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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 180 - The Care

For Dante and Kayce, the most important task in managing the ranch at this stage was to take good care of the pastures, which was precisely the most critical part. Since they had committed to the ranchers' association, they couldn’t afford to disappoint them, as that would greatly affect their father's candidacy for mayor...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 52 – Following a Trail

"Does this one look like the Elias in your photos?" Larry asked as he looked at Steven, who was still traumatized by the way he had found out that his mother was a killer.

"Yes, that’s Elias."

"I don’t get it. Is Elias also a victim?" Steven still had doubts about what exactly they...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 51 – Dexter’s Bad Luck

“Dex, what’s wrong?” Ángel approached Dexter, who was sitting silently, away from everyone else.

“I had a bad night.” Dexter couldn’t possibly explain everything he had gone through the night before.

He had Tara right there, ready to sedate her and take her directly to t...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 179 – Preparations

Hunting and similar activities require long-term planning, and Susie knows her own abilities.

She's not an excellent hunter at the moment. Not only does she lack hunting experience, but even her aim is quite mediocre. She still needs to keep learning and working hard if she wants to continue living on the ranch....

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 50 - Pond, Part 17

Dexter had left the crime scene much earlier than expected, and since then, his thoughts hadn’t given him a moment’s peace.

He couldn’t stop thinking about what Larry had said. His voice, although calm, had that particular tone that only someone obsessed with details could have. An experienced profiler… an...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 49 - Pond, Part 16

Metropolitan Police Department, Miami.

Homicide Division, late at night.

“It’s already eight o’clock. The analysis results should be ready by now. Should we pressure the young forensic techs?” Ángel asked, a bit bored as he waited for the reports that could solidify...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 48 – Pond, Part 15

Larry looked in the direction of Max’s voice. He knew what Max was referring to, but he didn’t need that information to determine a few things that could be found from the fingerprints.

Indeed, on the fingernails of the female victim, there were extremely intricate butterfly designs—each one different, rea...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 178 - Loyalty and Service

The new section, annexed to the Dutton Ranch and now under development, has great potential. Those familiar with the plans for this beautiful place can already see this clear trend.

In the winter, Dante only planted a bit of alfalfa inside a small greenhouse. Although it grew very well, it was understood to...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 47 - Pond, Part 14

As he approached the morgue, where the dismembered body of the woman had been placed, a young man of the same age as Max appeared, who at first glance seemed to be a student.

"Forensic Doctor Luk, I was sent here under your care for field training. I'm the best in my class, and I aspire to work alongside you," the young man acknow...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 46 - Pond, Part 13

A few hours later, at the Miami Metropolitan Police Department.

"The captain lost it. He blamed us for everything the media is now publishing, and if we don't solve this case soon, we might be removed from it."

After returning with all the evidence and the new female corpse found in the freezer, everyone was...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 45 – The Pond, Part 12

After pulling out the dismembered female corpse, a layer of white frost quickly formed over the severed parts.

While Ángel sprayed a special liquid on his hand, the white frost gradually dissipated, revealing some purple fingerprints, palm prints, and glove marks.

“If we look at the distribution lev...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 177 – Setup

On the way to the area where the magic would happen, Dante insisted that Kayce go and take care of his family first. As for his brother’s attitude, it was flat. He knew that if he went back, Monica’s attitude would still be the same.

In that regard, Dante stopped insisting. He still had work to do, and there was no...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 176 - The Hourglass

Like any good man trying to take care of his ranch, Dante, who had set aside his duties with the SAMCRO organization for a while, usually woke up early—as long as he didn’t drink alcohol. But the night before, drinks had gone from something casual to a more intimate moment with his girlfriend.

Dante, who had ...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 44 - Pond, Part 11

"Is it just me, or is this the mark of a perfect butt?" Masuka, treating it like an exclusive matter for the best butt analysts, stepped closer and began inspecting it carefully.

"Let's go to the room, there should be plenty of evidence there," Larry said, showing his practical approach.

Larry and Masuka beg...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 43 - Pond, Part 10

Half an hour later, Miami Beach, private zone.

A group of people arrived at the beach, specifically at an area that had recently been privatized, where all the residents belonged to a wealthy elite.

The place was developed in four phases, and the residential areas are interconnected, forming an infrastructur...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 42 – Pond, Part 9

Max was the one in charge of most of the DNA samples collected during investigations. His main job was to work with Dexter on blood analysis, then with Masuka to finalize the missing details.

