Unlike famous, fictional detectives, he had no magic summary that ended with the solution and killer’s or killers’ names. He only wished it was that easy. He lacked the panache and oratory brilliance typified by literary sleuths. He was merely persistent and practical.Instead, he formulated a battle plan. Although he always knew, it was now readily accepted that they were dealing with one man or one organization. They had a pattern. He killed on religious holidays and twisted the holy symbolism with sadistic intent.Presto doubted they’d catch the guy in the act, and although the extra police presence couldn’t hurt, Presto viewed those precautions as politically practical. It was the detective’s job to find suspects.While he was suspended from the case, Danko’s team interrogated people of interest. These notes were in the case file Danko provided when he was reinstated. Most of the interviewed were chosen because they were considered extremist or fervent, depending on your take on such matters.Presto had a different take.
