Autor observes the corpse intently, taking in all the details he can. When he thinks he sees everything and is starting to forget the first things, he speaks.

"One long scar up his middle, and about a half dozen smaller ones on his lower belly, and sides," Autor says, adjusting his glasses. "Bruise on the right knee. Four small holes in the back of the left hand reminiscent of the tines of a fork. Long angular cuts on the right arm. Nicotine stains on his fingers."