#mystery

[one-time-i-dreamt]

Hozier dropped a new EP, and it was themed around the disappearance of the 1845 Franklin Expedition. There was a song about the exhumation of John Torrington and it went TikTok viral.

[mythologyofthepoetandthemuse]

I'd like to make clear to some "enlightened" individuals that when the Lady of Elche is referred to as "Atlantean" this is part of a certain lore cause of the mysterious nature of the artefact, a hypothesis, a theory. There are many things we don't know about this world and this blog is about mythology, symbolism, encodings not the mundane, riddles make life interesting.

The Lady of Elche, sometimes interpreted as an Atlantean priestess, is also believed to be related to the Carthaginian goddess Tanit. Greco-Iberian bust from Alicante (αρχαία Ελίκη), Spain, c.400-350 BC.

[filmgifs]

Eileen (2023) dir. William Oldroyd

[weirdlookindog]

Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse | 1933 | dir. Fritz Lang

[bedheaded-league]

There are so many theories about Columbo’s wife not being real (she’s a complete fabrication, she’s secretly his boyfriend, he’s actually talking about a very opinionated cat, etc) and I love all of them but tbh he really gives off major “out of touch but super supportive straight man with a trans wife” vibes.

His wife was one of his guy friends for a while and when she finally came out to him he was like “Oh, wouldja look at that! This is VERY convenient. See, I’ve never been into guys myself. Nothing against fellas who like that, just not my cup of tea. So I’ve been trying to figure out for ages why I want to ask you out on a date. Confusin the heck out of me. Again, nothing against it, just never something I’ve been into before. I was having a whole identity crisis over it, Yknow. But I guess that clears all that up! Whaddaya say to dinner?”

[jrmilward]

Seriously, knock yourselves out with my full blessing xxx 🥰❤️💪

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[literaryvein-reblogs]

Hi! Idk if i can ask this or not, but do you know how the p0lice investigate a missing person?

Thanks 𖹭𖹭

Writing Notes: Police Investigation of a Missing Person

Once the police department receives a call about a missing person, its response will depend on the circumstances of each case:

People who are elderly, children under the age of 13, people suffering from a mental or physical condition, or possible victims of a crime are considered “special categories.”

Police consider these populations particularly vulnerable and will immediately take action in searching for the missing person.

However, missing people who do not fall under these categories will not receive as much attention. This is because people over the age of 18 legally do not have to return home.

“Unless we can prove that there was an involuntary disappearance, we just file paperwork,” said Giacalone, former NYPD sergeant.

In all cases, the local precinct where the case is reported will handle a case first.

Conducting the Search

Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, interview the last person to see the missing person, where possible and obtain information on any additional key witnesses that may have been identified

Determine if the services of an interpreter are required

Utilize the body-worn camera as appropriate

Obtain a complete and accurate description of the person, including clothing, identification, vulnerabilities (including medical and/or mental health conditions, and current emotional/physical state), and possible destinations

Confirm the place last seen (PLS) and time, or last known place (LKP) and time, if known

Obtain a photograph of the missing person, if available

Transmit the photograph electronically to platoon members, relevant units and agencies, both internal and external

If the reportee and missing person are or have been involved in an intimate relationship

Search the home and the immediate area thoroughly

If permission to search the home or adjoining property is not granted notify a supervisor and add the details to the original eReport

Provide the description and all other pertinent information to the Communications Operator to relay to the field

Phone RMS - Ops as required and provide all pertinent information to ensure that a new missing person eReport is generated

If the missing person is not found within a few weeks, the precinct will hand off the case to the Missing Persons Squad, which will continue working on the case.

On special category cases, police will devote as many resources as possible to the search. They may choose to issue an AMBER Alert or a Missing Vulnerable Adult alert to draw attention to the case.

Police can also turn to media publications or their own social media platforms to ask for help.

Other agencies can also help. The National Autism Association, for example, recently released a toolkit on how to search for children with autism. The report makes specific recommendations for both parents and first responders.

Police will keep searching for a missing person until they can close the case.

Some Procedures

Child Apprehension Warrants

Obtaining a Search Warrant

Death Investigations

Building Checks and Searches

Vulnerable Person Registry

American Sign Language and Language Interpreters

Rewards

Gathering/Preserving Evidence

Marine Response

Use of Police Dog Services

Victim Services

Unidentified Vulnerable Person

Intimate Partner Violence

Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System

Child Abductions

Persons In Crisis

Property – General

Emergency Incident Response

Emergency Management & Public Order Response

Body-Worn Camera

News Media

BOLOs and FYIs

Internet

Service Communication Systems

Social Media

AMBER Alert - a co–operative effort between police, the media and the Ministry of Transportation to provide early notification to the public where a person under 18 years of age is believed to have been abducted and where circumstances lead police to believe that the abducted person is in danger of serious bodily harm or death and there is enough descriptive information about the abducted person, and/or the abductor, and/or the abductor’s vehicle to believe an immediate broadcast alert will help in locating the person. An AMBER Alert will have a duration of 5 hours following activation, unless cancelled or extended.

