Posted by Cadet T’Mor (Scientist) in Main Sim: Biochemistry Lab - Examining the Evidence

Posted by Lieutenant Junior Grade Aili McMorran (Chief Science Officer) in Main Sim: Biochemistry Lab - Examining the Evidence

Posted by Cadet Matthew Riley (Scientist) in Main Sim: Biochemistry Lab - Examining the Evidence

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Riley turned his head as the chime sounded, then his whole body. His eyes crawled the results, and his brow furrowed as he neared the end. “What in the…” he muttered, squinting. “That doesn’t make any sense.”

He pinched the bridge of his nose. Why would she have ordered this drug? he thought, mind scrambling to come up with a valid hypothesis. What purpose could she have for… injecting herself?

“Okay,” he said out loud, still holding the bridge of his nose. “We have a medical ensign who ordered two hyposprays of benzodiazepine; then later those same drugs end up in her system, and she is dead from strangulation.” He dropped his hand and looked up. “With the DNA of a third individual at the scene.”

He looked from McMorran to T’Mor. “Does this make sense to either of you? What are we missing?”

• Cadet Riley, Science (stars are much easier than murders)

McMorran looked back and forth between the cadets for a few moments before she allowed herself to jump in. “Well, it seems somewhat unlikely that the strangulation was self-inflicted. It’s not really my area but I would be quite surprised to learn that benzodiazepine is used recreationally… Perhaps determining the motivation for the procurement of the drug should be a priority?” She looked again, as she had found herself so often doing, between the cadets, eager to hear their assessments.

Lt. J.G. Aili McMorran - CSO

T’Mor turned her attention to the nearest computer station, and inquired as to the common uses of benzodiazepine. After scanning through the information, she read aloud what she considered to be her most important finding, “Doctors may prescribe a benzodiazepine for the following legitimate medical conditions: anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal, seizure control, muscle relaxation…”

She looked up toward the others, “Is there any evidence to suggest that Ensign Pey was suffering from chronic anxiety or insomnia?” Perhaps it was the fact that she had yet to have a good night’s sleep since coming aboard, but it seemed a possibility for the Ensign as well. It seemed logical to her that an Ensign might not be able to help feel anxious or restless from time to time, and most others lack the years of discipline required to control such tenancies.

(OOC: Source - https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/benzodiazepine-abuse#1)

Cadet T’Mor, Science Department

Riley pursed his lips. “But two hypos? Why would she need two?” He paged through the information T’Mor had pulled up and shook his head. It still didn’t make sense.

“We could ask, though.” He looked to McMorran, still unsure of proper protocol for contacting other departments. “May I?”

• Cadet Riley, Science