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The reporters are disappointed and make their displeasure known. Though they continue to shout questions, a few pointed looks prove they're unwilling to push things much further, and the agents all make it inside the station unmolested.
Inside the station Deputy Paul greets the party.
"You managed to get through that battlefield, huh? It's crazy out there. Sheriff Colorados ain't too happy with all this attention." He leads the party back to the same room as last time. Inside are Garrett and Colorados as well as a third man.
"'Bout time you folks decided to show up," Garrett drawls.
"Let's get down to business." The sheriff nods in greeting to the third man who steps forward. He's a heavyset gentleman who looks to be in his mid to late 30's. Balding, he wears ill fitting spectacles that do him no favors. He shakes hands with each of the agents, asking for names.
"Joseph Gutierrez. I'm the ah, medical examiner for the reservation. I did the autopsy on Mr. Braverman." he pulls up some notes and begins to read. "Mr. Braverman's autopsy was unusual in a variety of ways. To begin with, the cause of death appears to have been disembowelment. Based on the type of cuts, I'm rather certain that they were self inflicted by Mr. Braverman. That is.... most unusual. It would have taken quite a bit of willpower to work through the pain, as they will. Most men would have passed out, but his were perfectly accurate. He must have been in enormous pain as he made the cuts, but he managed to push through.
"The oddest part was that Braverman's lungs were removed after death. This and the lack of blood suggests he had an accomplice. Likely someone with an iron stomach." He laughs, but no one else does.
"We were able to get prints from the car that might help with that," says Garrett. "Two sets, Braverman and his wife Elaine. Seems like a match made in hell."
"We also recieved reports on the crimes he is alleged to have committed. You're welcome to look them over, but in short, Kenneth Braverman is suspected of murdering seven prostitutes and his own children. All of the victims were filled with the same paralyzing agent of the Begays, and all were at least partially eaten."
The men take a moment to collect themselves, allowing the agents to make any comments they'd like.
"You managed to get through that battlefield, huh? It's crazy out there. Sheriff Colorados ain't too happy with all this attention." He leads the party back to the same room as last time. Inside are Garrett and Colorados as well as a third man.
"'Bout time you folks decided to show up," Garrett drawls.
"Let's get down to business." The sheriff nods in greeting to the third man who steps forward. He's a heavyset gentleman who looks to be in his mid to late 30's. Balding, he wears ill fitting spectacles that do him no favors. He shakes hands with each of the agents, asking for names.
"Joseph Gutierrez. I'm the ah, medical examiner for the reservation. I did the autopsy on Mr. Braverman." he pulls up some notes and begins to read. "Mr. Braverman's autopsy was unusual in a variety of ways. To begin with, the cause of death appears to have been disembowelment. Based on the type of cuts, I'm rather certain that they were self inflicted by Mr. Braverman. That is.... most unusual. It would have taken quite a bit of willpower to work through the pain, as they will. Most men would have passed out, but his were perfectly accurate. He must have been in enormous pain as he made the cuts, but he managed to push through.
"The oddest part was that Braverman's lungs were removed after death. This and the lack of blood suggests he had an accomplice. Likely someone with an iron stomach." He laughs, but no one else does.
"We were able to get prints from the car that might help with that," says Garrett. "Two sets, Braverman and his wife Elaine. Seems like a match made in hell."
"We also recieved reports on the crimes he is alleged to have committed. You're welcome to look them over, but in short, Kenneth Braverman is suspected of murdering seven prostitutes and his own children. All of the victims were filled with the same paralyzing agent of the Begays, and all were at least partially eaten."
The men take a moment to collect themselves, allowing the agents to make any comments they'd like.
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For Nik, this case is just getting stranger and stranger. He really wasn't expecting this.
He doesn't have anything to add, but he makes a mental note to check with Braverman's captain as to his whereabouts last July when the Berkeley County killings took place.
For Nik, this case is just getting stranger and stranger. He really wasn't expecting this.
He doesn't have anything to add, but he makes a mental note to check with Braverman's captain as to his whereabouts last July when the Berkeley County killings took place.
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Colorados continues. "We also found two of the other missing pairs, the Fisherman and German tourists. Like the Begays, they were located in partially dug up holes around the reservation. Time of death is yet to be determined, but they've been dead for awhile, and were in the same state as the Begays."
"Braverman himself has been dead for around two weeks. I suppose he's not your killer, at least of the later victims." Gutierrez adjusts his glasses. "His wife is yet to be found. I suppose she's your main suspect at this point."
It is at this point that Nik's phone begins to ring. If he steps outside the room to answer it...
