CHAPTER 5

Detective Rowell Martinez

Autopsy Report

Name : Mitzy Alexandria Fuentes

Date of Birth : February 10, 2001

Age : 18 years old

Sex : Female

Height : 5’4

Weight : 100 lbs.

Race : White

Medical Examiner # : 11-20-043

Date of Death : November 15, 2019

Date of Exam : November 16, 2019

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

The body is viewed fully clothed. The body is that of well developed, well nourished, white female appearing the stated age of 18 years with a body length of 64 inches and body weight of 100 pounds. Multiple lacerations are found in the body. The body suffers a 1st degree burn, and there is a gunshot wound in the forehead.

Autopsy Report

Name : Monique Alcantara

Date of Birth : December 15, 2000

Age : 18 years old

Sex : Female

Height : 5’5

Weight : 110 lbs.

Race : White

Medical Examiner # : 11-20-043

Date of Death : November 16, 2019

Date of Exam : November 17, 2019

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

The body is viewed fully clothed. The body is that of well developed, well nourished, white female appearing the stated age of 18 years with a body length of 65 inches and body weight of 110 pounds. Numerous contusions are found in the body, and there is a gunshot wound in the forehead.

Reading the autopsy report makes my head ache. Mitzy Fuentes’ case is similar to Monique Alcantara’s case in the gunshot in the forehead extent, and their body is found on the same building, same spot and same position, but we can’t just say that there is only one culprit. We should do a further investigation about these cases.

I am holding the Mitzy Fuentes’ autopsy report on my right hand while Monique Alcantara’s on my left hand. The cause of their death is due to the gunshot wound on the forehead. Handgun is their manner of death base on the bullet found on the victims, and this is a serious murder case.

I place Mitzy Fuentes’ autopsy report on the table before pulling out my mobile phone on my pocket when I felt its vibration. I look on the screen and saw the name of the caller.

I heave a deep sigh before answering the call.

“Good afternoon, Mrs. De Guzman” I greeted her, while thinking of the reason why she suddenly made a call.

“Can you come to my office? I need update about the case” I can feel Mrs. De Guzman’s uneasiness thru her quivering voice.

“Okay Mrs. De Guzman, I’ll be there within 20 minutes.” I answered after ending the call. I took my coat on the rack and wore it while walking; I stop in front of Detective Fernandez cubicle.

“Hey, I will update the principal of Don Antonio Valerio Academy regarding the 2 murder cases. Call me when something happened” I told her and she just gave me a nod before I leave the headquarters.

Mrs. De Guzman doesn’t have any knowledge about the death of another student from the academy. She only knew about Mitzy Fuentes’ case. When the janitor informed me about Monique Alcantara’s corpse I told everyone to keep it a secret for the protection of the academy. I don’t want to disclose the incidents in the public without concrete evidences.

When I arrive at the academy I immediately park my car and went to the principal’s office. I knock on the door and after the third knock the principal opened the door and invites me inside.

“Do you want to have some coffee? Juice? Water?” Mrs. De Guzman asked me while guiding me to the kitchen.

“Any coffee will do” I answered politely, accepting her offer.

She prepared a black coffee for me and an instant coffee for her.

“*Cough* Mrs. De Guzman, I just want to inform you that we are handling two cases from this academy” I calmly said after she hand me the cup containing the black coffee she prepared for me.

“There is another case from this academy?” she asked anxiousness is evident on her wrinkled face. I sigh deeply, thinking of what to say without making her more nervous.

“The janitor found another dead body on the abandoned building. This time it was Monique Alcantara” I told her, emphasizing the name of the second victim. Her eyes widened in shock while she places her cup of coffee on the table before massaging her chest. I looked at her still shock face and trembling hands. After a minute she looked at me with a serious face urging me to continue. “The police took her body for a post mortem examination. Just like Ms. Mitzy Fuentes’ case, Ms. Monique Alcantara was shot on her forehead.” Her serious expressions are no longer visible on her wrinkled face it was replaced by nervousness.

“Detective do you think we have a serial killer on the loose?” Mrs. De Guzman asked me a question while fidgeting on her seat still nervous.

I looked at Mrs. De Guzman’s face before answering her. “We are still looking in every angle. We can’t easily conclude that there is only one culprit in Ms. Fuentes and Ms. Alcantara’s case. But, I will do everything to catch the culprit” I answered her, full of certainty that I will catch whoever the culprit is.

“Thank you so much detective. I am so thankful that you accepted this case.” Mrs. De Guzman said teary eyed, she looked at me as if she’s going to cry due to the murder cases in the academy.

I gave her a reassuring smile before emptying my cup of coffee.

I stand up from my seat and face Mrs. De Guzman “I will continue the investigation Mrs. De Guzman, I will update you from time-to-time regarding the case. Thank you for the coffee” I bid my goodbye politely and she offered to accompany me to the door.

When I opened the door a girl in her uniform came into view.

“Go-good morning Detective” the girl in her uniform greeted me, nervousness is obvious in her stuttering voice.

“Good Morning miss” I greeted her back before I turning my back on her.

“What are you doing here Miss Vigorio?” Mrs. De Guzman asked the girl in her uniform.

“Miss Mendoza asked me to give this to you Ma’am” I heard the girl answer politely, when I looked at her she handed Mrs. De Guzman the documents.

“Thank you Miss Vigorio, I will notify the school librarian that I already received the documents. You can go to your class now” That was the last thing I heard before making my way to the abandoned building.

The girl seemed nervous when she saw me.

What is her name again? If what I heard was right the principal addressed her as Ms. Vigorio.

Hmm, interesting.