NEW YORK – Authorities are currently investigating the death of Patrick Bateman, a prominent investment banker at Bateman, Darling, & Channing, after he was discovered deceased in his luxury penthouse apartment this morning. The scene, described by responding officers as “highly unusual,” has sparked immediate concern within the city’s financial sector and triggered a full-scale homicide investigation.

Preliminary reports indicate Mr. Bateman was found submerged in his oversized, custom-built bathtub, surrounded by an extensive and meticulously arranged tableau of dismembered body parts – a scene described by Detective Miller as “unprecedented” and “frankly disturbing.” The bathtub itself was filled with what appeared to be a significant quantity of blood, meticulously arranged in a geometric pattern. Investigators are currently working to determine the precise volume and source of the blood.

“It was… unsettling,” stated a visibly shaken Patricia, Mr. Bateman’s assistant, speaking to reporters outside the apartment building. “He was, you know, demanding. But this… this is beyond anything I’ve ever witnessed. He was obsessed with order, with appearances. To find him like this… it’s simply horrific.”

The apartment, located in the exclusive Tribeca neighborhood, was secured immediately, and forensic teams are meticulously collecting evidence. Investigators are focusing on several potential leads, including Mr. Bateman’s reported history of erratic behavior, his intense competitive nature within the firm, and a complex web of personal relationships. Initial reports suggest Mr. Bateman’s business partners, Truman Prescott and Elisha Sharpe, are cooperating fully with the investigation.

“He had a certain… intensity,” Mr. Prescott commented, carefully adjusting his tie. “A drive. A… need to succeed. Let’s just say he wasn’t always the easiest person to work with. But this? This is simply… unacceptable.”

The circumstances surrounding Mr. Bateman’s death remain shrouded in mystery, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Mr. Bateman’s activities or relationships to come forward. The discovery has sent ripples of anxiety through the financial district, raising questions about the pressures and potential dark undercurrents within the city’s elite circles.