Location: Mayfield Estate, Beaufort, SC
05:45pm
The house looked fresh but the haunting silence was uninviting except for the occasional rattling of a wind chime. Even though local police officers and detectives were busy looking for any evidence, Mulder felt something was not quite right.
He has been on looking desperately for any evidence to support his theories but so far, he found no luck. It was a rather a warm day and he pulled off his shades just before stepping inside to try his luck on finding any clue to get hold of the killer.
He found the brass wind chime on the main door interesting and rather unusual. It was almost new, in a bright golden hue with a big Jewish Star in the middle. "A Jewish Star" he whispered in surprise, knowing the catholic background of the town. He stepped inside the house, looking around carefully to find more interesting "stuff".
Any clue Mr. Mulder - a well built man, with a Sheriff uniform and a firm country accent approached towards Mulder.
To be true Sheriff, I had no luck to support any of my theories, until I found that lucky charm, I guess my lucky charm in this case! He pointed at the Jewish Star wind chime which is hanging on the doorway.
A Jewish Star – or most commonly known as the Star of David. One of the Jewish symbols most commonly associated with Judaism today! Any idea how this relates to the victims? I suppose this is a much catholic centric area in SC – right?
Oh – let me show you this...come on - Sheriff signed Mulder to follow him with a friendly grin, as he walked inside the house.
He walked through the deserted house, to a smaller area with a fireplace. The fireplace was stacked but was not used and the scent of freshly chopped wood was still noticeable. A few photos and ornaments were carefully placed on the fireplace. A few wedding photos, couple of much old photos, presumably ones of the victim's childhood were there with other smaller ornaments.
Here, Mr. Jac Goffman, our male victim is originally form – Mesa, Arizona and he is a Jewish from birth and apparently a firm follower of Judaism it seems! – Sheriff pointed out a large candelabrum on the far end of the fireplace.
I see.. the menorah! the ancient universal symbol of Judaism . And this one..
he pointed out a brass ornament, with an inverted hand with thumb and pinky pointing outward, with an eye imprint on the palm. – Mulder was getting excited now, knowing he has finally found a clue to at least figure out a way to get out of this mess.
Known as the Hamesh hand or Hamsa hand, this is a popular motif in Jewish jewelry! The hand pattern represents a protection against the evil eye (a malignant spiritual influence caused by the jealousy of others), and the evil eye has historically been a popular superstition among Jews. But unfortunately not with Mr. Goffman I guess! – He ended his explanation with a slight smile.
I guess so! Sheriff agreed in a concerned tone.
Do you have any idea where this might be? Mulder asked the Sheriff pointing out a wedding photo of the victims taken at a church doorway.
Oh yes, this is where they got married a few months back, St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.. just a few minutes' drive to the west. I still can remember how happy all of them were! He sighed heavy-heartedly.
Hmm..I see – Mulder's response was enthusiastic as now he has finally seen a point for his much awaited x file!
As I have told you already, my partner is already working on the autopsies. We will be able to have a look at the results tonight itself. Also I have gotten a few reports on the burn marks on the victims from the Cultural Center and I will look in to this tonight. I will see you tomorrow then.
Thank you very much Agent Mulder, I really appreciate your involvement here with such a short notice. Please do convey my thanks to your partner too. I guess tomorrow will be such a day as Mr. Goffman's family will be reaching here. Probably you will be able to talk to them if needed.
Sure of course..Mulder departed with a firm handshake, checking his phone eagerly for any update from Scully. There were no texts or missed calls for his disappointment. She must be busy and most probably pissed off he thought.