Monroe Mysteries

When a priceless piece of baseball history disappears from a major league stadium, Detective Monroe is called in to investigate a theft that seems almost impossible to solve. With only a mysterious intruder, a suspicious witness, and a handful of puzzling clues, Monroe must uncover what really happened before the trail goes cold.

Written & Directed by James Crowder (@crowderfilms / crowderfilms.com)

Cast: Michael Hanelin (Orion Monroe), Maddie Nahas (Mable Quill / Narrator), Will Ladd (Mr. Handcock), Lloyd Gray (Announcer)

When a daring zoo heist leaves a prized gorilla missing, Detective Monroe is called in to untangle a suspicious story. But as he pieces together what really happened, a single overlooked fact leads to a sharp twist that changes everything.

Written, Produced, Edited & Directed by James Crowder (@crowderfilms / crowderfilms.com)

Cast: Michael Hanelin (Orion Monroe), Maddie Nahas (Mable Quill / Narrator), Will Ladd (Mr. Bryan), Kate Wyke (Gina)

At a day at the races, a missing heiress and renowned astrophotographer pulls Detective Monroe into a high-stakes case. But when a subtle detail about her final plans doesn’t quite add up, one suspect, who came into the investigation as a long shot, soon finds himself the favorite.

Written, Produced, & Directed by James Crowder (@crowderfilms / crowderfilms.com)

Cast: Michael Hanelin (Orion Monroe), Maddie Nahas (Mable Quill / Narrator), Justin Alvira (Sergeant Brooks), Lloyd Gray (Mr. Garret, Tyler Kistner (Horse Racing Announcer)

A mysterious artifact tied to American history brings a charming but questionable dealer to Detective Monroe’s office with an irresistible offer. But when Monroe takes a closer look, a subtle detail sparks a clever plot twist that changes everything.

Written, Produced, & Directed by James Crowder (@crowderfilms / crowderfilms.com)

Cast: Michael Hanelin (Orion Monroe), Maddie Nahas (Mable Quill / Narrator), Liam Flello (Jean Belette)

A glamorous Hollywood actress is found dead in her mansion bathtub, and what appears to be a tragic accident quickly becomes a murder investigation when the story of her death reveals a glaring goof.

Written, Directed, & Produced by James Crowder (@crowderfilms / crowderfilms.com)

Cast: Michael Hanelin (Orion Monroe), Maddie Nahas (Mable Quill / Narrator), Justin Alvira (Sergeant Brooks), Will Ladd (Mr. Hamming)

A quiet suburban street erupts into controversy when a man accuses his neighbor of trying to run him down with a car. Listen closely to journalist Mable Quill's story and see if you can match wits with Detective Orion Monroe to uncover who is lying.

Written, Directed, & Produced by James Crowder (@crowderfilms / crowderfilms.com)

Cast: Michael Hanelin (Orion Monroe), Maddie Nahas (Mable Quill / Narrator), Justin Alvira (Sergeant Brooks), Craig Lincoln (Mr. Lugner), Chase Wisman (Mr. Miles)