Who's on First?

When is a murder not committed by a murderer? According to preservationist Winston Hale it depends on whether the motive behind the killing is killing, or is it something else far different. Working in disparity to his sometimes lover Catherine Whitemarker, and her elite staff of forensic experts, the thoughtful and principled Hale sets off to plan and commit a significant crime. Sensing the police department's ability was also the source of its weakness, he implements a murder so elaborate and deceptive that he believes the design and execution is beyond the police ability to resolve.