentCarter Howard Stark]]. He is an inventor and owner of Spark Industries, and created the [[PoweredArmor Exo-suit]], also called the fantastical suit, for the world exposition. His first name comes from Creator/StanLee.
** UsefulNotes/IsaacNewton and Sir William Jones are mentioned.
** A newspaper found mentions the Immortal Game, the most famous competitive chess game in history.
* Case 15: Out of Steam:
** The victim, Orville West, is a parody of [[UsefulNotes/TheWrightBrothers Orville Wright]].
** Hyacinth Pendergast is a parody of [[Series/KeepingUpAppearances Hyacinth Bucket]].
* Case 16: Monkey Business:
** Willie Conklin is named after Creator/WilkieCollins.
** The giant ape is a parody of Film/KingKong.
* Case 17: Electrical Hazard:
** UsefulNotes/SigmundFreud is mentioned.
* Case 18: The Higher You Rise:
** The Exhibition Tower is a parody of the Eiffel Tower.
** After she finished analyzing a bloody coin, Evie declares, [[Film/RevengeOfTheSith "This coin will make a fine addition to my collection."]]
* Case 19: Sinners and Saints:
** ''Theatre/TheComedyOfErrors'' is quoted.
** Creator/WilkieCollins and Creator/CharlotteBronte are mentioned.
* Case 20: Film/EyesWideShut:
** ''Theatre/TheImportanceOfBeingEarnest'' is mentioned.
* Case 21: [[ComicBook/{{Nova}} Blue Blazes]]:
** The Scarlet Slayer, the district's ArcVillain who has been murdering multiple prostitutes (including one named Annie), is a clear parody of UsefulNotes/JackTheRipper.
* Case 23: [[Theatre/{{Cabaret}} Death is a Cabaret]]:
** Irving Blackmoor resembles Creator/DarioArgento.
** Henri Leclerc is a parody of Creator/HenriDeToulouseLautrec.
** ''Phantom of the Cabaret'' is a parody of ''Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera''.
** Moulin Rose is a parody of ''Film/MoulinRouge''.
** Creator/HonoreDeBalzac is quoted.
* Case 24: Slayer's End:
** Creator/WilliamShakespeare is quoted.
* The additional investigation for Coyote Gorge is named "[[Film/OnceUponATimeInTheWest Once Upon a Time in the East]]".
* Case 25: Death Without Parole:
** Jeremiah Shankshaw is a reference to ''Film/TheShawshankRedemption''.
** Catastrophe Joan is a parody of Calamity Jane.
** Dorothy [=McBain=] is a parody of [[Film/OnceUponATimeInTheWest Jill [=McBain=]]].
* Case 26: Giving Up the Ghost
** The victim, Will Wyoming, seems to be a parody of [[Film/BrokebackMountain Jack Twist]].
** Ennis Sparhawk is a parody of [[Film/BrokebackMountain Ennis Del Mar]].
** Lucy Liang is a parody of Creator/LucyLiu.
** El Gordado is a parody of [[CityOfGold El Dorado]].
* Case 27: [[Series/LittleHouseOnThePrairie Little Murder on the Prairie]]:
** The victim, Benjamin Galls, is a parody of [[Series/LittleHouseOnThePrairie Charles Ingalls]].
** Adaline Galls is a parody of [[Series/LittleHouseOnThePrairie Laura Ingalls]].
** Clay Westwood is named after Creator/ClintEastwood.
** Ethel Spencer is a parody of Creator/OctaviaSpencer.
** Louis Pasteur and Maximinus Thrax are mentioned.
* Case 28: [[Film/ThreeTenToYuma2007 3:10 to Death]]:
** In the Derailed Train scene, a damaged [[UsefulNotes/TheWrightBrothers Wright Flyer]] is seen.
** In the Gold Crates scene, there is a [[Franchise/IndianaJones fedora next to a whip]].
* Case 29: Blood Bath:
** [[spoiler: During his arrest,]] Clay Westwood says that "Capecchi was going to [[UsefulNotes/DonaldTrump make Coyote Gorge great again]]."
** One of the killer's traits is being a Creator/BuffaloBill fan.
** ''Theatre/{{Macbeth}}'' is quoted.
* Case 30: [[Film/HowTheWestWasWon How the East Was Won]]
* The additional investigation for Crimson Banks is named "[[Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet A Plague on Both Your Houses]]"..
* Case 31: [[Music/SimonAndGarfunkel Bridge over Troubled Water]]:
** In the Slaughterhouse Meat Hooks scene, there is a broken figurine that, when repaired, resembles [[Franchise/LooneyTunes Porky Pig]].
** In the Crimson Bridge scene, there is a bust of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
* Case 32: [[Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet Civil Blood]]:
** The victim, Mario Fortuna, is Italian, plump, has a thick mustache, and has a penchant for wearing red. [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Sound familiar]]?
*** And one of the suspects is his brother, Luigi Fortuna, who is thinner, has a smaller mustache, and wears green.
*** And although neither are plumbers, one of the other suspects is.
*** Chapter 2's cover image features a picture of the brothers, beside jars of mushrooms and "Star Noodles".
** Creator/WilliamShakespeare's ''Theatre/JuliusCaesar'' and ''Theatre/AsYouLikeIt'' are mentioned.
* Case 33: Hold Your Tongue:
** Horatio Rochester has a copy of ''The Great Wave off Kanagawa'', and indirectly mentions its artist, Katsushika Hokusai.
** ''Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet'' is mentioned.
* Case 34: Stick to Your Guns:
** Sandra Hwang resembles Susan B. Anthony.
** UsefulNotes/GuyFawkes is mentioned.
* Case 35: Burning Bridges:
** In the Crimson Bridge scene, there is a bust of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
** Stucco Wafers are a parody of Necco Wafers.
* Case 36: In Love and War:
** ''Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet'' is mentioned.
* Case 37: Death Comes to Lunch:
** In the The Victim's Vault scene, there is a satirical version of ''Art/GirlWithAPearlEarring''.
** ''Theatre/{{Hamlet}}'' is quoted.
** The stock market collapsing is a parody of the Panic of 1873.
* Case 38: Stockbroken:
** In the Showroom and Counter scenes, there is a suit of armor resembling a [[VideoGame/BioShock1 Big Daddy]].
* Case 39: [[Film/CatchMeIfYouCan Apprehend Me If You're Able]]:
** In the Diego's Living Room scene, there is a painting of King George III.
** Hector Harvey is a parody of [[Series/{{Suits}} Harvey Specter]].
** ''Wolf Street Journal'' is a parody of ''The Wall Street Journal''.
** "Better Call Specter" is a parody of ''Series/BetterCallSaul''.
** ''Theatre/TheMerchantOfVenice'' is mentioned.
* Case 40: Get Off Your High Horse:
** The victim, Anna Jewell, is a parody of Anna Sewell, author of ''Literature/BlackBeauty''.
** Eliza Rheinberg is a parody of [[Theatre/{{Pygmalion}} Eliza Doolittle]].
** Milton Dobby's appearance is based on Creator/TobyJones, and his surname comes from Dobby, who Jones voiced in the Franchise/HarryPotter films.
** Splichtenstein is a parody of Liechtenstein.
* Case 42: The Heart of the Matter:
** On of the killer's traits is reading Creator/EdgarAllanPoe.
* Case 43: The Witching Hour:
** The victim, Aubrey Miller, resembles Creator/AmyAdams.
** Cordelia Putnam is a reference of Ann Putnam, a prominent figure in the Salem Witch Trials.
** Abigail Walcott is a named after Abigail Williams and Mary Walcott, two prominent figures in the Salem Witch Trials.
* Case 44: Graveyard Shift:
** The victim, Edgar Woe, is a parody of Creator/EdgarAllanPoe.
*** His various girlfriends, including one of the suspects, are references to some of Poe's poems: Annabel Leigh (''Annabel Lee''), ''Lenore'', and ''Morella''.
*** Furthermore, ''Literature/TheRaven'' is quoted.
** Callum Edwards is a parody of [[Literature/TheTwilightSaga Edward Cullen]].
** Annabel Leigh's pet cat, Mephisto, is named after the German demon Mephistopheles.
** Count Damien von Blutsauger is a parody of [[Literature/{{Dracula}} Count Dracula]].
** William Oland and [[spoiler:his secret identity as the Devil]] are based on [[Literature/TheMasterAndMargarita Woland]].
** In the Graveyard Path scene, there is a bust of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar and a mask of a [[ComicBook/RedSkull red skull]].
* Case 45: [[Film/GirlInterrupted Doctor, Interrupted]]:
** The case contains several references to ''Literature/AlicesAdventuresInWonderland'':
*** Alice Riddel is a parody of Alice, and even carries a stuffed white rabbit and eats mushrooms.
*** In the Garden scene there is a group of flamingos, one of which is wearing the Mad Hatter's hat, some roses on a bush, a tea party, a bottle of a blue liquid with a tag reading "Drink", a statue of a bipedal rabbit with a waistcoat and cane, a cat, a mouse, a tortoise, a jumbled pocket watch, a chess queen, playing cards, and a heart painted on a tree.
*** In the Garden Patio scene, there is the aforementioned rabbit statue, a cat statue playing cards, a rose, a pocket watch, a mouse, a cup of tea, a heart, a hookah pipe, and a flamingo, as well as a portrait of a woman resembling Alice Kingsleigh in Tim Burton's ''[[Film/AliceInWonderland2010 Alice in Wonderland]]''.
