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operation in the building and are speculating that this assault was an attempt by a rival gang to eliminate competition.”
    “Across Manhattan in Chinatown, at about the same time, a drive by shooting took place outside Chin Lee's Oriental Restaurant. Killed were Martin Pang, a crime boss in the Chinese Mafia and two of his associates. There are no clues as to who is responsible for this attack and it is not known if the two incidents are related. At this time police officials say there is no link between John Savini and these killings.”
    “However, New York Journal’s sources say that the Italian Mafioso is law enforcement’s unofficial suspect. The problem our sources tell us is that these assaults were executed so cleanly they doubt any evidence will surface incriminating Savini or the Italian mob. In the studio with us today is Michael Densmore, a school Psychologist at Benjamin Franklin High, and he has a few things he says the public ought to know about John Savini. Thank you for coming in today Mr. Densmore. You are currently employed in the public school system, but were previously employed by the Excalibur Private School for Boys, is that right?”
    “Yes, that is correct. I was employed there when John Savini entered the institution in his sophomore year in high school and graduated with an associate degree in philosophy.”
    “So, the Excalibur school offered a high school degree and a two year college degree.”
    “That is correct and John completed the five year course in three years. I measured his I.Q. at 160.”
    “Wow, that's some I.Q. What else do you know about him?”
    “I believe this man is a sociopath and a murderer.”
    “First Mr. Densmore, tell our viewing audience what a sociopath is and second do you have any tests that bare testament to your beliefs?”
    “A sociopath, also known as psychopath, is a person that has failed to develop a conscience. There are many more in our society than people realize, but most are not violent. They range from the petty thief who doesn't care about the losses his victim’s feel, to the CEO who thinks nothing of causing a negative impact on his employees or the environment. The worst sociopath is the one who develops violent tendencies. Without guilt or a conscience, this person's violent behavior is left unchecked. I believe John Savini is one such person. There are a number of tests that look for this type of personality disorder, however, John was much too clever for these to be any good.”
    “How is that Mr. Densmore?”
    “Within seconds he knew the structure and design of a test and could give socially acceptable answers and responses, thus concealing his true personality traits.”
    “I see. Now, you said you believed Savini is a sociopath and a murderer. Who do you think he's killed?”
    “There have been two unsolved killings on the Excalibur campus. Both murdered boys were known to have harassed John a great deal over his albinism and obesity. It is known that both these boys were bludgeoned to death by the same person and I believe that person is John.”
    “So, in your opinion John Savini is a dangerous person.”
    “I believe that a genius, violent sociopath is finding great power in organized crime. I believe he could be the most dangerous man in America.”
    “These are very serious accusations you’re making tonight Mr. Densmore. I suspect it might be prudent to worry about repercussions.”
    “It is never prudent to worry, but it is always prudent to act. I am an old man with serious health problems. There is nothing John Savini can do to me. So the prudent thing to do, the moral thing to do, is speak the truth.”
    “Thank you for your insights Mr. Densmore. Well, there you have it. Is Savini the most dangerous man in America? Tune in tomorrow when we'll have a mob informant, currently in the witness protection program, tell all he knows about John Savini.”
     
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