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Known Associates

CASE FILE 004 — Who are these people? Musicians. Artists. Entrepreneurs. Small business owners. Years of documented contact with suspiciously interesting people. How deep does the network go?

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ONGOING Status
6 Core members
1 Book read aloud

THE ORGANIZATION

Six Individuals. One So-Called 'Band.'

Investigators obtained this group photograph taken beneath a cottonwood tree. Six members. Multiple string instruments. Coordinated old-timey attire. This level of coordination does not happen by accident — they rehearsed. Possibly weekly.

Out of respect for the innocent (and on advice of counsel), the Committee identifies associates by role only. They know who they are. More importantly: Tyler knows who they are, and by all accounts remains extremely fond of them, which we consider evidence of something.

Six Individuals. One So-Called 'Band.'

Persons of Interest

Identities known to investigators. Withheld pending consent, snacks, or both.

The Mandolinist

The Mandolinist

String Operations (Overalls Division)

The Front Line

The Front Line

Coordinated Strumming Unit

The Bassist

The Bassist

Low-Frequency Logistics

The Hydration Specialist

The Hydration Specialist

Backstage Operations

The Literacy Wing

The Literacy Wing

Tour Transport Enrichment Division

PUBLIC SAFETY

Associate FAQ

Are the associates dangerous?

Only acoustically. At close range, a six-piece string band can induce involuntary toe-tapping, spontaneous dancing, and in severe cases, the purchase of a vinyl record.

Have any associates come forward?

One read a book aloud on a bus. We're still processing what that means for the investigation.

Are Animas Marketing's CLIENTS considered known associates?

Yes, and the Committee finds them the most troubling group of all. Investigators have confirmed these organizations VOLUNTARILY hired Tyler's company. Many report 'more customers' and 'a website that finally works.' Another local business comes forward nearly every month. How many more?

I think I might be a known associate. What should I do?

Remain calm. Being a known associate carries no penalties and, statistically, excellent odds of your business showing up on Google. If symptoms persist, request an 'I'M A KNOWN ASSOCIATE' sticker via the tip line.

Local businesses keep voluntarily hiring him

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