* Case 46: Turn for the Worse:
** Twinkles the Clown is a parody of [[Film/It2017 Pennywise]].
*** Chapter 2's cover image features a jack-in-the-box resembling [[Film/It1990 Tim Curry's Pennywise]] killing Georgie Denbrough.
*** In the Circus Ring scene, there is a solitary red balloon.
** Harold Coppersmith is a parody of magician David Copperfield.
** In the Dressing Room scene, there is a portrait of Creator/WilliamShakespeare.
** Oslan the Lion is a parody of [[Literature/TheChroniclesOfNarnia Aslan]].
** ''Theatre/RomeoAndJuliet'' is quoted.
* Case 47: Doom Service:
** The case contains references to ''Film/TheShining'':
*** Johnny Torrents is named after Jack Torrance, and his first name comes from Jack's famous quote, "Here's Johnny!".
*** Johnny's book, Dr Slumber, is a parody of ''Literature/DoctorSleep'', the sequel to The Shining.
*** The victim is staying in Room 237.
*** The hotel's bar is named "Mad Jack's", a reference to Jack Torrance going insane.
*** The hotel has a hedge maze.
** In the Bathroom scene, there is a [[ComicBook/TheFlash red tag with a yellow lightning bolt]].
** Coo-jo is a parody of ''Literature/{{Cujo}}''.
* Case 48: Unsafe Haven:
** Clarence Watts is a parody of [[Series/ASeriesOfUnfortunateEvents Count Olaf]].
** Music/AntonioVivaldi is mentioned.
* Case 49: [[Literature/TheManchurianCandidate The Machiavellian Candidate]]:
** In the Senator's House scene, there is a bust of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
** In the Park Bench scene, the emblem of [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Corona]] appears.
** ''Marmion'' is quoted.
* Case 50: The Swan Song:
** The case centers on a production of ''Theatre/SwanLake''.
*** A picture of a swan appears in the Opera Chairs scene, referencing the ballet.
** The victim, Marta Ulanova, is a parody of Galina Ulanova.
** Two of the killer's traits are their liking for a beverage called "[[Music/{{ABBA}} Dancing Queen]]" and knowing ''Theatre/TheNutcracker''.
** In the Opera Box scene, there is a [[Theatre/ThePhantomOfTheOpera familiar mask]] and a [[Literature/TheIliad wooden horse]].
* Case 51: Tipping the Scales:
** Samson Drake resembles Creator/EddieMurphy.
* Case 53: A Family Affair:
** Paul Cézanne, UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein, and UsefulNotes/ThomasEdison are mentioned.
** The Framptons is a parody of the Hamptons.
** Inverted Benny is a parody of Inverted Jenny.
** The number 74205 is found on a clue, this is a reference to the ''[[Series/StarTrekDeepSpaceNine Defiant]]''.
* Case 55: The New Truth!:
** In the Courthouse Hall scene, there is a bust of Creator/{{Plato}}.
* Case 56: [[Franchise/StarTrek Resistance is Fatal]]:
** Captain Bill Beatty is a parody of [[Literature/Fahrenheit451 Captain Beatty]].
** Judge Dora Umbright is a parody of [[Franchise/HarryPotter Dolores Umbridge]].
** In the Smokey's Café scene, there is a [[Literature/{{Pinocchio}} wooden puppet with a long nose]].
** In the Café Tables scene, there is a sad clown doll resembling Music/PuddlesPityParty.
* Case 57: One Dead More:
** The case is heavily inspired by ''[[Theatre/LesMiserables Les Misérables]]''.
*** The victim, Albertina Thenard, is a parody of Madame Thénardier.
*** Inspector Jaubert is a parody of Inspector Javert.
*** Colette Pontmercy is a parody of Cosette, and her surname comes from Marius Pontmercy.
*** John Valean is a parody of Jean Valjean.
*** Enzo Jonas is a parody of Enjolras.
*** Adelia Baldwin is (in this case) a parody of Fantine.
*** Two of the killer's traits include reading Creator/VictorHugo, the author of ''Les Misérables'', and being a singer, referencing the musical adaptaion of the book.
*** The song "One Day More" is referenced in the title, and suspects are heard singing reworded versions of "Castle on a Cloud" and "Do You Hear the People Sing?".
* Case 59: Best Laid Plans:
** UsefulNotes/AttilaTheHun is mentioned.
** ''Theatre/HenryIVPart2'' is quoted.
* Case 60: Last Stand for Justice:
** In the Charlie's Laboratory scene, there is a [[Literature/{{Pinocchio}} wooden puppet with a long nose]].
** In the Lab Equipment scene, there is a bust of Creator/MarkTwain.
** [[Literature/{{Frankenstein}} Victor Frankenstein]] and J.M. Barrie are mentioned.
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[[folder:'''The Conspiracy''']]
* Martine Meunier resembles Georgia May Jagger.
* Amir Devani resembles [[Film/SlumdogMillionaire Jamal Malik]].
* Gabriel Herrera resembles Creator/AdamRodriguez.
* Case 1: Snake in the Grass:
** Pippa Goldfinch is holding a book titled "[[ParodiesForDummies Biology for Schmucks]]".
** During his second interrogation, Vince sings "[[Theatre/WestSideStory I smell pretty, oh so pretty...]]"
** Louis Leroux is a parody of Creator/LouisTheroux, and he works for CCN, a parody of CNN.
* Case 2: [[Theatre/NoExit Hell Is Other People]]:
** The victim, Elaine Seabrook, is a parody of [[Series/TheGoodPlace Eleanor Shellstrop]], as well as [[Series/DesperateHousewives Edie Britt]].
** Cynthia Lane is a parody of [[Series/DesperateHousewives Bree Van de Kamp]].
** Bucci is a parody of Gucci.
** iPear is a parody of Apple.
** Timber is a parody of Tinder.
* Case 3: The Saddest of All Keys:
** Boris Chiswick is a parody of [[Music/TheWho John Entwistle]].
** Izzy Ramsey's conspiracy theory is a parody of the "Paul is Dead" theory, which states that Music/PaulMcCartney died in 1966.
** In the Rock Stage scene, there is a [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull crystal skull]]. The stage itself is a parody of the one at the 2017 Series/EurovisionSongContest.
** In the Gear Crates scene, there is a magazine featuring [[Music/ZZTop Billy Gibbons]].
** Chapter 3's cover image is a reference to [[Film/ThisIsSpinalTap Up to Eleven]].
** Music/JimiHendrix is mentioned.
** ''Long Live Rock'' is a parody of ''Magazine/RollingStone''.
* Case 4: Cross My Heart:
** Tristain Collins wears a sweater with the logo of "[[Series/StrangerThings Weirder Stuff]]". He also used to own a dog named [[Franchise/StarWars Kenobi]].
** In the Store Front scene, there is a postcard with a photo of Ipanema Beach.
** Dulce & Cabanna is a parody of Dolce & Gabbana.
* Case 5: Too Cruel for School:
** The case has references to ''{{Series/Riverdale}}'':
*** The victim, Vicky Lopez, is a clear shoutout to Veronica Lodge, complete with wearing pearls and coming from New York.
*** The victim's mother, Dana Lopez is a shoutout to Hermione Lodge.
*** Likewise, Chelsea Bloom is a shoutout to Cheryl Blossom.
*** The 17-year-old [[spoiler: Julian Ramis]] looks a lot like Jughead Jones.
** In the Drive-In scene, there is a car with artwork of a horse on the rear fender, referencing Mustang.
** Netfilms is a parody of Netflix.
** Creator/JeanPaulSartre is mentioned.
* Case 6: Hear My Cry:
** In the Killer's Hideout scene, there is a clown mask reminiscent of those worn by the Joker's minions in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
** In the Killer's Camp scene, there is a can of tomato soup referencing Campbell's.
** Byron Uno is a parody of Music/BrianEno.
* Case 7: Flatline:
** In the Walton Square scene, there is a [[Literature/{{It}} clown doll in a sewer pipe]]. Just above the pipe is a red balloon with a "G" on it.
** In the Victim's Office scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 pink teddy bear]].
** [=FilterPix=] is a parody of Snapchat.
** ''Chyme Magazine'' is a parody of ''Magazine/TimeMagazine''.
** [=GritFit=] is a parody of [=FitBit=].
** ''The Y-Files'' is a parody of ''Series/TheXFiles''.
* Case 8: [[Series/TheKilling Stonewalled]]:
** Christian Bateman is a dead ringer for ''Literature/AmericanPsycho'' character Patrick Bateman and is likely named after his actor, Christian Bale, from the film adaption.
** Trudy Lively resembles [[Series/BetterCallSaul Kim Wexler]].
** In the Penthouse scene, there is a satirical version of Creator/SalvadorDali's ''Art/ThePersistenceOfMemory''.
** In the Cooper Park scene, there is a toy unicorn resembling the characters of ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''.
