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“There’s a gas station up the road where you can change In the hts of the case,” Sacha says as she leads us back to her car

The conservatory was closed over the weekend as Dr Stanley Glants finished final preparations for his brand new, fully funded display The murder occurred sometime Friday, and the body was discovered this Monday when they opened around eight in theDoctor Glants was a healthy, forty-five-year-old astronomer with no family to speak of and no serious relationships Married to his work, he lived for research, travel, and the stars he studied Fairly “likable” but quiet, he came across as reserved, but polite There didn’t appear to be any obvious links between him and the other odd scenes we’ve been to recently

I change quickly into a charcoal pants suit with low-heeled, black pue for appearances Back on the scene I try to bracenatural aboutin its oay I don’t know that I’ll ever be used to seeing death this way Nor would I want to

The stench of rotten eggs and flesh greetThe space is sanic ives off distinct odors

“Ladies, if you’ll follow us, we’ll take you back,” Carter says His face is even paler than usual, so I know this is going to be bad

“What display was Doctor Glants working on?” Sacha asks

“They were opening up a Night Sky observation Nothing incredibly fancy to big cities, but the high-powered telescope was a huge upgrade for our town Along with the new sound system and screens, it was a much-anticipated addition to the co on the proposal for a while I hear Dr Glants was persistent, and it paid off”

“It doesn’t sound like anything kill-worthy The exhibit wasn’t at anyone’s expense, was it?” Fel questions

“No,” Marcus shakes his head “As far as we know, Dr Glants was looked at as a hero for getting the big wigs to pay attention to us down here”

I clear my throat as the smell intensifies Blood mixed with the unmistakable odor of feces and cleanser creates a hotscents Carter and Marcus stop in front of the caution tape and hand us booties

“You should double up on those,” Marcus says

“Jesus,” Sacha whispers We quickly cover are feet

“Are you ready for this?” Carter asks

“No,” I reply honestly

“Yeah, eren’t either” Carter holds up the tape as we duck under and round the corner