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Complete Walkthrough for The Roottrees are Dead

Dive into the intricate world of The Roottrees are Dead, a compelling genealogical mystery puzzle that takes you back to 1998. This walkthrough will serve as your roadmap to unraveling the secrets of the enigmatic Roottree Corporation. Armed with your detective skills, scour the vintage Internet for hidden clues, uncover long-buried connections, and piece together a sprawling 50-member family tree. Get ready to immerse yourself in a story of intrigue, deception, and discovery as you aim for 100% completion!

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Root Ancestors are the highest members of the family tree, consisting of just two individuals: Elias Roottree and Gwyneth Roottree. Pictured below, they are shown from left to right:

Gwyneth Roottree

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Anderson, Gwyneth
Occupation: Housewife
Spouse: Roottree, Elias


Picture

  • Source: Internet Search (Gwyneth Roottree)
  • Evidence: A photo of Elias and Gwyneth.

Elias Roottree

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Roottree, Elias
Occupation: President (1st)

Spouse: Anderson, Gwyneth


Elias Roottree founded and served as the first president of the Roottree Candy Company.

Elias Roottree has two pictures that can be found in the files:

1st Picture

  • Source: Business Watch (Periodical)
  • Subject: Elias Roottree
  • Evidence: Watchman of the Year, 1936

2nd Picture

  • Source: Internet Search (Gwyneth Roottree)
  • Evidence: A photo of Elias and Gwyneth.

The First Generation consists of the children of the Root Ancestors, Elias and Gwyneth Roottree. They have five children, but by solving the final mystery, a sixth child must be discovered and correctly added to the family tree. From left to right, the children of Elias and Gwyneth are:

Gwyndoline Roottree

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Roottree, Gwyndoline
Occupation: Housewife
Spouse: Morden, James


Gwyndoline is the eldest child of Elias and Gwyneth Roottree and the first member of the “5Pieces.”

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The 5Pieces

Elias Roottree Jr.

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Roottree, Elias Jr.
Occupation: Architect

Spouse: Christensen, Patricia


Elias Roottree Jr. is the second child of Elias and Gwyneth Roottree, as well as their first son. He is also the second member of the “5Pieces.”

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The 5Pieces

Edward Clancy Roottree

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Roottree, Edward Clancy
Occupation: Farm Hand

Spouse: Miller, John


Edward Clancy Roottree is the third child of Elias and Gwyneth and the last known blood relative to be discovered in the family tree. In the 1924 5Pieces ad, his flavor was “Egg Cream.” After that, he was kept out of the public eye. In “The 5Pieces” picture, you can spot him in the background.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The 5Pieces

Clancy Edward Roottree

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Roottree, Clancy Edward
Occupation: Lawyer

Spouse: Cosell, Sarah


Clancy Edward Roottree is the fourth child of Elias and Gwyneth. He is one of the “The 5Pieces”.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The 5Pieces

Margolite Roottree

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Roottree, Margolite
Occupation: Housewife

Spouse: Cornwall, Linus


Margolite Roottree is the fifth child of Elias and Gwyneth. He is one of the “The 5Pieces”.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The 5Pieces

Miracle Roottree

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Roottree, Miracle
Occupation: Preacher

Spouse: Lennon, Helen


Margolite Roottree is the sixth and last child of Elias and Gwyneth. He is one of the “The 5Pieces”.

Picture 1

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The 5Pieces

Picture 2

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

The second generation of the Roottree Family Tree, Elias and Gwyneth’s grandchildren refer to themselves as “The Next Generation.” There are 10 grandchildren, listed below from left to right.

