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Sam sees Delores Purdy naked in her kitchen while on his route
-This causes him to change his route for Virgil Tibbs
-Which makes him a suspect of the murder of Mr. Mantoli -
Sam finds Erico Mantoli's body
-The main problem in the story -
Sam find Virgil Tibbs in the train station
-An introduction of a main character
-Him being a "Negro" detective causes a whole lot of conflict in the story
-When Sam arrests Virgil because he was an outsider "Negro" near the scene of the crime (an easy suspect). -
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In the Heat of the Night
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The arrest of Harvey Oberst
-Tibbs first time showing he is a really good detective by explaining how Harvey Oberst is innocent. -
First visit to the Endicott household
-Where Sam first develops his feelings for Duena Mantoli -
Sam takes Virgil with him on his "modified" route
-Sam stands up to Ralph for Virgil.
-Tipping point to when Guillespie thinks Sam is a suspect and he arrests him. Which makes Guillespie think Sam is hiding something. -
Virgil Tibbs goes into the diner
-When Tibbs arrests Ralph for manslaughter in the second degree -
Going to the Endicott's house for the final time
-Virgil explained how he figured out it was Ralph who murdered Erico.
-When Guillespie gave the recognition for solving the case to Virgil and Sam.