** Bendrick's is a parody of Hendrick's.
** Blabber is a parody of Blogger.
** Salvador Bali is a parody of Creator/SalvadorDali.
* Case 9: Shooting Star:
** Savannah Blake resembles Creator/MeghanMarkle.
** Yoshinobu Akagi's sushi restaurant, Benibana, is a parody of Benihana.
** Mike Cove is a parody of Creator/MichaelBay.
** In the Limousine scene, there is a poster for ''{{Film/Dracula|1931}}''.
** In the Hotel Lounge scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 magenta teddy bear]].
** The murder weapon is a Big Bauer P253, which is a parody of the SIG Sauer P320.
** ''Transmutators'' is a parody of ''{{Franchise/Transformers}}''.
* Case 10: The Bloom of Doom:
** Megu Hashira is a parody of Creator/YayoiKusama.
** One of the killer's traits is reading the ''[[UsefulNotes/BaGua I Ching]]''.
* Case 11: Hot Mess:
** The victim, Voodoo Vince, is a parody of Film/MagicMike.
** In the Garage scene, there is an altered "We Can Do It" poster.
** [=MagiCard=] is a parody of [=MasterCard=].
** Protox is a parody of Botox.
** "''You Can Leave Your Tie On''" is a parody of "''You Can Leave You Hat On''".
* Case 12: The Art of Murder:
** Eleanor Abernathy resembles [[WesternAnimation/TheSimpsons Crazy Cat Lady]].
* The additional investigation for The Greens is "[[Music/{{Queen}} Is This Just Fantasy?]]".
* Case 13: Gone Pear-Shaped:
** The victim, Paul Gigs, is a parody of UsefulNotes/SteveJobs.
** Jon Benson resembles Wrestling/DwayneJohnson.
** Eugene Goffman is a parody of Erving Goffman
** Rozetta Pierre resembles Nyané Lebajoa.
** In the iPear Showroom scene, there is a Playstation controller.
** In the Laptop Display scene, there is artwork of a clownfish resembling [[WesternAnimation/FindingNemo Marlin]], and a chameleon-shaped tape dispenser resembling [[WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}} Pascal]].
** In the HIP Dining Room scene, there is a [[Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory Golden Ticket]].
** iPear is a parody of {{Creator/Apple}}.
** [=DreamLife's=] name and symbol are a combination of Dreamcast and Second Life.
* Case 14: Byte the Dust:
** Tim Cooper resembles [[Series/StrangerThings Jim Hopper]].
** Big Baby resembles rapper Fat Joe.
** One of the killer's traits is playing a video game adaptation of "''[[Series/StrangerThings Weirder Stuff]]''".
** In the Beer Tanks scene, there is an image of what seems to be a person with a deer's head. It brings a certain [[VideoGame/CubeEscape game series]] to mind.
** In the Arcade scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 pink teddy bear]]. He really seems to get around, doesn't he?
** In the Game Station scene, there is a toy fish resembling [[WesternAnimation/FindingNemo Nemo]].
** One clue is a figurine that Jones calls "one of those funky figurines". It's clearly based on Toys/FunkoPop.
** ''Double Vipers'' is a parody of ''VideoGame/DoubleDragon''.
** Ginette is a parody of Gilette.
** D++ and Objective-D are a parody of C++ and Objective-C.
* Case 15: [[Music/SophieEllisBextor Murder on the Dance Floor]]:
** Tallulah Shropshire says "[[Franchise/StarWars May the force Brie with you]]".
** In the Dancefloor scene, there is another [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 pink teddy bear]].
** In the Record Store scene, there is artwork of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]] above a bright red crab, as well as a picture of a [[VideoGame/CubeEscape deer-headed person in a tuxedo]].
** Music/DavidBowie and Music/JohnLennon are mentioned.
** Kameroid is a parody of Polaroid.
** Scrappy Snacks are a parody of Scooby Snacks (not the dog treats, though).
* Case 16: Buzz Kill:
** In the Workshop Kitchen scene, there is a "We Can Do It!" poster.
** Reandle is a parody of Kindle.
* Case 17: Downward-Facing Dead:
** Lyle Bass is a parody of [[Music/TenaciousD Kyle Gass]]. He even wears a shirt reading "Audacious Q".
** Captain Clementine is a parody of Ernestine Shepherd.
** In the Yoga Mats scene, there is a box of "Silkies", parodying Kleenex.
* Case 18: Game Over:
** In the [=DreamLife=] Booth scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 pink teddy bear]].
** In the VR Products scene, there is a Platform/NintendoSwitch.
** In the [=DreamLife=] Office scene, there is a figure of a [[Franchise/DonkeyKong cartoon gorilla]], a [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} pixelated heart]], a poster of a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros mushroom labelled "1-Up"]], a poster of a [[VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies familiar zombie]] and a [[VideoGame/PacMan blue ghost]].
** In the Office Staircase scene, there is an Xbox controller.
** In the Player Zone scene, there is another [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 pink teddy bear]].
** Mockia is a parody of Nokia.
** ''Forpes'' is a parody of ''Forbes''.
** Rolington is a parody of Remington.
* Case 19: The Lost City:
** Marcus Butler is based on Steve Marcus, an employee in Pretty Simple.
** The returned Steven Crowe is reminiscent of UsefulNotes/JimJones.
** In the Pink Tea Leaf scene, there is a [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk familiar gold idol]].
** ''Shmetris'' is a parody of ''{{VideoGame/Tetris}}''.
** Judge Powell references the Tide Pod Challenge.
** Chapter 2's cover image features an unnamed character resembling [[Franchise/IndianaJones Henry Jones]].
* Case 20: [[Literature/NoCountryForOldMen No Mercy for Old Men]]:
** Edith Bradley resembles Myra Hindley, and her surname comes from Hindley's partner, Ian Brady.
** Basil Cavendish resembles Creator/HughLaurie.
** One of the killer's traits is taking a medication called Larzanafex, a parody of Zanaflex.
** In the Rest Home Lounge scene, there is a poster for a character called "[[ComicBook/{{Supergirl}} Super Girl]]", but she looks more like ComicBook/WonderWoman.
** ''Shady Hollow'' is a parody of ''Series/SleepyHollow''.
** Blueberry Tart is a parody of Raspberry Pi.
* Case 21: Writer's Blocked:
** Jerry Miller is a parody of [[Film/NightAtTheMuseum Larry Daley]], and is named after him as well as Creator/BenStiller, who portrayed the character.
** Steve Roy resembles a young Creator/StephenKing.
** In the Museum Exhibition scene, there is a mannequin with a [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor familiar hammer]].
** In the Museum Pond scene, there is a soda can parodying Coca-Cola.
** In the Underground Cistern scene, there is a [[Film/RaidersOfTheLostArk gold idol]].
* Case 22: Color Me Murdered:
** There are several shoutouts to Marvel and DC:
*** Miracle Girl is a reference to ComicBook/WonderWoman.
*** Tamu Wanjiku is a reference to [[ComicBook/BlackPanther Okoye]].
*** White Bear is a reference to ComicBook/{{Wolverine}}.
*** Incredible Bulk is a reference to ComicBook/TheIncredibleHulk.
** Olive Powell wears a ''[[Music/{{Nirvana}} Nevermind]]'' shirt.
** In the Church Street scene, there is a clown mask resembling those worn by the Joker's goons in Film/TheDarkKnight.
** In the The Kraken scene, there is a stuffed monkey resembling [[Franchise/DonkeyKong Diddy Kong]], a sticker of a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros red mushroom with white spots]], artwork of a [[VideoGame/PacMan familiar ghost]] and a [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} pixelated heart]].
** In the Pub Tables scene, there are some trading cards resembling Franchise/YuGiOh cards, and the characters on them resemble Franchise/{{Pokemon}}.
** [=GrimCon=] is a parody of Comic Con.
* Case 23: I Lost My Heart in Xerda:
** The victim, Kayla Markham, was a tomb robber who had previously used the alias "Zara Loft", referencing [[Franchise/TombRaider Lara Croft]].
** In the Sacrificial Chamber scene, there is a [[Franchise/IndianaJones familiar fedora]].
** In the Temple Entrance scene, there is a can of soup parodying Campbell's.
** The Higher Truth's plan for mass suicide by poisoned tea is a reference to the near identical event in the [[UsefulNotes/JimJones People's Temple]] cult.
* Case 25: Muddying the Waters:
** In the Statues scene, there is artwork of a mermaid resembling [[WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989 Ariel]].
** In the Indian Restaurant scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/MahatmaGandhi.
*** In the Restaurant Tables scene, there is a smaller picture of Gandhi on a postcard.
* Case 26: Bone of Contention:
** Celine Dernier resembles Creator/LaurenBacall.
** Martha Price resembles [[UsefulNotes/HillaryRodhamClinton Hillary Clinton]].
* Case 27: Behind These Walls:
** The case has references to ''{{Series/Riverdale}}'':
*** The victim, Mason Bloom, is a parody of Jason Blossom.
*** As before, Chelsea Bloom is a parody of Cheryl Blossom.
*** Clive Bloom is a parody of Clifford Blossom.
*** Violet Bloom is a parody of Rose Blossom.
** Ruben Lindstrom is a parody of [[Franchise/HarryPotter Rubeus Hagrid]].
** In the Hall of Knights scene, there is a bust of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
** In the Armor Corridor scene, there is a soda can parodying Coca-Cola.
** In the Victim's Desk scene, there is a Platform/NintendoSwitch, a [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} pixelated heart]], and a drawing of a [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros mushroom labelled "1-Up"]].
** Franchise/JamesBond is mentioned.
* Case 28: [[Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanDeadMenTellNoTales Dead Men Tell No Tales]]:
** The case has several references to ''Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean'':
*** The victim, Joshua Gibson, is a parody of Joshamee Gibbs.
*** Glen Coleman resembles Johnny Depp, who portrayed Captain Jack Sparrow.
*** Carl Rossa is a parody of Hector Barbossa. He runs a ship called the ''Black Sparrow'', named after the ''Black Pearl'' and Jack Sparrow.
