Amazing Gracie A Senior Cozy Mystery Novella (Skeeterville Senior Mysteries Book 1) by Teresa Quill

Author:Teresa Quill [Quill, Teresa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: 2 Doxies Press
Published: 2015-01-24T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

John stood back as Tom and the detective studied his murder wall. The display demonstrated that he remembered how to do things “by the book.” After so many years of leading investigations, he knew what was needed. “Impressive. But you know we can’t use this as evidence.” The detective tapped his pen to his notebook, now filled with information.

“Yes, I know.” And if you’d listened, that wouldn’t be a problem. “But now you know where the killer dropped the body, what time and day the body was dumped, and that the killer probably wears a size 10 boot.” John almost strutted. It felt damn good to know he was on a case again.

Twenty years of experience should never be discounted. He was old, not dead.

He continued, “You also know he was driving a late model white F150 truck with a trailer hitch. And he hauled an old boat trailer with an aluminum fishing boat.”

“True.” The detective covered a smile. You can bet he was pleased to have the information. “Thank you, John. Since it rained, we would have missed all of this.”

Damn skippy, they needed him this time. He missed the challenge and was tired of solving TV murders. This was a real case where he could help. He pointed to a diagram of the intersection where he’d seen the truck and tapped one of the corners with a pencil.

“The lady who lives here lied to me. Mira Fetzer saw the truck and trailer.”

“Okay, John. We will follow up on all of this. Can I take these pictures for reference?” The detective stepped closer to the wall.

“I made two sets. Here ya go.” John handed them an envelope of duplicate prints.

“When we get this guy or gal in court, we might need you to testify about what happened at the intersection. If we need anything else, we’ll call.” The detective nodded to the ladies and left.

Tom headed to the door, too.

“That’s it?” John blocked his way. “I want in on this, Tom. I can help. Not because I was knocked down, but because I’m a good detective. I know the area and the people of Skeeterville better than you, certainly better than him.” He pointed a thumb over his shoulder.

“I don’t have much say in this.” Tom shrugged his shoulders. “The state took over. They will be in touch with me to get information about the area.”

John didn’t move. They were not going to write him off without a reason.

“Tell you what, I will let you know when I hear something, if it won’t compromise the investigation.” Tom pulled at his collar, clearly uncomfortable.

Right, the same thing he’d hear in any press release. Tom, of all people, should realize he could help solve this crime. Well, apparently not today.

He stepped back and opened the door. Rustling in the hall told him that others were aware of the police presence in the building. When he walked Tom to the door, whispering followed. He turned to find a throng of questioning looks.

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