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IC: Bill Anderson
Bill had been living in Crescent City for his entire life. Since he was younger he imagined the excitement of being a police officer in the city. He used to picture himself driving around in a cop car, chasing bad guys and saving the day. It was what pushed him into heading to college as a criminal justice major. All he ever thought about was serving his community and doing the right thing. While at college, he met the girl of his dreams. Jessica was perfect in his eyes, and it was easy to see that she would be the woman he wanted to marry.
After graduation Bill and Jessica moved in together and he began his training at the Crescent City police academy. He felt like his life was perfect. After graduating the academy he had his dream job, and hoped he would make a positive impact. Quickly Bill moved up the ranks, making his way to detective. Also, in his personal life, he married Jessica and settled down to start a family. He could not imagine anything better. He was with the woman of his dreams and doing a job that he loved. What else could be better?
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Today was so much different. Crescent City was still thriving, but so was the crime within the city. Bill had been elevated to a lead detective, and felt like he was not making the same impact that he was before. As he sat in his office, he looked through the file. The disappearances were rising, and the dead bodies were growing as well. This case was a mystery, and it went through two other detectives before finally landing on his desk.
He looked through the file, all the victims men. The cause of death had not been determined and it was a mystery. He read through the reports and nothing jumped out at him. The other part of the case that concerned him was the missing citizens. All men, all with one similarity; they all were part of the downtown party crowd. He read through interviews with family and friends and noticed that trend. They all frequented clubs, bars, and strip clubs in downtown Crescent City. He sighed as he knew he may be able to get some answers at those places.
As he sat back in his chair he picked up the phone and dialed his wife. "Hey babe, yeah it is going to be another late night. I have to go answer some questions on a case. Don't stay up..... it is going to be late when I get home...... yes, I love you," he smiled as he hung up the phone. It was already late for him, 9:00 pm, but he had to get to the bottom of this mystery.
He left his office, wearing a navy blue button down shirt, a tie, grey dress pants, and a belt. He had his gun on his hip and his badge on his belt. As he climbed into his car, he took his gun and badge off and put them in the glove compartment. Going to the club as a cop would only cause individuals to be nervous. Instead he decided to head in and see what he could find out as a patron.
The club of interest was Pearl Night Club, one of the clubs that was known for many different things. Drug deals, prostitution, you name it, and Bill was sure the club had the reputation. He parked the car down the street and began to walk down the dark streets. He heard the loud music from Crescent Cities party district. As he arrived at the club, he waited in line until he made his way up to the bouncer. He showed his ID and was let in, no one the wiser that he was a police detective.
As he entered the club the first thing he noticed was the loud music and the crowd. This place was packed and no one seemed to mind. This was a place that Bill would never be caught dead in. Yet here he was, walking his way through the club. Bodies pressed against each other, individuals dancing, people drinking, and the music pulsating through the entire place. He looked around, wondering where to even start. He find an open spot at the bar, and figured that may be a good starting spot. Bartenders sometimes were willing to talk if he came across as trustworthy. He walked up to the bar and leaned against it, waiting for the bartender to make her way over toward him.