What indeed? She won't let a single outsider take a look at the crime scene, not even members of the police force. And with the bodies of the victims and the evidence all in her hands to tamper with at her leisure, it would hardly be a worthwhile investigation.

--Wait here. [As they reach the stairs, he gestures for Athena to stay put while he goes on ahead into the stairwell. He looks around, but there's nothing amiss aside from the lights flickering every now and again. He looks back at Athena.]

It's safe to proceed.