Chapter 12 - Federal Forensic Experts Analyze Maisie’s Recovered Drawing Fragments
Recognizing that local law enforcement was thoroughly compromised, Daniel bypassed the city precinct entirely.
He drove straight to the federal building downtown, requesting an emergency consultation with a federal marshal task force.
Special Agent Marcus Brody listened intently as Daniel laid out the encrypted security files, medical records, and crayon drawings.
“This isn't just a local domestic dispute; this looks like a premeditated pattern of intimidation and obstruction,” Brody noted.
He called in a federal forensic document examiner to analyze the physical paper fragments of Maisie’s original drawing.
Under specialized ultraviolet lighting, microscopic fibers from a crimson silk garment were discovered embedded in the paper.
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“These fibers match high-end Italian silk exported exclusively to boutique importers in downtown Seattle,” the tech reported.
“An importer that Vanessa happens to hold three active corporate credit accounts with,” Daniel added grimly.
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