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DAY 1:

This just in,

Authorities have reported several cases of murder on and around UCT campus this morning. The first to be discovered was the most horrific of the casualties, one Karl Silbernagl was found hacked to pieces in a stairwell. Sources inside the coroners office say that it appears that the wounds were most likely inflicted by a medieval styled battle axe of some fashion. Police are currently investigating the roleplaying society on campus in fear that one of the students has taken his gaming "a bit to far". (For more on roleplaying influences on violence see page12. For more information about how Dungeons and Dragons will steal your child's soul please see article 6 on page 66)

The second body found was that of one Inez McGregor. Eye witnesses report that a man beat her to death with a baton just before a lecture was about to begin. Evidently the lecturer had been in on the hit as after the assassination, the murderer proceded to "assist with setting up for the lecture". Police are currently investigating if this was some elaborate ruse to cover up payment for the hit and the lecturer has been arrested for question regarding to various mob related hits.The third body found was that of one Dominic Nunes, a computer science honours student. He was found beaten to death outside of his apartment just off of the UCT grounds. As there were no signs of a struggle and there is not a lot of cover nearby, police believe the act was performed by someone close to the victim. There is evidence that this was simply a crime of convenience as Mr. Nunes apartment was found unlocked and a note was left by his computer saying "thanks for the flashdrive" . Sources inside the police department have said that investigation is being performed into whether Mr. Nunes death was related to that of Miss McGregor due to similarities in brutality and style of the attacks.

The final body found today was that of one Mr. Zacharia Crumley. Forensic sources tell us that he was in fact the first victim of the day unfortunately due to the location of his untimely demise no one realized he had died. Mr. Crumley was found slumped over his computer in the computer science honours lab on UCT campus. As this is a common state for most students in this particular lab no one thought to attempt to wake him. After the distinct odors of death became apparent the rest of the students in the lab decided to check on Mr. Crumley at which point the fact of his passing became evident.

Whether these events are unrelated outbursts of psychotic violence or if there is pattern to emerge, only time and good police work will tell. We will continue bringing you updates over the next couple of days as our reporters stay in the field to keep informed of any new developments.

DAY 2:

This just in,

Tensions abound around campus as people skitter from lecture to lecture waiting to see if any more bodies are found. And it would appear that their fears are well founded as the body of Justin Mopp was found sprawled on the road near the physics building. The injuries inflicted on him prior to his death are consistent with those found on two of yesterdays victems. The lecturer, whose name is yet to be disclosed, has been handed over to a new task force which has been formed to deal with this situation. They will be questioning him further regarding the nature of his involvement in these horrific acts of mob violence.

Thankfully there was only one body found today. Have the killings stopped? Is this carnival of blood at an end? Only time will tell. We are hopeful that the police will be able to determine whether the various killings are connected by the end of the week. Once again we will be staying on the scene for the latest news regarding these mob killings by what some readers are refering to as "The Campus Crusher".

DAY 3:

This just in...

The horrific acts of violence that have been plaguing UCT seem to have once again escalated to multiple killings in one day. The most interesting of these killings is that of one Kieran Duggan. He was found in possession of a small medieval battleaxe. Whether this was the weapon used in the brutal killing on Karl Silbernagl on Monday remains to be seen. Mr. Duggan was beaten to death by what appears to be a very methodical mob hit man. Mr. Duggan was found near the glass house with his skull beaten in. Owing to the suspicious nature of Mr. Duggan, and his possible connection to the murder of Mr. Silbernagl, we do not expect much of an outcry over his death.

This does not appear to be the end of our mobsters killing spree as the body of Kristen Meyer was found beaten to death outside of the Beatie building on upper campus. Once again, there were suspicions revolving around Miss Meyer and her possible connection to terrorist extremist groups. Is our mobster taking out those individuals that he feels are too dangerous to be left alive in a manner reminiscent of the Saints of South Boston or his he simply staking out his territory? These are questions that we may never know the answers to. The question of Miss Meyer's involvement with terrorist groups, however, can almost certainly be confirmed.

