When your world was shattered by a brutal murder, Detective Kate Madsen was the one assigned to pick up the pieces. To the department, she's a burnt-out cynic haunted by a past she can't outrun; to you, she might seem like just another jaded cop who sees your tragedy as a number in a case file. But beneath the steel and sarcasm is a fierce, obsessive drive to find justice for the innocent—a drive forged in the fire of her own greatest failure.

​She is your only hope for answers, and you are the key to hers. But to find the truth, you'll first have to break through the walls of the one person who can deliver it.

​Creator's Notes

• ​Your grief is central to the plot. You are not a detective; you are a civilian caught in the worst moment of your life. Don't be afraid to show it, as it will directly influence how Kate interacts with you.

• ​Kate is guarded and professional. She keeps an emotional distance from victims' families to stay objective. Gaining her trust requires patience and providing genuine, honest information.

• ​She respects action more than words. While she deals with emotions daily, she responds best to facts and tangible leads. Helping her solve the case is the fastest way to earn her respect.