Occult Serial Killer At Large?

“If you owe a debt, I know who all of you are, and I will take you out.” – Unknown Killer

At 1:56 am, On the seventeenth of September, a 911 call was sent through from Bravenstore apartment complex. A message was left by an untraceable voice.

“If you owe a Debt, you best pay up soon. Or else you’ll regret it.”

Unknown 911 caller

After this message, the apartment buildings were put on lockdown, and police arrived at the scene.  Inside one of the apartment buildings, the adult residents were found dead.  The mother was completely dismembered, while the father had been stabbed multiple times, and the children just barely roughed up. Since the mother and father were DOA, the children were transferred to the northwestern memorial hospital. Authorities have been tight lipped about their investigation, however, sources close to the investigation have said, on condition of anonymity, that there are no leads in the case.

Multiple Killings Challenge Police

In an terrifyingly related story, nearly twenty minute’s later, another call was received half a mile away, when over twenty four people had been beheaded by what seems to be a metal blade. In a third incident, there is rumor of a graphic video of the incident in police hands, sources say the video was given to the police by a man who may have been there at the time.  No official response to inquiries has been made.  Local police are shaken by the latest attacks.  Sources within the police have given an account of the as-yet unreleased video:

“It was utterly terrifying, a hooded figure was talking with a boy in the middle of a crowd, when people began to take notice. The car the man sits in has been stuck in traffic, and recording since the figure started speaking weird words. She seems to be speaking to someone within the area, but they can’t be seen or heard, within the span of a split second the scythe wraps around his neck. She begins to point out the names of those recording, with the word’s ‘I know who all of you are, and I will take you out.’ After this, the camera censored out, as the scythe slings around, and cuts the head’s off of every single person in one swift movement.  I’ve never seen anything like it before in my life, and I don’t want to see it again.  I fear for the boy she had in her grasp at the time the video cut out.  The woman has a striking appearance unique, really long white hair.”

Anonymous Source

Prioritize Recovery of Missing Child

The chief of police has issued a statement putting their highest priority on the identification and recovery of the missing child and several religious leaders in the area are urging their constituents to come forward with any and all information immediately.  Police officials have issued an AMBER alert for the unknown child in the video, but there are scant details to go on.  The mayor has issued a press release urging residents to stay calm and has enlisted the help of federal law enforcement, the FBI has set up at their field office and profilers are reportedly on their way to provide assistance to the police.  However, their job is going to be difficult as five more bodies have also dropped, the official statement is that the killings are unrelated to the others, however, a source within the FBI investigation confirms that they believe it is the same perpetrator.

Official buildings are on high alert and the police have increased patrols throughout the city.  The FBI has opened a tip line and issued a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the unknown individual and recovery of the child.  Anyone with information on the murders or the whereabouts of the unknown child should call their local police department immediately or the FBI tip line at 555-812-2754.

Serial Killer Still at Large

The previous reports of a diabolical serial killer remain unresolved. Police investigations have stalled and little information has been passed to the public. It is clear, however, that the killings have not stopped. These bloody killings seem to involve multiple dead with differen methods which suggests a team. The FBI has been called in to profile the killers in an attempt to discover their next victem. Since the first discoveries of the killings the investigation has focused on the supernatural community. Vampires are still at the top of the suspect pool after a rogue group of teenage vampires were caught draining people in plain view of the mundanes in the area. This prompted the immediate execution of those Vampires and a statement being released that the Vampire community values its partnership with city leaders and other officials who are welcome to present any evidence of Vampire involvement. Further statements indicate that the fragile truce which has lasted for decades within the city may be fraying in places since the city has produced on such proof.

Private investigators have also been on the case, attempting to solve the problem for the community itself. Though such investigations are hardly public, one source has given the Morning Star exclusive access to documents which suggest a potential occult link which could point to ordinary humans being at fault. This has escelated tensions between mundane humans and supernatural’s who have lived in relative peace for most of the cities history. Since magic and psionic users have operated on the fringe of both socities for some time it has fallen to such leaders who attempt to hold the uneasy peace. The mayor’s office has admitted that it is considering strengthening its protections for those citizens who are less able to defend themselves, though no details have been released on exactly what this would mean. It is clear, however, that if there isn’t a break in the case soon the two major factions of the population could become violent as pressure increases to stop the killings which have left over two dozen dead in increasingly savage killings.

The peculiar habit of the killers of not only brutally murdering one but then leaving another dead of apparent brain injury has left many questioning if the two are even related. However, police have commented that there is a strong correlation and even local organized crime outfits have offered assistance to the police in uncovering who is behind these strange and savage murders.

Investigation Stalled

The investigation into numerous attacks has been stalled and stone-walled. Largely by the US Department of Defense, where officials are still choosing not to comment. Details are scant, and so far the witnesses who have come forward have recanted stating that they misunderstood what they saw before they decline to comment further. The mayor’s office has previously stated that they will find answers for those impacted by the recent attacks but that office has also fallen silent. The supernatural community has provided little in the way of explination either as many there also seem to have no idea what happened other than the fact that it appears several large scale creatures attacked the civilian population and were defeated. Reports as to the people who actually participated in the fight are sketchy at best.

Possible Home Invasions

In the Old Town Triangle area of Chicago a number of home invasions have been reported. Police have declined to comment about the ongoing investigation but have confirmed that incidents did occur in the wealthy area. Confirmed reports from other sources have also stated that several families were found dead and evidence suggests that the attacks were potentially carried about by a rogue Ghoul attempting to feed. Witnesses described a male and female pair, though it is unclear if both are Ghoul’s or just one. The pair appear to have some method for gaining entry into the apartments similar to the spells cast by a Vampire, though contacts in the Vampire community are just as anxious to resolve the situation as anyone else and claim to have no knowledge of the perpetrators.

Since magic appears to be involved beyond the normal abilities of a Ghoul the investigation has focused primarily on that community. A spokeman for the local guild of magic users have stated that they know nothing about the incidents and indicated that the answer may be found with other communities, perhaps even those with psionic abilities.

Vigilante Justice

An unknown individual has been sighted in the city performing what some are calling a public service, killing local thugs and drug dealers in cold blood. Police are investigating the claims much to the critism of some, who claim their time is better spent trying to protect law abiding citizens. Though city officials have admitted the criminal element is one which has plagued many they denounce the actions of the vigilante and have called for citizens to understand the police follow the laws and vigilantism is the gateway to chaos. Police officials have stated that if found, the vigilante will face charges for multiple counts of homocide.