The Seventh Case (10)

I stand there, my mind reeling from the horrific discovery. The implications of what we've found are staggering. These people, whoever they are, have been systematically murdering individuals and disposing of their remains. The frozen body parts in the freezer suggest at least three victims, possibly more.

How did they manage to get away with this for so long? The level of organization, the industrial-grade equipment, the remote location - it all points to a well-planned, long-running operation. The thought makes my stomach churn. How many lives have been lost? How many families are out there, wondering what happened to their loved ones?

I glance at Kim, who's still frozen in horror, his eyes fixed on the freezer's grisly contents. We can't afford to fall apart now. Not when we're so close to exposing this nightmare.

"Kim," I say, my voice firm but gentle. "Kim, I know this is horrifying, but we need to focus. We have to alert others."