TEXT ✍ 002, DATED NOV 1ST

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[Police Filter: Only Edgeworth, Asch, Elliot, Gale, and Raidou may view this broadcast. Tohru Adachi has been intentionally left out of the discourse. The following message is written in script - he had discovered a strange penlike device (resembling a traditional quill pen from his own time) with his Dreamberry communicator, which can be used to physically write his notes on the screen. It should be recognizable as the Inspector's handwriting.]

CONCERNING THE RECENT CRIMINAL MATTERS

The events of last night do not require preface. Most of you were present. I remember this well.

There are two offenses under investigation at this moment. The first is the murder committed against a girl, name: Precious, found shortly after arrival the day of October 31st. The second is the moral violation committed against Mlle. Naomi Hunter.

It is clear that the black tart murderess of the first offense enjoys an audience. She carries herself with confidence; she thinks herself infallible. It is prudent to first investigate the matter of her identity and her possible hideaways immediately. Other spirits are a sensible start.

The cleanly scamp of the second is a slippery devil. Mlle. Hunter will not speak. I have sent my report with the morning mail. You have each received one copy. Review it well. Consider looking for deceptive men, or men of questionable morals. You will keep all details silent. These matters concern only the service. Let us not let word spread to our lug. That will give him time to hide.

Lastly, there is an additional member of the service. Tohru Adachi will serve in a lower administrative capacity. Watch him closely.

Javert, Inspector of the First Class
Novembre 1st, about noon-thirty
At the District Five Court House

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[prosecutes]

The murderess had not revealed herself until last night's broadcast. All the other ghosts have made their presence known at least once in the shop they run, yet none have spoken a word about her yet. All information regarding her is likely to be strictly confidential.

Regarding the Hunter incident, has any evidence been gathered which might point us to a possible culprit?

[Unknown to Javert, Edgeworth paused here for a good five or six minutes, unsure of how to proceed. The ideal solution would be to test for fingerprints and DNA, the usual -- yet with Ema Skye's disappearance, he knows of no other person qualified in forensics. He bitterly considers how to proceed, yet given the nature of carefully worded writing, none of his present concerns are shown in the message.]

From what I have heard of the incident and given Hunter's reluctance to comply, it is highly likely that she might be protecting the culprit. We should take down what little testimony she is willing to give, but continue to seek other methods of solving the mystery. Physical evidence is best: torn articles of clothing, hair, perhaps a personal artifact left behind unintentionally.

Have eyewitness accounts been taken from those who saw or spoke with Hunter on the day of the incident?

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[honor-tactics.livejournal.com]

*Unlike the others, Gale might have been noticeably absent for quite a while. Including the investigation of the ghost girl's death.*

Javert. I know that I have been absent from most of these events. My reason is complicated.

My Leader, Serph--has disappeared from Somarium.