Beneath The Cold

**Beneath The Cold** is the eighteenth case of Criminal Case: Mystery in the Americas. It is the eighty eight case overall. The last case in Caribbean. It is situated in Castries, Saint Lucia.

* Previous Case: Travesty Ensues
* Next Case: The Taste of Irony (in Caribbean Netherlands)
* Partner: Manuel Belanger

## Plot

In the frozen city of Castries, the terror of Snow Monster was rising everyday just like Cobras Azuis' dark secrets, the city was frozen to the core, though the people remained safe somehow. In the department, Manuel was all prepared for the next investigation but we didn’t hear a word from Guillermo, who possibly came to fist fighting with Raymond whose character was darker than our entire life. As we explore the frozen city, we made sure no one was hurt, but we also did not know how to get rid of it. In the middle of the town, we see a body which made soul left our body and it was none other than Guillermo who was hanged in the middle of city with his entire froze to the core, with his legs missing, seeing such gruesome scene made us sick though we proceeded with our investigation. We later send the body for autopsy and go further with clues, we decipher some fingerprints from Guillermo's ID card and it surprisingly belonged to Esmeralda Luisa, we decide to debrief her what exactly she had to do with Guillermo. We grill her about this and she shrugs it off saying that Guillermo wanted to burn all the witches saying they had ruined his life, though she stole her card because she had her own ways to reconstruct someone's face into his so she could use him as a pawn, Manuel was flabbergasted to know about her intentions but found it interesting enough. We later decide to find Raymond and interrogate him because after all Guillermo had a huge rivalry with him. We manage to find him in the bar, and grill him what he has done to Guillermo. Raymond’s face was injured, and we knew he probably lost from Guillermo, he bursts into anger and says that Guillermo managed to beat him, and now he feels ashamed, saying how a man with high profile lose from a low profile, though he ignores knowing anything about the murder saying he left Guillermo about three hours ago. After talking to him, we didn’t believe this story, because we know the rivalry between these two was very prolific, at the station we see Froy and Braxton annoying each other, though they looked quite down, Manuel asks them the reason but they rebuff it saying it was just nothing, they were obviously trying to hide the fact about Maurice's declining health.

After that, we proceed with more clues and we go through a case file from 2019, and it was marriage certificate of Mary Ann and Raymond, and surprisingly we found Guillermo's name as he was the one who solemnised the marriage. Shocked on this, we ask Mary Ann about this, she says that it was true that Guillermo solemnised their marriage, but apparently there is something we don’t know about Guillermo, she breaks us the news that she was actually going to marry Guillermo, but Raymond came into the scene and forced them to dissolve their marriage and even forced Guillermo to solemnise their marriage, Manuel was visibly disgusted that how heck of a human Raymond was but that was already expected from a white trash like him. We later go to Braxton's lab where we find Braxton holding a big mop and chasing behind a mouse, Manuel laughs and says what cringey stuff is he doing, Braxton tells us that this stupid creature spoiled his food and now he is gonna feed him to Zet, which was supposedly his grey cat. Manuel sarcastically replies "Zet wouldn’t like that, after all he is thin as fuck, like his owner". Braxton gives the death stare to Manuel but also laughs off saying that he sure said right. We then proceed to get results from the body. Jacques says that Guillermo went through a severe case of hypothermia and that was the cause of his death, he further says his lungs and heart were taken out, which shocked us. Later we try to find a way to somehow get the city back to normal, but to our concern, it was already happening by itself, and we thought maybe someone wanted to do us a favour. At the precinct, we were discussing details, Antontella comes to us saying that Rüdiger is doing good for once

