Cold cases were solved all the time by different officers reviewing the same case file years later and finding something significant that was missed the first time around. So Mankowski figured that if he thought about it long and hard enough, he could solve the puzzle of Judi Irving’s death and t...
He waited until it stopped, then slipped it from his shirt pocket. The caller ID flashed private caller. “No message. Guess it wasn’t that important.” Waverly rocked back in his red velvet chair. The room had six rows of comfy, theater-style seats and could accommodate twenty-four. Deidra sat to ...
looked up from her desk and saw Detective Jessup headed her way. Since she didn’t have time to hide, she picked up the telephone and pretended to be engaged in conversation. “Yes, I’d like the information as soon as possible,” J.C. said to the dial tone. Detective Jessup pulled a chair up to her ...
The impressive mini-castles along Ocean Boulevard in Newport Beach were among Southern California’s most prized waterfront property. One peach-colored monstrosity seemed glaringly out of place when compared to the neighboring homes. A low, gold-plated fence with goddess statues every few feet boa...