Last known place - the last substantiated (by clues or evidence) position that the missing person was known to be.

Sources: 1 2 ⚜ More: References ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs ⚜ Police Procedural

Hi, this is perfectly fine to ask! The exact police procedures vary depending on the location. Here's a summary from just two sources. You can go through the links for more details. But consider other sources depending on the setting of your story. Hope this helps with your writing!

[thesilicontribesman]

Sheela Na Gig, Medieval, Pennington, Kendal Museum, Cumbria

[emy-higgins]

Dark soul

[bealuminara]

Faded Lines

Simon Riley x Reader

Yn, the billionaire heiress trapped in a life she never chose, craves freedom—not love. Ghost, the ruthless mafia. Both needs something, which they cannot get. She believes in forever. He believes in momentary. In a world of power, danger, and secrets—will love find a way, or will they walk away before it begins?

Chapter 1

Yn

It was early spring. The cold breeze passed gently through the old tree. The swing hung lazily and swung slightly due to the wind. Birds chirping filled my room. I wished I could just fly like them. The air was filled with a strong scent of soft musk of trees, laced with the scent of the earth. It was peaceful. But inside my house was quite the opposite. A baby's angry cries with someone shouting about something. Clattering of glass followed but a slam of door. And suddenly everything stopped. All I could hear is the birds chirping.

I could feel my mother's stare. "Honey, I brought you some herbal tea. It's good for your skin, and specifically-" she continued. I had a feeling. Nowadays all my mother cared about was how I looked, smelt, sat, walked and so on. I am exhausted. I gave her a smile which did not even touch my eyes.

Today was the day, I was scared of. "Day of selection". I was given a month to choose a suitor for me- a suitable husband and man to take care of my father's property. I did not want to get married, at least not now. One thing that I learnt in years is that, my parents loved property, money, and power. I did not find a guy and now I am forced to choose between men, who only like me because of the money I come with. I really wished my prince charming would come and rescue me. Whenever I thought of prince charming, this specific person would pop up in my mind. A teen boy, I don't remember how he looks, or if he is even alive but I would love to meet him. He was my childhood crush. A simple fantasy that i probably had when I was in my teens, unbeknownst to how the real world goes. Poor me, I was never given a chance to choose. I always did what my parents asked me to. And now I regret every bit of it.

It was 6 pm. The corset hugged my chest and waist a little too tight. I could not breathe but it did not actually matter. The tighter the corset the thinner you look. Which also meant there will be eyes on my cleavage. It was disgusting. My mother made me do so much, just for this night.

There is a ball, more like a selection. I will have to choose a person, with whom I will have to spend the rest of my life with. And all I will be given is 3 hours. I am not a princess but I had power because of my father. My father, William Ford, has a lot of estates. I do not even properly know the exact number, money never really excited me. I preferred having a decent job and live a happy life, a free life, without constantly thinking about who will inherit my property. My father had an arranged marriage with my mother, Grace Brooks. It was suffocating, the thought of marrying a literal stranger. I wish I could escape. But my legs are chained. Well fate cannot be changed, can it?

As I entered the grand hall, the room was shimmered under the golden glow of the overhead golden chandelier. Bright but comforting golden rays filled the room. Dark red and white curtains draped down beside the large windows. The room was filled with men and women, in their most expensive clothes. Hands full of costly jewelry and watches which shone under the chandeliers' light.

The chaos came to pause and every single eye was on me. I smiled softly but I was choked with people's stare. Some men looked at me as if, I was a lottery. Maybe I was. After all no one came here to look for their future wife, they came here to inherit someone else's property. I slowly walked through the crowd, as no one approached me. But within a few seconds of me walking through the crowd, an unknown man started approaching me. After the umpteenth number of men dancing and talking with me, I had had enough. I was tired and a little fresh air could help. I was pretty sure no one would notice if I slipped away for a minute or two anyway.

As I stand by the railing, the soft air passes through my hair locks. I could breathe again. I wanted to sleep already, not that I have a choice. The full moon illuminated the outside. I let out a sigh. It was so peaceful, away from the chaos of the hall. It was kind of cold and I shivered.