Mid-investigation, Antonella says that Rüdiger is doing good for once. She says that he is getting rid the ice that has froze the city, and he says he wants to defeat both Cobra creature and snow monster, but now we know we have to deal with the snow monster ourselves now. Manuel says that Rüdiger probably wants to earn good points in our eyes but that wouldn’t happen, we know that he also was linked to Rüdiger. We interrogate him about if he knows anything, Rüdiger says that whoever killed Guillermo should be awarded though he is more glad that someone did his work because now he has more room to defeat Cobra creature and snow monster, we grill him further though he refuses to say anything, he says that if we trades him the body of young luscious boys and girls between the ages if 20 to 25, he may rethink, but Manuel kicks his balls and Rüdiger falls to ground crying in agony. Manuel says that he had enough of Rüdiger, saying he probably has his envious eyes on Braxton and Lovisa, and we should anything to save him. Floramaria tells us that she got a call from Amaya telling her that Pavati is in safe hands now and she will remain here for two more days, we took a sigh of relief but she also tells us that Guillermo told her about Alejandra's involvement with Guillermo, saying that they somehow had older connections, as both had filed a case in 2025. Manuel was shocked to know that, but we made a decision to interrogate Alejandra what case she had filed with Guillermo. She says that she and Guillermo actually worked together and wanted to make their own organisation together however she was abused by one of Guillermo's friends and she had also involved him in that, though he was completely innocent of it, she says that during that time she wanted to destroy him too, that’s why she contacted Pavati, but allegations against Guillermo were fake so he was free to go. Manuel was flabbergasted to know that, later Froy approaches us, he says that we should wear something to protect ourselves from the snow monster as it’s possible for us to have showdown with him, Manuel asks if he knows the perfect costume, he says he made one with the help of Melanie and it may help us to be save from it’s attack or maybe at least prevent ha from freezing, Manuel says that how he had change of air right after Elaine died, he says that her manipulation made him like that, though he is redeeming himself

Later that day, we notice that many news reporters were reporting about sightings of snow monsters saying it was hurting everyone and maybe try to destroy the entire country too, this alarmed us. We later found out a bottle of purple liquid and a note was written by Esmeralda Luisa; which was intended towards Guillermo saying "Enjoy the last drink sucker", we were shocked and decide to debrief her what she meant by it. She sighs and says that drink was basically poison and she tricked Guillermo to think that would give him power to read minds, but she was wanted to kill him, to use his organs in some kind of ritual, she also confesses that she took out the heart and lungs of Guillermo out after he was murdered, after hearing this, we wanted to put her in custody but then again she was a witch and this was of no use. The information that Esmeralda Luisa gave us made us think she might have acted as an accomplice to the killer, but she may not be the real killer, but we don’t know for sure. Later, we receive another call but this time from Felix who said that he has found out that there is a weakness of the snow monster but he is still up to figure out what it is, but that weakness would probably get him defeated, Felix says he feel dumb enough but he would help them at least. Later we see Mary Ann fighting with Jacques, we ask what is this commotion about, Jacques says that Mary Ann wants him to somehow resurrect Guillermo, and he knows he can’t just do that. We decide to talk to Mary Ann, what she really has to do with his resurrection, she says that she wants Guillermo saying that Raymond was always a nuisance and still is accusing her of having sexual relations with him, but Mary Ann tells us that Raymond actually married for her wealth as a gold digger he may be. At the precinct, we were discussing details, Braxton approaches us saying that he found a lead on snow monster.

Mid-investigation, Braxton says he found a lead on snow monster telling us that his biggest weakness is actually blue snakes which is ironic enough to since Cobras Azuis literally meant Blue Snakes. Later we hear Rüdiger from outside and he was whispering something and Braxton and Melanie had red eyes, while Rüdiger said "Come to my bed", they followed him but Froy manages to pull down Rüdiger as always and the hypnosis was broke off, he shrugs Froy off and says that why he wouldn’t let him have fun just for once but Froy says he doesn’t deserve on, then Rüdiger smiles devilishly and Froy faints, Manuel then grabs Rüdiger ask him what he is up to, he then reveals about Maurice's near death to Manuel, who was shocked but he kept beating Rüdiger almost injuring his leg, but Rüdiger kept laughing saying that Maurice should suffer the fate as Guillermo saying that his magnificent plan already worked, this rose our suspicion on us since we know Esmeralda Luisa already acted as an accomplice, could Rüdiger be the killer of Guillermo, so we grill him about this weird shenanigans of his. Rüdiger says it was his grand plan to murder Guillermo but someone stole his idea and executed themselves, Manuel says to Rüdiger why didn’t his parents think twice before planning to make him, he sarcastically replies "At least they did the right time unlike yours", tho Manuel doesn’t say anything and goes off. We get a call from Amaya who says that there are many suspicious people in the hospital who dress up like cobras. She may have a suspicion that they are associated with them. We proceed further to find clues and arrest the snow monster, we wear the costume that Froy had given us and get going.

