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.

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  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.