*** Ruth Matuszak is a parody of Angelica.
*** Davy Jones is mentioned.
** Patricia P. Harris resembles [[Series/MurderSheWrote Jessica Fletcher]], and her books ''Thirty Tones of Blue'' and ''Thirty Tones Lighter'' are parodies of ''Literature/FiftyShadesOfGrey'' and ''Literature/FiftyShadesDarker'' respectively.
** Doreo Drive is a parody of Rodeo Drive.
** Purrari is a parody of Ferrari.
** K. J. Howling is a parody of Creator/JKRowling.
** Weston Smith is a parody of Smith & Wesson.
* Case 29: [[Music/TheDoors Light My Fire]]:
** Cliff Montgomery is named after Creator/MontgomeryClift, and he resembles Creator/SeanConnery.
** In the Mermaid Ballroom scene, there is a parody of a Little Tree.
** ''Grimsborough's Best Talent'' is a parody of ''America's Got Talent''.
** ''{{Theatre/Hamlet}}'' is quoted.
** Copies of ''Literature/ThePictureOfDorianGray'' and ''Theatre/SwanLake'' are found.
* Case 30: Blood in the Water:
** Joe Warren resembles Creator/AdrienBrody.
** Brolex is a parody of Rolex.
* The additional investigation for Misty Grove is named "Literature/UnderTheDome".
* Case 31: Domesday:
** Dan Scruffinsky resembles [[Series/BreakingBad Walter White]].
** In the Billiard Table scene, there is a poster of a mushroom resembling the one in ''VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld''.
** The psychiatric hospital visited in the case is called [[Literature/OneFlewOverTheCuckoosNest Bromden]].
** Blue Star is a parody of Playstation.
* Case 32: Literature/ThingsFallApart:
** In the Rupert's Bedroom scene, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein.
* Case 33: A Rock and a Hard Place:
** In the Laboratory Steps scene, there is a helmet resembling a [[Franchise/StarWars clone trooper's]] and a motorcycle resembling a [[Franchise/{{Tron}} light cycle]].
** In the Laboratory Walkway scene, there is an Xbox controller.
** Sosch is a parody of Bosch.
* Case 34: [[Theatre/TitusAndronicus Death in My Hand]]:
** In the Security Post scene, there is a book titled "[[ParodiesForDummies Astronomy for Schmucks]]".
** In the Sewer Tunnel scene, there is a [[Film/It1990 familiar clown and a red balloon with a "G"]]. There's also a [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} pixelated heart]].
** Mippon is a parody of Nikon.
* Case 35: In Cold Blood:
** Jenna [=McFry=], Dreamlife's eccentric electrician, is heavily based on [[Film/Ghostbusters2016 Jillian Holtzmann]].
** In the Gym Equipment scene, there is a Platform/NintendoSwitch.
* Case 36: Up in Flames:
** Denise Daniels resembles Creator/MelissaMcCarthy.
** In the Production Chamber, there is a picture of UsefulNotes/AlbertEinstein.
** In the Coffee Table scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 pink teddy bear]].
** ''Game of Flames'' is a parody of ''[[Literature/ASongOfIceAndFire Game of Thrones]]''.
** Nay's is a parody of Lay's.
** S.A.R.A. is a parody of UsefulNotes/{{NASA}}.
* Case 37: Final Cut:
** The case has references to ''[[Film/TheTexasChainSawMassacre1974 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre]]''.
*** The case revolves around a student-made horror film featuring a chainsaw-wielding murderer resembling Leatherface. [[spoiler: The real killer ends up using the costume for the murder]].
*** The victim, Cindy [=McMinn=], is a parody of Teri [=McMinn=], who portayed Pam.
*** Gunnar Burns is a parody of Gunnar Hansen, who portrayed Leatherface. His surname comes from Marilyn Burns, who portrayed Sally Hardesty.
*** Toby Hansen is named after Tobe Hooper, the film's director, also paralleling his role as director of the student film. His surname comes from Gunnar Hansen.
*** Sally Hooper is named after Sally Hardesty and Tobe Hooper. She also wears a shirt with a picture of Texas.
** Azeeb Patel wears a shirt with the logo of ''[[Series/TheXFiles The Y-Files]]''.
* Case 38: Pain in the Neck:
** In the Amphitheater scene, there is a bust of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
** Socrates is mentioned, and Cicero is quoted.
** Moist Mitts is a parody of Wet Wipes.
** ''Counter Compassion'' is a parody of ''TabletopGame/CardsAgainstHumanity''.
* Case 39: Deadeye:
** One of the killer's traits is reading ''[[Literature/TheArtOfWarSunTzu The Art of War]]''. Sun Tzu, the text's author, is mentioned a few times.
** In the Paintball Locker Room scene, there is parody of a Playstation controller.
** In the Sorority Living Room scene, there is a stuffed unicorn resembling [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 Buttercup]].
* Case 40: [[Series/MurderSheWrote Game, Set, Murder]]:
** The victim, Stephanie Griff, is a parody of Steffi Graff.
** John [=McKenzie=] is a parody of John [=McEnroe=].
** Kangaroo is a parody of Deliveroo.
** In the Tennis Court scene, there is a Platform/NintendoSwitch.
** The Library scene is modeled after the Lello Bookstore.
*** In the scene there is a [[Film/TheMask familiar green mask]].
* Case 41: Trick or Treat:
** In the Front Yard scene, there is a [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors large carnivorous plant]].
** In the Victim's Bed scene, there is a clown mask somewhat resembling [[Film/It2017 Pennywise]].
** In the Costume Shop scene, there is a mannequin dressed similar to [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy Krueger]], and its head looks like a combination of [[Film/It2017 Pennywise]] and ComicBook/TheJoker. There's also a [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors plant]] similar to the one in the Front Yard scene.
** In the Halloween Display scene, the aforementioned mannequin is holding a [[Series/TheWalkingDead bat with nails driven through it]]. There is also [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]] as well as the aforementioned clown mask.
** ''A Wind-Up Satsuma'' is a parody of ''Film/AClockworkOrange''.
** Socrates is mentioned.
* Case 42: Lashing Out:
** In the Professor's Office and Professor's Desk scenes, there is a bust of UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
** In the Ad Astra's Cave scene, there is [[Film/VForVendetta V's mask]].
** {{Creator/Voltaire}} is quoted.
* Case 43: Fields of Murder:
** In the Tractor Barn scene, the tractor has a yellow decal of a deer, referencing John Deere.
* Case 44: A Crime Like No Udder:
** The victim. Debby Gideon, resembles Creator/WandaSykes.
** In the Shelves scene, there is a satirical "We Can Do It" poster.
* Case 45: A Pointy End:
** Harley Sackville resembles Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
** A flyer is found reading "[[Series/GameOfThrones Summer Is Coming]]".
** A copy of ''[[Creator/VincentVanGogh Starry Night]]'' is found.
** ''Parents of the Corn'' is a parody of ''Film/ChildrenOfTheCorn''.
* Case 46: Like a Pig to the Slaughter:
** Wilbur Abernathy resembles Creator/LeVarBurton.
** Charlotte Webb is a reference to the book ''Literature/CharlottesWeb''.
** One of the killer's traits is having read ''Literature/AnimalFarm''.
** UsefulNotes/NapoleonBonaparte and Creator/GeorgeOrwell are mentioned.
** ''The Moving Thumb'' is a parody of ''Literature/TheMovingFinger''.
*** Agnes Kristy is a parody of Creator/AgathaChristie.
* Case 47: In Vino Veritas:
** Sofia Quadrelli resembles Liza Soberano.
** ''Uptown Abbey'' is a parody of ''Series/DowntonAbbey''.
* Case 48: To Kingdom Come:
** Bigbucks is a parody of Starbucks.
* Case 49: Dearly Departured:
** In the Shuttle Stop scene the titular shuttle has a license plate for "Ocean State" which is Rhode Island.
** ''Literature/CrimeAndPunishment'' is mentioned.
* Case 50: [[Film/LightsOut2016 Lights Out]]:
** Felix Murray is a parody of WebVideo/PewDiePie and shares his first name.
** Bilobo is a parody of Stabilo.
* Case 51: Out of Breath:
** Trishna Joshi resembles Kalpana Chawla.
* Case 52: Head Case:
** ''Two Flew Over the Eagle's Nest'' is a parody of ''Literature/OneFlewOverTheCuckoosNest''.
** Ben Lacey is a parody of Creator/KenKesey.
** While searching in trash, some papers with UsefulNotes/AbrahamLincoln quotes.
* Case 53: Playing Dead:
** [[ProductAsSuperhero Mr Biceps]] is a parody of Mr Muscle.
** Creator/BradPitt and Creator/AngelinaJolie are mentioned.
* Case 54: Breaking News:
** In the Prison Yard scene, there is a satirical "We Can Do It" poster.
** Duck Soap is a parody of Dove Soap.
** Glamoro is a parody of Marlboro.
* The additional investigation for Newmark is named "[[Film/AvengersEndgame Endgame]]".
* Case 55: [[Film/RunningScared2006 Running Scared]]:
** Take It Cheesy is a parody of Cheetos.
* Case 56: [[Franchise/ToyStory To Eternity and Beyond]]:
** Christine Ramsgate is a parody of Creator/ChristinaApplegate.
** John C. Birk is a parody of [[Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries James T. Kirk]] as portrayed by Creator/WilliamShatner.
** ''3001: A Space Audacity'' is a parody of ''[[Literature/TheSpaceOdysseySeries 2001: A Space Odyssey]]''.
** [=LegAway=] is a parody of Segway.
** Ramani is a parody of Armani.
* Case 57: Reap What You Sow:
** In the Station Entrance scene, there is a poster of a zombie parodying ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies''.
