The Body
Almost a week has passed since the gala night. Captain Brown called Nathan and enquired, “What’s the problem? Haven’t you searched the library thoroughly?”
Nathan replied, “I did Ma’am. In fact, I have found some leads. I mentioned them in detail in my updated report. We still need to protect certain persons like Jack O’hara till we can make the necessary arrests.”
Captain Brown seemed impatient, “When have you updated your report?
Nathan answered, “Last night.”
Captain seemed to be browsing through the report on the computer screen in front of her. She tightened her jaws and commented, “Have you filed for permission to access the feeds from surveillance cameras already?”
Nathan became enthusiastic in his response, “Yes, I have copied necessary clips from traffic camera footage. Metra Station footage is about to arrive. Only, Judge Hopkins is waiting for the opinion of Kenosha county officials since they manage Simmons Public Library. The gala was a private event. If the county would have waived its privilege of surveillance over the library premises during the event, then Judge Hopkins may be required to subpoena financial details of donations of the gala night from the organizers, especially, Little Abode for Children, and, also, their video recordings of the event. However, I have asked Little Abode for Children for their guest list for the gala night. They have provided the list.”
Lieutenant Kelly entered the captain's office. He reported, “Captain, we’ve got a mangled body on the steps of the arena around the war memorial in Library Park …”
Captain Brown frowned and murmured, “Due North of the library building.” And asked, “Who’s reported?”
Lieutenant Kelly answered, “A jogger. By a nine one one call.”
Detective Nathan was on his feet already. He asked for permission, “Can I attend the crime scene, Captain, Lieutenant?”
Obviously, he was permitted.
At the crime scene Coroner Goodman was still in action. She looked up and nodded to Detective Nathan Adams. Nathan smiled and asked, “What does the good doctor have here for me?”
Dr. Goodman reported, “A woman. Mid-thirties. Died primarily of asphyxiation. Dark discoloration of the skin at places, cyanosis …. pointing to asphyxiation. Unless I do the X-rays I can barely tell what has caused the asphyxia. Also, the disfigurement of face and fingers, require me to study a little more to determine if those mangling occurred before her death or after. Time of death is between one to three in the morning today.”
City news mill started brewing if the body belonged to Teressa LeRoy. Captain Brown called the press and announced, “From primary investigations it appears that the bodily remains of a human female found in Library Park does not belong to Ms. LeRoy. At this time, we cannot share any update about any of the ongoing investigations about Ms. LeRoy’s disappearance or about the dead body discovered at Library Park.”
Nathan rushed to meet Teressa LeRoy’s sister Ellen and Aunt Mary. Nathan felt quite familiar to them. He appeased them, “You must trust me. Teressa is well and alive. As soon as we take the person responsible for her disappearance in custody, she will probably be able to call you.”
From looks on their respective faces Nathan guessed that none of them believed Nathan’s statement. Yet he refrained from being more convincing for the sake of the investigation.
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