“I knew it would be you who came to the cabin to check on me. You must be frightened—I apologize for that. I never meant to cause you any pain. I also never envisioned writing this letter. I've searched for a satisfactory explanation for what I'm doing. All I've come up with is... a profiler needs to have solid footing and I don't think I do anymore. The world confuses me, the cruelty, indifference, tragedy.”

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