Reported by:
Officer Laura Harris
Position | Role:
ID no. 3421
Incident No.:
RW-2024-0313
Incident Type:
Suspected Homicide
Incident Date:
03/07/2024
Location:
Old Ravenwood Church, Oakwood Road
Specific Area of Location:
Main Altar of the Church
Incident Description
At 03:15 AM on March 7, 2024, Mr. Anthony Clarke, a local resident who was walking his dog near the abandoned church, reported seeing unusual lights inside the church. Upon approaching to verify, he found the body of the victim, later identified as Emma Collins, positioned on the altar. Anthony immediately called the authorities.
The victim's body was found carefully positioned on the altar, with a deep and precise incision indicating that a large amount of blood had been drained. There were no immediate visible signs of struggle or physical resistance in the environment. The victim also had strange symbols drawn superficially on her skin, indicating a possible ritualistic staging.
A preliminary assessment of the scene revealed the environment relatively intact, with no obvious signs of struggle or forced entry. The area was immediately cordoned off for detailed forensic examination.
Name / Role / Contact of Involved Parties
| 1 |
Emma Collins – victim |
| 2 |
Anthony Clarke – witness (civilian) |
Follow-up Action
The crime scene was cordoned off for detailed collection of physical and forensic evidence. Measures are being taken to notify the victim's family, and the investigation is awaiting preliminary results from the autopsy and toxicological examinations.
Supervisor Name:
Chief Inspector Marcus Bennett