TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Jarod Word on Jun 4, 2025

The TBA Criminal Justice Section recently hosted a unique and successful murder mystery CLE. Led by Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (LMU Law) professors Melanie Ried and Syd Beckman, LMU Law students played characters in a 1920s themed event where participants used Tennessee’s latest criminal laws to unravel the mystery and bring the killer to justice. The winning team consisted of lawyers Jade Peters, Nicholas Poe-Jones and Tim Fowler. Keep your eyes peeled for more fun events to come from the TBA Criminal Justice Section.

LMU professors Melanie Reid (left) and Syd Beckman (center) address participants.

LMU Law students play characters at murder mystery CLE.

 

Left: An untimely death at the TBA murder mystery CLE

Right: Attendees solve puzzles to uncover clues.

 Attendees solve puzzles to uncover clues.

Participants mingle in the speakeasy.

Attendees solve puzzles to uncover clues.