"These are the prisoner’s personal effects," he explained. "Usually, we send them to the designated next of kin after the execution. However, this man has refused to reveal anything about his family. Some estrangement, no doubt. Not uncommon, but regrettable in these circumstances. Mrs Evans, I hesitate to make this request, but since you are acquainted with the family, would you consider taking it upon yourself to convey his effects to the appropriate person?"