"They're all long, deep gashes. Each victim has virtually the same wounds— both throats cut, a vertical gash up one arm from wrist to elbow, and a vertical gash down one leg from crotch to upper thigh." The M.E. explains, pointing out the gashes that were on the victim's body.
"Major arteries." Emily looks at them, then looks at you. You took a deep breath and sighed, looking back at the body.
"It's damned efficient." He replies, scoffing as he shook his head.
"How much knowledge of anatomy would someone need to do this?" You looked up from the victim to the M.E., seeing him think for a second before answering.
"Anyone with a basic understanding of the body knows where these arteries are." He replies to you, and you nodded.
"And do you have any idea which one of these wounds was delivered first?" You walked away from Emily, going to the head of the victim, crossing your arms, taking a closer look.
The M.E. grabbed his clipboard and replied, "Um, there was a- there was active blood flow from each of the wounds, so they were probably all delivered at about the same time. With any of these wounds, the victim would bleed out quickly, almost like an animal at slaughter.
"No. Exactly like an animal at slaughter. A deer, or a lamb, or a cow, something like that, you- you cut the throat first, then- then open up other major arteries to assist in draining the carcass." He explained, placing the clipboard back down on the table.
"So maybe a hunter?" Emily asks, looking at you.
"Or a farmer. Pretty much anyone in rural Georgia." He adds on, making you deflate, knowing this is already impossible.
"Oh.." You answered, giving Emily a look. She shakes her head at you, thinking the same thing.
This was going to be a long case.
"Thank you, sir, for your time. Call us if you have anything else." Emily hands him a card and you both smiled, saying your goodbyes.
You left the office and headed for the field office after receiving a text from Gideon that he needed you back at the office for something new.
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"He says the world is a cesspool. Of greed. Lust. Disease."
"That sounds like unsub number one." Emily says.
You were sitting at a desk with Jason and Emily with JJ next to you and Hotch standing behind you all.
"He says redemption must be sought. We must all repent."
"And he referred to being Raphael?" Hotch asks, confused.
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A Little Bit Yours | s.reid
FanfictionYou had a mission. You were to join the BAU so you could get the man who killed your parents behind bars. But things go off the rails when you meet a special someone. Will you fall in love or will you avoid it all cost? Based on season 2 of Crimina...