Now Until Forever (Brand of Justice #16)

Preface

RENOWNED INVESTIGATORS ARRIVE IN JUNEAU

AS AUTHORITIES CONFIRM SERIAL KILLER FEARS

JUNEAU, Alaska — After the discovery of a third body along a remote stretch of the Glenn Highway last week, Alaska State Troopers have confirmed they are investigating what appears to be a serial homicide case spanning multiple jurisdictions.

The victims—two men and one woman, all long-haul drivers passing through Southcentral Alaska—were found posed with carved wooden tokens placed in their hands. Each token bears the same symbol: a crude outline of a raven.

With mounting public concern and limited forensic leads, state authorities have enlisted the help of nationally recognized private investigators Kenna Banbury and Oliver Jaxton.

The married investigative duo, known for closing several high-profile cold cases in the Lower 48 over the past few years, arrived in Juneau late Tuesday evening.

“We’re looking at patterns—geography, victimology, staging,” Banbury told reporters at a brief press conference. “This offender wants to be understood.”

Jaxton declined to comment on specific evidence but confirmed that the team would coordinate with state troopers and local law enforcement.

Officials are urging residents to avoid isolated roadside pull-offs and to report suspicious activity immediately.

“This person is organized,” Banbury added. “And organized killers escalate over time.”