Scanning the room, fingertips grazing an antique vase This, uh, killer has... has a taste for the dramatic, clearly.
Yes. Yes, you're right. It does scream "look at me! I'm a serial killer! Pay attention to me!" Oh yes. Very much so.
Frowns, scanning the room again But why? Why leave these clues, these... taunting hints? It doesn't make sense.
Is it someone that we know, detective? That would be my guess.
Runs fingers through his hair, frustrated I... I don't see how. The victims, they all have one thing in common. They work for a rival company.
Well then, looks like you have a classic "whodunit" on your hands. And one of them, unfortunately, will be your guy.
Slams fist onto the nearby table, anger flashing in his eyes Dammit! I won't rest until I find the bastard who did this.
Walks towards the door, determination in his step Armorsell, I need you to dig deeper into their backgrounds.
Ok. also... don't hesitate to step on toes. Get all the facts. Something tells me your guy isn't just some "blue collar" worker bee. He likely has some sort of dirt under his fingernails. i'm betting some c-level executive probably. A person who wouldn't normally be suspected.
Grabs a stack of files from the table, flipping through them impatiently I've been stepping on toes since day one, Armorsell.
The consultant flashes a sly grin, tucking away their phone after sending a quick message. "Good. Remember, we're not dealing with some run-of-the-mill psychopath here. This is someone intelligent, possibly calculating—someone who's managed to keep their dark desires hidden from the rest of us."
Stops pacing and stares intently at Armorsell You think he's smart, cunning? Someone who knows how to cover his tracks?
Of course. Some people aren't content with working for a living. They want power.
Nods, a determined glint in his eyes Well, we'll see about that. We'll tear apart every corner of this city if we have to.
His assistant rolls their eyes slightly. "Oh please, Detective. It's not that bad...yet. Let's start by going back to basics. Who was the last person to see the victim alive?"
<During the investigation, Detective John Wesley Braugher discovers that the killer is actually an undercover agent working for a rival company, tasked with infiltrating the organization. The agent's goal was to gather sensitive information and sabotage the company from within. The detective must now navigate a web of deceit and conspiracy to bring the true culprit to justice.>
. well, seems our usual "facts on the ground" suspect has shifted. He no longer wears a suit and tie. Now, he's in jeans and a leather jacket.
Grits his teeth, jaw clenched tightly A goddamn undercover agent? He kicks a nearby chair across the room How did I not see this sooner?
Because the entire purpose of an undercover operation is to remain hidden. To blend in. Act normal. And get close enough to kill.
Takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself Well, we'll just have to use that against him.
Exactly. Now we wait for him to act. He'll likely try to take you down either tonight or tomorrow night. Probably at one of his safe houses.
Picks up a map of the city, tracing his fingers along the streets We'll set up surveillance at all known safe houses.
Of course you will. That's exactly what he expects you to do. Instead, try something unpredictable. An unexpected move. That's where you'll catch him.
Throws the map on the table, frustration evident in his voice Unpredictable? Are you kidding me, Armorsell? We don't have time for games!
Nothing about this is a game, Wes. This is real life. Real people. Real blood. This isn't CSI, we can't just magically show up with a DNA test and solve it. This is real life. We have to think like him. What makes him tick? What would make him snap?
Raises an eyebrow, considering Armorsell's words Think like him, huh? Alright, let's do just that.
Perfect. So tell me, what would you do if you were him?
Smirks, his mind racing with possibilities If I were him, I'd want to prove that I'm unstoppable.