During the interview, Nico let his attention drift towards the police officers who were busy enjoying their steaming cups of coffee. He remembers that he hadn't finished the coffee that Dan had given him earlier. He frowned even more. 'Don't they even plan to offer me coffee ?!'
There is really no justice in this world!
A few more minutes later, Nico realized that Vincent was with Inspector Ortega. He didn't notice that their boring interview was over. Losing interest in things that bore him is one of his many talents.
Nova frowned at him, "Earlier you were stunned there. Let me guess, you intentionally ignored us because you find infidelity cases boring and a waste of your precious time?"
Bingo.
Detective Nico Yukishito smirked, "I'm a man of many talents."
"Unfornately, handling a simple interview isn't one of them."
The young man's grin disappeared. He just took the notes that Nova handed him. "Heartless Killer looks like a stalker," Nico said as he read the information.
"How did you say so?"
Nico just shrugged and handed the notepad back to Nova, "It's quite obvious, don't you think?" His eyes scanned the empty living room and made sure no one was eavesdropping on them.
"Vincent has a relationship with Mrs. Javier. Our Heartless Killer probably knows that too. He also knows that Vincent works here so to annoy him, he meant to bury Mrs. Javier's head here. Maybe he's expecting her to. Vincent will be the first to see the head because he is a gardener. Being a gardener, he will know right away that something is wrong with the garden he tends to. "
Nova nodded and put the notepad and ballpen back in his jacket pocket, "But why would he waste time on this? What's his motive?"
"Maybe this is his twisted sense of justice."
Nova frowned, "What do you mean?"
"Haven't you reviewed our lead suspect's background? Very unprofessional, Ms. Carlos," and Nico closed his eyes as he leaned his head back on the couch, "Cassio Salvador killed his ex -wife because of its misconduct. When he caught Gwendolyn meeting him, he lost his mind. He burned her alive that night, along with their old house. "
Crime of passion. That's what Cassio Salvador's case is called. It happens when you hurt or kill your loved one because of intense anger or jealousy. Rage and jealousy fuels the offense.
After a moment of silence, Nova replied, "So he killed Mrs. Javier because he was also cheating on his wife? Sure, that's the pattern, but it doesn't make sense. Our first victim was single when he was killed. ! "
Si Covaline. The first victim after several years of silence by Cassio Salvador, a.k.a Heartless Killer.
Nico sighed again, for the nth time this morning. 'That's my problem. Cassio Salvador is our lead suspect, but we can't find any evidence to convict him. Plus, we don't know where he's hiding now. ' Nico has a strong suspicion that something is wrong in this case. How is Cassio able to kill without him being caught or being able to leave evidence?
"Damn that Heartless Killer." He murmured.
Nico opened his eyes when someone tapped him. At the same time Nova handed him a paper cup, "Here. I know you've been conceiving there before." And it left the living room.
Nico frowned and stared at the contents of the paper cup.
"Coffee?"
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Minnesota just sighed and patted Feralda's cheek, "Hey, Fe! We're on duty!" But he was just bored when he closed his eyes again. 'We didn't stay long at the party last night but why does this one seem to be awake?' Min thinks while arranging things in the reception area.
It's really good that I'm not too busy right now.
Just last night after they had a birthday party for her friend Sasha, Fe immediately said goodbye that she still has a walk. Minnesota isn't one to pry on her friend's personal life, but she noticed her odd behavior. It was like being in a hurry last night. Emergency? Maybe. But what emergency is likely to happen at dawn?
In the end, Min just shrugged it off and went home by herself. 'Thank you so much and I enjoyed it somehow!' If not, he may have already stumbled upon his friend when he left here.
"Fe? Hey, wake up!"
IF he can bear fruit. But based on my friend's sour saliva, that seems impossible.
Minnesota is just shaking. That's when she noticed Feralda's phone. Earlier it issued notifications of text messages. Sequentially. 'Does this witch have another enemy?'
Whether Minnesota wanted to intervene, he chose to remain silent. They might even quarrel if he gets involved in things he shouldn't be bothering with. Although he also gossiped at times, he did not want their friendship to break down.
Minnesota just leaned back in his chair and adjusted the name tag. His eyes landed on the necklace his mother had given him when he graduated from college. It was a silver necklace with a star pendant. It even has a small Eastwood Jewels logo. It was probably just on sale then so bought.
Nonetheless, he was glad of his mother's little gift.
His mother is still confused about using the iPhone and they still change their cellphone numbers.
"Mom really ..."
Minnesota laughed softly and just let the friend sleep.
