Vance and Shepherd drove to Southwark and parked close to London Bridge. Vance followed Shepherd down Nancy’s Steps after ducking under the crime scene tape barring access to the public. White-suited forensics officers were working the taped-off area of the underpass and the open approach from the other direction. Vance immediately noticed the CME, Dr Tremethyk, bent over the body, consulting a thermometer. “Time of death approximately an hour ago,” he said authoritatively.
“Poor lass,” Vance said. “She can’t be more than 25. You come out jogging to keep fit, and some maniac puts a crossbow bolt in your chest.” He asked Dr Markham, Head of Forensics, for permission to approach the medical examiner. A necessary formality because he wasn’t wearing protective gear.
“Sure you can, Jacob. Not
