Criminal ExpertCriminal Expert

Game Details:  Mystery, 2023

Links:  Moby Games, Steam, Adventure Gamers

Walkthrough Updated:  5/31/2023

Suggested Listening:  Caught Up in the Panic (Ash 25)

Criminal Expert is a detective mystery game, with a timer constantly running and forcing you to make decisions. After a confused woman is found wandering on a forest road, you must try to solve the mystery of what led her to be in this position. There are 12 Steam Achievements, all documented in the walkthrough below.

Introduction

Watch the starting video, noting the license plate on the car (DL 91781). You will now be at the police station. There are several ways you can complete the opening sequence of the game:

  1. Use the computer, and play the solitaire game until you win Procrastinator. Still on the computer, open the police database and search for a vehicle with the license plate number DL 91781. Open the report Eagle Eye.

  2. Use the telephone, selecting to pick up the call, then ask the second question "What do you mean weird". Look at your files and read the ambulance report (ID 32) to see the name Kuba Winny. Use the telephone again and select "Talk - Paramedic". Go through the conversation again and this time ask the other question, learning that Kuba dialed from the number 499499499. Use the telephone again and select "Billing - Kuba", then look at your files and read Kuba Winny's Billing (ID 24).

Your boss will come in and give you a deadline. You now have 3 days to complete the case (3 hours of game time).

Justyna Kalinowska

Look at your files and read the summary of Kuba Winny's interrogation (ID 264). Back out and look at the crime scene map on the left to see you have 1 location so far.

Use the phone and select "Search the place where woman was found - Rookie", then use the phone and select "Information about the Victim - Hospital". Look at your files and read the hospital card of the victim (ID 132).

Use the computer and open the police database again. Search for a missing person by the name of "Justyna Kalinowska" and read the report, which mentions that she was reported missing by Mateusz Korab. Also search for a missing person by the name of "Pawel Pyszczek" and read the report, which mentions that he was reported missing by Natalia Pyszczek.

Use the telephone and select "Billing - Justyna", then look at your files and read Justyna's Billing (ID 14). Use the phone again and select "Interrogation - Justyna". Go to the witness room to begin the interrogation.

First Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • Good afternoon, my name is Kornel Zawilski. Please set down, don't be nervous. I would just like to ask a few questions.
  • You know why you were called, right?
  • Don't be nervous. I will only ask a few questions.
  • Of course.
  • Unfortunately, time is crucial in this type of matter. Perhaps you could start by telling me where you work?

At this point, you have an opportunity to cut the interview short and get Justyna to come back the next day, by selecting "Indeed, you are perfectly prepared, but you don't convince me, I will not buy this software from you anyway." This will cost you lots of time, and you can continue the interview the next day. Keep selecting this option to get Justyna to come back multiple times Under Pressure. If you keep going, you will run out of time and fail the case Rookie.

Continue the conversation as follows:

  • How long have you been working there?
  • Okay, let's go back to April twelfth now. Can you tell me what you remember? The day you were found. When you went to the emergency room.
  • Why were you cold?
  • Nothing unusual happened?
  • You were alone at lunch?
  • And who is Mateusz?
  • Did you break up?
  • Do you remember what you argued about?
  • I understand. Did you come home together after lunch?
  • Did you go your separate ways on Friday afternoon?
  • And what happened later? Did you go straight home?
  • And then what happened?
  • I understand. I won't bother you anymore then. However, please call me if you remember anything.

Look at the 4 pieces of evidence you have now collected. Leave the police station to go to Justyna's apartment.

Victim's Apartment

Here you need to collect a specific 3 pieces of evidence:

  1. Fingerprint on the door to the far left.
  2. Cigarettes on the coffee table.
  3. Fingerprint on the right glass on the coffee table.

Back at the station, you can now see the new evidence you just collected. Go to the witness room to begin another interrogation.

Second Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • It seems to me that it will be easier to forget once we catch the perpetrator. At least that's what my many years of practice in this position has taught me. Unless you don't care at all?
  • I'm glad you said that because your testimony is crucial. That's why I have to ask about one person. About your boss.
  • You saw him on that Friday.
  • I don't know. And do you think that it's likely.
  • Ms. Kalinowska - your private life is your own business, but you do realize that in these cases, the perpetrator usually knows the victim? That's why I have to ask such questions. Are you sure you remember Daniel leaving?
  • And who would be the first?
  • And what can you tell me about this software that no one was supposed to know about?
  • You don't know about the software that's supposed to steal data?
  • All right, I believe you. But please expect more phone calls. And if something comes to mind...

Use the computer to search for a file on "Daniel Rotecki", then read through the report. Use the telephone and select "Interrogation - Justyna's Boss". Look at your files and read the report from the interrogation of Daniel Rotecki (ID 564). Go to the witness room to talk to Justyna once more.

