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Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:05 am**

Inverness Burgh Police Station, Castle Wynd, Inverness
Thursday 19 March 1931. 9.45am

The rain from the night before had barely abated so the streets were slick with rain and anyone already out and about was wrestling with their umbrellas in the gusting wind.

The Burgh Police Station was off a courtyard near the castle and having explained there presence to the Desk Serjeant, they were shown in to see Inspector Sinclair, who studied them with a keen eye.

“Whit can I do for ye? My serjeant said ye wanted to talk about matters up at Strathmorn,” he said.

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BoyBlunder78 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:27 am
whose here?

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:36 pm**

Inspector Sinclair glanced at the clock and raised an eyebrow, waiting for someone to speak.

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:33 pm**

I address the Inspector " Good morning Inspetor i am Dr Douglas My conpanions and i have travelled here from London on the behest Mr Harry Price regarding the unfortunate murder business. I believe you were expecting us?

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:49 pm**

“Price? I don’t know a Harry Price,” said Inspector Sinclair, with a perplexed look upon his face.

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 6:58 pm**

"My apologies" I briefly say who Harry Price is.He mentioned that we should come here, to see if we can help with any....unusual aspects of the case."

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 7:33 pm**

"Good morning, Inspector," says Bonnie. "I'm Bonnie MacKenzie. I'm from Inverness, but I was in London when Harry Price recruited us to conduct an independent investigation of the murder. We'd like to know what you've learned so far, please."

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 8:31 pm**

“Hmmph,” Inspector Sinclair grumbled. “I don’t recall asking for assistance.” He looked quite put out.

He looked at Bonnie. “The McLeod boy has been charged with the murder of Donald McColl. He’s in the cells now. I’m not sure what else ye think ye can help with.”

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:13 pm**

"I apologise Inspector i didnt mean to infer that you require any assistance carrying out your police duties. We are purely here in an academic capacity to look into any supernatural aspects and to disprove or otherwise"

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 9:43 pm**

"Aye," says Bonnie. "What evidence did you find that led you to arrest the McLeod lad? And may we please talk to him?"

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:52 pm**

Inspector Sinclair stared at Dr Douglas for a long moment, then looked at Bonnie. “On the night in question, there was a birthday party. Everyone in the village was there, except for McLeod. He was out tending the sheep. He was the only person who didnae have an alibi.”

”We asked around and neither the local priest nor the doctor had a good word to say about him. If ye want to talk to him about how a haunted house did it, then be my guest.” Sinclair isn’t openly mocking the suggestion but it’s clear he has little faith in the idea.

Posted: **Sat Oct 01, 2022 11:07 pm**

"Thank ye, Inspector," says Bonnie. "We'll do that."

Posted: **Sun Oct 02, 2022 8:01 pm**

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Philulhu wrote: ↑Sat Oct 01, 2022 10:52 pm Inspector Sinclair stared at Dr Douglas for a long moment, then looked at Bonnie. “On the night in question, there was a birthday party. Everyone in the village was there, except for McLeod. He was out tending the sheep. He was the only person who didnae have an alibi.”

”We asked around and neither the local priest nor the doctor had a good word to say about him. If ye want to talk to him about how a haunted house did it, then be my guest.” Sinclair isn’t openly mocking the suggestion but it’s clear he has little faith in the idea.

The old priest was quite a weird sight in the police station considering it all, as even the rest of their group was european un nature. With friendliness of a charming man he spoke to the Inspector.

"Forrgivenness, good man. I am ze Father Ó Shaban. My curriosity is somewhat baralel to ze rest of ze fellows bresent. I have quite heard of ze... Violence of zis case. And, while not zat many westerrners seem to zink so nowadays, demons can be so cause of terrible violence. For ze brotection of Christ, I would ask for a meeting wiz ze man, if ze abbroved."

Posted: **Mon Oct 03, 2022 11:20 am**

“Demons, Father?” Inspector Sinclair looked at Father Ó Shaban for a long moment. He shook his head resignedly.