Colorados looks conflicted, but continues. "There's something strange about this case, and I think we could benefit from speaking to Shaman Valor."
Garrett snorts. "Oh c'mon Chief. I thought you were a rational fella. You buy into all that mumbo jumbo?"
The sheriff turns on him, his eyes flashing. "Can you explain why all of a sudden our victims graves are being uncovered for us? Or why the tracks of the coyote in each case have disappeared into thin air?"
"No, but I know it's not because of ghost coyotes or whatever you're suggesting."
Colorados ignores him and turns to Vanessa. "I've sent one of his apprentices to Shaman Valor telling him we are coming. He is supposed to return later today from his retreat with the other shamans, but this case has convinced me it cannot wait. Any of you who wish to come with us to consult with him are free to do so, but show him proper respect. I will not have our ways mocked."
"Braverman himself has been dead for around two weeks. I suppose he's not your killer, at least of the later victims." Gutierrez adjusts his glasses. "His wife is yet to be found. I suppose she's your main suspect at this point."
It is at this point that Nik's phone begins to ring. If he steps outside the room to answer it...
Colorados looks conflicted, but continues. "There's something strange about this case, and I think we could benefit from speaking to Shaman Valor."
Garrett snorts. "Oh c'mon Chief. I thought you were a rational fella. You buy into all that mumbo jumbo?"
The sheriff turns on him, his eyes flashing. "Can you explain why all of a sudden our victims graves are being uncovered for us? Or why the tracks of the coyote in each case have disappeared into thin air?"
"No, but I know it's not because of ghost coyotes or whatever you're suggesting."
Colorados ignores him and turns to Vanessa. "I've sent one of his apprentices to Shaman Valor telling him we are coming. He is supposed to return later today from his retreat with the other shamans, but this case has convinced me it cannot wait. Any of you who wish to come with us to consult with him are free to do so, but show him proper respect. I will not have our ways mocked."
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"Thank you, Sheriff," replies Vanessa. "I'll be respectful of Shaman Valor. About the method of suicide - it's similar to the Japanese ritual of seppuku. When a samurai is dishonored, he is supposed to disembowel himself with the shorter of his two swords - the wakizashi. It's an extremely slow and painful way to die, and they regarded it as suitable punishment for their disgrace. Not all samurai had the willpower to go through with it, but many did, so it's not unheard of. Dr. Gutierrez, do you have any idea what sort of instrument Mr. Braverman used to kill himself? Was it found at the scene?"
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Nik returns to the meeting, deeply troubled by what he has learned. “I’m sorry to interrupt, but I’ve just learned that a series of murders which mirror our situation was committed in West Virginia in July.”
He proceeds to fill the others in on the details, and then addresses Marchand.
“The person who left the articles knew about the connection, and wanted us to look for it. I think it’s vital that we learn who that person is – they could even be one of the killers. Why don’t I go back to the casino and review the surveillance tapes again? Perhaps one of the deputies could help me identify any locals too?”
Nik returns to the meeting, deeply troubled by what he has learned. “I’m sorry to interrupt, but I’ve just learned that a series of murders which mirror our situation was committed in West Virginia in July.”
He proceeds to fill the others in on the details, and then addresses Marchand.
“The person who left the articles knew about the connection, and wanted us to look for it. I think it’s vital that we learn who that person is – they could even be one of the killers. Why don’t I go back to the casino and review the surveillance tapes again? Perhaps one of the deputies could help me identify any locals too?”
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Stanyard lifts his hand as if in school and waits on being noticed. "Ehem, I've heard that a show called Penomen-X, something like X-files is doing something on the murders. Have you interviewed them about their sources, Sheriff Garrett? I spotted one of them out here in the media crowd. Could be worth our while to pressure him on what and where he's been getting his intel."
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"As a matter of fact, we do have the murder weapon. Or suicide, in this case. It was a long knife. Found underneath Braverman's seat. We tested it, and the only prints onthe blade were his."
All three men listen in concern when Nik returns.
"It does sound eerily similar," says Colorados. "And what's more, the suspected killer killed himself in that case as well."
"So what, are we 'dealin with a cult or something?"
"I am unsure, but am more convinced than ever that Shaman Valor is worth speaking to. Anyone who wants to come with us are welcome.
"Aw, what the hell," Garrett says. "I'm in."
"Still, someone leaked this information, and they're our best lead at the moment. Agent Siilasvuo, I think you should try and track this source down."
Garrett waves off Stanyard. "Those loonies think this was the work of aliens or some such nonsense. If you want to waste your time interviewing them feel free. But I'm confident they ain't got no information on what's really 'goin on."
All three men listen in concern when Nik returns.
