clue confusion

[rlaWTX]

how is 3 (Travis' shortest path to Molly) twice 1 ( Travis' shortest path to Stephen)?

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[Mathematiciandine]

When counting steps to a suspect, you have to be in the square with the suspect. So it takes 4 steps to reach Molly and 2 to reach Stephen.

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[rlaWTX]

I forgot to count the dead body square!! Thank you!!
I puzzled and puzzled til my puzzler was sore...