I have a few things to say. I don't know how to start, so I'll just get right into it.

You didn't introduce the person who had committed the murder until the end. Clues aren't given to the reader, they're kept to James. When he had found the cord from lying on the stage, it didn't intrigue me as to what he had found, it bothered me. The reader isn't included at all, they're just reading and finding out what happens, which is far less interesting, and makes this story true to your description. It really is just telling of James' deduction skills, which is pretty boring, in my opinion.

Nicely wrapped up, I'm impressed. You made the clues fit perfectly. It kind of makes me feel sorry for all of these characters, really. They all suffered in a way.

Nice story, keep writing.

Interesting, you're going for a Sherlock Holmes approach, no? I've read a few of those.

Anyway, this sounds really interesting. Can't wait to see where this'll go next.

And you leave me with a cliffhanger...

Anyway. Later.