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Create an Investigation Visualization

Structure and visualize a complex investigation — mapping connections, timelines, entities, and evidence for clarity.
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# Investigation Visualization Structure

Help me structure and visualize a complex investigation into [INVESTIGATION_TOPIC — e.g., a financial fraud case, a supply chain issue, a cybersecurity incident, a journalistic investigation, a compliance breach].

## Investigation Context
- **Type:** [TYPE — e.g., internal corporate, journalistic, legal, regulatory, security]
- **Key question being investigated:** [CENTRAL_QUESTION]
- **Time period:** [TIME_PERIOD]
- **Entities involved:** [ENTITIES — e.g., individuals, companies, accounts, systems]

## Visualization Structures Needed

### 1. Entity Relationship Map (Text-Based)
Create a structured list showing how all entities are connected:
```
[ENTITY_A] → [RELATIONSHIP] → [ENTITY_B]
[ENTITY_B] → [RELATIONSHIP] → [ENTITY_C]
```
Use the entities and relationships I describe: [DESCRIBE_KNOWN_CONNECTIONS]

### 2. Timeline of Events
Chronological table of known events:
| Date | Event | Entity Involved | Evidence/Source | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|

### 3. Evidence Matrix
| Evidence Item | Type | Source | Corroborated? | Implication |
|---|---|---|---|---|

### 4. Hypothesis Map
For each leading hypothesis:
- **Hypothesis:** [WHAT_MIGHT_HAVE_HAPPENED]
- **Supporting evidence:** [LIST]
- **Contradicting evidence:** [LIST]
- **Confidence level:** Low / Medium / High
- **Next step to prove/disprove:** [ACTION]

### 5. Gap Analysis
What critical information is still missing? What questions remain unanswered?

### 6. Markmap / Mind Map Prompt
Generate a markmap-compatible markdown structure for the full investigation.

Write in a neutral, analytical tone. Do not draw conclusions beyond what the evidence supports.

📝 Fill in the blanks

Replace these placeholders with your own content:

[INVESTIGATION_TOPIC — e.g., a financial fraud case, a supply chain issue, a cybersecurity incident, a journalistic investigation, a compliance breach]
[TYPE — e.g., internal corporate, journalistic, legal, regulatory, security]
[CENTRAL_QUESTION]
[TIME_PERIOD]
[ENTITIES — e.g., individuals, companies, accounts, systems]
[ENTITY_A]
[RELATIONSHIP]
[ENTITY_B]
[ENTITY_C]
[DESCRIBE_KNOWN_CONNECTIONS]
[WHAT_MIGHT_HAVE_HAPPENED]
[LIST]
[ACTION]

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