In the end, we had enough evidence to incriminate Raymond Smith for the murder. Upon admitting, Raymond starts to laugh and quickly transforms into a monster, and not other than the snow monster. He says that it was the time for grand reveal as part of the plan they had made with their master which was supposedly the Cobra creature. He mentions that he and Guillermo actually were best friends growing up and were inseparable, but their rivalry started when he was introduced to Cobras Azuis who promised him powers and wealth if he agrees to finish half of the world and he did saying that he would do anything. From that time onwards, both of them became unyielding enemies and Guillermo joined the rival Los Perros, but it was just a mere organisation just to threaten Cobras Azuis. He further says that in these twenty years, he had almost took all of Guillermo's wealth, but the main reason he killed him was because it was time for a sacrifice. He says that he stole Rüdiger's grand plan to murder Guillermo and involved Esmeralda Luisa. He mentions that his life long rivalry was going to end with his murder, claiming that Guillermo's organs would be used in a ritual, and from that power they would attain world power and control the entire world under their shadow, he even said that they are going to commit a nuclear weapon attack and later commit a ethnic genocide, but we don’t have enough powers to defeat them. Earlier today, when Guillermo came for a fist fighting battle, he actually unintentionally lost, when Guillermo boasted about that, he transformed himself into the snow monster and froze him to death and ripped his chest with his own teeth, and hung him in the middle of frozen city so the world could see the power of snow monster and Cobras Azuis. Though, he used Esmeralda Luisa as accomplice because he didn’t everything to be blamed on him. Though since he killed Guillermo no one can stop them attaining world power and we become their slaves. Raymond disappears and we just keep standing there seeing the stupidity we have

After the confession, Raymond disappeared and Manuel beats the table, breaking it in two. After that, we see that Natalia had returned and she greeted us saying that she found some very private stuff about Cobras Azuis in Brazil, and it may the place where we should be going but all depends on Floramaria. Later Froy approaches us saying that Maurice has a doctor appointment, and says that he will taking him with him. Manuel says he wishes everything is alright. Later we see Braxton running behind Zet and saying "Hey Zet, give it back to me", while chasing him, Braxton falls and Zet hides somewhere. Manuel asks him why he was running like crazy and Braxton says that Zet took his chicken strip from his plate, Manuel laughs on this stupidity. Later Esmeralda Luisa appears out of nowhere and says that Raymond betrayed her, and took the organs himself and send her a box of Guillermo's mantool with the note "Hope you enjoy this", Esmeralda Luisa bursts into anger and suddenly the entire department becomes bloody red, she says that she will Raymond with her bare hands and she is capable enough of that. Floramaria approaches us she says that we should be looking in the outskirts of Castries to find any clue about Raymond. Alejandra comes to us, and starts to stroke Manuel's abs and says "Beware of that babe, I hope you don’t die", Manuel says he obviously wouldn’t if Raymond doesn’t but she should stop doing this to him or nine months later a surprise will be born. As we go the outskirts, we notice Raymond and Rüdiger, Raymond smirks at us saying that we are too weak but Manuel remembers something he learned from Lovisa, and tells Raymond to say "Ho un cazzo piccolo" and he does it and surprisingly Raymond suddenly felt weak and dropped down on the floor, Rüdiger kept looking at it, and started to flirt saying he is big enough and it doesn’t affect him, but Manuel tricks him and the same happens to him, and both of them were temporarily deprived of power and we take them to the station.