** Christian Bateman's briefcase contains books with a picture of ''Vitruvian Man''.
* Case 58: Extinguished:
** The victim, Henry Liu, is a parody of [[Franchise/JurassicPark Henry Wu]].
** Gina Rowbottom is a parody of Creator/GenaRowlands.
** In the Laboratory Console scene, there is a familiar [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors carnivorous plant]].
** In the Back Alley scene, there is a poster of a zombie parodying ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies''.
** In the Victim's House scene, there is a blimp with "GOOD DAY" printed on the side, parodying the Goodyear blimp.
** In the Living Room scene, there is a [[Film/IndianaJonesAndTheKingdomOfTheCrystalSkull crystal skull]] and a parody of a Playstation controller.
* Case 59: Eve of Disaster:
** In the Bridge scene, there is a [[Franchise/KingKong gorilla climbing a building]].
* Case 60: [[Music/BonJovi Blaze of Glory]]:
** In the Destroyed Dome scene, there is a hazmat suit with a skull printed on the visor, evoking the appearance of the victims of the Vashta Nerada in ''Franchise/DoctorWho''.
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[[folder:'''Travel in Time''']]
* Kai Malano bears a resemblance to Creator/JasonMomoa.
* Orlando Ordelaffi has a resemblance to Creator/RuPaul out of drag.
* Case 0: The Murder of Napoleon:
** As indicated by the title, the victim is UsefulNotes/NapoleonBonaparte.
** Empress Joséphine de Beauharnais and UsefulNotes/MarquisDeLaFayette are suspects.
* The additional investigation for Ancient Times is named "[[Theatre/AntonyAndCleopatra Kingdoms of Clay]]".
* The Ancient Times area features many statues and artwork of figures in Myth/ClassicalMythology and Myth/EgyptianMythology as well as actual historic figures.
* Case 1: [[WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast Death as Old as Time]]:
** The victim is UsefulNotes/JuliusCaesar.
** UsefulNotes/{{Cleopatra|VII}} and [[UsefulNotes/MarcusJuniusBrutus Brutus]] are suspects.
* Case 2: Stranded in Gaul:
** The victim, Katurix, is named after Mars Caturix, the Gallo-Roman god of war.
** UsefulNotes/MarkAntony is a suspect.
** Atreba is named after the Atrebates, a Belgic tribe existing in the Iron Age and Roman period.
** In the Dolmen Circle scene, there is a [[Literature/PeterPan pan flute next to a hook]].
* Case 3: Film/WhenInRome:
** {sefulNotes/{{Augustus}} is a suspect as Octavian, as well as Claudia Pulchra and Scorpius.
** One of the killer's traits is reading Creator/{{Catullus}}.
* Case 4: A Greek Tragedy:
** Theophilos resembles [[Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2 Ego]].
** [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Euterpe]] is a suspect.
* Case 5: [[Film/ParisIsBurning Egypt is Burning]]
* The additional investigation for The 1960s is named "[[Music/BobDylan Times Are A-Changing]]".
* Case 6: [[Music/BryanAdams Summer of Death]]:
** James Henderson is a parody of Music/JimiHendrix.
** Alfred Lowe resembles [[Series/That70sShow Red Forman]].
** The younger [[spoiler: Ian Devine]] resembles Manel Navarro.
** In the Victim's Bedroom scene, there is a newspaper with a headline of the John F. Kennedy assassination.
** Kameroid is a parody of Polaroid.
** The Why is a parody of Music/TheWho.
** Ungrateful Living is a parody of Music/GratefulDead.
** ''On the Highway'' is a parody of ''Literature/OnTheRoad'', and Jackson Ferouac is a parody of Creator/JackKerouac.
** Citrushead is a parody of Lemonhead.
* Case 7: [[Film/GoneInSixtySeconds1974 Gone in 30 Seconds]]:
** Sandy Lemko is a parody of Creator/AndyWarhol.
*** The Workshop is a parody of The Factory.
*** The megastars are a parody of the Warhol Superstars.
*** His surname comes from the Lemkos, an ethnic group Warhol was a part of.
*** The silver banana suit he gets trapped in is a reference to ''Music/TheVelvetUndergroundAndNico'', which Warhol produced.
*** ''Rubbish'' is a parody of ''Trash''.
** Martha Jefferson is a parody of Marsha P. Johnson, and her Woodgate Inn is a parody of the Stonewall Inn.
** In the Studio Couch scene, there is a can of soup parodying Campbell's.
* Case 8: Houston, We Have a Problem:
** The victim, Thomas Segan, is a parody of Creator/CarlSagan.
** Mark Hamilton is named after Creator/MarkHamill.
** Betty Hawkins is a parody of Katherine Johnson.
** In the Control Room scene, there is an android resembling [[Franchise/StarWars C-3P0]].
** Pony is a parody of Sony.
** S.A.R.A. is a parody of UsefulNotes/{{NASA}}, and its mission badge parodies the badge of Apollo 11.
** Chapter 3's cover image is a parody of ''Nighthawks'' by Edward Hopper.
* Case 9: [[Film/WhatHappensInVegas What Happens in Vegas...]]:
** Metro Golden Tiger is a parody of Creator/MetroGoldwynMayer.
** ''What's Up, Daddy-O'' is a parody of ''Film/DaddyO''.
* Case 10: Literature/CrimeAndPunishment:
** One of the killer's traits is having read the titular book.
** In the Congress Hall scene, there is an altered "We Can Do It!" poster.
* The cover image for "A Stroke of Genius" is a parody of ''Art/TheLastSupper''.
* Case 11: A Tudor Murder:
** The victim is UsefulNotes/CatherineOfAragon.
** UsefulNotes/HenryVIII and UsefulNotes/AnneBoleyn are suspects.
** Myth/WilliamTell is mentioned.
* Case 12: Hell to Pay:
** Cardinal Cisneros and Creator/LeonardoDaVinci are suspects.
** In the Stocks scene, there is a copy of ''Vitruvian Man''.
* Case 13: Murder Is No Joke:
** The victim is Triboulet, he [[spoiler: and his twin brother Charles Ferrial]] resembles Creator/LouisDeFunes.
** King Francis I is a suspect.
* Case 14: Pride Comes Before the Fall:
** The victim is Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha, he resembles [[Film/Aladdin2019 Jafar]].
** Roxelana and Suleiman the Magnificent are suspects.
*** Roxelana resembles her depiction in ''Series/MagnificentCentury''.
** Cengiz resembles WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}, and his parrot Zephora resembles Iago.
** Firuzi is a parody of Fuzuli.
* Case 15: Till Death Do Us Part:
** Pope Leo X appears at the end of the case.
** In the Da Vinci's Workshop scene, there is ''Art/TheMonaLisa'' and ''Vitruvian Man''.
* Case 16: Film/BackToTheFuture1:
** The victim, Christopher Scott, resembles Creator/AlainChabat and is named after Creator/ChristopherLloyd, who played Emmett Brown in the case's namesake film, and his surname comes from Brown's catchphrase "Great Scott!".
*** Similarly, his brother Emmett Scott is named after Brown himself.
** Isabelle Huxley is named after Aldous Huxley.
** In the Chief's Desk scene, there is a parody of a Playstation controller.
** In the Couches scene, there is a parody of a Nintendo Switch and a parody of a [[Franchise/StarWars clone trooper's helmet]].
** In the Street scene, there is a blimp with "GOOD DAY" printed on the side, parodying the Goodyear blimp.
** In the Newsstand scene, there is another parody of a Playstation controller.
** ''1987'' is a parody of ''Literature/NineteenEightyFour'' and George Torwell is a parody of Creator/GeorgeOrwell.
** ''Celsius 514'' is a parody of ''Literature/Fahrenheit451'' and Brad Raybury is a parody of Creator/RayBradbury.
** ''The New Cairo Times'' is a parody of ''The New York Times''.
** Rocket Sphinx is an alternate version of the in-game drink Rocket Cow, which itself is a parody of Red Bull.
* Case 17: [[Film/RebelWithoutACause Rebel Without a Pulse]]:
** Sirius Atwood is named after Creator/MargaretAtwood.
** Eugene Donkin is a parody of [[Film/TheHungerGames Caesar Flickerman]].
*** The password on his camera is [=L3I8OV1TZ=], referencing Annie Leibovitz.
** Aldo Huxley is named after Aldous Huxley.
** [[spoiler: Nebet's true persona,]] Nefertiti is named after the Egyptian Pharaoh Nefertiti.
** In the Black Market Alley scene, there is a clown mask resembling those worn by the Joker's men in ''Film/TheDarkKnight'', and a parody of an Xbox controller.
** In the Rebels' Lair scene, there is the ''Mona Lisa''.
** UsefulNotes/JoanOfArc is mentioned.
** ''The Offspring of Man'' is a parody of ''The Son of Man'', and René Magwitte is a parody of Creator/ReneMagritte.
* Case 18: Bash of the Year:
** Ammon Bast resembles Creator/RamiMalek.
** Philip Ramsey is named after Philippe Etchebest and Creator/GordonRamsay.
** Safiya Hanif resembles and is named after Safiya Nygaard.
** In the Coffee Table scene, there is a parody of an Xbox controller.
* Case 19: Fake News:
** Tamat Loren is a parody of Tomi Lahren.
** Moz [[Creator/AnthonyBurgess Burgess]] is [[Literature/AClockworkOrange forced to watch non-stop Ptolemy propaganda while hydrating beads are placed around his eyes to prevent straining]].
