Judge Josie-Jo Ford
Judge Ford's real name is Josie-Jo Ford. She also goes by "JJ Ford." Judge Ford lives in apartment 4D (which sounds like her last name) of Sunset Towers. She is 42 years old, has black wavy hair and often wears suits. Judge Ford always has a serious look on her face and smiles on rare occasions. She was the most generous tipper at Sunset Towers.
Judge Ford was the first African American judge. Her position is the Assistant District Attorney of the Appellate Division of the US Supreme Court. She earned her Law Degree at Harvard. Her education was paid for by Sam Westing as Judge Ford's parents worked for Sam Westing as servants. When she was young, she often played chess with Sam, but never once beat him. In the Westing Game, her partner is Sandy McSouthers. The clues that Judge Ford and Sam McSouthers received were, "SKIES AM SHINING BROTHER". Judge Ford was insulted by the clues she received. She does not think Sam Westing was murdered. She thinks that Sam Westing was using the Westing Game so he could persecute someone. She is determined to find out Sam Westing's motive for the Westing Game. Judge Ford also thinks that Amber Otis is stupid. |