After visiting Hjerim, speak with one of the city guards. If he manages to run away, you will be able to find him at Hjerim and kill him there. This means she can be killed during the quest and a second copy of her will turn up when the quest initiates for the second time. Side quest Once at the door, simply unlocking it will get you into the building. For The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on the PlayStation 3, a GameFAQs message board topic titled 'Yeah, another one stuck on 'blood on the ice' possible spoilers'. The guard has noticed the blood as well, and hints that this evidence possibly holds a clue however, for now you are urged to talk to Helgird in the Hall of the Dead. Thanks to solving the case, the guards of Windhelm will be more favourable towards you.