"It does sound eerily similar," says Colorados. "And what's more, the suspected killer killed himself in that case as well."
"So what, are we 'dealin with a cult or something?"
"I am unsure, but am more convinced than ever that Shaman Valor is worth speaking to. Anyone who wants to come with us are welcome.
"Aw, what the hell," Garrett says. "I'm in."
"Still, someone leaked this information, and they're our best lead at the moment. Agent Siilasvuo, I think you should try and track this source down."
Garrett waves off Stanyard. "Those loonies think this was the work of aliens or some such nonsense. If you want to waste your time interviewing them feel free. But I'm confident they ain't got no information on what's really 'goin on."
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OOC: Stanyard will invite the Penomen-X on an interview. He'll be open to have someone joining him. |
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Vanessa nods to Nik. "Yes, follow up this lead. I'll meet with Shaman Valor." It's just as well he doesn't go along to meet the Shaman, considering, she thinks. "Stanyard, if you feel the Phenomn-X angle is worth pursuing, you're welcome to do it. Rue, you're welcome to join whichever of us you like."
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Before returning to the casino, Nik gets the number for Braverman's precinct in Houston. Asking to speak to the detective in charge of his case, he tries to ascertain whether Braverman had been away from work at the time the Berkeley County killings took place.
Before returning to the casino, Nik gets the number for Braverman's precinct in Houston. Asking to speak to the detective in charge of his case, he tries to ascertain whether Braverman had been away from work at the time the Berkeley County killings took place.
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“There must be some connection between here and West Virginia” he thinks. “We have exactly the same M.O., even down to mysterious lights in the sky. Perhaps someone is looking out for meteor showers, and then moving to that location and beginning to kill? While they are there, they also recruit an accomplice. Perhaps they have some kind of other weird drug which they can use to control minds?”
As a result, he makes two phone calls. The first is to the National Weather Service office in Houston, to see if there had been any meteor sightings before the time of the Braverman killings. The second is to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department. He wants to question the officers handling the Tooley murders. He particularly wants to know if they think Tooley might have had any accomplices.
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Stanyard starts a small recording device and places it on the robust but plain table in the small room. He takes a seat in front of Harold. "Son, it's the other way around. I need your inside source to how you retrieve your information. Is it from the police department here? Or is it one of the abductors who fill you in on details?" Stanyard unclips a set of hand-cuffs and slaps one part around the wrist of Harold. The other end he cuffs to the table where a metal handle is fitted.
"You see, if you have a plan to see Sonja again for a date, you really need to give us your in."
Stanyard starts a small recording device and places it on the robust but plain table in the small room. He takes a seat in front of Harold. "Son, it's the other way around. I need your inside source to how you retrieve your information. Is it from the police department here? Or is it one of the abductors who fill you in on details?" Stanyard unclips a set of hand-cuffs and slaps one part around the wrist of Harold. The other end he cuffs to the table where a metal handle is fitted.
"You see, if you have a plan to see Sonja again for a date, you really need to give us your in."
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Stanyard gets up. "Harold. I'm going to get a cup of coffee. When I'm away, you may further add to your testimony. That way you can tell your friends you did not tell the FBI anything incriminating. When I arrive back, I'll end the interview." He moves for the door. "Do you take milk?"
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Nik isn’t very satisfied by the detective’s explanation. "How the hell could this be a copycat?" He continues his questioning.
“I’m guessing that the substance injected into the victims couldn’t be identified by the M.E.?” he asks. “Was that your finding? Our M.E. tells us that the substance they detected is like nothing they’ve seen before. That’s like, unknown to science, man. There’s no way some mountain man could have cooked up this shit.”
“I’d like to get the autopsy reports on the victims, I’ll have our office put in a request for them. I understand that your M.E. killed himself over this case. That’s goddam awful and I’m real sorry to hear about it.” Nik suddenly feels very tired about the whole thing. “I hope we can get this guy soon.”
“I’m guessing that the substance injected into the victims couldn’t be identified by the M.E.?” he asks. “Was that your finding? Our M.E. tells us that the substance they detected is like nothing they’ve seen before. That’s like, unknown to science, man. There’s no way some mountain man could have cooked up this shit.”
“I’d like to get the autopsy reports on the victims, I’ll have our office put in a request for them. I understand that your M.E. killed himself over this case. That’s goddam awful and I’m real sorry to hear about it.” Nik suddenly feels very tired about the whole thing. “I hope we can get this guy soon.”
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"Help me get him to cover!" Vanessa calls to Sheriff Colorados and Paul as she rushes for the fallen state trooper. Once they have him safely behind the rocks, she can work on his wound there.
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