* Case 20: Fool's Gold:
** The victim, Ramses XLIII, is named after the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses II.
** In the Fire Pit scene, there is a parody of a Playstation controller.
** Sosch is a parody of Bosch.
* Case 21: [[Film/AnchorsAweigh Anchors Aweigh!]]:
** Uriah Haddonfield resembles James Cook and is a parody of [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean Governor Swann]].
** Isadora Haddonfield is a parody of and is a parody of [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean Elizabeth Swann]].
* Case 22: [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean A Pirate's Death for Me]]:
** The victim is UsefulNotes/{{Blackbeard}}.
** Rags resembles [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean Pintel]], and his wooden eye and name are based on Ragetti.
** In the Tavern Tables scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/FindingDory blue surgeonfish and an octopus]].
** Mary Read is a suspect.
** UsefulNotes/LouisXV is mentioned.
** The song ''Leave Her, Johnny'' is mentioned.
** ''Film/TheGodfather'' is mentioned.
** During her second interrogation, Ezola talks about how Blackbeard had "Rita in Port Roberts, Tina in Kingston, Sandra in...", refering the Lou Bega song "Mambo No. 5 (a Little Bit of...)"
* Case 23: Shipwrecked!
** The case has an island community who have been marooned for twelve years, referencing ''Theatre/TheTempest''. Said play actually appears as a profile clue, and one of the suspects, the victim's daughter, is even named Miranda.
** The victim, Evangeline Rousseau, resembles Creator/MiraFurlan and is possibly named after Danielle Rousseau, a character on ''Series/{{Lost}}'' portrayed by Furlan.
** Miranda Rousseau's appearance is based on Music/KatyPerry as she appeared in the music video for ''Roar''.
** One of the islanders is a slave-turned-hunter called [[Literature/RobinsonCrusoe Monday]].
** The code to open the treasure chest is [[Franchise/PiratesOfTheCaribbean J5PARR0W]].
* Case 25: Going Once, Going Twice, Dead!:
** UsefulNotes/LouisXV is mentioned.
* The additional investigation for Medieval Asia is named "[[Literature/TheArtOfWarSunTzu The Art of War]]".
* Case 26: A Mongolian Tale:
** Santiago Sanchez is a parody of Marco Polo.
** Myth/KingArthur and UsefulNotes/GenghisKhan are mentioned.
* Case 27: [[FountainOfYouth Fountain of Death]]:
** The victim is Tangzi Khatun.
** Subutai, Yangdai Khatun, and Guillaume Boucher are suspects.
* Case 28: Literature/ForWhomTheBellTolls:
** Emperor Lizong and Shi Miyuan are suspects.
** ''The Legend of Wenlong'' and Su Song are mentioned.
* Case 29: A Slice of Death:
** Yoshimune is a parody of Masamune.
** In the Shogun's Bedroom scene, there is artwork of a wave referencing ''The Great Wave of Kanagawa''.
** Chapter 3's cover image is a reference to ''[[{{Gashadokuro}} Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre]]''.
* Case 30: [[Film/StarTrekIITheWrathOfKhan The Wrath of Khan]]
* Case 31: Time's Up:
** In the New York City, 2029 scene, there is a blimp with "GOOD DAY" printed on the side, parodying the Goodyear blimp.
[[/folder]]

[[folder:'''Supernatural Investigations''']]
* Ben Shepherd resembles Creator/MichaelClarkeDuncan.
* Felix Reed resembles Creator/DaveedDiggs.
* Case 0: The Murder of Edward Blake:
** In the Manor Entrance scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
** Aurora Dawson resembles [[Series/ChillingAdventuresOfSabrina Dorcas Night]].
* Case 1: Blood Lust:
** There are some references to ''{{Literature/Dracula}}'':
*** The victim, Lucy Winters, is a parody of Lucy Westenra.
*** Dr Aculus is named after Count Dracula and resembles UsefulNotes/VladTheImpaler.
*** Mina Reynolds is a parody of Mina Harker.
** Roxanne Vega resembles Music/JenniferLopez. [=RVe=] being a vampire and her fake age of 36 might be the developers' way of saying [=JLo=] is OlderThanSheLooks.
** One of the killer's traits is reading Creator/LordByron.
** While searching Lucy's bag, there are several copies of ''Literature/WutheringHeights''.
** The Stone Giant and Sitting Area scenes are based on the Fremont Troll.
** In the Stone Giant scene, there is a doll resembling [[Franchise/ChildsPlay Chucky]], a solitary [[Film/It2017 red balloon]], and artwork of [[Literature/{{Dracula}} Count Dracula]].
** In the Sitting Area scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]], a parody of the ''{{Franchise/Ghostbusters}}'' logo, and grafitti resembling the Cherry Bomb in ''VideoGame/PlantsVsZombies''.
* Case 2: [[Series/OneFootInTheGrave One Bigfoot in the Grave]]:
** The victim is a bigfoot resembling [[Film/HarryAndTheHendersons Harry Henderson]].
** Fabien de la Mort is a nod to [[Literature/TheVampireChronicles Lestat de Lioncourt]] and resembles Creator/TomCruise's portrayal as him.
** In the Bigfoot Museum scene, there is a [[WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast stained glass image of a rose]].
** In the Cave Bar scene, there is a jack-in-the-box resembling [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]].
* Case 3: The Curse of Black Ridge:
** Ronnie Hawk resembles [[Film/SpiderManHomecoming Ned Leeds]]. He also wears a shirt reading "[[Film/TheSixthSense I SEE DEAD PEOPLE]]".
** In the Abandoned Car scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
* Case 4: Film/HourOfTheWolf:
** Zander Stark resembles [[Series/{{TeenWolf}} Derek Hale]].
** In the Pier scene, there is a clown mask resembling [[Film/It2017 Pennywise]].
** In the Prison Floor scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]] and a copy of ''Literature/TheCountOfMonteCristo''.
** Ben sings ''I Left My Heart in San Francisco''.
** ''The Sunset Saga'' is a parody of ''Literature/TheTwilightSaga''.
* Case 5: [[Franchise/MortalKombat Immortal Combat]]:
** ''Weirder Stuff'' is a parody of ''Series/StrangerThings''.
** In the Mansion Garden scene, there is a ''Literature/{{Dracula}}'' comic book.
** In the Mansion Driveway scene, there is a picture of Dracula and a red jacket resembling the one worn by Music/MichaelJackson in the music video for ''Thriller''.
* The additional investigation for Southwest is named "[[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} Something Wicked This Way Comes]]".
* Case 6: Bad Vibes
** Melissa Roanhorse resembles and is named after Creator/RebeccaRoanhorse.
** Zeke Davis bears a resemblance to Youtuber Jarvis Johnson. He also wears a tank top with the phrase "[[Literature/HarryPotterAndThePhilosophersStone You're a lizard, Harry!]]".
* Case 7: [[Film/GetOut2017 Gut Out]]:
** Axel Bross's surname comes from Creator/BobRoss.
** In the Tacos Pueblo Restaurant scene, there is a picture of Frida Kahlo.
* Case 8: Hashtag Murder:
** Kevin East is named after Creator/KevinHart and Music/KanyeWest.
** Tiffany is a reference to [[Film/BrideOfChucky Talking Tiffany]].
** R.J. Fielding is a parody of [[Series/{{Dallas}} J.R. Ewing]].
* Case 9: [[VideoGame/MadWorld Mad]] [[Music/TearsForFears World]]:
** Adam Enstrom is a reference to [[spoiler: [[Literature/{{Frankenstein}} Frankenstein's monster]]. He was created in the same manner, his first name comes from Adam, the first man created according to the Bible who the monster wanted to be like, and his last name is an anagram of "monster".]]
** In the Bloody Bathtub scene, there is a mask resembling Franchise/HannibalLecter's, and a jack-in-the-box resembling [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]].
** In the Asylum Gardens scene, there is a clown mask resembling [[Literature/{{It}} Pennywise]].
** A password in the case is [[Series/TheXFiles [=X-F1L3S=]]].
** ''Link 4'' is a parody of ''TabletopGame/ConnectFour''.
** Creator/PercyByssheShelley and Creator/MaryShelley are mentioned.
** During an interrogation, Mercy says "[[Theatre/{{Macbeth}} Out, damned spot!]]".
* Case 10: [[Literature/AChristmasCarol The Ghost of Murders Past]]:
** Agnes Leek is a parody of the witch in ''WesternAnimation/{{Brave}}''.
** In the Abandoned Living Room scene, there is a plant resembling [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors Audrey II]].
** One of the killer's traits is listening to [[Music/WillieNelson Billie Kelson]].
** ''Y-Files'' is a parody of ''Series/TheXFiles''.
* The additional investigation for The Rockies is named "Literature/TheCallOfTheWild".
* Case 11: A One-Wolf Open Slay:
** SantaClaus is a suspect. His age corresponds to the birth year of the real Saint Nicholas.
** In the Winter Town scene, there is a clown mask resembling those worn by the Joker's men in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
** [[Literature/AChristmasCarol Ebenezer Scrooge]] is mentioned.
* Case 12: Film/DeadHeat:
** Flake Winningham's surname likely parodies [[Theatre/TheBookOfMormon Arnold Cunningham]], further implied by his status as an LDS missionary.
