ONE OF THE MANY VICTIMS (1)

"Here is another problem, Professor. From what I heard, it seems like the local police did not do a very good job sealing off the area. When I got there, there were----"

Alberto trailed off as he tried to come up with the right word to use. He paused for good two minutes before he continued what he was about to say

"Errr.... Shall we say, tourists???"

"Tourists, you say?"

Santina asked back with the same baffled tone.

"Yeah... Well, I mean there were actually a couple of people gathered around the area when we got there. Both kids, and adults alike; bystanders were gawking at the place where the boy was found. We asked them to leave, but I think we were too late. Whatever that thing on the tape is, it was gone. Was there a chance that your reporter has taken it herself?"

"I don't think so."

Santina considered the possibility for a moment and then shook her head.