Angelica Morden

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Morden, Angelica
Occupation: Housewife
Spouse: Hudson, Christopher


Angelica Morden is the eldest child of Gwyndoline Roottree and James Morden.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Zacariah Morden

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Morden, Zacariah
Occupation: President (2nd)
Spouse: Lansing, Clara


Zacariah Morden is the second child and firstborn son of Gwyndoline Roottree and James Morden.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Samantha Roottree

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Roottree, Samantha
Occupation: Farmer

Spouse: Madsen, Ernest


Samantha Roottree is the daughter of Elias Roottree Jr. and Patricia Christensen. Born out of wedlock, she was sent to live with her uncle, Edward Clancy Roottree, where she worked as a farmhand.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Lauren Roottree

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Roottree, Lauren
Occupation: Author

Spouse: Rafferty, Jacob


Lauren Roottree, the firstborn child of Clancy Edward Roottree, is the author of “A Life Between Wars” and “Revisiting the Diary: 10 Years Later.” These books are key resources for completing the family tree.

Picture 1 and Spouse Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: A Life Between Wars Book Cover

Picture 2

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Clancy Roottree Jr.

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Roottree, Clancy Jr.
Occupation: Professor

Spouse: Clarson, Laura


Clancy Roottree Jr. is the second child of Clancy Edward Roottree.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Elias C. Roottree

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Roottree, Elias C.
Occupation: Advertising

Spouse: Monroe, Joan


Elias C. Roottree is the third child of Clancy Edward Roottree.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Edward Roottree

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Roottree, Edward
Occupation: Lawyer

Spouse: Quarritch, April


Edward Roottree is the youngest child of Clancy Edward Roottree.

Picture

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Gwynn Roottree

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Roottree, Gwynn
Occupation: Actor

Spouse: Forsythe, Walter


Gwynn Roottree is the only child of Margolite Roottree.

Picture 1

  • Source: Internet Search: Gwynn Roottree
  • Evidence: Gwynn Roottree

Picture 2

  • Evidence: Paris

Miracle Roottree Jr.

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Roottree, Miracle Jr.
Occupation: Preacher

Spouse: Jacobson, Edith


Miracle Roottree Jr. is the firstborn of Miracle Roottree.

Picture 1

  • Source: Internet Search: Miracle Roottree
  • Evidence: Three Generations of Miracles

Picture 2

  • Source: Public Library: A Life Between Wars by Lauren Roottree
  • Evidence: The Next Generation

Picture 3

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Elias M. Roottree

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Roottree, Elias M.
Occupation: Mechanic

Spouse: Wilkins, Katharine


Elias M. Roottree is the second son of Miracle Roottree.

Picture

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

In the third generation of the Roottree Family Tree, Elias and Gwyneth’s great-grandchildren refer to themselves as “The Free Spirits.” There are 14 great-grandchildren, listed below from left to right.

Bonnie Hudson

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Hudson, Bonnie
Occupation: Housewife

Spouse: Kellogg, David 3rd.


Bonnie Hudson is the firstborn child of Angelica Morden and Christopher Hudson.

Picture 1

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture 2

  • Source: Internet Search: Boys and Girls Agree
  • Evidence: Boys and Girls Agree

Guy Hudson

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Hudson, Guy
Occupation: President (3rd)

Spouse: Jones, Patricia


Guy Hudson is the second child of Angelica Morden and Christopher Hudson.

Picture 1

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture 2

  • Source: Internet Search: Boys and Girls Agree
  • Evidence: Boys and Girls Agree

Gwyndoline Morden

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Morden, Gwyndoline
Occupation: Housewife
Spouse: Wilson, Steven


Gwyndoline Morden is the first child of Zacariah Morden and Clara Lansing.

Picture

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture (Spouse)

  • Source: Internet Search: Dr. Wilson
  • Evidence: Dr. Steven Wilson

Caroline Morden

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Morden, Caroline
Occupation: Artist
Spouse 1: Landon, Mark
Spouse 2: Eloise


Caroline Morden is the second child of Zacariah Morden and Clara Lansing.

Picture 1

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture 2

Gwyneth Madsen

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Madsen, Gwyneth
Occupation: Farmer

Spouse: Cattrall, Sam


Gwyneth Madsen is the first child of Samantha Roottree and Ernest Madsen.

Picture

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Ernest Madsen Jr.