Third Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • Looks like I'm gonna have to arrest you.
  • The theft of personal data is a very serious crime. And in this case, we are talking about so-called sensitive data...
  • Please tell me how exactly what the process was for stealing data from Bequic. Only now, without lies, without intrigue - the plain truth. Only the truth can you help in the current situation.
  • Unfortunately this is no longer up to me, but the prosecutor. I will ask for supervision without having to keep you in custody, but as I say, I no longer decide.
  • Good afternoon, Ms. Prosecutor. Kornel Zawilski here...

After this conversation, head straight back in to see Justyna again.

Fourth Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • The matter of viruses is almost behind us, but the kidnapping does not give me peace of mind.
  • Do you want a glass of water?
  • Are they bothering you?
  • I'll uncuff you.
  • It is very important that you remember as much as possible. Every detail is important.
  • He always had a headlamp? This harsh light?
  • Yes? What did you hear?
  • But he didn't touch you?
  • Allow me to summarize - a building without windows, in a raw state, cold, dirty mattress, you were bound with a rope and a man, not tall, with a headlamp on his head. And, of course, molestation...
  • This does not change the fact he molested you. This is also a crime.
  • How did you manage to free yourself?
  • Maybe the perpetrator decided to free you for some reason?
  • Maybe something upset you, scared you? Did you feel scared in some way?
  • Locked up with you?
  • Did she say anything?
  • Are you sure this woman was alive?
  • And you remember her only in this position?
  • And she didn't say a word?
  • Do you remember what she was wearing?
  • So you had a moment to look at her?
  • Did he also give this woman water and food? Did he address her, too?
  • Was it just one woman? Maybe you remember someone else?
  • Please continue.
  • Ms. Kalinowska, I promise that we will do everything we can to find this place as soon as possible.
  • I just wanted to ask if you remember what happened after you freed yourself from these bonds?
  • Do you remember anything else - doors, locks, building, corridors, surroundings, anything characteristic that could help us find this place?
  • Thank you very much for today. Everything that you have said is very important. If you remember anything else - please speak to me immediately. Any time of the day or night.

After another conversation with your boss, go to your files and read Justyna's psychiatrist report (ID 116).

Oriana Szulc

Use the phone and select "Call Justyna's colleague - Oriana". Select these options during your conversation:

  • Ms. Oriana Szulc?
  • Please sit down, I won't take long.
  • I'm more interested in Mr. Mateusz Korab. Did you know him?
  • What impression did Mateusz have on her?
  • With what?
  • And their relationship? How would you describe it?
  • Would you describe her as a credible person?
  • How would you describe the duties of Ms. Kalinowska?
  • Thank you very much, I understand everything now. Thank you for your time.

Patryk Warecki

Use the phone and select "Call Mateusz's colleague - Patryk". Select these options during your conversation:

  • Good afternoon. Patryk Warecki?
  • Mateusz Korab. Can you describe him in two words?
  • I figured that out. And besides that?
  • Would you say that he is credible?
  • Were you surprised?
  • Why?
  • You don't think he has anything?
  • Would you say he would be prone to aggression?
  • And you remember why he was so upset?
  • Let's just go back to that meeting he had with Justyna. Did something unusual catch your eye?
  • You know what... I don't think I have any more questions. Thank you very much.

Mateusz Korab

Use the phone and select "Billing - Mateusz", then look at your files and read Mateusz's Billing (ID 44). Use the phone and select "Interrogation - Mateusz". Enter the witness room to interview Mateusz.

First Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • I can see that you are in a good mood.
  • Everything that concerns Ms. Kalinowska and her disappearance.
  • You didn't have contact all weekend?
  • A gift horse?
  • If I may ask - is that why you don't live together?
  • How did you find out?
  • So you broke up on Friday in good spirits?
  • Ms. Kalinowska remembered it differently...
  • You seemed to upset her very much with something.
  • So the incident doesn't matter?
  • So, you work together. Can you tell me what you do?
  • Okay, thank you. That's all for now. If you remember anything else, please call me directly.

Use the phone and select to pick up the call from Mateusz. Now continue your conversation:

  • That's interesting... You met while selling CRM. Can you say a few words about this?
  • So you have nothing to add to this? Something that could be relevant to the case? Nothing strange happened? I'm asking because I assume that you also care about catching the perpetrator...
  • CONTINUE
  • CONTINUE
  • CONTINUE
  • A touching story, I have to admit, but I still don't know what you were arguing about that Friday.
  • CONTINUE
  • That's a pretty serious accusation...
  • What evidence?
  • Okay, but why are you telling me all this?
  • Hmmm, we won't accept a criminal complaint because the data was never stolen. You'd better wait.
  • What happened today?
  • CONTINUE
  • Hmmm, in that case, do you want your statement recorded? It's always a preemptive move.

Use the computer to check for a form with the cryptonym "018D001", then read the police report. You now have to select options on a Missing Women's Form:

  • Sex: Female
  • Age: 36-39
  • Hair Color: Brown
  • Height: 160-165
  • Area: Legnica
  • Years Since Disappearance: 26-29

Submit the form Gone girls. View the police report on the computer again, and it will be updated with 3 names and photographs. Now use the phone, selecting "Search the area with Justyna". Look at the crime scene map on the left to see you now have a 2nd location marked. Leave the police station to go to the farm.

