Article from "The Quiver Gazette"

Valley of Death?

Murder and missing persons in the small town of Quiver Valley

by Neil Cavanaugh

Tragedy struck Quiver Valley last night, as the town has to burry four of its own, and the whereabouts of another four are still unknown, officials said.

Though investigation is currently under way, the town is already in mourning, after the deaths of two local nurses Judy Alvarez (39), Margaret Glenanne (42), hunter Ed Wayans (45) and town football star Riley Jenkins (22) on the 8^th of February, 2011. Though the killer of Miss Alvarez, Glenanne and Mr. Jenkins have been found, no official cause of death has been released regarding Mr. Wayans who’s body still awaits examination in Alchemillia hospital, temporarily closed as it was where the nurses were murdered.

Officials admitted that they had detained and stabilized the assailant, who was wounded by Ranger Michael Boon. No information as of yet on the identity of the man, but authorities wished to calm the populace by releasing a statement that he was not a local resident and that they will do everything in their power to restore order as soon as possible.

The third nurse on station, whose name was not disclosed, will also be questioned, but is currently in shock, and is suffering from a mild infection, her doctor told us.

Far from being the end of our misfortunes, the hunting group Mr. Wayans was a part of is still missing, and search will resume today, with police protection in case the unknown shooter was not alone.

Officials are also looking for any sign of Lester Gordon (50), Ted Jenkins (48) and Thomas Edwards (38) who are still unaccounted for.

Authorities ask civilians to minimize their involvement as it could possibly further complicate the search and rescue, since the weather shows no intention of clearing, and they do not wish any new names to the list of disappeared persons.

Local rangers also warn of possible animal attacks, and though no official confirmation has been given, a source close to the hospital has informed us that Mr. Wayans and his group were most likely victims of a bear attack. Though the number of such incidents has steadily been decreasing around these areas, this is still a valid theory and should by no means taken to be fact. Anyone wishing to help is advised to take precautions. (For a detailed “how to manual” in case of wild animal attacks, see pp.12-13)

More to follow in the evening edition.

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