Yo, check this. A bloody footprint, size 12. That's a clue AF. What you think?
clearly someone dropped something
Clearly... but look at the pattern, mate. This ain't just any ol' drop. Someone was running, dodging something.
Precisely. Someone was running. And that someone could be our killer. We need to track down the owner of these boots. Any witnesses nearby?
nope the whole street was empty.. except for the trees
Bloody hell. No witnesses. No CCTV in this godforsaken area. But we can't give up. Maxwell pulls out a small crime scene kit from his bag.
I'm gonna collect evidence, mate. Gotta gather whatever I can.
there’s blood on your hands right now go wash them and throw the gloves away
Good call, mate. Don't wanna contaminate the evidence. Maxwell heads to a nearby sink, washing his hands and disposing of the gloves.
well now you have even more evidence on your person
i’m going to head home there’s not much we can do right now
Yeah, sounds like a plan. I'll stay here for a bit longer and see if I can find anything else.
are you alright..? you don’t look okay
Nah, mate. Just seeing a murder scene gets to me sometimes. Can't help but think about the poor bastard who died.
i wouldn’t worry so much about it we will eventually catch his killer
You're right, mate. We will catch this bastard. I can feel it in my bones.
sure hope so… any new leads or intel?
Well, I did find a piece of torn fabric near the crime scene. Could be from the killer's clothing. Might be our lucky break.
any chance its from those ugly ass boots they were wearing?
You know what, mate? I think it is. This fabric matches the color of those bloody boots. We might have a lead. Time to dig deeper.
We start by checking with local stores and markets if anyone has sold or bought similar fabric recently.
and what if you can’t find any?
If we can't find any leads at the local stores, we might need to expand our search. Maybe there's a larger market or black market for this type of fabric.
ohhhhhh…. that sounds dangerous…. do be careful!
Don't worry, mate. I've dealt with dangerous situations before. I'll make sure to stay on top of things and keep myself safe.
don’t worry about me i can handle myself. Plus you have someone waiting at home correct?
Yeah, you're right. I shouldn't let my personal life get in the way of the case. But damn, it's hard to concentrate when there's someone waiting for me.
ya I get it well I should head out myself i’ll catch ya later mmkay?
Sounds good, mate. Catch you later. And hey, if you need any more help with your case, don't hesitate to reach out. I'm always here for you.
thanks man i appreciate that! walks off
watches decimalmuse walk away, then starts making a list of all the local stores and markets to visit Time to start digging deeper.
spends the next few hours visiting local stores and markets, showing the fabric to shop owners and asking if anyone remembers selling or buying similar material Shop Owner 1: Sorry, mate. Haven't seen anything like that around here. Shop Owner 2: Can't say I've noticed, but I'll keep an eye out. If I find anything, I'll let you know. Market Vendor: That fabric? Haven't seen it in ages. Might be worth asking the wholesalers.
passing by one of the streets
approaches the market vendor again Listen, mate. You mentioned the wholesalers. Can you give me their address? Time is of the essence here. Market Vendor: narrows his eyes Why the rush? What's this about?
Look, mate, I know it's a lot to ask, but someone's been murdered and we need to catch the bastard.
leans in closer I believe that fabric is linked to the murder. It's our best lead. So if you know where I can find the wholesalers, now's the time to tell me. Market Vendor: hesitates for a moment, then reluctantly gives the address Alright, here it is. But be careful, mate. The wholesalers aren't exactly friendly folks.
grabs his notepad and pen Thanks for your cooperation. I'll be careful. You just focus on running your business.