The sewers where Co-Captain Martina Kells was found.  Photo by Nyxi Spiritweaver

They say we all go a little crazy sometimes.  What drives someone to cross over that edge and plunge into the darkness of their soul cannot be known until the day that particular threshold is breached.  For Derek Dravonich, also known as “Virus”, it seems he crossed that point a long time ago and fell head long into an abyss of depravity.  His return to Dead End culminated in at least one murder and the abduction of the Co-Captain of the DEPD.  Now, we can gladly say that he is behind bars and his stomach churning deliveries of human body parts via brown paper bags and a little personalized note, are no more.

The deliveries began nearly two weeks ago, ending up in various points in DE, including the District Attorney, Pagan Newport.  With a quick phone call to Lieutenant Vanora Blackheart, who’s network of informants had led her to identifying Mr. Dravonich as the killer known as V and responsible for the sickening display.  (note: the V here stands for Virus, not me despite the fact that a few very close friends refer to me by the same letter.  Just wanted to point that out.)

Sewer search party.  Photo by Nyxi Spiritweaver

Now, at the same time, Co-Captain Martina Kells had been missing for nearly three days and it was suspected that Mr. Dravonich was responsible for that as well.  Rewards for information provided a lead that she would be found within the sewer system.  Acting swiftly, the DEPD organized a search party and waded through the filth until they did, indeed, find the missing Co-Captain, naked, bruised and battered but very much alive.  Just what Mr. Dravonich wanted with Ms. Kells besides some personal amusement is unclear.  Captain Kells was later admitted to the DEMH with a broken leg and several deep bruises.

Mr. Dravonich about to attempt to commit suicide in front of Ms. Bearsfoot

While the Co-Captain was being rescued, Mr. Dravonich decided to make a spectacle of his disgusting crimes by dragging the remainder of the rotted corpse he had been chopping apart like a butcher and dumping it in the square.  Still wearing his entirely conspicuous mask, he texted Vie Bearsfoot to meet him in front of Lulu’s.  With the stench of death surrounding him and his mask now removed to confirm his identity, Mr. Davonich proudly admitted to his crimes before attempting to place blame upon Ms. Bearsfoot for what he had done.  Unable to sway her with his ridiculous claims, he placed a buzzing cattle prod into his mouth, looking to end his life and further torment the pregnant woman.  Thankfully a call to 911 had already been placed by a bystander and police arrived in force.  Officer Kaotics took a chair into the perpetrator’s back preventing Mr. Dravonich from achieving his goal of suicide.  He was soon cuffed and likely given a not so comfy cell with the extra itchy blankets to keep him company.

Thanks to the cooperative and coordinated efforts of the DEPD and several local citizens, another nutter is behind bars and likely looking at a long stay in the asylum.  Perhaps he’ll get to take his itchy blankets with him.

Vance Clayton, DE Daily Reporter