Cedric Duchateau was a suspect in the murder investigation of socialite Cora Bateman in In Vino Veritas (Case #47 of The Conspiracy). After making a minor appearance in Dearly Departured (Case #49 of The Conspiracy), he appeared again as a suspect in the murder investigation of château owner Marguerite d'Anjou in Party Like It's 1699 (Case #4 of City of Romance).
Profile
Hailing from Provence, France, Cedric is a sommelier of Château Pompette, previously working for the Bateman household. He has blond hair and blue eyes. He is seen wearing a formal white shirt and a green tie under a black apron with a gold grape brooch on it. Additionally, he sports diamond-shaped cufflinks and holds a glass of wine in his right hand.
In his first suspect appearance, Cedric is a 41-year-old. It is known that Cedric has been to Provence and eats figs.
In his second suspect appearance, Cedric is now 42 years old, wears a badge with his name above his brooch, and sports a stubble. It is discovered that he drinks Pompette champagne, plays tennis, and takes Sexy Beast pills.
| Height | 6'5" |
|---|---|
| Age | 41/42 |
| Weight | 190 lbs |
| Eyes | blue |
| Blood | B+ |
Events of Criminal Case
In Vino Veritas
Cedric became a suspect after Jones and the player learned that he worked at the victim's villa. He explained that he had taken out the wine barrel the victim had been drowned in for a wine-tasting session, but assured them that the lid had been shut tight on the barrel. He revealed that he had last seen the victim in her living room in the morning, prompting the team to investigate the living room.
Cedric was spoken to again about his anger toward the victim after he got into an argument with Martine. He told them that the victim constantly argued with him about wine, and her sacrilegious declarations had to be stopped. Jones then suggested that Cedric drowned Cora in the barrel of wine, which he brushed off as a waste of wine.
Cedric was found to be innocent after the team incarcerated Jacinta Linares for Cora's murder. He was later approached by Sofia Quadrelli and the player for wine for Sofia's reunion with Gabriel, her boyfriend. Cedric then suggested finding a bottle of the 2012 vintage of Villa Bateman's rosé wine. This prompted Sofia and the player to search the villa for a bottle of the wine.
Dearly Departured
Amir and the player decided to spy on the conversation between the two Ad Astrans, Joe Warren and Christian Bateman. To do so, they disguised as waiters in the villa. Cedric encountered the two, wherein he told them to take a tray of champagne and make the rounds. After Amir referred to him as a "chef", Cedric angrily told them he was a sommelier before telling them once again to make the rounds and leaving.
Party Like It's 1699
Cedric became a suspect again after Carrie and the player found his sommelier badge in the kitchen. He revealed that he used to work in the USA, but he had returned to Paris after being frustrated by the ignorance of "American ignoramuses". He told the team that Marguerite was a very generous employer, detailing how she let him drink Pompette champagne and gave him an hour off work every Wednesday to play tennis. Carrie then told Cedric about the murder, horrifying Cedric, who suggested that he was cursed as Marguerite was not the first of his mistresses to be killed.
Cedric was spoken to again about the letter of resignation he had submitted to Marguerite. He revealed that Marguerite had cut his salary, claiming that he was costing her too much. Cedric was horrified with her decision as he liked to live an expensive lifestyle and begged her to reconsider cutting his salary. However, Marguerite told him that if he was unsatisfied with her decision, he could leave. Cedric then told the team that he hoped that he could find another job quickly as he did not want to return to America.
Cedric was found to be innocent again after the team incarcerated Louis d'Anjou for Marguerite's mother.
Trivia
- Cedric is one of the characters to physically appear in two seasons of the game.
- Cedric is one of the characters to physically appear in two districts in The Conspiracy.
- Cedric is one of the characters to appear as a suspect twice.
- Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall, Cedric is one of the tallest suspects (along with Gunnar Burns) in The Conspiracy and the tallest suspect in City of Romance.
Case appearances
- In Vino Veritas (Case #47 of The Conspiracy)
- Dearly Departured (Case #49 of The Conspiracy)
- Party Like It's 1699 (Case #4 of City of Romance)
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