”You can talk to the boy if you wish,” he said and he stood and called one of the Serjeants to the office to escort them to the cells.
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“Now don’t get too close!” warned Serjeant Lorimer, the barrel-chested policeman who had accompanied them down to the cells, and unlocked the cell door so they could see the accused. The air was cool and Jamie McLeod sat with his blanket around his shoulders. He was a slightly build lad in his late teen, pale-faced with a sweep of dark hair across his forehead. He looked from his visitors to Serjeant Lorimer, who said, “No funny business, Jamie. These folks just want to ask ye a few questions.”

Posted: **Mon Oct 03, 2022 5:15 pm**

"Good morning JamieMy bame is Dr Douglasand these are my friends Father O'Shaban and MissMacKenzie.We were hoping we could talk to you about the reason your here." I motion to my two companions. I turn to Serjeant Lorimer "Would it be possible for me to give him a medical examination?"

Posted: **Mon Oct 03, 2022 9:47 pm**

Serjeant Lorimer looked dubious but took down a heavy truncheon from a hook on the wall and stepped into McLeod’s cell. “Jamie - the Doc wants to take a look at ye. That’ll be ok, won’t it? Nae funny business, right?” McLeod nodded weakly and the Serjeant stepped back to admit Dr Douglas.

“Over to ye, Doc. I dinnae reckon he’ll give ye any bother.”

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Cait stood near the cell's entrance with Miss MacKenzie and the Father, watching Dr. Douglas inspect the man. She still felt a little silly since mentioning the haunted house situation, especially since the inspector did not seem to be too keen on their intentions—at least not their apparent belief in ghosts. "Anything of note?" she asked, forgetting for a moment that the man they were inspecting was alive. She was so used to inspecting dead bodies.

Posted: **Tue Oct 04, 2022 4:12 am**

"We just want to get to the truth of what happened," says Bonnie to McLeod. "We'd like to ask you a few questions."

Posted: **Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:47 am**

McLeod sat still as Dr Douglas gave him a quick once-over. As far as the doctor could tell, other than being a bit under-nourished, he was in good physical condition.

“All good, Doc?” said Serjeant Lorimer. “Right, Jamie. These people have got a few questions for ye. Ye’re happy to answer them?”

McLeod looked up and nodded, waiting for the first question.

Posted: **Wed Oct 05, 2022 12:15 am**

"How well did you know the deceased?" asks Bonnie.

Posted: **Wed Oct 05, 2022 6:15 am**

Dr Douglas turns to Serjeant Lorimer and asks if it's possible to see the police report?

Posted: **Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:27 pm**

Father Ó Shaban while having one of his hands within his dignified beard, looked arround the cell, in the look for strange things. And, or maybe, signs of demons. Strange marks, and or smells.

Posted: **Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:32 pm**

Cait was pleased by Miss MacKenzie's first question. No accusations or conspiracies, just a simple question. "And," she added, "what do you remember from that night?" She expected that he had no answer, as suspects often did not, but she was willing to hear him out just the same.

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 12:47 am**

Serjeant Lorimer went and fetched the police report for Doctor Douglas and passed it over for him to read.

Police Report

Incident No. INV-31/203 Date: Sunday, 15 March 1931
Time: 8.30pm

Crime: Murder
Victim: Donald McColl Age: 37
Place of Residence: Strathmorn

Suspect: Jamie McLeod Age:18
Place of Residence: Strathmorn

Summary of Evidence

The deceased was last seen alive on the evening of Saturday 15 March 1931. He had been attending a party at the Strathmorn Hotel, Strathmorn. He left early, but was killled before he reached home.

Enquiries with the villagers established that all residents had been at the party and could provide alibis for each other, with the exception of the suspect, who was looking after Farmer McIntyre’s sheep that everting. The suspect claimed that he had been exploring McMorn Manor, which was reputed by locals to be a haunted house.

