The Illusionist - Suspect Profile


Preliminary Profile – Not for Public Distribution!

October 1, 2008

** These are the personal notes for The Illusionist and are not intended for distribution or law enforcement use at this time. A detailed profile will be provided when it is prepared.

Arrest History
: none…perhaps assault or attempted rape—check files, suspect list. Compare to tips.

Military Service: none

Marital Status:­ ?? Divorced? Likes to have power over women…maybe a live-in girlfriend?

Age: mid to late thirties (sophistication, organization, forensic awareness)

Race: Caucasian (note to self—demographics, nature of the crimes, race of the victims… what about Reinita?) He’s familiar with the region. Did he grow up here? Check with Dante to cross-reference demographic data.

Offender Characteristics: single offender, works alone, high birth order. Offender exhibits ritualistic behavior at the crime scenes. Signature characteristics include posing the victims, a chess piece left at the scene, and a distinctive yellow ribbon tied in the hair of the victim. Probably records his crimes, perhaps on video.
Wants the bodies found. Why? Why does he move them???