* Case 13: [[Series/StrangerThings Weirder Stuff]]:
** As suggested by the title, there are some references to ''Stranger Things'':
*** The case revolves around filming a TV show titled ''Weirder Stuff''.
*** The victim, Rex Lane, was to portray a character named Stanislav Yakovich who is a Soviet General, referencing Stepanov.
*** Two of the killer's traits are eating waffles and playing "''[[TabletopGame/DungeonsAndDragons Dragons and Dungeons]]''".
** Scott Ridley is a parody of Creator/RidleyScott.
** Linda Regan is a parody of [[Film/TheExorcist Regan MacNeil]].
** Ruby Rees [[spoiler: who is actually a woodland spirit named Rubarae]] resembles Creator/KatherineLangford and shares a name with actress Ruby Rees.
** Falcon resembles Cain as he was portrayed by Creator/TimothyOmundson on ''{{Series/Supernatural}}''.
** In the Film Set Camera scene, there is a hand reaching out of the snow wearing a glove similar to those of [[Franchise/ANightmareOnElmStreet Freddy Krueger]].
** ''Franklin'' is a parody of ''{{Theatre/Hamilton}}''.
* Case 14: Winter Murderland:
** Blake Woodbine owns a goose named [[Music/LadyGaga Lordy Gaga]].
** In the Barn scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
** Roundhead Lake is a parody of Flathead Lake.
** ''Ridgeback Mountain'' is a parody of ''Film/BrokebackMountain''.
** A magazine is found with a headline "[[Film/FantasticBeasts Mythical lake beasts and where to find them]]".
** Among Poppy's plushie toys are some [[Franchise/SpyroTheDragon purple dragons]].
* The additional investigation for Midwest is named "[[Theatre/{{Hamlet}} Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble]]".
* Case 16: [[Radio/ThisAmericanLife This American Death]]:
** The victim, Dan Kelly, [[spoiler: had murdered his wife and replaced her with a golem because he wanted a completely obedient wife, and no human woman would do. [[Literature/TheStepfordWives Sounds awfully familiar...]]]]
* Case 17: Don't Die over Spilled Milk:
** The case, which takes place in Chicago, features several references towards ''Film/{{Candyman}}'':
*** The case revolves around an urban legend of a serial killer called the "Milkman", who shares his traits and MO with the Candyman. [[spoiler:However, unlike the latter, the Milkman turns out to be a myth.]]
*** The victim is a journalist named Todd Anderson, who is named after, and bears a resemblance to, Creator/TonyTodd.
*** One of the suspects [[spoiler:and the killer]] is a college student studying the legend named Lyla Heller, based on the main character, Helen Lyle.
*** Bellevue Heights, the location of the murder, is a stand-in for the infamous Cabrini-Green housing project, which the film took place in.
** Jeffrey Michaels is a parody of UsefulNotes/MichaelJordan and the Chicago Owls are a parody of the Chicago Bulls.
** In the Skate Park scene, there is a Nintendo Switch.
** In the Stair Ramp scene, there is a parody of an Xbox controller.
** In the Living Room scene, there is a sticker of a red bull resembling the logo of the Chicago Bulls, and a clown mask resembling those worn by the Joker's men in ''Film/TheDarkKnight''.
** Kismet the Rapper is a parody of Chance the Rapper.
** ''Lenz'' is a parody of ''Heinz''.
* Case 18: Over the Edge:
** Moesha Decker is a parody of [[Series/{{Moesha}} Moesha Mitchell]].
** Creator/EmilyDickinson and Creator/WilliamShakespeare are mentioned.
** Timber is a parody of Tinder.
** Andrew Lodge is a dead ringer for Archie Andrews.
* Case 19: A Murder of Crows:
** The case is full of references to ''Film/TheWizardOfOz'':
*** The case is set at a theme park called the Aquamarine City (parodying the Emerald City), in Kansas.
*** The victim, Norm White, was an entertainer at the park who wore a lion costume, making him a parody of the Cowardly Lion.
*** Mackenzie Herring is a worker whose job is to be a human scarecrow; that is, to keep birds out of the flowers. He even looks like a scarecrow.
*** Dolly Hale is a runaway from Nebraska, who wears her hair in pigtails, wears a blue dress over a white top, and has a dog named Tutu, and based on Chapter 2's cover image, wears glittery red Converse sneakers. She is a clear parody of Dorothy Gale. Additionally, some of her lines are "We're definitely not in Nebraska anymore, are we, Tutu?" and "There's no place like home".
*** Martin Fuller, a returning suspect, is a drug dealer who found good business at the park, whose street name is "The Tin Man".
*** Frankie Sparkles is the owner of the park, commonly referred to as "The Wizard". He resembles Johnathan Van Ness.
*** Belinda is a kind-hearted witch who works as an entertainer at the park. She is a parody of the good witch Glinda.
*** Two of the killer's traits are eating "Munchkins" candy (a parody of Pop Rocks) and knowing the song "Over the Rainbow".
*** In the Yellow Brick Road scene, there is a cyclone, a hot air balloon, apple trees, a wicker basket, a bicycle, a winged monkey, a wand with a star, a funnel, an emerald, an oil can, a red high-heel with a bow, a witch's hat, Glinda's crown, a broom, a heart-shaped pocket watch, and poppies.
*** In the Candy Car scene, there is a warning sign depicting a house carried away in a cyclone, and a witch doll.
*** In the Park Entrance scene, there is another cyclone and a witch hat.
*** In the Snack Cart scene, there is a scarecrow, a plush Tin Man, a witch shoe, and a Kansas vanity plate reading "DOROTHY".
*** In the Colorful Boats scene, there is a t-shirt reading "I don't think we're in Kansas anymore", a dog resembling Toto, a wand with a star, a scarecrow, a winged monkey, a witch hat, a tin man, and a glittery red shoe with a bow.
*** In the Lion Decoration scene, there is a toy house with doll legs underneath it, a toy talking tree, a witch doll, a cyclone, and a satirical picture of Dorothy as portrayed by Creator/JudyGarland.
** Chapter 1's cover image is a parody of the Disney castle.
** ''Film/TheBirds'' is mentioned.
* Case 20: Scry for Help:
** The case takes some inspiration from ''Literature/HanselAndGretel''.
** In the Castle Staircase scene, there is a plant resembling [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors Audrey II]].
** In the Candy Room scene, there is a painting resembling WesternAnimation/{{Cinderella}}, a pillow pet, and a [[Literature/CharlieAndTheChocolateFactory Golden Ticket]].
** TheReveal that Belinda and Morgana are sisters and one of them being evil make them {{expies}} of [[Series/ChillingAdventuresOfSabrina Hilda and Zelda Spellman]]. [[note]]while Zelda wasn't evil, she was the more serious of the two and sometimes killed her sister to later resurrect her[[/note]]
* Case 21: No Leg to Stand On:
** The case has a few references to ''WesternAnimation/TheLittleMermaid1989'':
*** The victim, Eric Prynce, is named after Prince Eric.
*** Muriel Cove is named after Ariel.
*** Vanessa Sadler is a named after Vanessa, Ursula's human disguise.
*** The Kraken is a reference to Ursula, as well as the original Kraken myth.
*** The case's plot is similar to the original ''Literature/TheLittleMermaid'' tale, in which the mermaid is given the option to kill the prince to be a mermaid again.
** Creator/DanteAlighieri and Creator/{{Virgil}} are mentioned.
* Case 22: Niagara Fallen:
** Roxanne Vega's costume is a reference to [[Film/QueenOfTheDamned Akasha]].
** ''How to Train Your Chupacabra'' is a parody of ''Franchise/HowToTrainYourDragon''.
* Case 23: Film/HocusPocus:
** Janie Sanders's surname comes from the Sanderson sisters in the titular film.
** Dolores Harper resembles Eaddy Mays.
** One of the killer's traits is having watched ''Theatre/TheCrucible''.
** In the Historical Exhibit scene, there is a parody of a Nintendo Switch.
** Creator/LaurenceOlivier is mentioned.
** ''[[Creator/WilliamShakespeare Sonnet 70]]'' is quoted.
** A computer has the password "[[Franchise/HarryPotter ALOHOMORA]]".
* Case 24: Scarab to Death:
** Cleo Sinclair is a parody of Colleen Darnell.
** Welp is a parody of Yelp.
* Case 25: The Third Degree:
** Veritainium is a parody of [[Franchise/HarryPotter Vertiaserum]].
*** Additionally, jumper artifacts are a parody of Portkeys.
** [=MagiCard=] is a parody of [=MasterCard=].
* Case 26: Film/DeathAtAFuneral:
** Larry Zarus is a reference to Lazarus, the man Jesus rose from the dead in the New Testament.
** Beauregard Lomax resembles Creator/JackBlack.
** Marilyn Bullock resembles Creator/ChristinaHendricks.
** ''Animal Graveyard'' is a parody of ''Literature/PetSematary'' and Keevan Bing is a parody of Creator/StephenKing.
** Kerrari is a parody of Ferrari, Sugatti is a parody of Bugatti, and Forsche is a parody of Porsche.
* Case 27: Literature/ToTheLighthouse:
** Dr Daemon resembles ComicBook/LexLuthor/[[ComicBook/TheKingpin Kingpin]], dresses like ComicBook/TheJoker, and acts like [[Film/AustinPowers Dr Evil]].
