Crespi's file

Victim’s body was found by guard patrol after sunset. Guardsmen recognized the deceased as Count Crespi.

Body was found on hands and knees, propped up against pillory. Corpse was already in a state of rigor mortis, which could indicate Crespi had undergone great physical exertion before death. More likely, the murderer waited for the postmortem stiffening to set in so the body would remain in the desired pose without the need for further support.

Crespi died from wounds dealt by long claws. His own sword, in its sheathe, was hung around his neck. He was clothed in attire which, according to his servants, he usually donned for suppers.

Lying on the cobblestones near the body was a five-pointed star made of gold. Nothing has been determined regarding its origin.