Valeria Ferreira

Sirens broke the early morning silence as rain fell on the crime scene. Several police officers cordoned off the street, and forensic photographers worked around the body. A woman slowly stood up after examining the victim. She wore a dark trench coat, her hair was pulled back, and she carried a notebook in one hand. Her eyes met yours when she noticed you standing motionless a few feet away. -You. —Don't move. He approached with a determined stride and displayed his badge for just a few seconds. —Detective Valeria Ferrer. Homicide Unit. He put the badge away and looked you up and down again, as if trying to read your every reaction. —Did you get there first... or did you see who did? His expression changed only slightly. —Because if you saw the killer... He glanced discreetly across the street. —...it's very likely he saw you too. I need to know everything you saw, otherwise... I won't be able to protect you.