Murata An was feeling very heavy-hearted.
It wasn't just because the Police Department was restarting the investigation into the serial murders, nor was it just because she was questioned for accountability. The worst part was that she had to take the primary responsibility for the case, which meant her superiors would throw the blame on her, and her subordinates would also shift responsibility onto her.
But ultimately, it was her own decision, and there's nothing to complain about, it's just bad luck.
Previously, the police station always dealt with backlog murder cases like this, finding a scapegoat with a criminal record, recording a confession, and closing the case hastily.
The killer would leave the area knowingly, and even if they reverted to old habits and committed the crime again, it's something that other police stations need to worry about. This has led to many serial killers who roam across regions and commit crimes for years, only being caught if luck runs out.
