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Chapter 2 - The Mansfield Massacre

Detective Emily Jameson observed the devastation from outside the mansion.Twenty minutes had passed since the 911 call, and the first responder was still in disbelief. Emily could see blood splatters on the walls and broken glass from the windows.'''Ten victims with numerous stab wounds, all male, aged 25 to 40. Massacre, no witness," said Ryan somberly.''Like a gang fight, but something's off " ''Any security camera? '' Emily inquired, looking around the area.''When we got here, CCTV was still filming, so we'll need to watch it to see what happened,'' Ryan responded.Emily nodded.''Since there are no witnesses, the video is currently our only reliable source. Have you already collected everything? ''Emily inquired."Yes, it's all secured and ready for review back at the station," Ryan said with a nod, and Emily felt relieved that they had a possible lead to work with.I will finally have to see a glimpse of you. Emily said to herselfThe coroner, Michael, examined a body. "This killer is heartless and ruthless. Precision and control... it's terrifying."Emily crouched beside him. "One person did this?"She already knows, but she had to make sure her conclusion was true.Michael nodded. '' Yes. No signs of force or struggle. ''''Observe these injuries and the manner in which the murderer repeatedly stabbed the victims. This is a passion rather than a straightforward crime. It's terrifying to consider the degree of expertise and control demonstrated by the neat, precise, and well-cut way these victims were stabbed.''The murderer seemed to be well aware of what they were doing and took pleasure in it.'' The coroner's explanation just made Emily feel more interested in the case.Emily's eyes narrowed. "Serial killer?""Do you know who might have done this, Michael?" Emily inquired once more."I am just... I don't know Emily," Michael eventually said, his voice a mixture of amazement and disbelief. "I can't believe someone could be capable of such brutality."

A weapon that was used in this murder is lying here. With the evidence bag in hand, Ryan said, "Like the person who did this, don't give a fuck being caught."

"A hammer, broken glasses, an ice pick,... It appears that he utilizes everything in his possession as a weapon. Emily looked around the murder scene and said, "But still manage not to damage the body; the bodies are still intact." She went on, "It's like the killer is precise and calculated in their actions," in an uneasy tone.'' Was this same killer involved in the massacre last month? '' Detective Jameson asks.''I highly doubt it; this is a different case.'' Michael 's certain answer.'' Are you sure, Michael, but this killer seems to have a similar modus operandi,'' Detective Ryan pressed. Michael hesitated before responding, "I'll need to review the evidence more thoroughly before making a definitive conclusion."''I agree with Michael; this isn't the same killer, but somehow it's connected.'' Detective Jameson added.''My theory is this a revenge of certain groups for the massacre last month; as you see, men aren't civilians. It's part of an underworld organization,'' Detective Ryan suggested.''What those people did to those men last month is the work of a psychopath who enjoys inflicting pain. This new case might be retaliation for that massacre, but we need more evidence to confirm.'' Emily continues.''I must correct you to that Liam, my colleague in forensics, the one who held the case last month, checking the bodies, asked me to confirm his findings, and after checking it myself, we found and confirmed it was also a one person doings, but I must and I am certain that this is another case, but both ill minded killers.'' Michael's revelation makes things clearer in detective Jameson's mind, connecting the two cases.''This isn't just a fight between two underworld organizations." This is also a competition between two psychopath killers.'' Detective Jameson '' Are you saying—? ''Emily's determination intensified. "I'll find out. Let's review the CCTV footage."Showing the mark on the victim's wrist .'' I am close to her.'' Detective Jameson said with a hopeful expression.''Still in finding ha,'' Michael commented .''Aren't just grateful that monster kill you?'' Ryan added.''That's because I wasn't on the list. Yet.'' Emily answered.'' I'm going to catch her before she come back to me.'' Emily stated looking and the mark on her wrist . It's a crossed roman number ''VI''I am going to catch you , Cold Monster.