A Starlet in Vinewood

“A Starlet in Vinewood” is the concluding mission in the Dreyfuss (Letter Scraps) series in Grand Theft Auto V. After collecting all 50 letter scraps scattered across Los Santos and Blaine County, Franklin tracks down Peter Dreyfuss, a faded Vinewood star implicated in a decades-old murder mystery. This mission reveals the truth behind the death of Leonora Johnson and provides players with a choice to exact justice or let Dreyfuss live.

After collecting all 50 letter scraps, Franklin discovers the identity of Leonora Johnson’s killer—Peter Dreyfuss, a former Vinewood director and celebrity. With the letter complete, Franklin confronts Dreyfuss at his mansion in the Vinewood Hills. Players must decide whether to kill Dreyfuss or let him escape, providing a dramatic conclusion to this murder mystery side story.

Objectives

• Collect all 50 letter scraps hidden around Los Santos and Blaine County.
• Confront Peter Dreyfuss at his mansion in the Vinewood Hills.
• Choose to kill Dreyfuss or let him escape.

Setting

The mission takes place at Peter Dreyfuss’s mansion in the Vinewood Hills, a luxurious but isolated home that serves as the backdrop for Franklin’s final confrontation with the killer. The mansion’s grandeur contrasts with the dark past it hides, as Dreyfuss’s involvement in the brutal murder of Leonora Johnson comes to light.

Objective 1: Collect the Letter Scraps

• Complete the Scavenger Hunt: To unlock this mission, Franklin must first collect all 50 letter scraps hidden throughout Los Santos and Blaine County. The scraps provide clues to the identity of Leonora Johnson’s killer and lead Franklin to Peter Dreyfuss.
• Track Down Dreyfuss: Once all the letter scraps are collected, Franklin pieces together the truth and discovers the whereabouts of Peter Dreyfuss.

Objective 2: Confront Dreyfuss

• Go to the Vinewood Mansion: After completing the letter, Franklin heads to Dreyfuss’s mansion in Vinewood Hills. Upon arrival, a cutscene plays where Franklin confronts Dreyfuss about the murder of Leonora Johnson.
• Dialogue: Dreyfuss is dismissive and arrogant, showing no remorse for his actions. He admits to the murder but tries to downplay it, enraging Franklin.

Objective 3: Make a Decision

• Choose Dreyfuss’s Fate: After the confrontation, Franklin has the option to kill Dreyfuss or let him escape. If the player chooses to kill him, Franklin chases Dreyfuss through his mansion and eliminates him. If Franklin lets him live, Dreyfuss flees, leaving the player with an unresolved sense of justice.
• Finish the Mission: Depending on the player’s choice, the mission concludes with Franklin either leaving the mansion or walking away after dealing with Dreyfuss.

Mission Conclusion

• Cutscene: If Franklin kills Dreyfuss, a brief cutscene shows Dreyfuss meeting his end as Franklin walks away from the mansion. If Franklin lets him go, Dreyfuss flees, and Franklin reflects on the situation.
• Rewards: Completing the mission provides satisfaction for solving the Leonora Johnson murder mystery. No monetary rewards are given, but players will have closure on this long-running side quest.

• Peter Dreyfuss is based on the real-life murder mystery of Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia.
• The letter scraps are scattered throughout the game world, and their collection is one of the larger scavenger hunts in the game.
• The player’s choice to kill or spare Dreyfuss does not affect the overall storyline but adds a moral choice to the conclusion of this mystery.
• Dreyfuss’s dialogue reveals his dismissive attitude toward his crimes, which fuels Franklin’s anger and prompts the player to decide his fate.