Gideon and Morgan surveyed the scene. The victim was killed behind the boy's locker room. The time of death was estimated to be 12:35 am Saturday morning. No one remembered seeing her at the football game, but then again it was the district semi-finals and the crowd was packed into the stadium. It was the best team the school had in more than 20 years and every high school alumni had come to support their alma mater.
Morgan closed his eyes and took in a deep breath. He began to visualize the scene and Allison's movements before her attack.
"O.k. So maybe she was at the game or maybe she just agreed to meet someone here. It wouldn't be the first time kids made out under the bleachers. Who did she meet? A football player? A boyfriend?"
Gideon looked at the disturbance in the gravel at the scene. There were multiple impressions of various sizes. The only thing Gideon could tell was that there had been a struggle. The girl fought her attacker.
Gideon and Morgan were met by the School's principal, Melissa Clark.
"Thank you for coming. We've been receiving non-stop calls from parents. We've held group sessions with grievance counselors and the school psychologist has met with every one of Allison's friends."
Gideon asked, "What can you tell us about Allison? Was she dating anyone?"
"As far as I know, she was not seeing anyone at the school. Of course, I do know she has a job at the mall. So, perhaps she met someone through work."
"Thank you principal Clark."
" We'll find out who did this" Morgan added before the principal left.
Principal Clark turned around, giving Morgan a small nod in gratitude.
Gideon glared at Morgan wearing a frown of concern. They all hated crimes against children but Morgan took it more personally than most. He still felt the shame of his own abuse as a teenager from a supposed mentor. Morgan never spoke about the event. Like most of the team, he guarded his privacy.
"Let's check out the girl's employer at the mall" Gideon suggested.