Chapter 50 Another Death

• The TV in Kael’s living room had been background noise
• “…local authorities warn older residents about a ring targeting pension accounts. Victims report convincing phone calls and forged bank notices. Police say the scammers preyed on trust—asking for a one-time ‘verification’ transfer that emptied accounts. Anyone with information should contact..”
• The broadcast cut to a shaky phone clip: a quiet kitchen, a teacup, a pair of hands folding a napkin. The caption read: “Victim named: Marta DeLuca, 78 — Senior Scammed Out of Life Savings.”