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Madsen, Ernest Jr.
Occupation: President (4th)

Spouse: Bean, Debra


Ernest Madsen Jr. is the second child of Samantha Roottree and Ernest Madsen.

Picture

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture (Spouse)

  • Evidence: Shiva Candle

Clark Rafferty

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Rafferty, Clark
Occupation: Advertising
Spouse 1: Franks, Danielle
Spouse 2: LaRoux, Jane
Spouse 3: LaRoux, Kim


Clark Rafferty is the only child of Lauren Roottree and Jacob Rafferty.

Picture 1

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture 2

  • Source: Internet Search: Clark Rafferty
  • Source: Internet Search: These Times
  • Evidence: These Times

Picture 3

  • Source: Internet Search: Raffertunes
  • Evidence: The Rafferty-LaRouxs

Picture (Spouse 2)

  • Evidence: These Times

Picture (Spouse 3)

  • Evidence: The Rafferty-LaRouxs

Carl Roottree

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Roottree, Carl
Occupation: President (5th)
Spouse: White, Brenda


Carl Roottree is the only child of Clancy Roottree Jr. and Laura Carlson.

Picture 1

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture 2

  • Source: Business Watch (Periodical)
  • Subject: Carl Roottree
  • Evidence: Watchman of the Year, ’87

James Roottree

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Roottree, James
Occupation: Musician
Spouse: LaRoux, Diamond


James “Jim” Roottree is the only child of Elias C. Roottree and Joan Monroe.

Picture 1

  • Source: Internet Search: Jim Roottree
  • Evidence: “Rollin’ on Down to the City”

Picture 2

  • Evidence: These Times

Picture 3

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Picture 1 (Spouse)

  • Source: Internet Search: Jim Roottree
  • Evidence: “Rollin’ on Down to the City”

Picture 2 (Spouse)

  • Evidence: These Times

November Roottree

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Roottree, November
Occupation: Dancer


November Roottree is the only child of Edward Roottree and April Quarritch.

Picture

  • Evidence: The Free Spirits

Ronald Roottree

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Roottree, Ronald
Occupation: Director
Spouse: Tessa-Greene, Penelope


Ronald Roottree is the first child of Gwynn Roottree and Walter Forsythe.

Picture

  • Evidence: Paris

Picture (Spouse)

  • Source: Internet Search: Brother Trouble
  • Source: Internet Search: Penelope Tessa-Greene
  • Evidence: Joke o’Lantern

Robert Roottree

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Roottree, Robert
Occupation: Screenwriter


Robert Roottree is the second child of Gwynn Roottree and Walter Forsythe.

Picture

  • Evidence: Paris

Miracle Roottree 3rd.

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Roottree, Miracle 3rd
Occupation: Preacher

Spouse: Smith, Nicole


Miracle Roottree 3rd. is the only child of Miracle Roottree Jr. and Edith Jacobson.

Picture

  • Source: Internet Search: Miracle Roottree
  • Evidence: Three Generations of Miracles

Tessa Roottree

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Roottree, Tessa
Occupation: Mechanic


Tessa Roottree is the daughter of Elias M. Roottree and Katharine Wilkins.

Picture

  • Source: Periodicals: Butler County Times: Roottree Motors
  • Evidence: Roottree Motors Ads Latest Ad

The Fourth Generation is currently the youngest in the Roottree family tree, consisting of 17 great-great-grandchildren of Elias Roottree. Again, from left to right.

David Kellogg 4th.

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Kellogg, David 4th.
Occupation: Student (College)


David Kellogg the 4th is the firstborn of Bonnie Hudson and David Kellogg, 3rd.

Picture

  • Source: WRTD
  • Source: Roottree Curse
  • Source: ChrisRaff75@prodigee.us
  • Evidence: Chris Rafferty – Cousins

Bethany Kellogg

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Kellogg, Bethany
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Bethany Kellogg is the second child of Bonnie Hudson and David Kellogg, 3rd.