Dexter was the first to finish his analyses, so he walked to the investigation office under Larry’s leadership with the ...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 41 – Pond, Part 8

When Ángel looked at the message on his cell phone, he saw Masuka's message saying that the results of the diatom test were negative.

Ángel handed the phone to Larry, who nodded after reading it. “Looks like my instincts were right.”

As Ángel looked at Larry, a rather chilling feeling crept up inside him as he realiz...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 175 - Dealing with Problems Can Be Difficult

Main Cabin, Dutton Ranch

The appearance of this rabbit plague in the alfalfa fields told Dante that managing a ranch was never an easy task.

The rabbits had come first, but this was only the beginning. With them, sooner or later, would come pests and diseases—an inevitable chain i...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 174 - The Rabbit and the Shotgun

"Did I say something wrong?" Jimmy, like a cowboy who barely knew his duties on the ranch, a worker with the brand, looked to Rip for help, but he completely ignored him.

Ryan, who was smiling, approached and said, "Jimmy, when plagues of this size move near large pastures like this, it means only ...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 40 - Pond, Part 7

“A regular car, I don’t even remember the make.”

“Why are you asking that?”

Larry smiled modestly and said, “We want to gather details so we don’t chase leads that won’t get us anywhere. For now, we’ll check if there’s any information about Ron’s vehicle movements, which should be this o...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 39 - Pond, Part 6

The more clues Larry found, the more he felt trapped in a spiral revolving around another killer—the one who had murdered and dismembered the prostitutes. He had never felt this way before, but he sensed that this killer wanted to blindfold him.

However, Larry, feeling excited, thought: "Just a little over two mo...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 173 - Changes

The grass was growing quite well; at this moment, one could say that his business was on the right track.

In the newly annexed lands of the Dutton ranch, looking around, one could appreciate how the fields were starting to turn green again. The beautiful landscape was worthy of being featured on the covers of environme...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 38 - Pond, Part 5

“What will kill me is this delicious food, not some damned criminal. Do you understand what I’m talking about?”

Larry opened the door of Ángel's car. He sat in the passenger seat and said, “There’s nothing better than dying in your sleep, buddy.”

“That’s disturbing.”

In no time, the c...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 37 - Pond, Part 4

Larry turned toward a photo showing the scar from the surgery on the groin and the tattoo of the deceased and handed it to the sergeant. "The most specific detail about the deceased is that he had surgery for a hernia before the age of five, and the location was in the deceased's right groin."

"How are you so sure?...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 36 - Pond, Part 3

Decomposition had turned the victim’s head into a grotesque, swollen sphere. The inflamed and taut skin distorted the facial features, making it difficult to identify external injuries.

There was no choice but to start by removing the hair.

Larry handled the razor skillfully. Shaving a scalp in this state...

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Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 35 - Pond, Part 2

Larry paused for a moment before suggesting firmly:

"Based on the estimated time, we can adjust the investigation line and reduce the margin of error. This pond is in a fairly isolated location."

"Yes, if you're not a local or someone who knows the area well, it would be difficult to find this place," Ángel ...

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 Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 34 - Pond, Part 1

At the same time, before Sergeant Doakes could make a call to check if the water forensics team would arrive, the sudden screech of brakes from a van was heard, and Larry knew it was them.

“Well, Sergeant, I’ll let you do your job. I’ll do mine.” Larry descended the stone steps, carrying the heavy i...

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 Anatomy of a Killer

Chapter 33 - A Punishment?

Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 2:15 PM

Miami Metropolitan Police Department, Homicide Division

The high temperatures had started to make themselves felt in the city, reaching over 23 degrees for three consecutive days. At this time of year, it was the perfect opportuni...

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Wind in the Smoke

Chapter 172 - Back to Work

Parties are fun and can provide some relaxation, but for Dante, work is also extremely important. Weeding is definitely hard work, especially in spring, the season when everything comes back to life and plants begin to grow wildly.

But now, with the addition of the best fertilizers, sparing no expense, the growt...

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Chapter 171 - Cowboy Gathering

At night, a few days later, Dante gathered several of his cowboy friends from the brand that worked for his father.

Since all his good friends were here, Dante naturally wouldn’t be a bad host, so he hired several chefs to prepare delicious dishes.

Tonight was unusually peaceful, something Dante had ...