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2024-10-29 19:42:56Another body was found. Only this time, the body was found on the next town. She only identified easily because one of the police officers recognized her. Her name was Jane Allens, a twenty-five-year-old woman. An opera soprano, who was famous in the region. She's been a famous opera singer since she was nineteen.
Jane was able to build a name for herself because of her unique voice, and technique. In just a few years, she was able to build her own house, and acquire wealth for herself. So many theatre managers, and talent scouts.
"Chis, Jane's another victim of the serial killer. Body, the crime scene, everything's clean. No trace of DNA, nothing. This is definitely the work of the serial killer." I just arrived at the police station when Grayson welcome me with the news of another victim.
"Damn it, what else do we have?" My day just started, and it's already going bad.
"Victim was found on Gilden. The scene was almost identical to all the crime scenes,
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It's been almost a month since we uncover Theodore Burnett's identity as the serial killer. Burton Grove is now finally back to normal with it's population coming back. I've never been happier to hear the laughters of the children back in the streets, playing, running around. Social gathered around now back, people are starting to enjoy life in Burton Grove. In fact, as a celebration, and commemoration to the dead.The city council scheduled a weeklong celebration. It will include a three-day festivity with dance and singing competitions, market fare, and live bands, and costume parade. Our whole department was busy planning the security for entirety of the celebration. We were pulling some all-nighters to make sure that everything was covered."Remember, boys. We still have to stay on high alert. Theodore Burnett is still out there. We can't be too careful." Captain Hansen stated."Captain, I have a cousin who's good in computer programming. He suggested that o
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Grayson and I stayed in Jackson Ville for the night in order for us get immediate updates about the hunt for Theodore Burnett. We decided to check in on one of Jackson Valley's three-star hotel. Their entire police department is hunting Theodore Burnett, as well as the volunteers of the city.The wind is getting colder and colder. The winter season in Jackson Valley is coming, and according to the weather news it's going to be the worst ever recorded. The Jackson Valley Chief of Police believed that once the winter season comes, Theodore can be left alone at the mercy of the winter. He believed that the winter will bring Theodore's downfall. But, the people believe that to ensure the safety of the people, is Theodore being captured."Don't you think we should be out there searching for Theodore?" Grayson asked."We will just be an added problem out there. Jackson Valley's winter, it's geographical layout, it's not for us. It's better if we stay here." I was star
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The Jackson Valley police searched Theodore's body in the river, but they never found him. There was no trace of evidence that he survived and made it to the other side of the river. Some of us wanted to assume that he's already dead, but it will be stupid of us to do that without a body to prove it. The hunt for Theodore Burnett continues.There's nothing we can do right now, so Grayson and I went back to Burton Grove. Coming home is like coming to back my problems. At least when we were in Jackson Valley I don't have to think of Oliver, and Mary Sue all the time. I was able to rest my brain even just a little bit."Welcome home, brother." Captain Hansen gave Grayson and I a day to take a rest after what we experienced in Jackson Valley. As soon as I entered our house, Jeffrey and Mark welcomed me with a hug."Oh, I missed you, guys." My family is the only thing that anchors me. They are the reason why I am still fighting this war that we may never win.
