1. You are called to Canterbury! A MURDER has been committed!
29th December 1170
Late afternoon
You are called to Canterbury!
A MURDER has been committed!
What questions do you need to ask?
What must you do?

2. The Crime occurred here

3. Character Profile Victim: Thomas Becket Job:
Archbishop of Canterbury (Bishops are extremely powerful men; they have control over a lot of land and people).

4. Who was responsible for the murder of Thomas Becket?
Your Investigation
Who was responsible for the murder of Thomas Becket?
Did someone have a grudge (fight) against him?
Is Becket himself to blame?
Work in groups of 3 looking through the evidence in the folders about the murder.
Write your notes on the data capture sheet

5. Who was to blame for the murder?
Henry II
The Knights
Becket

6. C/W and Homework
You have been asked to write a police report to explain what happened to Thomas Becket
Include:
Who, what, when, where
WHY – motive
Who do you think is responsible? Why?
Explain what the punishment should be
Why is this such an important case?(Think about how important the church is)