Antonia’s Residence
When you arrive at Antonia’s Residence, you are greeted by the Land Lady Barbara Lapenti. There will be a brief cut-scene, and then you will need to investigate Antonia’s room. Go upstairs to the last room on the left to find Antonia’s room. Investigate the broken window for the clue: Broken window. In her chest of drawers, investigate the photograph to get the clue: Charm bracelet photograph. Next, look in the suitcase on the bed for the clue: Attorney’s letter.
You have found all the clues in Antonia’s room, so head back downstairs to question the Land Lady:
- Possible suspects >> Choose “Truth.”
- Movements of victim >> Choose “Doubt.” You’ll get the Location: El Dorado Bar.
- Evidence of break-in >> Choose “Lie,” and use the clue Broken window as evidence.
- Breakdown of marriage >> Choose “Lie,” and use the clue Charm bracelet photograph as evidence.
After you question the Land Lady, head over to the El Dorado Bar to continue the case.
El Dorado Bar
When you arrive at the bar, there will be a brief cut-scene. The bartender will give you a letter that the victim left at the bar, updating the clue: Attorney’s letter. After the cut-scene, it’s time to ask the bartender some questions:
- Missing jewelry >> Choose “Doubt.”
- Movements of victim >> Choose “Truth.”
After you question the bartender, walk out the back of the bar to meet a man pushing a dolly around. This will be important later. Go back in the bar and investigate the telephone. It won’t give you a clue, but you will be able to see that the phone was out of order. Head over to the Maldonado Residence to continue the case.
Maldonado Residence
When you arrive at the Maldonado Residence, check the mail boxes to find the correct apartment. Head up to the apartment on the third floor. When you kick in the door, you will get into a brawl with Maldonado and his friend. If you don’t have it already, this is a good place to unlock the L.A. Noire Keep a Lid On Achievement.
After you subdue the suspects, it’s time to search the apartment for clues. On the kitchen counter, you will find a matchbook for the El Dorado bar. (If you’ve been following this case guide from the beginning, this won’t give you a clue or location, because you would have already gotten that from the Land Lady.) On the wall opposite the sink, there is a shirt hanging up; investigate it for the clue: Bloodied shirt. Next, investigate the box on the kitchen floor. Again, you will already have this location if you’ve been following this case guide. You should have all the clues from the apartment now.
Your next objective is to canvas the neighbors. (One of them really gave me a jump.) The only neighbor of interest is in 302, which is on the far end of the hallway. Ms. Miranda will give you the clue: Husband’s alibi. The other neighbors don’t have anything important to add, but in order for the location to be marked out in your notebook, you have to check every door on the third floor. After you finish canvassing the neighbors, go back to the Maldonado apartment to use the phone. You will have a new objective to go back to Central Station.