HPD Suffers Tragic Loss
Silence has fallen over the local law enforcement community as it mourns the loss of a veteran officer on this tragic day. Lieutenant M. Ernwood was brutally murdered in what police are calling "a grotesque butchery" of their fellow colleague. According to our resources, Mr. Ernwood was found dead on arrival on [March 3rd,] 2015. Shock and horror has fallen over the local police as they try to piece together the jigsaw puzzle left by an unknown killer believed to have been involved in numerous unsolved homicides, according to Detective L. Kershaw. "It's quite clear that the killer is familiar with a knife. I would bet money on a medical background. That type of precision is not easily picked up by the common man." A detective commented when questioned on the matter. "We've seen stuff like this before. You see, the killer sets them up in these poses and scenes, as if he's creating an artwork." He further stated. "A person like this seems to see beauty in death." A renowned psychologist, who remains unnamed for his own protection, provided some insight into the inner workings of this deranged mind. "Or he simply has a sick sense of humor. To put a person through so much pain, and actually make him live through it - no, we're not just looking at any ordinary serial killer, but more towards a trained psychopath. You know, like the ones you see in the movies. From the "artistic" displays, he's probably proud of his 'work', influenced by poetry, writings, and, of course, actual artworks. I wouldn't be surprised if he was trying to recreate a scene from some sick little bit of literature." Have you ever encountered a psychopath before? Please could you elaborate on what people may expect. "Well, they're definitely not sane.." The psychologist laughed. "Basically, what we know from past studies, is that the psychopath's mind is lacks an internal personality structure, usually ruled by a sense of chaos and disorder. From that we see a destructive behavior emerging. Often, it's self-inflicted, but there's the rare occasion that it's aimed towards others. I guess you could say it depends on the cause of the psychopathy in the first place." How could the public distinguish a psychopath? "It's extremely hard. Usually they mimic a perfectly normal, functioning human being. Just like you, and me. That's what makes it so difficult, you see. Any psychologist will tell you that it takes a while for any man to really dissect the mind, and get into his thoughts; once in, you might even glimpse a peak under the hood. But, it's rare." Do you believe that this murder is connected to those that the police have suggested? "I would be lying if I didn't suggest that there was an inkling towards them. The similarities are striking and in plain sight, and if anyone should try deny it, then they'd be a fool." Why did he choose this victim? "That much I cannot say, but I can provide you with some speculation, guess work of course. From looking at the angle you could say that the victim, Lieutenant Ernwood, was a man who had disgraced or defiled the killer somehow; whether it be sloppy police work to a speeding fine, that much I'm not entirely clear on. I mean, I've only just seen this file now. | The killer could have also just chosen him at random, you know, wrong place, wrong time; yet, the grotesque form of butchery suggests otherwise. Unlike the second victim, this seems more personal. Why else would he take more time with this fellow in comparison to the other, whose organs were used as a tool for decoration? And yet, he could also have just felt really moody on this evening." We then went on to question another renowned psychologist, a Dr. B.M.S. Lloyd, to compare the notes provided.. So, Dr., could you give us some insight into the mind of a psychopath? "This type of mind is truly quite rare, for only a few can truly possess the strength to bare it. I, myself, have only ever encountered one case of pure psychopathy; it was during my years as a student, where our lecturer was teaching us a module on psychopaths and we had to go off and interview a group of minds in order to form speculation as to how many people could be classified as a psychopath. I figured, why not go for the criminally convicted, to glimpse at what caused them to kill. Contrary to popular belief, the majority lacked the typical markers of psychopathy, however, there was one man that truly did not hide his true face when confronted by an avid young learner. He was convicted on numerous counts of murder and rape, and had a knack of eating bits of his victim, like Hannibal the Cannibal from the good old fashioned movies. He was intelligent, perhaps the most intelligent man that I had come across, mixed with a superficial charm and manipulation, accompanied by a lack of remorse and empathy for the victims who he had murdered. Yet, this was one truly astounding case that I was privileged to observe, and these findings cannot be rightly said about others that are deemed 'psychopaths'. An inconsistency in research performed has shown us that the psychopath is not always highly intelligent, and the person may be nothing but a brainless buffoon who enjoys the concept of killing. Findings produced by Cleckley in 1941 suggest that psychopaths are smarter than the average human being, which facilitate the superficial glib, interpersonal style and fuels the ability to manipulate others. He went on to further categorize them, and I quote: "Persons with the ability to escape ordinary legal punishments and restraints.". To rebut this argument, Hare's findings in 1991 and 2003, seemed to suggest that Cleckley's statements might be true to those who were well educated in the middle and upper-middle class. But what of the poor criminal?" It seems like you have quite a lot of knowledge on this aspect, mind sharing an opinion on the actual crime