The Vanished Man (Lincoln Rhyme 5)

* No apparent connection with first victim.

* No apparent motive.

* Cause of death:

* Blunt-object trauma to head followed by postmortem dismemberment with crosscut saw.

* Perp escaped portraying woman in her 70s. Checking vicinity for discarded costume and other evidence.

* Nothing recovered.

* Watch smashed at 12:00 exactly.

* Pattern? Next victim presumably at 4:00 P.M.

* Perp hid behind mirror. Not traceable. Fingerprints sent to FBI.

* No matches.

* Used cat toy ("feke") to lure victim into alley. Toy is untraceable.

* Additional mineral oil found, same as at first scene. Awaiting FBI report.

* Tack-Pure oil for saddles and leather.

* Additional latex and makeup from finger cups.

* Additional alginate.

* Ecco shoes left behind.

* Dog hairs found in shoes, from three different breeds of dog. Manure too.

* Manure from horses, not dogs.

Hudson River and Related Crime Scenes

* Victim: Cheryl Marston.

* Attorney.

* Divorced but husband not a suspect.

* No motive.

* Perp gave name as "John." Had scars on neck and chest. Deformed hand confirmed.

* Perp did quick change to unbearded businessman in chinos and dress shirt, then biker in denim Harley shirt.

* Car is in Harlem River.

* Duct tape gag. Can't be traced.

* Squibs, same as before. Can't be traced.

* Chains and snap fixtures, generic, not traceable.

* Rope, generic, not traceable.