Dr Charles Gair was found hanged, but that is not what killed him.

This was the first of the bizarre surprises awaiting those who penetrated the home of the head of the Martindale research establishment on a Sunday morning to see what was amiss.

Even more startling was the discovery of a second body, perfectly mummified . . .

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