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After consuming his coffee, Nico went to the garden where Eastwood Crime Unit members were cleaning up the clutter at the crime scene. Nico's eyes went to the girl standing near the place where Mrs.'s head was dug. Bonnie Javier.
"This is the first time another serial killer caused this much trouble. It won't happen again. Mahuhuli ko ---"
"Let's go!"
"--- err ... LET'S have Cassio Salvador. If he has a pattern of murder, I'll be quick ---"
"LET'S!" The pink-haired detective glared. Oops. He seems to have stepped on Nova's ego again. Oh, how will they ever get along?
'What is he, auto-correct ?!' Disgusted Nico just sighed and nodded calmly. It's really good and he's already drinking coffee. "Like I was saying before you interrupted me, if Cassio has a pattern of murder, WE will easily know who his next victim is. Then, we'll force him out of hiding and catch him red-handed!"
Nico is still thinking about that plan, he can already feel the thrill of the case. Her eyes seemed to be shining again. If insanity is what it takes to rival the madness of this serial killer, then so be it. Nico has a reputation and he has no plans to tarnish it.
'And not even an irritating female detective can stop me.'
Nova just shook her head and looked at the pit, "There are 13 million people and non-human beings in Eastwood. Even if we know the pattern, it will be difficult for us to know who the next victim will be. Gosh! You people are really impulsive. DEATH. "
"Actually, the exact population of Eastwood is 13, 266, 108. It's a little more people living here compared to Metro Manila which has a population of 12, 877, 253 and is known as the world's most densely populated city," Nico took a deep breath. and kicked a rock, "Besides, no one is forcing you to follow my plans, Detective Brian. You are under no obligation to help me."
Nova's gaze deepened on him, "Have you forgotten that we've been paired up for this shitty case ?! I didn't like it either! And if we're not gonna agree on anything, maybe more like Mrs. Javier! "
They are both silent. Even some ECU personnel, they are already looking at each other. It's not every day you get to witness two of Eastwood's finest detectives argue like an old married couple. Nico became even more frustrated at the thought.
The silence was uncomfortable.
"Is it possible that HK was an accomplice in the killings?" Nova asked him weakly.
Nico almost laughed at the idea, "I don't think so. Serial killers rarely want anyone else to be credited for their bloody masterpiece. In this case, I have a strong hunch that only one kills the victims." And ever, Nico has never made a mistake.
Nova's eyes met his. "In that case, we really only have one killer?"
"Yes. Cassio Salavador, a.k.a. Heartless Killer killed these women alone."
"But what if ..."
"If?"
Nova sighed, "What if Cassio Salvador isn't the Heartless Killer? Yes, he's a psychopath who killed his wife and escaped from the mental hospital, but are we a hundred percent sure that he's the one behind these killings? "
"Nova, he massacred a family in 2017. He was seen on CCTV. It's the same way of killing. He's fond of cutting out their hearts and stealing them." Nico remembered the files he read yesterday as well as the photos taken at the crime scene.
Exactly the same.
But the girl still doesn't seem convinced, "After a few years of silence, why would he attack again now? What if someone just imitated Cassio's method of killing just to scare Eastwood? We both know that cases like that happened throughout criminal history! "
Nico considered this. It is true that such cases happen sometimes. "Copycat crime" is the term for crimes that are imitated or inspired by previous crimes committed by another person. A criminal can copy the concept or killing style of another criminal.
In fact, the movie "The Dark Knight" has caused many copycat crimes around the world. In most of these cases, the criminals are dressed up as "the Joker" while attacking. In 2012, a gunman claimed that he was "the Joker" and started mass shooting a movie theater filled with Batman fans.
In another case, some young people were arrested because someone heard about their plan to kidnap and torture people as was done in the movie "Saw".
Those are just examples of movie-inspired crimes. But this? Eastwood's greatest detective knew that this is another situation.
'But is it possible that this is a case of a copycat crime?' Nico's head hurts again. "If this is a copycat crime and Cassio Salavador is not our Heartless Killer, who is your suspect?"
Nova turned to the policemen in the distance, "At first, I thought HK was just an accomplice inside the police department. But since this is the work of one man, maybe our Heartless Killer is among their ranks. If he is who hired the gunman yesterday to kill us, he was probably a member of the Heraldic Eastwood Local Police department or any high-ranking agency. He knew we were investigating this case. As for a suspect, I don't have one yet ... "
Nico was stunned by what Nova said. 'As much as I don't want to admit it, but her theory is close to mine.' Nico took out his cellphone and showed something to the girl. His expression was serious. It looks like a bigger mess.
"What a coincidence! Lucky for you, I already have a suspect."
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