After gaining entrance to the Keck's office last night, then thinking better of exploring the crow's nest in the dark, I downed seven Alprazolam and still slept an uneasy sleep in the web office. After posting this morning's news, I downed some more sedatives and finished off Anthony's Jameson 12 Year before heading to Tim's office. Upon opening the door, I heard some scuffling and grunting from the crow's nest and then, after a minute, silence. I waited for a few minutes, pulled the last drink of whiskey from the bottle, and climbed the rickety spiral staircase up into the crow's nest. At the top of the window was a most baffling scene, but the first thing I noticed was a window open just enough for someone to climb in and out of it.

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An inventory, with pictures, after the jump:

This doll, apparently the leader.
  • This doll, apparently "the leader."

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Danzig riding cow detail. Angel with horns detail.


The open window:

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Shotgun and bullet shell casings strewn about the floor:

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Tim Keck's "workstation" [note absence of power supply, hard drive, and mouse]:

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One manila envelope with "DRUNKS NEED SHIRTS" written on it [filled with receipts from Value Village]:

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Troublesome painting:

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One vanity mirror, electric razor debris stuck to the reflecting side:

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Stack of three books:

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Stockpile of Hennessy Very Special Cognac. Half of the bottles exactly half empty:

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Heavily used copy of Dianetics filled with Post-It notes that say things like "INCISIVE!!!" and "TRY IN 2011":

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Coupons dating back to 2003, mostly for meat products:

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One phone, also not plugged into anything. Speed dial buttons for "Putin," "Saddam [crossed out]," "DAN!!!," and "Herfy's." (See detail)

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A cemetery plat:

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Three phonograph records: Tammy Fay Baker's Don't Give Up, a collection of JFK speeches, and How to Communicate Your Ideas:

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Four cans of Rize, one open. [When I picked it up and shook the can lightly, I could hear the carbonation still fizzling.]:

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One copy of Teen Witch: Wicca for a New Generation:

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Worrisome writing on the wall:

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Boarded windows:

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Escape route:

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