The Fate of Rabbi Yehuda Köves
OriginThe rabbi's reaction to the discovery and his murder.
increasing
Bearing strength in each event
decreasing
The Revelation

A Crisis of Faith
Seeing Kirsch's Discovery
Köves is deeply disturbed by Kirsch's presentation. He spends days studying religious texts, trying to reconcile the scientific evidence with his faith.
Despair
He feels the discovery will devastate believers. He is torn between loyalty to his faith and the truth.
The Warning

A Mysterious Call
The Informant's Message
Köves receives a call from 'Monte' (Winston), warning him that Valdespino is sending men to kill him. He panics and flees his home.
The Pursuit
He is pursued by an assassin. He tries to hide in a ruin bar but is found.
The Death

A Flawed Escape
The Assassin's Strike
Köves is killed by an injection of potassium chloride, made to look like a heart attack. He dies in the bathroom of the ruin bar.
The Aftermath
His death is initially reported as a heart attack, but conspiracy theories quickly link it to the Kirsch murder. He becomes another victim of the conspiracy.
Three days before
The night of the assassination
Later that night