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-Flashback-"Look at him. He always thinks that he's better than everyone around him.""You're right, he's like a freak. Only worst. At least freaks thinks that they are too different than what the society thinks is normal. He thinks that everybody is different from him. That no one can compare to him.""Just stay away from that one, he's a very bad news. Look at his eyes, it's soulless."Theodore can hear the conversation of the students sitting not far away from him. He could even care less that they don't like him. In his mind, people always hates someone better than them.His parents are out for a camping trip, and this the perfect time for him finally exact his plans. After his classes, Theodore went on a road trip. By nightfall, he arrived at the location of his parents' hunting cabin. Quietly, while his parents are sleeping, Theodore snuck into the cabin.Unlik other children who sneak into their parents' cabin just so they can join t
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Melissa doesn't want to talk to me. No matter how many times I tried to approach her, she would just walk away from me. She won't even tell our brothers or our parents why. It's bad enough that Oliver and I are still not talking to each other, now two of the most important people in my life are mad at me.The problems with the serial killer is already getting too much out of hands. Every law enforcements in the country are already in high alert. Theodore Burnett proves to be tougher than he looks. The fact that his body hasn't been found only proves that he could still be alive."Chris, what did you do to Melissa?" Mark asked as soon as I opened the door. I was on my way to work, but I know my brother. He won't let me leave until he got the answer he wanted."I saw her with Oliver, I got angry." I responded with my head down."Why did you get angry? Oliver was your best friend. You knew him since you were a kid. Of all people that you could trust not to h
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Oliver's POV"We have a missing woman in Normson City."One of our police officers announced. We were monitoring every missing woman in at city to ensure that if Theodore will strikes again, we would know. After he escaped prison, it's like we were just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Meaning, we are just waiting for another dead woman to turn up."How old? Victim's profile?" Chris asked."Twenty-two years old, business owner."Damn it! When Chris picked up his jacket, I too, did the same. The missing woman fits Theodore's victim profile. We have to check it out. Until Theodore Burnett was found, we can't ignore any possibility that he is killing again. For the past three weeks, we have been in constant communication with other cities in the region to gain access to their missing person's reports."Did you get the addressof the family?" I asked Chris."Yeah, I got it."Without wasting any precious time, Chris and I went to
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Oliver's POV"We have a missing woman in Normson City."One of our police officers announced. We were monitoring every missing woman in at city to ensure that if Theodore will strikes again, we would know. After he escaped prison, it's like we were just waiting for the other shoe to drop. Meaning, we are just waiting for another dead woman to turn up."How old? Victim's profile?" Chris asked."Twenty-two years old, business owner."Damn it! When Chris picked up his jacket, I too, did the same. The missing woman fits Theodore's victim profile. We have to check it out. Until Theodore Burnett was found, we can't ignore any possibility that he is killing again. For the past three weeks, we have been in constant communication with other cities in the region to gain access to their missing person's reports."Did you get the addressof the family?" I asked Chris."Yeah, I got it."Without wasting any precious time, Chris and I went to
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Every now and then, Theodore Burnett would go to the where he was born. There were so many memories on that place that most of the times, he wants to bury deep in his heart. But, sometime, like today, he wants to remember who he was, and how it all began.His condition made him interested in psychology. Though, not to the point that he wanted to make a degree out of it. He just wanted to learn enough to understand himself. But, no matter how hard he looked, nothing can actually explain what is really going on in his mind."This city hasn't change at all." Theodore whispered to himself. Everytime he visits the city, it's going back in time. Back when he was still young. That awkward teenager that doesn't fit in anything.He always felt like no one is better than him. That he's the best, and no one can compare to him. His narcissistic attitude made him an outsider. Every kids his age always avoid him. They don't even want to be in the same group as him in any kind
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Last time I saw Mary Sue, she looks truly happy. That crushed all the courage that I had in me. I wanted to talk to her. Not to tell her that I love her, and make her choose, but to tell that I love her, and because of that I want to see her happy. Even though her happiness doesn't include me.But, when I saw her with her new boyfriend, it was more than enough for me to know that I don't have to talk to her at all. She's happy with her, and that's all that matters. I don't have to ruin anything by expressing how I really feel about her."Chris? Hi! How are you?" I wanted to be swallowed by the ground right about now. I had no idea that I'd bump int Mary Sue tonight. I just wanted to take a walk to clear my head."Mary, hi. I'm good, you?""I'm doing great. Hey, listen. I heard about what happened to Melissa. What she went through that night, and what she's been going through right now, that's not easy. I know how much you love her, and I'm happy to know t