When asked for an explanation, McLeod said, “The ghosts must have done it.”

As Father Ó Shaban took a look around the cell, Jamie McLeod sat and considered Bonnie’s question before answering. “I know most people in the village. I’d see Donald around and he was always in the pub when I went in. We weren’t pals but we got on all right.”

“That night, everyone got to go to the hotel, except me. Father Mcinyre had me watching his sheep so I had to work. I was up near McMorn Manor and thought I’d have a look around. Some reckon it’s haunted but others say there’s treasure buried away in there.”

“Anyway, I sat down to rest my legs and I must’ve fallen asleep. All I remember after that is waking up suddenly to hear the howling wind. I reckon it was the ghosts making the noise and they did for Donald. I had nowt to do with it, honest!”

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 1:17 am**

"What can you tell us about the ghosts?" asks Bonnie.

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“I ken I didnae kill Donald McColl so it must have been ghosts,” replied McLeod vehemently. “Everyone kens the place is haunted - I should have listened to Reverend McCallan and stayed away! It’s the Divil’s work!” He crossed himself, looking thoroughly miserable.

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 6:38 am**

Dr Douglas hands the police report to everyone to read. "You said it mist have been the ghosts that committed this atrocious act. What do you see or hear that makes you thinknthis?"

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:57 am**

“I said I was asleep, didnae I?” replied McLeod. “I didnae ken about you, Doctor, but I don’t go around killing people in ma sleep!” He looked angry and scared.

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Dr Douglas studied the young man sat on his prison cot intently. Whatever had happened to Donald McColl that dark night up in Strathmorn, Jamie McLeod was telling the truth.

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:16 pm**

"Did you see any sign of Mr Mcoll in the building, or any of anyone/thing in there?"

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:40 pm**

“I never saw him,” said McLeod, tears starting to form in his eyes. “I don’t remember much about the house. I was so tired, I just wanted to sleep.”

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:28 pm**

Philulhu wrote: ↑Thu Oct 06, 2022 2:40 pm “I never saw him,” said McLeod, tears starting to form in his eyes. “I don’t remember much about the house. I was so tired, I just wanted to sleep.”

Father O Shaban, still looking around the place with interest, spoke almost to himself but at the same time clearly doing it as a question towards the almost tearing man.

"Beforre and after sleebing, wherre yourr shoes ze same?"

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:05 pm**

”Ma shoes?” said McLeod, looking puzzled. “I don’t understand, Father. Why would ma shoes be any different?”

He looked down at his feet. He wore a battered pair of working men’s boots which showed signs of considerable wear and tear. ”These are them. The only ones I’ve got.”

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:32 pm**

Dr Douglas turns to Sarjeant Lorimer "what evidence have you git against him? Other than he just happened to be in the building? "

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:54 pm**

Philulhu wrote: ↑Thu Oct 06, 2022 7:05 pm ”Ma shoes?” said McLeod, looking puzzled. “I don’t understand, Father. Why would ma shoes be any different?”

He looked down at his feet. He wore a battered pair of working men’s boots which showed signs of considerable wear and tear. ”These are them. The only ones I’ve got.”

BoyBlunder78 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:32 pm Dr Douglas turns to Sarjeant Lorimer "what evidence have you git against him? Other than he just happened to be in the building? "

Father Ó Shaban seemed to think for a moment and then asked towards McLeod.

"How much forr ze shoes? I can pay forr Mister Hamish to get you new ones. And I keeb yourrs."

Wathever was the conclusion of that he asked the Sargent Lorimer something.

"Where was ze body found? Nearr or far away from ze house?"

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:21 pm**

McLeod looked at the others. Was this some kind of joke? Why was this weird old priest trying to buy his shoes?

Before he could answer, Serjeant Lorimer interrupted and said, ”Sorry, Father, but ye cannae take his shoes away. They might be needed as evidence.”