Picture

  • Source: WRTD
  • Source: Roottree Curse
  • Source: ChrisRaff75@prodigee.us
  • Evidence: Chris Rafferty – Cousins

Zach Wilson

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Wilson, Zach
Occupation: Student (College)


Zach Wilson is the firstborn of Gwyndoline Morden and Steven Wilson.

Picture (Spouse)

  • Source: Internet Search: Dr. Wilson
  • Evidence: The Wilson Kids

Gem Wilson

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Wilson, Gem
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Gem Wilson is the second child of Gwyndoline Morden and Steven Wilson.

Picture (Spouse)

  • Source: Internet Search: Dr. Wilson
  • Evidence: The Wilson Kids

Jason Wilson

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Wilson, Jason
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Gem Wilson is the youngest child of Gwyndoline Morden and Steven Wilson.

Picture (Spouse)

  • Source: Internet Search: Dr. Wilson
  • Evidence: The Wilson Kids

Stephanie Landon

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Landon, Stephanie
Occupation: Politics
Spouse: Jones, Brian


Stephanie Landon is the only child of Caroline Morden and Mark Landon.

Picture Stephanie & Spouse

  • Evidence: Campaign Mailer

Stephanie Cattrall

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Cattrall, Stephanie
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Stephanie Cattrall is the only child of Gwyneth Madsen and Sam Cattrall.

Picture

  • Source: WRTD
  • Source: Roottree Curse
  • Source: ChrisRaff75@prodigee.us
  • Evidence: Chris Rafferty – Cousins

Nicole Madsen

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Madsen, Nicole
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Nicole Madsen is the only child of Ernest Madsen Jr. and Debra Bean.

Picture

  • Evidence: Shiva Candle

Jessica Rafferty-LaRoux

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Rafferty-LaRoux, Jessica
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Jessica Rafferty-LaRoux is the first child of Clark Rafferty and Kim LaRoux.

Picture

  • Evidence: The Rafferty-LaRouxs

Katrina Rafferty-LaRoux

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Rafferty-LaRoux, Katrina
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Katrina Rafferty-LaRoux is the second child of Clark Rafferty and Kim LaRoux.

Picture

  • Evidence: The Rafferty-LaRouxs

Chris Rafferty

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Rafferty, Chris
Occupation: Student (College)
Spouse: Garcia, Luisa


Chris Rafferty is the only child of Clark Rafferty and Jane LaRoux.

Pictures

  • Source: WRTD
  • Source: Roottree Curse
  • Source: ChrisRaff75@prodigee.us
  • Evidence: Chris Rafferty – Self Portrait

Rhayna Roottree

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Roottree, Rayna
Occupation: Model
Spouse: Sheridan, Thomas


Rhayna Roottree is the firstborn of Carl Roottree and Brenda White.

Pictures

  • Evidence: Got Milk Picture

Carly Roottree

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Roottree, Carly
Occupation: Model


Rhayna Roottree is the second child of Carl Roottree and Brenda White.

Pictures

  • Evidence: Got Milk Picture

Rhiley Roottree

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Roottree, Rhiley
Occupation: Model


Rhayna Roottree is the youngest child of Carl Roottree and Brenda White.

Pictures

  • Evidence: Got Milk Picture

Candy Roottree

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Roottree, Candy
Occupation: Musician


Candy Roottree is the first child of James Roottree and Diamond LaRoux.

Pictures

  • Internet Search: Diamond’s Dazzlers
  • Internet Search: The Fluzis
  • Evidence: CD Cover “Conquistabore”

Wolf Roottree

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Roottree, Wolf
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Wolf Roottree is the second child of James Roottree and Diamond LaRoux.

