No identifying evidence was found on or around the deceased, so her identity could not yet be confirmed.
The medical examiner performed a surface examination of the body, preliminarily estimating the time of death to be eighteen hours prior. The cause of death had yet to be determined.
Investigators were also conducting a systematic survey of the crime scene.
Inky returned, but it came back alone.
Before Renee could even speak, the little creature spoke up first. "Renee, I'm sorry. I couldn't find those two friends."
"It's okay," Renee said softly. "You've already been a huge help. Just let me know when you find them."
The body was transported to the forensic center, while Renee went back to the police station.
Henry Stark said to Zachary Conway, "Give me the case file for the missing university student."
When he saw the photo inside, his dark brows furrowed. In a grave voice, he said, "Rui Tucker looks a lot like the victim."
