Selección Terror: Sangre en la Morgue

# "Sangre en la Morgue" by Curtis Garland

This serial murder mystery, published by Editorial Bruguera in 1982, opens with the discovery of a third victim in Ipswich. Constable Jackson and Dr. Dogherty examine the body of Shirley Parsons, found with her throat cut and her right ring finger severed—continuing a pattern of mutilation. Each victim (Molly and Miss Blake previously) has had a different body part removed. The narrative follows Jackson's investigation as he interviews witnesses at the Crown and Lion pub, learning the victim was killed between 10 and 11 p.m. Jackson decides to request assistance from Scotland Yard, recognizing the case exceeds his experience. The second chapter shows Dr. Dogherty performing the autopsy, expressing puzzlement at his findings. The story depicts a methodical procedural investigation into what appears to be a serial killer targeting young, undefended women of questionable morality.