Pictures

  • Internet Search: Diamond’s Dazzlers
  • Evidence: Wolf Picture

Jack Roottree

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Roottree, Jack
Occupation: Student (K-12)


Jack is the first child of Ronald Roottree and Penelope Tessa-Greene

Pictures

  • Internet Search: Penelope Tessa-Greene
  • Evidence: Jack

Kristina Roottree

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Roottree, Kristina
Occupation: Baby


Kristina is the second child of Ronald Roottree and Penelope Tessa-Greene

Pictures

  • Internet Search: Penelope Tessa-Greene
  • Evidence: Joke o’Lantern

The first part of “The Roottrees are Dead” contains 39 pieces of evidence, arranged alphabetically in the table from top left to bottom right. To collect them all, follow the table layout. For the “Audiophile” Achievement, you’ll need to listen to four pieces of Music Evidence from this table. You can sort the evidence using the options at the top of the evidence screen. In the list below, the four pieces of Music Evidence are marked with a heart symbol.

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  • 5Pieces Ad – From the client, after solving the Roottree Sisters.
  • 5pieces Ad – 1924 – Book: “The Sweet History of Candy: Volume 1” by Charles Lee (Library Search)
  • 5pieces Ad – 1928 – Book: “The Sweet History of Candy: Volume 2” by Charles Lee (Library Search)
  • A Life Between Wars – Book: “A Life Between Wars” by Lauren Roottree
  • The Story So Far… – After solving the Roottree Sisters for the Client.
  • Boys and Girls Agree – Internet Search: “Boys and Girls Agree”
  • Campaign Mailer – Given by the client after finding 9 Blood Relatives.
  • Cherry Tree – “Son” Preview: Internet Search: “Cherry Tree Jim Roottree”
  • Chris Rafferty – Cousins: Internet Search: “ChrisRaff75@prodigee.us”
  • Chris Rafferty – Self Portrait: Internet Search: “ChrisRaff75@prodigee.us”
  • Conquistabore: Internet Search: “The Fluzis”
  • Cousins 1-3: Use PixPop on the computer after receiving “Chris Rafferty – Cousins” to solve the three puzzles. The unscrambled images of the cousins will be added to the table.
  • Dr. Steven Wilson: Internet Search “Dr. Wilson”
  • Elias and Gwyneth: Internet Search: “Elias Roottree”
  • Got Milk Picture: Given by the client.
  • Gwynn Roottree: Internet Search: “Gwynn Roottree”
  • Jack: Internet Search: “Penelope Tessa-Greene”
  • Joke o’Lantern: Internet Search: “Penelope Tessa-Greene”
  • Newspaper Clipping: Periodical Butler Country Times Search: “Caroline Morden”
  • Notable Roottrees: From the client, after solving the Roottree Sisters.
  • Paris: Given by the client after finding 9 Blood Relatives.
  • Rollin’ On Down To the City: Internet Search: “Jim and Diamond”
  • Roottree Motors Ads: Periodical Butler County Times Search: Roottree Motors
  • Shiva Candle: Given by the client after finding 9 Blood Relatives.
  • Steamy Correspondence: Book: “Steamy Correspondence” by Tina Angelina (Library Search)
  • Teen Blast: “Internet Search “Teen Blast”, then Periodical Teen Blast! Search: “Rhayna Roottree”
  • The 5Pieces: Book: “A Life Between Wars” by Lauren Roottree (Library Search)
  • The Free Spirits: Given by the client after finding 9 Blood Relatives.
  • The Next Generation: Book: “A Life Between Wars” by Lauren Roottree (Library Search)
  • The Rafferty-LaRouxs: “Internet Search: Raffertunes
  • The Wilson Kids: Internet Search “Dr. Wilson”
  • These Times: Internet Search for “These Times”
  • Three Generations of Miracles: Internet Search: Miracle Network
  • Watchman of the Year ’36: Periodical Business Watch Search: Elias Roottree
  • Watchman of the Year ’87: Periodical Business Watch Search: Carl Roottree
  • Wolf Picture: Internet Search: Diamond Dazzlers

Congratulations on completing The Roottrees are Dead! With every connection made and secret revealed, you’ve conquered a truly challenging and rewarding genealogical puzzle. Don’t stop here—there’s always more to uncover! Try your abilities at the second part of the mystery: Rootmania.


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The Roottrees are Dead
Release: January 15th, 2025
Developer: Robin Ward
Publisher: Evil Trout
Official Website: https://roottrees.com/