Acme's murder is one of Doom's crimes and drives the central case.
The final revelation identifies Doom as the person who killed Acme.
Maroon pressures Acme for business purposes, creating a secondary motive around the murder.
Maroon admits that he intended to blackmail Acme into selling his company.
Acme's death gives Eddie the central case he must solve.
After Acme is found murdered, Eddie investigates the evidence, the missing will, and the possible motives.
Acme's final legal action protects Roger's broader community.
Acme's missing will supposedly bequeaths Toontown to the toons, and the recovered will confirms that inheritance.
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