State Agricultural Farm

Use your UV magnifying glass to click on 11 pieces of evidence around this crime scene. Switch to your sniffer dog to find the final 4 pieces of evidence. Now you have 15 minutes to solve a sliding tile puzzle (the blank space is at the top left in the finished puzzle). There are 2 possible achievements to earn here:

  • Solve the puzzle within 10 minutes Egghead
  • Solve the puzzle within 5 minutes Mastermind

After receiving the extra object, use this at the base of the middle archway on the left, and you will discover a secret room with extra evidence.

Justyna Kalinowska

Back at the police station, look at all of your new evidence, then go to the witness room again.

Fifth Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • Please calm down, sit down and tell me what happened.
  • Please calmly tell me what happened, and I'll take the appropriate action.
  • Did something disturb you about his behavior?
  • What do you mean he's crazy?
  • I understand that the conflict between you was completely irrelevant?
  • And he believed you so easily?
  • I think you've finally fallen out of love...
  • I understand that you want to report a crime?

Mateusz Korab

Use the phone and select "Arrest - Mateusz", then leave the police station to go to Mateusz's apartment.

Mateusz's Apartment

Here you need to collect a specific 3 pieces of evidence:

  1. Posters of naked women on the left wall.
  2. Porno magazine in the drawer.
  3. Porno magazine on the coffee table.

There is an achievement for successfully searching both apartments and the farm Sherlock. Back at the station, you can now see the new evidence you just collected. Go to the witness room to begin another interrogation.

Second Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • Now you have the opportunity to present your version.
  • Tell me, then, what did you mean by 'is this it'?
  • Meaning what?
  • Tell me what you did on Friday [2/04/2021]?
  • Where did you go for lunch?
  • And then what? Did you see anyone that day, talk to anyone? What did you do?
  • You need to explain to me what that means - after working in front of a computer, you return home and fire up the computer to enjoy a free evening. Because I don't understand.
  • Alone or with colleagues on the internet?
  • No, you don't have to. Well, that's all, I don't have any more questions. But be aware that we will probably call again.

Romuald Korab

Use the phone and select "Billing - Romuald", then look at your files and read Romuald's Billing (ID 34). Look at the crime scene map on the left to see you now have a 3rd location marked. Enter the witness room to interview Romuald.

First Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • Good afternoon. I won't take too much of your time. I just wanted to ask about a few places - above all: about Grabski Street.
  • It seems that you have the habit of taking long walks...
  • Borys?
  • Are you often going for walks at Glinki?
  • Do you sometimes take your son for such walks?
  • For the sake of conversation. All right. I will not take up any more of your time. Thank you very much for finding the time to come.

Now go to the evidence room. You need to match pairs of evidence collected from different locations:

  1. Dugout: Doll hair
    Other: DNA Marianna Osiecka

  2. Dugout: Knife
    Other: DNA Romuald

  3. Dugout: Blood
    Other: DNA Justyna

There is an achievement for finding these 3 matches You got a match!. Go back into the evidence room to see the new information confirming these matched pieces of evidence. Leave the police station, but there is nobody in Romuald's apartment. Use the phone and select "Organize a Trap - Rookie", then select these options during the conversation:

  • GPS installed?
  • He won't find it?
  • Cause if he finds out, we're screwed.
  • I hope you're right.

Use the phone again and select "Order Surveillance - Romuald". Back at the police station, go to the witness room again.

Second Interrogation

Select these options during your conversation:

  • Mr. Korab, sit... please end this performance. Keep that innocent look for the theater. Maybe you can put on the show in the prison at Christmas.
  • About what you did to Ms. Kalinowska. And those murders. You silent motherfucker... we've been looking for you...
  • Yeah, good comparison. Only that it wasn't the witch that left a trail of bread crumbs, but Hansel. And Gretel later pushed her into the oven, where she burned alive. So comparing yourself to the witch is quite right.
  • Meaning the witch in the oven. We found the knife.
  • What went wrong with Justyna?
  • How did you know where she lived?
  • And then what? You took her to the State Agricultural Farm, tied her up and...?
  • But he got laid. What about you? You flocked to porno like a shithead. So maybe you're the lame-ass in this story, not him?
  • Why did you do it? The girls didn't give it to you? You couldn't get a hard-on otherwise? What's wrong with you?
  • Are you talking about the doll now?
  • I don't have to. But I think you'd like to tell me. Am I wrong?
  • Yes. I think these questions are actually idiotic. And there were too many. Just tell me, when you wrote this letter, did you think what would happen to your beautiful ladies once you were locked up? They are now in the evidence warehouse, each piece in a different box... Did you at least say goodbye?
  • These women and their families will finally get a decent burial. And we're gonna throw your dolls in the fucking trash. And the same should be done to you.

Conclusion

There are 2 possible achievements upon successful completion of the game:

  • Solve the case within 3 hours True Detective
  • Solve the case within 2 hours Criminal Expert

You will also receive an achievement during game play if you skip listening to conversations at least 30 times Boring, boring....