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The neighborhood was an upper class development, built alongside Lake Hamilton. Each lot was at a minimum two acres, but most average five acres. The houses, or mini mansions, were made up of stucco and imported lumber with well-manicured lawns. There was more than enough living space for any of the families living here. The development was a gated community with its own private golf course and a clubhouse, which offered tennis courts, a heated pool, and a hot tub. Nothing was too good for the people who lived here. The starting price for houses here was over one million dollars.
Why did they have to be so greedy? Everything around here seemed to revolve around money and who had it. You were considered a “nobody” if you didn’t have money, but that was about to change. He would show them who was in control of their future.
Michael and Jill Redmond enjoyed throwing lavish parties at their house. Dylan Thompson and Heather Vaughn didn't show up tonight and everyone speculated about where they were. Dylan hadn’t been seen in almost a month. His family was extremely worried. Supposedly, no word had been heard from either of them. Heather was probably somewhere enjoying her new found freedom, spending her ex-husband’s money to spite him. If it hadn’t been for her not showing up tonight, Jill wondered if anyone would have even noticed Heather missing. Lately, Heather seemed to alienate everyone from her life.
The Traveler and David were able to get into the neighborhood easily, due to the Redmonds’ party. They just informed the security guard that they were with the caterer. Darkness shrouded the back of the house.The houses were far enough apart that they didn’t have to worry about being seen by a neighbor. The men watched until everyone had left.
David looked over at his friend, "Let's go around back and surprise them. We just want to knock them out for now. Make sure the lights are all out, before pulling the car out of the garage."
It was a risky move, driving around in the couple's Mercedes, but someone would surely notice a bundle in the back of the truck.
"We can also ransack the house for any food."
David agreed. "We just want to be quick, in and out as fast as possible."
They saw Michael stepping outside to put out the trash and attacked him, dragging his unconscious body inside. David went after the wife, while The Traveler searched for the car keys. They loaded the couple and items in the SUV. David would drive their vehicle back, while his friend drove the truck back to the hideout. Both were anxious to get started. David enjoyed the psychological torture that was involved in a double killing and the anticipation was too much.
The Traveler always hated growing up in poverty, but at this very minute, he was thankful for it. He was able to teach David how to live off of the land. Rabbits were plentiful around the old camp, so they didn’t have to worry about starving to death. As winter moved in, they may have to rethink their hideout. Pilfering through their victims' houses had helped stock their pantry with food items and they also managed to find quite a few useful items for their workshop, not to mention stocking up on gas cans and gas. Murder was paying off.
Macabre Torture Journal
Length of time it takes for antifreeze to kill subject – Test subject Michael has had small amounts of antifreeze added to his water. His psychological torture included watching his wife endure being raped repeatedly and various tortures implemented on her body.
Is it possible to stretch a subject to death? Test subject Heather has been stretched more. Some discomfort noticed. She still attempts to writhe away while being raped. Some fight remains in her.
Acupuncture using long hot needles – slowly add burning candles to needles. Test subject Jill has been securely restrained to a table and one needle has been inserted into the left arm. A candle was placed on the needle and lit. The wax should drip down onto her skin. Test subject Michael did not enjoy listening to his wife’s screams, as she was being raped.
Bury subject where only head is exposed and remove eyelids – let ants and bugs finish off. Test subject Dylan has been buried after being subjected to penis super glued shut and various other tortures. Several days have passed. Ants and various bugs have taken to crawling inside of his nose and mouth. Some seem to be feeding on his eyes. More discomfort noticed today. Subject seemed to look even more bloated. Several flies have also found their way to test subject.
As he finished writing in his journal, David thought about his sweet Detective. Correction, she was sheriff now, even better. He wanted to finish what he’d fantasized about with her. He wanted to watch the blood ooze from her body. The bitch, she enjoyed locking him up. This current victim would have to satisfy the fantasies he had about his sweet Sheriff, for now. David wondered if his sweet sheriff knew he was thinking of her at this moment.
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SHERIFF HAMILTON FELT goose bumps crawl up her spine. It was as if someone had walked over her grave.