"Earl Morris. Eldest of the Morris heirs, owner of five wineries, a vineyard, and a hospital he visits regularly. His home here in the countryside is a sight to behold. Despite being a well-mannered man in public, his servants claim otherwise. How many of them have quit, vanished, or died mysteriously this year alone?" William looked through the notes he had. "Seven. Three quit, three vanished, and one found dead from an overdose. " Louis responded handing him the paper he needed.
"Thank you, Louis." William smiled. "Rumors spread fast among the servants that he is actually killing them. The main rumor is he uses their bodies for medical research." -"Of course. Bodies for medical research can be expensive. Many resort to grave robbery. Here he can get the bodies, without digging. And no one questions about the missing servants since they have no family and are often lower class. " William sighed sipping tea.
"If it is his doing. Why are all the confirmed dead ones so young?" Albert looked at the files. The dead ones found were young, not children. But barely men. "Perhaps he prefers a young healthy specimen." Louis looked at the images and noticed another odd trait. All of Morris' servants were blond. "Seems youth isn't his only preference." Louis narrowed his eyes. "Indeed." William nodded showing an image of two women. Both blond and young. "His first wife Tabitha who died of consumption. His newest wife Liza. Who has no known background. He merely came home from a business trip married to her one day." William explained. "Very odd. Do you think perhaps she is someone, he bought? Since the idea of a man showing up with a wife, and no background of hers. Is very peculiar." Albert wondered aloud. "Possible. But she seems to be close. So maybe she genuinely loves him. Or fears if she leaves him, she may be next to 'vanish.'" William sighed.
The three Moriarty brothers had been looking into this man since one of his servants asked for their help. The man was convinced Earl Morris had killed his brother but had no proof. But, declared once he had the proof, he would not hesitate to kill the Earl himself. "Perhaps we pay his manor a visit this week?". Albert smirked, knowing that if they wanted proof. Seeing with their own eyes would be best.
Getting inside the house was actually easy for William. Being a noble he and Albert were able to earn an invite over for tea to welcome the Earl back from a business trip to France. The man was full of himself. Overly excited to show off his wine collection, which did seem to impress Albert some. His wife though was nowhere to be seen. "I understand you have a wife? Is she not well?" William asked sitting in the tearoom with Morris and Albert. "Ah Liza. She is busy is all. Some of my wines are made by her did you know? She is a master of flavors." Morris smiled. William raised an eyebrow.
"Do you mind if I go use the restroom?" He suddenly asked. He needed to get away while Albert could distract the man some. Louis was also there, but uninvited. The youngest brother was scouting the house and was to watch encase anything went down. With his knife skills he could save Albert and William if they got caught. Morris nodded and showed William to one of the bathrooms. After William left Albert began discussing the wines, and Liza with the man. The moment William was sure he had a chance, he began to look around the house. If he got caught, he could just claim he got lost and was admiring the decor. Looking around he saw a storage shed like area in the back yard through a window. 'I may need to check that place eventually. If anything is happening here. That seems the best place to do the experiments and dispose of bodies.' He noted an outdoor furnace attached to the storage shed.