** Edwina Pickles is a parody of [[Series/FatherTed Mrs Doyle]].
*** Her vodka martini has the tagline "[[Franchise/JamesBond Stirred, not shaken]]".
** Seth Daemon is a parody of [[Film/AustinPowers Scott Evil]].
** In the Lighthouse scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
** Mr Biceps is a parody of Mr Muscle.
** ''Out of Mind'' is a parody of ''Film/OutOfSight''.
** George Looney is a parody of Creator/GeorgeClooney.
** Jennifer Popez is a parody of Creator/JenniferLopez.
** ''Fifty Shades of Earl Grey'' is a parody of ''Literature/FiftyShadesOfGrey''.
* Case 28: The Hunted Hunter:
** Gregg resembles [[Film/CreatureFromTheBlackLagoon the Gill Man]].
** In the Rowboat scene, there is a plant resembling [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors Audrey II]].
** In the Gwen's Bedroom scene, there is a hockey mask resembling [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]], a [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory3 pink teddy bear]], and a satirical "We Can Do It!" poster.
** The IMB Hellenectra II typewriter is a parody of the IBM Selectric II typewriter.
** Nay's is a parody of Lay's.
** Some figurines are found that are a parody of Funko Pop.
* Case 29: Divided We Fall:
** Fabien de la Mort's new outfit looks like that of [[VideoGame/AssassinsCreedSyndicate Jacob Frye]].
** In the Top Floor Couches scene, there is a shoe resembling [[WesternAnimation/{{Cinderella}} the glass slipper]].
** In the Amphitheater Desks scene, there is a plant resembling [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors Audrey II]].
* Case 30: To Hell and Back:
** In the Netherworld Cell scene, there is a plant resembling [[Franchise/LittleShopOfHorrors Audrey II]] and a poster of a clown resembling [[Film/Joker2019 Arthur Fleck in his sign-spinner makeup]].
** In the Cage scene, there is [[Franchise/FridayThe13th Jason's mask]].
** In the River Styx Banks scene, there is a [[Film/MontyPythonAndTheHolyGrail rabbit with white fur and red eyes]].
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* Jean-Philippe Delacroix resembles Creator/JeffGoldblum.
* Nadia Ben Yamin is a parody of Nadia Bengali, an assistant producer at Pretty Simple.
* Case 0: The Murder of Emilie Bouton:
** The titular victim is a parody of [[Film/{{Amelie}} Amelie Poulain]].
** In the Bookseller's stall scene, there is a copy of ''Mona Lisa''.
* The additional investigation for Fantasy is named "[[Film/AnAmericanInParis An American Cop in Paris]].
* Case 1: Corpse Chic:
** Lola du Maurier resembles Creator/AnnaKendrick.
** Charles Pilsnerfeld is a parody of Karl Lagerfeld; his cat Chouquette is named after Lagerfeld's cat Choupette and resembles Wilfred Warrior.
** Kiki Kloss is named after Creator/KarlieKloss.
** One of the killer's traits is reading Creator/{{Voltaire}}.
** Chior is named after Chanel and Dior.
** In the Parisian Fountain scene, [[WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}} a rat wearing a toque]] can be seen.
* Case 2: Murder à la Mode:
** Martine Meunier resembles Georgia May Jagger.
** Howard Stacy resembles Creator/HenryCavill, and his store, Stacy's, is a parody of Macy's.
** Gianni Domani is a reference to UsefulNotes/GianniVersace and Giorgio Armani.
** Simone Lemaitre is a nod to [[Film/TheDevilWearsPrada Miranda Priestly]].
* Case 3: Making the Cut:
** The victim, Béatrice Sanchez, is a parody of [[Series/UglyBetty Betty Suarez]].
** Noémie Leprince is a parody of Creator/NaomiCampbell.
** [=QikQok=] is a parody of [=TikTok=].
** Timber is a parody of Tinder.
** POI is a parody of OPI Products.
** Lapurée is a parody of Ladurée.
* Case 4: [[Music/{{Prince}} Party Like It's 1699]]:
** Prince Amadou resembles [[Film/BlackPanther2018 T'Challa]].
*** He hails from Mazunda, which is a reference to [[Film/ComingToAmerica Zamunda]]. It becomes a reference to [[Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse Wakanda]] in this case.
*** He also introduces himself as "[[Series/TheFreshPrinceOfBelAir the fresh Prince of Mazunda]]".
** High Commissioner Delacroix sings ''[[Music/PeterSarstedt Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)?]]''.
* Case 5: Death by Design:
** Cody James resembles Creator/CameronBoyce.
** Gianni Domani makes posters of himself in [[Series/MoneyHeist a red robe and a Salvador Dalí mask]], with the caption "Chior j'abhorre", a play on "Dior J'adore".
** In the Chior Fashion Show scene, there is a [[Creator/SalvadorDali melting clock]] and a sculpture of a soup can parodying Campbell's.
** Voyou Fou is a parody of Music/DaftPunk.
*** ''Drowning in Beats'' is a parody of ''Aerodynamic Beats''.
** L'Oreol is a parody of L'Oreal.
* The additional investigation for Attraction is named "[[Music/LouReed Walk on the Wild Side]]". It's cover image is based on a scene in the music video for [[Music/CardiB WAP]].
* Case 6: The Show Must Go On:
** The case has references to ''Film/MoulinRouge'':
*** It takes place at a cabaret called Popotin Rouge.
*** The victim, Sabine Diamant, is a parody of Satine.
*** Grégoire Ewan is a parody of Christian and is named after Creator/EwanMcGregor.
** Rémi Roy is a parody of [[Series/TigerKing Joe Exotic]].
** Jacques Lelarge at one point says "[[Series/TigerKing I am never going to financially recover from this!]]".
** In the Snake Tank scene, there is a skull referencing the Paris Skull.
** ''Theatre/TheMerryWivesOfWindsor'' is quoted.
** Rolington typewriter is a parody of Remington typewriter.
* Case 7: Beastly Behavior:
** Father Puce is a parody of [[TabletopGame/{{Clue}} Reverend Green]].
** Creator/VincentVanGogh and Creator/PabloPicasso are mentioned.
** ''Aurélie'' is a parody of ''Film/{{Amelie}}''.
** Spanax is a parody of Xanax.
* Case 8: Dressed to Be Killed:
** In the Pigalle Crosswalk scene, there is artwork of a [[Music/TheBeatles yellow submarine]].
** ''Zizi dans le Métro'' is a parody of ''Film/ZazieDansLeMetro''.
** During the case, the player and Hugo are attacked by a rare [[Franchise/ThePinkPanther pink panther]], which is named after Creator/{{Capucine}} who appeared in the 1963 film ''[[Film/ThePinkPanther1963 The Pink Panther]]''.
* Case 9: Die in the Sky:
** Captain Mambwe is named after the Mambwe people of Tanzania and Zambia.
** Tamu Wanjiku resembles [[ComicBook/BlackPanther Okoye]].
** ''Mazunda Today'' is a parody of ''[[UsefulNotes/AmericanNewspapers USA Today]]''.
* Case 10: Juggling With Death:
** ''Jumbo'' is a parody of ''WesternAnimation/{{Dumbo}}''.
** A deflated [[Creator/{{Pixar}} Luxo ball]] is found.
* Case 11: A Priceless Murder:
** Samy Malouf is a parody of Fahim Saleh.
** Mélodie Laurence is a parody of Creator/MelanieLaurent.
** Music/JohannSebastianBach is mentioned.
** Copies of ''Literature/ThePictureOfDorianGray'' are found.
** Luvver is a parody of Happn.
** Süper is a parody of Uber.
** Bilobo is a parody of Stabilo.
* Case 12: [[Film/InglouriousBasterds Inglorious Batard]]:
** In the Boat Deck scene, there is a satirical ''Mona Lisa''.
** Creator/HonoreDeBalzac is mentioned.
** Boop Doggo is a parody of Music/SnoopDogg.
** [=MagiCard=] is a parody of [=MasterCard=].
** The romani Esme Badi is a reference to [[Literature/TheHunchbackOfNotreDame Esmeralda]].
* Case 13: Queen of Hearts:
** Zaza Printemps has a tattoo referencing ''Music/AladdinSane'' and has a shirt for "[[Music/TalkingHeads Speaking Heads]]".
** Kimmie D is a parody of Karen O, and her band "No No Nos" is a parody of "Music/YeahYeahYeahs".
** In the Enchanted Forest scene, there is a parody of ''Music/AladdinSane'''s album cover and an artwork depicting [[Music/PinkFloyd light passing through a prism]].
** In the VIP Lounge scene, there is a stuffed unicorn resembling the characters in ''WesternAnimation/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic''.
** Kameroid is a parody of Polaroid.
** Scrappy Snacks are a parody of the marijuana edible Scooby Snacks.
** Buzzer is a parody of Twitter.
* The additional investigation for Jealousy, Separation and Engagement is named "[[Film/{{Casablanca}} We'll Always Have Paris]]".
* Case 15: Slay it with Flowers:
** Jean Connerie is a parody of [[Characters/JamesBondTheCharacter James Bond]], and he is named after Creator/SeanConnery.
** ''Animal Graveyard'' is a parody of ''Literature/PetSematary''.
** ''Dr Slumber'' is a parody of ''Literature/DoctorSleep''.
* Case 16: Early Checkout:
** Gérard Roquefort resembles [[UsefulNotes/ThePresidentsOfFrance Emmanuel Macron]].
** ''Evelyn in Paris'' is a parody of ''Series/EmilyInParis''.
** In the Sushi Lounge scene, there is a comic book titled ''[[Manga/{{Naruto}} Saruto]]''.
** Bjorn Bolt is named after Kristen Bjorn and Derek Bolt.
** Marie Le Stylo is a parody of Marine Le Pen.
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