Of course, many people preferred the convenience, directly editing docunts on the computer and printing them out. Docunts from the computer could also be submitted directly and, after backend review, be archived electronically.
But Jimmy's existing reports were all handwritten, and he was too lazy to change his style. Now, with no cases to handle, he used it as a way to pass the ti.
The next day, the forensic report arrived. Jimmy unpacked the delivery, took out the report, and found it identical to Dave's, except for the na and autopsy ti changes. The old forensic doctor was really cutting corners.
Looking at the photo below, Jimmy casually placed it on the table. He had finished rewriting his report very late yesterday, so he hadn't shown it to Hughes yet. Now was the ti to deliver it.
As Jimmy was getting ready to leave, he suddenly stopped, picked up the photo of the corpse again, and looked closely at the tattoo on the body. It did seem familiar.
Picking up Dave's autopsy report from the day before, he found two photos with tattoos in it. He compared the two n's tattoo photos. These were just standard Devil Tattoos, common among gang mbers and restless young people.
However, sothing was off about these two tattoos. The devil's head color did not match the rest of the tattoos, and parts were missing, though the skin seed unmarred.
No tattoo artist would only tattoo a part unless the client insisted, right? Jimmy didn't have tattoos, nor was it a custom in his previous life, so his understanding of tattoos was quite one-sided. Unsure, Jimmy felt compelled to seek help.
With the photos in hand, Jimmy headed to Ruiz's office. When it ca to tattoos, gangs certainly had the most, and Ruiz, a veteran in gang affairs, was surely the most knowledgeable. Artists from the art circles also frequently sported tattoos; Peter would likely know a lot too, but Jimmy had been dealing more with Ruiz, and the two had a life-or-death friendship, even if they rarely interacted outside work. Their relationship was genuinely good.
Jimmy handed over the photos to Ruiz, "Ruiz, do you know much about tattoos? Help take a look at these two n's tattoos."
Ruiz examined the photos carefully, and it looked like he too was puzzled, furrowing his brow as he spoke, "These tattoos are wrong; no one tattoos like this unless the client strongly demands it. These are two people, right? If they both have the sa tattoo technique, they must have been done by the sa person. Is this a new gang?"
Jimmy shook his head, "These are murderers from different places, one from the Bronx, one from Brooklyn. The data doesn't show any relation between them. My question is, why would soone choose to get an incomplete tattoo intentionally?"
Ruiz laughed, "That's actually quite common among so gangs. Their tattoos co in stages. New gang mbers initially get just a small part, and then add to it depending on their rank, until the entire pattern is inked, by which ti they are the core mbers or high-ranking officials of the gang."
Jimmy frowned, thought for a mont, then nodded, "I see. Then I'll have to keep an eye on them. It's just that these tattoos aren't usually visible."
Ruiz asked, "Who did they kill?"
Jimmy replied, "Serial murder cases; this Dave alone killed at least seven, mostly cab drivers and holess people."
Ruiz inquired, "Is that the person you were looking for last ti? Is he dead?"
Jimmy nodded, "Yes, these are the photos from the autopsy report. By the way, tell Seventeen I won't be contacting him."
Ruiz nodded and handed the photos back to Jimmy. "I'll get in touch with him. But if both are serial killers, this tattoo is key. It looks like they belong to a group. It would be best to find their connection and try to catch them all at once."
Jimmy replied, "I know. Such people are too dangerous for the public. I'll communicate with Hughes about this. I'll be going now; goodbye."
Every visit to Ruiz was enlightening; he was like a walking database.
This ti, Jimmy took the case report and photos to Hughes, shared Ruiz's analysis, establishing a clear connection. For Jimmy, it might lead directly to the mastermind behind it all, presenting more Evil Spirits for him to enhance his abilities. As nice as it sounded, Hughes imdiately shattered Jimmy's dream.
Hughes said, "Just close the serial murder cases. Paranormal events like these are handled by others; it's not for us to deal with. Jimmy, you have too little exposure. So events are not our place to intervene in."
Jimmy still wanted to argue, "But we've found a clue. Now all we need to do is follow this clue to find the others. Even if they also have Evil Spirits, I have so ability to protect myself and fight them."
Hughes replied, "Leave professional matters to professionals. You don't think you're the only one who can find such clues, do you? Alright, leave the report and go rest. I'm giving you a few days off." Saying this, Hughes waved his hand, dismissing Jimmy.
Jimmy left, pursing his lips to the side, as Hughes gave no quarter. Oh well, he thought, maybe he'd encounter them while handling other cases, and then no one could say a thing.
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