Shortly before her demise at the hands of the Campus Crusher, another vicim was found on upper campus. This one not killed in the manner of the notorious mobster. Mustard gas was evidently used to take out a target in a tutorial group by a suicide bomber. Typically these bombers use high explosives for a quick and certain death but it appears that that whoever sent this bomber wanted to inflict pain and suffering as well as death. Our ever eager sources at the coroners office have informed us that Miss Meyer's hands were covered in the chemicals used in the manufacture of mustard gas. A raid on her house by police found a lab set up where vast quantities of the substance were being produced. Perhaps this time, the Campus Crusher has performed a public service by cleansing Miss Meyer from the gene pool.

Moving slightly further abroad we find ourselves at Hiddingh campus where the body of one Roxy Anne Kawitzky was found stabbed to death outside the library. Owing to the lack of defensive wounds it appears that Miss Kawitzky was either unaware of the killers presence or she knew her murderer. The most frightening aspect of the killing is the fact that after death, Miss Kawitzky's facial expression was one of confusion, as if saying "Why me? Why would you do this thing?". Police have quarantined the body as a precaution for possible chemical weapons being used in the area. After the release of the latest Batman movie, various unhinged members of society have attempted to create their own versions of a toxin called Smilex which causes the victem to die with a strange expression on their face.

Is this the begining of a new age of chemical terror? If so, then why was Miss Kawitzky stabbed instead of simply letting the chemical performits job.

These answers and more later. We will be on scene until futher notice, bringing you the latest updates on, "UCT: Chemical Testing Grounds".

DAY 4:

This just in...

More death and destruction on UCT campus as the Crusher further demonstrates his ability to evade capture by all. This time his calling card has been left on two second year students.

The first body found was that of Mareli Strydom. Her body bore the marks of the Crushers trademark blunt instrument. Police have released information that this weapon may in fact be a regular night stick and are advising all students to avoid any suspicious looking characters.

The second victim was one Cheneal Puljevic. This second year BA student was bareley able to be identified due to the brutal nature of the attack. While she was clearly beaten with the same weapon as the rest of the Crushers victims, hers was far more severe. The attack must have been sudden and carrying a great deal of force as her jaw was locked in place, shattered, with the food she was eating at the time still on her tongue. After her death it appears that the Crusher continued to work over her body suggesting that there was a personal reason for the kill.

Further investigation has shown trace amounts of anthrax on her hands. In light of this information, police have released details regarding a previously unmentioned attack. Evidently an envelope with anthrax in it was delivered to the engineering building on campus earlier this week. The police decided not to release this information initially in order to prevent panic from ensuing on campus. With the revelation that the chemical makeup of the anthrax in the attack and that found on Miss Puljevic being exact matches police feel that the anthrax threat is over.

Has The Crusher once again saved us all from a more deadly threat? Is he simply looking to expand his territory? For answers to these questions, keep reading as we bring you more up-to-date news as the days progress.

DAY 5:

This just in...

The rampage of carnage that has gripped UCT campus this week continues today with two more deaths. The first was that of Thomas Morris, a new student at UCT. He was found mauled outside the computer science building. Apparently Mr. Morris had been speaking with a friend of his when someone snuck up behind Mr. Morris and knocked his legs out from under him. After he hit the floor the assailant proceeded to maul Mr. Morris with a mace.

After comparing a sketch made of the attacker, based on input from the traumatized friend, to that of descriptions of The Campus Crusher it has been determined that this was in fact the same person. Why has he changed weapons? Is this a new escalation in his aggressiveness? The Crusher was not done yet as a second body was found at the residence of one Kieran Duggan.

Readers may recognize the name of Mr. Duggan as one of the victims of The Crusher from earlier this week. The body found in Mr. Duggan's residence was one Victor Kirov. Our ever reliable forensic sources inform us that Mr. Kirov was detained in place with the use of chloroform and then tied down using rope. Electrical burns to the chest show evidence to the fact that Mr. Kirov was tortured before he was violently killed with The Crusher's new weapon of choice.

What information was The Crusher trying to obtain? We may never know, however, sources in the police force inform us that Mr. Kirov was involved in various mob affairs. Was this a turf war between various mobs or an internal power struggle? Again, we may never get answers to these questions until The Crusher is caught. An anonymous tipoff has informed us that The Crusher has in fact left the country, heading back to Italy where he apparently hails from. Know this, should The Crusher return, you'll know as soon as we do...