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Theodore woke up an intense headache. He can feel that is clothes is soaked with sweat, as well as his old worn out mattress. The last thing that he remembered from last night the ringing in his ears. It's like he had nightmare, only the feeling was too vivid.He can still feel joint pain, especially on his shoulder, but he feels better now. Finally, the fever already broke. Just by looking outside of the burned building he chose to stay for a while, it's almost nightfall. It's a good thing because he could finally get out to get some food, and steal some medicine for his shoulder pain.After realizing how much troubles he is in, Theodore learned how to play it smart. He only still little amount in every store to avoid attention. One box of medicine from a pharmacy, at least five different brand of canned goods from a grocery store. It's the only way for him to stay off the radar."Alright, time to find some food." As soon the night came, Burnett snuck out of th
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After the incident at the hidden falls, my parents became more focus on taking care of Melissa. They never left the house after what happened. Even my brothers have been so obsessed about helping her. She's still locking herself inside her room, but she's eating with us now, which I consider as a good thing.Today is my rest day, and I decided to stay at home to help my famil with sister. I was trying to thing of the best thing to do for her, but my mind is coming up blank. We've done everything we can, and I'm losing my mind just for thinking. Finally, I decided to just make her something to eat."Mel, can I come in, please?" I made her chicken soup, and her favorite egg sandwich. It didn't take long for Melissa to open the door. She still looks like she's not getting enough sleep."Yeah, come in." Mel said in a weak voice."Mel, you're still not sleeping well, yet?""No, I'm still having those nightmares. Sometimes, I can't even sleep at all beca
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The cold wind blows as the rainy season approaches. It's been a long time since we last visited the hidden falls, but I can still remember how we enjoyed swimming. Melissa was sixteen yeas old when we last hang out in this place, but maybe she still remembers.Looking at my sister standing on the edge of the largest rock at the side of the crest. Jumping from the crest to the base is dangerous because the rocks in the bottom of the pool. I can see that she's trembling, and he eyes looks so scared, but I can't risk coming to her. I don't want to startle her, and give a reason to jump."Melissa, please. Just stay away from the edge, baby. Come on." I kept on trying to convince her to come to me, but she's not listening."Det. Angeles, we got it from here. Please stand aside." One of the crisis specialist asked me to step aside."Please, get her to safety." For the first time in a long time, I felt helpless. I can't even get my sister to listen to me.
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As soon as the news about Theodore's escape came out in the news, the nightmare resurface. Now, the whole country thinks that Burton Grove system is not only incompetent, but also as neglectful. The national government is already involved before Burnett was caught. Now that he escaped, the national government want to be involved again.The airforce, the marines, the navies, every city police, and the national security is now hunting Theodore Burnett. His picture is constantly posted in every news, and commercials. It is now an official national manhunt. The president already issued a shoot to kill order against Burnett. Any officer of the law can kill him onsite, after he killed the police office who almost caught him.ABN News:"This is Angela Newman, from ABN News, reporting live. The convicted serial killer, and Burton Grove Penitentiary escapee, Theodore Burnett was supposedly spotted in this train station about an hour ago. According to witnesses, he was we
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I haven't had a good sleep ever since Burnett went after my sister. Between the long hours I spent for work, and looking out of my sister, sleep is no longer necessary. Every day I come home from work, Melissa is having a nightmare. She refuses to see a psychiatrist, she refuses to talk to anybody. She won't even face her friends whenever they try to visit her.Our parents are worried about her, even our other relative. Almost all of our cousins already joined the citizen volunteers to find Theodore. And the chaos that he made is alive again. Most of the times, it's so hard to focus on my job, especially whenever I remember my sister."Chris, how's Melissa? I haven't had the time to visit her. I was so busy moving my mom, and my aunt. I'm sorry." Oliver apologized."She's not doing so good, Oli. Mark, Jeffrey, and I brought her to the lake, thinking that i will help her relax, but it didn't. She's too jumpy to be outside the house. She's scared of every sound. W
