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The Perfect Witness, I

Album: 23: Twists and Turns

Episode: 309

Lesson/Theme: God judges people by their hearts,not their physical appearance.

Bible Verse: 1 Samuel 16:7; Mark 7:1-23; 2 Corinthians 5

Characters: Eugene, Katrina

Writer: Paul McCusker

Sound Designer: Dave Arnold

Original Air Date: April 8, 1995

Last Air Date: April 1, 2009

Description:
At Holstein’s bookstore, Fred Holstein is showing Katrina Shanks a rare book, which he has acquired for Professor Marcus at Campbell College. Jenny Roberts, who is blind, comes inside. She is frustrated because people treat her like an invalid. Suddenly, two robbers, Russell Kosh and Martin Johns, lock the door and steal the money in the cash register. They also steal Katrina’s backpack, which holds her college supplies. When the robbers realize Mr. Holstein has pushed the silent alarm, they grab Jenny, thinking she is a perfect hostage because she is blind. They take off with her. The kidnappers eventually return Jenny to the police station. After Dr. Morton pronounces her all right, she is interviewed by Captain Richard Quinn and visiting Detective Pat Ethan. Detective Ethan tells Jenny that because of her blindness, she can help them paint a "sound picture" of the criminals and their hideout. Meanwhile, Eugene Meltsner rushes to Holstein’s, frantic about Katrina and Jenny. He had heard about the robbery while he was at the police station, reporting that his laptop computer and car were stolen. Captain Quinn comes in and informs Eugene that his car was used as a getaway in the robbery. While Jenny is questioned, she remembers things that lead the investigators to believe that it was the rare book, not the money, that was the motivation for the robbery. Captain Quinn and Eugene go over Eugene’s car for clues. Then the captain urges Eugene to go back to his room to see if anything else was stolen. Eugene discovers that a box of computer disks is missing, and the hard drive on his computer has been erased. The story continues in part II...

Questions:
What was the big mistake the robbers made in taking Jenny hostage?