manual-strangulation-forensics

In this chapter, the protagonist learns from Rory that Jenni Sonders was murdered aboard the Redshift, prompting a tense search for the suspected killer, Fenn Melgard. Despite efforts to locate Melgard, including a hull search by the protagonist, no trace is found, heightening the sense of danger and uncertainty among the crew. The chapter explores the emotional and procedural responses to the murder, the suspicion cast on crew members, and the protagonist's internal struggle with trust and responsibility.