“Speaking of which,” he continued, turning to Dr Douglas, “Strathmorn is an isolated place, miles from anywhere. If any strangers had been in the village they’d have been seen. When Donald McColl was murdered there was only one person who couldnae vouch for his whereabouts, and that was young Jamie here.”

“As for where the body was found, all I know was that it was found in the village. I didnae attend the scene of the crime as I’d been working nights that week.”

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:34 pm**

"How did he die? Where is the body now?" Dr Douglas asked Sarjeant Lorimer.

Posted: **Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:05 am**

"I was about to ask if strangers were in Strathmorn, so that answers that question," says Bonnie. "What can ye tell us about Donald McColl, Sarjeant?"

Posted: **Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:44 am**

Serjeant Lorimer thought for a moment. “He was well-liked, I reckon. Bit of a local celebrity - he could toss a caber like nae one else for miles around. Mind ye, me and ma lads had tae have words with him from time tae time. The Earl disnae take kindly to locals poaching his birds. Nivver actually caught him in the act, but when ye find a man ‘oot fae a walk’ in the early hours, ye ken what he’s been up tae.”

He shook his head. “Once the coroner was done with him, he was buried at the local kirk. Closed coffin - he wasnae a pretty sight.”

“Now, has anyone got any more questions for young Jamie here? Otherwise, I’ll need tae be getting on.”

Posted: **Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:48 pm**

Have you the coroners report? Dr Douglas asks?"

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“I’ve nae, but I’m sure the Inspector’s got a copy,” replied Serjeant Lorimer.

Posted: **Fri Oct 07, 2022 11:14 pm**

Dr Douglas pops outside to ask the inspector of he may see a copy of the coroners report.

Posted: **Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:09 am**

"Thank ye, I have nae more questions," says Bonnie.

Posted: **Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:28 am**

Inspector Sinclair looks less than pleased when Dr Douglas enters his room and asks for a copy of the coroner’s report. He bellows down the corridor, “Serjeant Lorimer! What are these civilians still doing in my police station?!”

Hearing his boss yell, Lorimer says, “He’s nae happy!Ye’d better go!” and he showed the party to the front desk. As he hold the door open for them to leave, he says quietly, “I’ll tell ye one thing. McColl was torn to shreds. I’m nae sure that McLeod could have done that!” He nodded and let the door close, leaving them out on the street.

Posted: **Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:12 am**

Dr Douglas turns to.his companions, "i must say im in a mind to agree with Lorimar,that boy is in no state to rip a bridey to bits let alone a grown man! Something else is afoot here i fear."

Posted: **Sat Oct 08, 2022 3:32 pm**

BoyBlunder78 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 08, 2022 10:12 am Dr Douglas turns to.his companions, "i must say im in a mind to agree with Lorimar,that boy is in no state to rip a bridey to bits let alone a grown man! Something else is afoot here i fear."

Father Ó Shaban, with not an ounce of doubt answered to that.

"Yes. Demon bossession, zats what is brrobably happening. Ze young mans enterrs ze bossesed house, he sleeps underr ze enchantment, and is bossesed to kill. Now, I understand escepticism, ze minds of ze west dislike ze demons, but, companions, forr ze securrity. No one has to sleep inside ze house, everryone togezer and vigilant. Is zat rreasonable?"[color]

Posted: **Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:15 pm**

" That is certainly er....one possibilty Father.Do you think a visit to this Reverand Mcallummight be in order? To find out any history of the Manor, these ghosts he speaks of? Maybe pick up Sir Ascot on the way. Hopefully he has had a pro-active day."

Posted: **Sat Oct 08, 2022 7:30 pm**

"Aye, we should speak to him," says Bonnie. "We dinna want to jump to conclusions. It could be a wild beastie that tore the poor man apart for all we know. We'll have to examine the scene for tracks when we eventually get there."

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Philulhu wrote: ↑Sun Oct 09, 2022 12:12 am
Are you returning to the hotel, or going somewhere else?

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