29th arrest (text/video); wonder what it was that made you this way

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The police department asks that anyone that witnessed or may have knowledge of any vampire attacks, missing persons gone unsolved or suspect memory tampering share the information with us. You can call the precinct or contact me here. Those who wish may remain anonymous.

This is regarding the arrest of a vampire named Myrnin, responsible for multiple kidnappings and murders.

In addition, anyone with information on a man/vampire called Sorrow should come forward. Investigation is currently under way into other possible murders enacted by this man.

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We've lost another forensics specialist. Angela Montenegro is officially off the force.

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Arrest Report: Sorrow (ghost?, vampire) 10/06/10

Arresting officers: absinthe_eyed, dude_imbatman
Injured on duty: bladed_siberian
Approx 11am ][ Hidaka arrives on the scene, physically encounters Sorrow with recent corpses; animal and one human. Minutes later, Pendleton arrives and issues a warning. Sorrow warns that a shot to the head will spare Hidaka's life. Pendleton discharges a bullet into Sorrow's cheekbone, no exit wound. Not dead, but Sorrow is disabled, hospitalized.

Winchester arrives on the scene as the shot is taken, Pendleton removes himself from the scene momentarily. Winchester advises paranormal advice to eliminate Sorrow, attempts to assess Hidaka's injuries. Hidaka and Pendleton opt to get the injured to the hospital.

Note: Pendleton claims some sort of supernatural encounter with Sorrow after being shot. Assumes it was an attempt at communication. Follow up necessary.

Injury reports attached: Ken Hidaka, Sorrow

In Progress Case Report: Myrnin (vampire) 10/05/10

Victims, see coroner's reports for more detail:
Jane Doe #1, missing brain. No other physical damage. Fingerprints on wrists, cranium. Left behind hair and particles.
Jane Doe #2, missing brain. No other physical damage. Fingerprints on cranium. Left behind hair.
Jane Doe #3, missing brain. No other physical damage. Fingerprints on wrists Left behind hair and particles.
Jane Doe #4, missing brain. No other physical damage. Fingerprints on wrists, cranium. Left behind hair and particles.
Jane Doe #5, throat torn out, major blood loss; forensic evidence most conclusive includes bite marks matching Myrnin's.
Jane Doe #6, throat torn out, fatal blood loss; forensic evidence of bite marks along with particles and prints.

Kate Beckett; kidnapped, assaulted. Released. Formal witness account below:
I knew Myrnin before the attack. I had taken shelter at Oh Aces once before, and openly opposed him before that. He'd made some posts on the Network; maybe one of those videos that just pops up when we don't want it to? I made mention that he was being stupid, allowing himself free reign when he clearly knew that he was dangerous and uncontrollable.

Late on the night of the kidnapping, I had been aware I was being followed for maybe three days prior. I didn't want to head back home out of concern for Castle and Alexis' well being, and out of denial myself, I decided to start looking into the missing persons cases. It was dumb, I'm aware -- but I was attempting to make a connection between the women somehow. And part of me wanted to get this stalker over with. I was at the obstacle course only a short time before I heard him.

I turned, and trained my weapon on him; I was startled and I was sure whoever it was, was my stalker. When I saw it was him, I lowered it. He was so fast; in that instant he was on me, and I must have fired, but he informed me later that I hit my head. It's a concussion, which possibly explains why I don't remember it clearly.

I was kept in the lab for near on a week, thought toward the end I was able to appeal to him for time alone for a bath. I was able to recover a device but by that time the effects of the concussion and what might have been tests or preparation left me unable to communicate my whereabouts clearly. I was caught and struggled with him, finally getting a window of opportunity to escape. I was able to stumble out to the outer sewer, and yelled for help, but it was obvious that he was simply toying with me.

The next three days are unclear. He would be gone for hours, leaving me alone in the cell with little water. At one point, near the end, he seemed to be struggling to keep it together, and I just took a chance. I had no other options left so I begged for my life. I appealed to whatever part of him was starting to make him weak, and finally I thought, he was doing it. I was going to be cut open and used for a computer.

Then I woke up to Pendleton shaking me and breathing fresh air. Immediately prior, he claims to have found Myrnin in the shadows, Menolly nearby. He was informed of my state and location and chose to find me. Hidaka showed up immediately upon Justin's departure and after a minor physical struggle, Myrnin allowed himself taken in.

He's been in one of the specialized cells in the basement of the precinct. Allowed monitored, unfiltered device access and sustenance as necessary.

