The Fenville County Sherriff's office called in the assistance of federal investigators, many of whom have been investigating the murders of twelve individuals in a warehouse on the city's north side on October 1. "We hope that by working together we can solve this case, and bring those responsible to justice, in a timely manner," said Fenville County Sherriff James Bluth at a press conference held Thursday evening. Bluth also stressed the fact that Barry Norse, owner of Schlock's Breweries, Inc, is not a suspect in the case. Deputies established that Holmstead was killed around 9pm on October 17, when Norse was giving a speech at the opening ceremonies of the Fenville County Harvest Festival.

   Holmstead's body was found near the front entrance to the Schlock's Brewery complex around 1am. Investigators still have no idea why Holmstead was at the brewery more than three hours after it had closed for the day. "We think that he was probably meeting someone who had secret information for his article," said Bluth, "and that whoever that person is might know something about his death."