Later, Amaya calls us saying that Pavati is saying that she has something to tell them. We take her call and she says that something is about to happen in the Caribbean Netherlands, she saw a dream in which a bomb was exploded, and she fears it may happen in reality too and she also saw Raymond with Rüdiger planting something, Manuel says that someone might have brainwashed her or something but he isn’t too sure. Later Froy arrives back with Maurice, they both looked quite cheered up, Froy says that doctors told them that they might save Maurice and take the poison out, and he can have another life. Manuel was over the moon and hugged Maurice saying he knew he wouldn’t die just like that. Froy later says however this might result in some other health problems like shortness of breath, though he might be saved from the poison. This news brought us another hope, and we decided to tell Amaya and Lovisa on FaceTime and both of them also jumped together. Maurice says why we all care about him like that and everyone says that he is part of us and we can’t let him die like that. After this, Floramaria says she was glad that doctors said they will be able to save Maurice but she is bit concerned about her own son Venancio, saying that he has been travelling around Caribbean with his girlfriend but her main concern is that Cobras Azuis doesn’t hurt him, even though they don’t have anything against them. Manuel assured her that everything will be fine. Mary Ann was preparing some treats for us, when she was Braxton takes away the bowl and then unknowingly trips over Zet, who greedily takes away the three potato bites with himself. Mary Ann looks at Braxton and says that stupid owner’s stupid cat is doing wonders, while Braxton looks at her with cat eyes and says he is innocent. Later we hear from Jacques that Raymond and Rüdiger were quarrelling together. Manuel and Froy then go the prison cell and ask them about the crap they are doing, Rüdiger says that Raymond keeps saying that he has bigger tool than him and he even shows it to him, when Manuel says the sentence again, both Rüdiger and Raymond disappear and Froy punches Manuel's arm saying he is extremely stupid and said "I have big dick" instead of small, Manuel looks at him and says "Alejandra is very glad, unlike Melanie", and both of them laugh it off.

There were no time for joking, as we wanted to know what is gonna happen next. Later Felix comes at the station, saying he found something we should know, he tells us that back in Saint Kitts, he found out that Cobras Azuis have unleashed a series of poisonous insects in the Caribbean Netherlands and it might cause severe consequences with the people, killing them and almost finishing their entire body, Manuel said he was probably high on wine and Felix replies shyly "I saw your pictures with Alejandra and damn wish you could do the same to me, you do to her”, Manuel says he should ask Amaya and he blushes even more and says that Amaya and him kissed and now when she would return, they probably would take it further. Floramaria later says that she is angry on the fact that Manuel's stupidity made them lose Raymond and Rüdiger and we don’t know what is gonna happen next. We get a call this time from Lovisa that Pavati says that something bad is about to happen in Aruba, since Floramaria believed Pavati, she says that our next destination is Aruba, a beautiful country of the Caribbean Netherlands, Lovisa and Amaya say they will join us there and we head there before losing anytime.

## Suspects

Esmeralda Luisa Amozoc

Time Traveller Witch

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows chemistry
* The Suspect eats ramen

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* The Suspect has a mole

Raymond Smith

Businessman

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows chemistry
* The Suspect eats ramen
* The Suspect goes gambling.

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect wears a tie
* The Suspect has a mole

Mary Ann Joseph

Lab Chief

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows chemistry
* The Suspect eats ramen
* The Suspect does gambling

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect has a mole

Rüdiger Schneider

Cobras Azuis member

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows chemistry
* The Suspect eats ramen
* The Suspect goes gambling.

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect wears a tie

Alejandra del Toro

Hitwoman

Suspect's Profile:

* The Suspect knows chemistry
* The Suspect goes gambling

Suspect's Appearance:

* The Suspect wears a tie
* The Suspect has a mole

## Killer's Profile

* The Killer knows chemistry
* The Killer eats ramen
* The Killer goes gambling
* The Killer wears a tie
* The Killer has a mole