Warehouse converted to a laboratory Underground. Map attached [file download]

Witnesses
Menolly, girlfriend;
Claims ignorance of details of Myrnin's doings. Claims to administer a 'serum' to cure his alleged mental instability.
Claims ignorance of Underground lab, though acknowledges existence of a second lab at Oh Aces.
**Has been granted visits to evaluate his state and administer drugs as needed.

Labs and residence searched by forensics. No evidence supporting the charges at Oh Aces or the lab located there. Particles and bagged evidence from Underground lab found in evidence drawer 398C.

off network | private Always had cards to keep close to my chest before, but here they've tripled; if not quadrupled. Questioning the guys involved with Sorrow to get a comprehensive report; Ken even implied he thought I was chewing them out. Trying to get Menolly to see what she's enabling, when I'm not sure if she can see two steps ahead of her because of Myrnin's influence. Tyler's out of control, worse than any of the cops have been since I've been here. Thinking of extending his probation, otherwise more drastic measures might have to be taken to keep him in line. He's not entirely wrong, but...we can't force people to do something they don't want to. Grilling Sorrow to attempt to get any kind of remorse out of him. It's there; not as blatant as I'd hope, but there's something there. Have to keep digging.

[ooc: Cruuudely put together casefiles! Cops, feel free to add in your journals, just link back to whatever previous entries there are. Citizens you are able to see/speculate/act on them, they are public record ^^]

Comments

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[cuffyoutwice.livejournal.com]

Penny, yes, thank you. Was there something specific you had in mind?

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[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

I thought I'd just get everything out there. I don't know if any of it'll be what you need, but I've been an idiot for keeping this all to myself, so...

Okay. Sometime in July—first half of the month, I think—something attacked Sorrow. I don’t know what it was, but I saw it over the network and went to go help. Whatever’d attacked him had bitten him on the neck… he didn’t say what, though. Or maybe he did, but he was confused and a lot of what he was saying was in Russian. Ken found us and helped me take Sorrow to the hospital.

He wasn’t feeling that good after that, and he told me he’d been turned into a vampire. Which is possible here, I guess, but I figured he’d get along like the other vampires do. I was really worried, though, because he kept getting kind of rambly and crazy and wanted me to stay away from him so I wouldn’t get hurt.

In August, he told me that he killed someone. He only told me because I promised I wouldn’t tell anyone else, and he said he was getting help. And then everything was quiet, so I thought he was.

And then in September, Sorrow killed someone else and attacked Iroh. I went to the tea shop—that’s where the fight was—after I saw it on the network, but Iroh made me leave.

I tried to get in touch with him after that—I mean, obviously whatever he was doing to get help wasn’t working—but I couldn’t find him. I got to talk to him a couple times over the network, but all he’d tell me was that he was sorry and that he’d stay away so he wouldn’t hurt anyone. I got one note from him, too. It said this:

Penny. Sorry. Angry. Can't think. Forgive me.

I mean, it kind of said that. There was some Russian in there, too, but that was the part I could read. And then the next thing I knew, there was that video with all the blood, and now he’s in the hospital. I’m sorry I didn’t say anything in August. I should’ve, and I kept thinking that I should tell Chris, but Sorrow’s a good friend and promised he’d get help. I just didn’t want him in jail because whatever’s happening isn’t him. …It’s him, I mean, but not really. I don’t know.

Do I have to go to jail? For... what is it? Withholding information? Obstruction of justice?

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[cuffyoutwice.livejournal.com]

Honestly? Were we back in New York I'd try to hit you with obstruction, maybe. However, you seem...fairly inexperienced with the law and given your willingness to help now, I don't think it would be prudent to charge you of any wrongdoing. The rules of the City...as much as I hate it, they're different.

Can you describe what you saw attack him?

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[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. Which doesn't help now, and I get that...

It was really hard to see. All I know is that it was moving really fast and it was white. Or off-white. A really pale color.

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[cuffyoutwice.livejournal.com]

It's okay. Hopefully you'll be better prepared to act next time.

Okay, thank you.

If you're comfortable with it, I'd like to include the information you've given me in our reports, along with listing you as the informant. I think with your standing in the community along with what seems to be an improved, if not just slightly, state on Sorrow's behalf, we may be able to help him. Prison sentencing might not be suitable in this instance.

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[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

...I hope so.

That's okay, especially if it helps.

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[cuffyoutwice.livejournal.com]

And if there's anything else about whatever happened to him, the-- entity or what have you, let us know?

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[horrible-penny.livejournal.com]

I will. I promise.

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[cuffyoutwice.livejournal.com]

We appreciate you coming forward, Penny. I'll let you go, have a good night.

[justcautious.livejournal.com]

[Chris isn't entirely certain how he feels about this.]