Police Investigation

"According to the medical report, the victim died on the night of 15th at 3:25am and was a woman in her early twenties. We still don't know who the victim was but it is most likely that she lived in Westminster as the forest is closest to the city. Medical Examiner Dr. Michael will brief you on the details."

"Gentlemen, me and my team have examined the body of the victim. The post-motem report states that there are no signs of struggling or being forced which means that the victim was had intercourse of her own free will. We also found traces of 'rush' in her blood, which is a drug used to increase sexual pleasure during intercourse. Thus we can conclude that she was not completely in her senses during that time. Except the missing ring finger of her left hand and the slit throat, the victim suffered no other injuries."

"Thank you, Michael. From the medical report we can conclude that the person whom the victim spent the night with is most likely to be the killer and she knew the person. The method of killing was very cruel and it is most likely that he held some grudge against the victim. The most important clue in this case is the missing finger. This is the third case in which the victim is a woman and has a missing ring finger. Though there are no other similarities between the other two cases and this one but these two clues are more than enough for us to conclude that we are dealing with a serial killer who has already killed three victims in a span of a month and is on the hunt of a fourth one."

"What do you suggest, Captain? We don't have any leads on the last two cases and this one is as good as them. There are no fingerprints, DNA samples, nothing as if no one was there in the first place."

"You're right Michael. Our killer is really smart. He has left no clues and have been very careful about his actions. But that doesn't mean that we give him another victim on a silver platter. There is already pressure from the higher ups, we cannot let one more girl die. This would be a big blow to the reputation of the department. Moreover, if the citizens know that a serial killer is on loose we won't be able to handle this mess. Inform all the departments that no one is leaving here until we find something on this case and if they have any complaints they are free to come to me. Dismissed."

*wispers*

*everyone exits the room except Captain Xander and Michael*

"Here, coffee."

"Thank you"

"Don't you think you're being too harsh on them. Not letting them leave the office until they find a clue. They all would be cussing you right now."

"They can do whatever they want but they're not leaving here until they give me results."

*sips on the coffee with a smile*"And what about you captain, huh? Aren't you gonna work?"

"Well, yeah. Just let me stretch a bit then I'll help you brainstorm."

"Who made such a fool like you the captain. And I am not doing any brainstorming. I am going home to get some much needed sleep. My work is done here. Catching the culprit is your job not mine."

"Well, who made me the captain, I don't think I need to tell you as it was your own father and regarding your job, well your job is to assist me, so you're not going anywhere."

"Hey! Where are you going? I told you, you are going to stay."

"And why do you think that I will listen to you. Unlike your subordinates I am not afraid of you."

"Oh come on we're dealing with a phsyco here who's killing young women so mercilessly. You can't be so cold hearted, Michael. Moreover, you are the one with an IQ of over 190 and not me so shouldn't you be the one doing the brainstorming."

*sigh*"Alright, you're not gonna shut that trap of yours until I help you anyway. Come on, let's have another look on the material that we have and see if we missed anything."

*Michael sits down and flips through the material*

*Xander swirls on his chair for awile and then takes after reading the case*

*After some time Michael looks up from the file to find Xander starring at the door with knitted brows. He looks at the door but finds nothing there and looks at Xander again*

"Anything interesting on the door?"

"Huh..??"

"The door, anything that interests you there. You've been starring quite intently at it."

"I thought that someone would come and complain to me for making them stay here, today. But I never knew that they respect me so much and are so dedicated to their work."

"You don't really think so. Do you?"

*eye roll*"You're just jealous of me. That I've achieved so much at such a young age."

*stares at him with a bored look*"Of course. But just to tell you the truth they are not here because they know there is no point in saying anything to you..."

"Hey"

"......Moreover, they don't want to see you throw a tantrum. That's really irritating and your crying face is too ugly to look at."*speaks with a straight face and continues with his work. Ignoring the shocked look on Xander's face, who looks like a fish straight out of water.*

"Why you......."

"I found a clue."

"Don't think that I'll forget this. It's just that right now this is more important."*Humph*

"Of course. Now, have a look at this."

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