Snipped from a December 23, 2007 paper. This was Bellora's entrance into Rhy'Din

Two men were found this morning, near death. The gruesome sight found? The two men had been flayed alive. Each man was hung from a large wheel, inscribed with the words, ?Everything comes full circle.? Each man?s epidermal layers, as well as subcutaneous layers of fat had been removed with what appears to be surgical precision.

Oddly, the men were hooked up to I.V.?s, and where still alive upon discovery. Upon testing, it turns out the intravenous fluids with which both men were being liberally pumped with was broad-spectrum antibiotics as well as a saline solution. It is thought their attacker wanted them to stay hydrated and ward off infection, probably ensuring they lived longer, and hence, suffered more. One gentleman had expired by the time he was gently cut down, but the other was mumbling, as best he could, that he was sorry. He, too, expired from his wounds as he was being transported for medical treatment.

It is impossible to identify either man, since all identifying features had been removed. Investigators did find, however, several photographs of Miss Lilith Danu among what is thought to be the men?s clothing. She was being bound and molested in the photographs. Were these the men who attacked the young Fairy? Is there a new vigilante in town? Only time will tell!

Veronica Wolfe, thought to be possible suspect in the De'Morte Massacre, report found Here, was interrogated. Found innocent by Bellora, but information leading to the whereabouts of Belle De'Morte and her past was extracted.

A young woman by the name of Veronica Wolfe was found early this morning by authorities. She was found on the front lawns of the recently closed up De'Morte Manor.

Miss Wolfe was found hanging from a large oak in the front yard, alive but unconscious. It appears that the young woman has been tortured, as digits (fingers and toes) and small sections of skin have been surgically removed, as well as obvious burns and strategically placed cuts on her body. She was discovered nude and dripping with what appears to be some sort of citric acid. Investigators say she appears to have been thoroughly soaked with the acid.

Does the removal of sections of her skin mean this was the work of the Avenging Angel?

Miss Wolfe, upon questioning of those who have known her, was an aquaintance of the sought after Belle De'Morte. Could this have been an act to flush the vampiress out? Was the Avenging Angel seeking information? Was Veronica Wolfe somehow involved in the latest massacre in the West End?

Ramanos Case news clipping. First sighting of Bellora in Rhy'din by a witness. Oops! Husband was abusive to wife and starting on children, stealing money from family business to pay off gambling debts, prostitutes, mistresses, and possible drug involvment. Husband threatened wife with death to her and the children if she were to leave him.

A man by the name of Gustav Ramanos was found early this morning when his employees opened his small Deli for business. The sight that met them was one that would make the most sturdy of Watchmen lose his breakfast.

Mr. Ramanos was found dismembered and arranged in his display case. His head, prominantly staged in the center. A letter of apology to his wife and children, obviously written under duress and with the man's own blood was found clenched in his teeth. Investigators are not releasing the letter to the press as yet. His entrails were wrapped in butcher paper and set on the scales. His heart was placed in a jar of pickled wherrie feet, but his gentials are yet to be located.

Apparently sometime late last night, according to Mrs. Kratchit who lives above the shop, Mr. Ramanos was seen to be entering his store with a "Wicked looking woman. All curves and hair and oozing sexuality." He is thought to have been drunk since he was talking loudly and rubbing all over the "brazen hussy". Mrs. Kratchit then heard grunting and noises that, to her, seemed to be the sounds of a couple in the midst of a tryst. Screams from Mr. Ramanos were heard, but written off as his "completion."

Mr. Ramanos did not survive this adulterous affair, however. Investigators say that his time of death is estimated to be around 2:30 A.M. Taped to the window of the deli was a scrap of butcher paper with the words:"You're walking a line, it's a matter of time. You'll never rest easy again."


((This is related to a sl thread found Here))

Notorious and vile slaver, Lord Wareth Von Tess

The once well known slaver and despoiler, Lord Wareth Von Tess, was found this evening floating in the fountain of a private residence. The body was horribly disfigured, to say the least, as it appears to have been coated in Sodium Hydroxide, more commonly known as lye, and heaved into the large fountain gracing the estate of Madame La'Vinuet. Screams were heard from neighboring estates, and the authorities were called, but they arrived too late.

Madame La'Vinuet has been out of town, wintering in warmer climes elsewhere, with her daughter and grandchildren. The body is in no way connected to her, nor is she a suspect. Due to the rather isolated and sprawling estate's location, it was a prime dumping place for whom authorities believe to be Rhydin's Avenger. No longer is this person thought to be an angel, due to the horrific ways in which "justice" is being served.

For any of you that may have not passed high school chemistry, Sodium Hydroxide, a base, reacts with the ph in the body. Both the body and the lye try to equilibriate, causing the dissolving of protiens and the emulsification of oils and fats. Basically? You melt.

Lord Von Tess was only recognizable by the hand bound to a pole, free and clear of the water, which bore the ring and crest of his family. This, as well as the well manicured nails, and a small tattoo of a cat'o'nine tails on his inner wrist seems to be enough evidence to convince authorities of his identity. When sought at his home, servants and slaves claimed he had been missing since yesterday afternoon. His money pouch and trade mark whip were also present at the scene; no money was taken.

Clipped from newspaper, May 2, 2008.

The body of one Mr. Spring, owner and operator of RhyDin's Phoenix House, "Where RhyDin's Women Make a New Start", was found hanging in the meat locker of one of RhyDin's more prominant butcher shops. The authorities were called, and an investigation is in progress.

The man was found hanging, meat hooks shoved through his shoulders, beneath the collar bone. Torture is evident, including the removal of his gentials, which were found wrapped in a bloody bra. The size? 32A, thought most likely to be a training bra. Large sections of flesh has been surgically removed, as per a previous vigilante's style, and it appears that prime sections of flesh have been carved from his loins, displayed on the counter's scale like cuts of beef. Symbolism? Was he being turned into a piece of meat? Victims of this man say that is what he felt woman were.

A note written by the victim was also found, confessing his "conduct unbecoming", to put it mildly, with the teenage residents left in his care. The girls are in the custody of Victim Advocates, and have sworn to the truth in the statements made in his letter. The girls seem happy about his demise, and are grateful someone has finally listened to their pleas.

It has come to the attention of this reporter that the girls had made prior complaints, but investigations into the allegations were shoddy, at best. The girls had been placed in Mr. Spring's home for wayward women under the advisement of the Rhydin Court after having been convicted of numerous crimes, including solicitation and drug use. The girls had been placed there in the hopes of giving them second chances, but it seems their complaints fell on deaf ears. Most confessed to brutality in the Home, as well as threats to their lives if they told anyone.

Seems someone had heard their troubles, and acted upon it. A rather elaborate Satanic altar was also found in the basement of the home, as well as evidence of human sacrifice. The bones found are being tested, but investigators are fairly certain they belong to the girls that had supposedly run away from the home, and jumped paroll.

Is this the work of one of Rhydin's many vigilantes? The means of torture are familiar to the Watch, reminiscent of the Avenging Angel, whom it is thought had disappeared as suddenly as he or she came. The Watch has found a long, female hair on the body, and it is assumed the murderer is female.

Could this be the break the Watch had been looking for? Will the Avenging Angel finally be apprehended? If so, would that really be a good thing? This reporter thinks not. Angel or no, the scum of Rhydin should be scared, for it seems that their time is limited.