They called it in as anonymous tip, a matter that they would clear up later. But they didn’t need to be held up answering questions right now. They had a girl to save. “Mr. McKinley?” There was a latent excitement in Adam’s voice. He’d likely assumed he wouldn’t hear from them for a long time. “S...
The results were in and Bowen was cleared of Ellis’s torture and murder. The hitch on his Dodge Ram was in pristine condition and the tire treads weren’t a match. He had also come up with a sufficient alibi for Simpson’s time of death. He was a free man. It was ten o’clock at night but we were he...
Before he could check it out, it rang. He caught the caller ID and answered. “Hey, Jimmy, you’re on speaker. Sara’s here too.” “Hello, Sara.” “Hey, were you able to find anything for us?” “I’ve taken care of everything. The autopsy and toxicology will be started today. As you know, the tox resul...
Her toes and fingers had lost feeling. The shivers had her pulling on her restraints and desperately wanting to curl her naked body into a tight ball for warmth. Tears flowed down her cheeks. She knew the man who was doing this to her—at least she thought she had. Not that he ever talked very muc...
He recognized the spark in her eyes, but he harbored doubts about their finding Earl. “Are you sure about this?” “We used to be cops.” Sara crossed her arms and leaned against the wall. “Do you have any ideas? We’ve never handled a case exactly like this one before. Usually everyone’s dead by the...
She needed to find out what had gotten Cunningham shot. Workmates and friends didn’t provide any insight into who may have wanted him dead. Most said he stuck to himself and was a quiet man who preferred evenings home watching television. Their lead to the killer had to be drug related. She drain...
Sean opened it to Edward Cranston. “Do you mind if I come in?” he asked. “Not all.” Sean opened the door wider. Sara came around the corner and smiled at their visitor. “You didn’t have to come see us off.” “Nonsense.” Edward fidgeted with the leather gloves he held in his hands. He gestured to t...
I studied the porch, the potted ferns to the side of the front door. Nothing stood out as unusual. Both looked to be in need of water, but that was normal for Debbie to leave her plants begging for a drink. She said God would take care of the outdoor ones but when they died it was still His fault...