High Profile Investigation in Murder Case

The Midtoon Herald, September 9, 2009

Renowned serial Killer William "Sweet Tongue" Smithson was moved yesterday to The High Security Penitentiary in Centerville, sources close to the Police informed us. Smithson, who was found hiding here in Midtoon by the local police, had to be placed in solitary confinement for his own safety, said our source, because other inmates could desire to cause him harm.

"There is a code among inmates," said Roger Mendez, a retired public safety officer who used to work closely with the penal system. "They are all there for a reason, but they don't see each other as equals. Those who have committed the more heinous crimes are usually seen with disdain at the very least and with hatred in some other cases. The lowest form of crimes you can commit are those involving children, followed closely with violent crimes against innocents."

In this regard, "Sweet Tongue", who is suspected of at least 12 brutal murders around the greater Centerville Metropolitan area, which includes Midtoon, does not really have a chance of surviving among the general population of the penitentiary.

"They would kill him," continued Mendez. "They have to keep him isolated, even from the prison guards, if possible. No one, and I mean no one will try to protect him in there."

As the new prisoner was being transferred, the authorities commenced what promises to be a long and arduous investigation to put together their case. While at this moment the lips of the authorities are sealed, we have been able to gather that apparently some evidence has been uncovered in the hideout. The entire apartment has been cordoned off by the police as they search every inch of the secret basement for potential evidence.

This weekend, what has been dubbed "The March of the Blondes" a group of blondes will protest in front of the Centerville Penitentiary to demand that an archaic law that required the hanging of murderers be applied on this case.

"Omygosh! I am definitely going," said a cheerleader from Midtoon High who is usually known as 'Blondie'. "I am like getting a rope and everything to hang S.T. Smithson."

All public outrage aside, the state attorney said that the death penalty is likely one of the options on the table on this case.

"We don't want to jump to conclusions," she said. "But if our investigations confirm that the man we captured is in fact involved in the crimes that are attributed to him, the state will not
hesitate to seek the death penalty".

The Death Penalty exists in Midtoon since a referendum where the voters approved the measure with 57% of the popular vote.

This reporter is preparing to attend the March of the Blondes.

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Serial Killer Captured!

The Midtoon Herald, September 3, 2009

In what is already being called the arrest of the decade, two Officers from the Midtoon Police Department have captured known serial rapist/murderer William "Sweet Tongue" Smithson. The officers were responding to a call from a concerned citizen and thought at first that it would be even another false alarm, but something triggered MPD Officer Tina Mollison's investigative instincts and she proceeded to find the hidden trap-door that led to the secret basement that Smithson was using as a hideout.

"We have always trusted Officer Mollison's instincts," said the Chief of Police via telephone. "She comes from a long line of very dedicated law enforcement officers. When we assigned her to the case, we did not have any doubt that she would hold true to her word that she was going to find 'sweet tongue' Smithson."

The Chief declined to comment, however, on Mollison's recent suspension due to charges of police brutality.

According to eye-witness reports, since the press has not been allowed into the hidden basement yet, there was a message written on the wall in what appears to be either blood or pomegranate juice concentrate, that said 'John Tucker must die" an obvious reference to a bad movie of the same name. This message was accompanied with what appeared to be a shopping list of all the future victims of the murderer. All the names belonged to young blond females, which are the victims of choice for this sociopath.

Elvira Presley, a prominent psychoanalyst and writer has described Smithson as a "deeply perturbed individual who must have had some terrible experience or experiences with young blond females in the past."

One thing is certain, and is that tonight, very many young blond females will be able to sleep better. This reporter is one of them.

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False alarms alarm the public.

THE MIDTOON HERALD

September 1, 2009

False alarms are on the rise in Midtoon, according to the authorities, and that seems to alarm the public. Several calls to the police have been made from several locations, especially after news of a potential sighting of renowned criminal William "Sweet Tongue" Smithson in the area. William Smithson, probably a fake name, is known for the brutal murders of at least 12 young blonde females in the last 4 years.

"If Smithson is in the area," said MPD Officer Tina Mollison, who fortunately is not blonde. "There's no doubt that we will catch him. No one flirts with the law"

The number of calls have strained the police force and have already affected the business at Sunbucks, a perennial favorite with the MPD.

"We are asking the public to remain calm," announced the Mayor in a written statement. "There is no need to call the police because your kitty was trapped on the tree. You call the Fire Department for that..."

Regardless, phone calls to the Police are on the rise, and so far, 100% have been proven inaccurate, to say the least.

This reporter hopes they catch the killer soon.

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