scene? "In all honesty, I haven't seen much of it. Only a few pictures, and of course, those you have graciously provided. But I can most certainly do my best to dissect this mind. There were two bodies found at the scene? Correct? Well, the first was less intricate more of a brutal case of 'you were at the wrong place, at the wrong time' or it could be the body of a previous victim killed earlier that night; nevertheless it seems that he wasn't as important as the other man. There seems to be a strong sense of symbolism present, even in the first body; you see the tongue has been pulled out of the throat here? In some groups they refer to it as 'the Colombian | necktie' and it was used as a form of intimidation during the political unrest; however, this doesn't seem like intimidation to me, but more a silencing, perhaps? Something that shows his unrest, as if he's talking to us... The organs from this body were used to decorate the area outside the main scene, correct? We can assume that the killer is portraying the interior as a grand piece of art, something that requires a formal introduction before actually engaging in the "walk through". He's showing off the trophies of the body, what holds us together as humans - the heart that beats, the brain that thinks, and the lungs that breathe - for example. He's preparing us for the horror that lurks within the 'condemned', the source of evil, as he sees it. And then, it all comes crashing down as he removes each vital component of the second victim, and situates it in such a manner that you cannot help but wonder if there is not a deeper meaning to the 'artwork' instead of it being some brutal slashing. No, this killer isn't like that - he likes his ego stroked, he wants the world to see what he is capable of - by leaving the man exposed in such a manner, he was looking to humiliate him, to expose his inner workings to the public, suggesting that there was more to the lieutenant that meets the eye." Sorry to interrupt, doctor, but are you suggesting that Lieutenant Ernwood had something to hide? "No. I'm simply providing you an insight as to what and how I see these killings; I could be completely wrong about the significance of each placement of organ and the scene; if this individual is a mind that I can only assume it is, there is something definitely deeper than a casual killing of a lieutenant." Moving on to some personal issues, do you find it ironic that your sister happened upon the body of the family friend? "First of all, I did not agree to address personal issues with you. Secondly, let it be known, on record, that the victim had no relationship with my brother nor my sister, for that matter. He was only my father's friend, and even then our father wasn't our father. So I cannot comment on such an issue." After leaving the experts to dissect the meaning of the crime scene, we decided to take another look into these horrific events that have most notably left the island scarred. We were lucky enough to gain an interview with the individual who happened to stumble upon the crime scene before anyone else. Miss Lana Lloyd, a troubled sixteen year old youth, was left in the guardianship of the late lieutenant Ernwood, who provided her with safety and protection like the paternal figure she lacked. And now, it was only to be stripped away from her, leaving her |
orphaned in the world once again... We managed to gain a few words from Miss Lloyd regarding the horrific scene that she was forced to endure when she happened upon the 'kill site'. She was initially reluctant but with some warming up and kind words, she offered to provide us with an exclusive of her frightful discovery. How was it that you came to stumble upon the body? "Well... I needed to pick something up from his house, it was still quite early before most people went to work... And there... It was hard not to miss it, you know? The organs decorating his garden like a f-ing Christmas Tree... it was horrifying... I didn't even know why I went inside after that... But there he was..." Miss Lloyd answered with fear in her voice. What was your reaction to the crime scene? "I was sick. Sick to my stomach | Literally. This isn't some shit you see on a TV screen and make a face... Even seeing photographs wouldn't be as bad. You don't have the smell, that thick air that seems to suffocate you and turn your every nerve on edge. I panicked. I couldn't even run away from it. I just stood there, horrified." Mr. Ernwood was a family friend from our accounts. Could you tell us what he was like? Off duty. "He wasn't what most would have expected him to be. If you want me to tell you how he came home to a pair of comfortable slippers and a pipe as he gets comfortable in an old recliner chair, you'll be disappointed. Besides, I doubt this really matters. Those who knew him... knew what it was like. Those who didn't should keep their nose out of someone's personal life." Do you worry, that as a close family friend you might be in danger yourself? "No. If who ever did this wanted | me, I'd be in pieces there with him." And, if the person responsible for his death is currently reading this, what would you have to say to them? "Thank you." A man had been horrifically murdered, and you would thank them? A personal family friend? Your carer? "What goes on behind closed doors is no business to the public. Marcus wasn't the man most saw him as, and he got what was coming to him." Miss Lloyd was obviously deeply disturbed by what she had been forced to deal with today, and so she left before we could ask any additional questions regarding the statements she had provided to us. Hopefully, we'll be able to address this issue further as time goes by. But a word of caution for the public: while the police refuse to admit it, there seems to be a psychopathic killer on the loose. |
Reported By: Andrea Descoteaux