Suddenly I felt a heavy coat over my shoulder. I gasped and turned around. Only to meet with a pair of dark brown eyes. He had slightly tousled brown hair, with a strong chiseled jawline, followed by cheekbone, gave him a sculpted appearance. He was attractive. He held a sharp gaze with me. He was slightly tanned. His masculine figure could be understood even when he was wearing a shirt. He was very close to me but I could smell his cologne. He smelt like scandalwood with a slight hint of cigar. He was addictive. Damn I could not stop staring and he understood that. He rough clearing of throat brought me back to reality.

"Um, sorry. I am alright, you can take your blazer. It's not that cold, I mean it is but, yeah." I was just muttering nonsense. I looked at him for any sort of answer. But he stared at me, shaked his and walked away, leaving me there. I did hear nor did I know his name. I wished I did not just embarrass myself like that. I found myself wanting to talk to him and I had to return his blazer anyway. I will find his name in the guest register later, but now I needed some rest. The ball was long forgotten. I knew I would have to listen to my father's disappointed speech later but I could not care less. But one thing was for sure, this unknown man would not be leaving my mind anytime soon.

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[adannamdi]

Suspects and Red Herrings in Mystery Writing

SUSPECTS

In mystery writing, a suspect is someone believed to have committed a crime, but they are not necessarily the villain. They are side characters who help drive the story forward, adding layers of intrigue and misdirection.

For example, if someone is suspected of murder or kidnapping, the protagonist must investigate them thoroughly before proving—beyond a reasonable doubt—whether they are guilty or not. A rushed or baseless arrest isn't just unrealistic; it can be a sign of police brutality or judicial incompetence, which can actually serve as an interesting plot element.

Example Scenario:

An officer is called to reinvestigate a crime and discovers that his close friend—also an officer—was originally in charge of the case. As he digs deeper, he realizes that his friend knowingly arrested the wrong person and kept quiet to protect his reputation.

In this setup, the officer’s friend initially appears trustworthy, but over time, subtle clues and contradictions make readers question whether he might be the true perpetrator. To make this work, other suspects must be introduced to divert suspicion, keeping readers engaged and unsure of who to trust.

RED HERRING

Red herrings are one of the most effective tools in mystery writing because they create tension and misdirection. A red herring is a suspect who appears to be the villain—convincingly so—only to be proven innocent later on.

To break it down:

Character A = A suspect with some evidence against them.

Character B = A red herring suspect who seems guilty but isn’t.

Character C = The true villain, who remains hidden until the climax.

Example Scenario:

The protagonist is investigating Characters A and B in connection to a crime. He gathers strong evidence that suggests B is a false witness who misled the authorities. Readers are convinced that B must be guilty.

But then, as the protagonist keeps digging, he realizes something is missing. The real mastermind—Character C—is still in the shadows, pulling the strings. However, there’s barely any evidence against C, making it a challenge for both the protagonist and the reader to uncover the truth.

A good mystery balances evidence, misdirection, and suspense to keep the audience engaged. Sometimes, the red herring may know the villain but refuse to reveal them for personal reasons. Other times, they were just a pawn, unknowingly working for the real culprit.

The Importance of Personal Stakes

A mystery shouldn’t rely solely on the crime itself—personal stakes keep readers emotionally invested.

Consider adding:

Threats against the protagonist.

Superstitions, like an abandoned building people warn them to avoid.

A personal connection to the victim.

For instance, if the protagonist is investigating a case that involves their missing sibling, the emotional weight of the story increases. Readers will care not just about solving the mystery but about the character’s personal journey as well.

Bonus: The Role of Clues

Clues are essential pieces of evidence that help the protagonist solve the mystery. They can take many forms, from physical objects to subtle inconsistencies in alibis.

Examples of Clues:

Objects: Keys, pictures, old toys, rings, SIM cards, ATM receipts.

Technology: Forgotten emails, deleted messages, CCTV footage.

Documents: Journals, diaries, favorite books, old letters.

Locations: Hidden compartments, locked rooms, abandoned offices.

A well-placed clue, hidden in plain sight, can make a mystery all the more rewarding when the reader looks back and realizes it was there all along.

Next Week’s Topic:

Next week, I’ll be discussing how to write a compelling main villain, from a hidden mastermind to an outright antagonist. Follow for more, and don’t hesitate to leave a comment or like if you found this helpful!

[vintage-tigre]

[weirdlookindog]

Oscar Beregi Sr. and Rudolf Klein-Rogge in Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse | 1933 | dir. Fritz Lang

[kamreadsandrecs]

We are mortal men. We serve an ideal; we cannot always be ideal.

from Conclave, by Robert Harris

[monstersovka]

memories 🌿