Daryl was an experienced electrical engineer and avid environmentalist who regularly gathered his dead batteries and broken electronics for the city recycling center to dispose of them.

His neighbor, Sam, a retired engineer, spoke of Daryl’s humble disposition and love for nature and about Daryl confiding with him on projects.

Daryl had developed a unique nanite-based piezoelectric battery that stored minute charges but collectively provided the same voltage as a regular battery—yet never requiring disposal.

Daryl found help through an unnamed ‘angel investor.’

Daryl’s garage was found spotless when the coroner arrived.

His lifeless body hung by a rope.