Cold Case Colorado by Cassie Miles

Author:Cassie Miles
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2020-11-09T14:35:38+00:00

Chapter Eleven

After spending the night on patrol in the Castle and catching an early morning nap in one of the spare bedrooms, Ty brushed his teeth, splashed water on his face and went downstairs. Though it was only a few minutes after six o’clock, one of his deputies was already at a table in the breakfast room, drinking coffee and casting longing glances toward the kitchen.

Ty filled his mug. “What do you think, McNally? Is breakfast today going to be as good as yesterday?”

“I’m hoping.” He was a single guy, skinny as a stick. Women loved to feed him. “Mona said it was empanadas, frittatas and fruit salad.”

The aroma of deep-fried dough, onions and peppers wafted from the open kitchen door. Ty asked, “Anything to report from last night?”

“It was quiet, except for you and Vanessa banging around in the upstairs sewing room. Did you find any, um, new evidence?”

Ignoring the innuendo, Ty answered, “I think so.”

He hoped Agent Morris would think the same way. The CBI was unlikely to abandon the more direct investigation into Bethany’s murder, but Ty was certain the cold case had relevance. He rose from the table. “I’ll be back. Enjoy your breakfast.”

He crossed the Grand Hall and went toward the conference room where the CBI had their headquarters. When he peeked inside, he saw cop clutter scattered across the tabletops—files, photos and documents. Whiteboards had been set up and scribbled on. Photos of witnesses, suspects and dinner guests were posted on a corkboard. He didn’t like seeing Vanessa’s picture among the others.

At the end of one table, Agent Morris stared at a computer screen. His heavy shoulders slouched as though his spine had folded like an accordion. The gray at his temples seemed to have spread, and he was wearing a pair of wire-frame glasses. Ty suspected that the investigation wasn’t sailing smoothly ahead but reminded himself not to gloat.

He took a seat beside the CBI agent and said, “I see you found the coffee.”

“A damn fine cup of joe.”

“I recommend the breakfast.”

Morris leaned back in his chair, took off his glasses and rubbed his forehead. “You came here because you want to hear what we’ve picked up in the way of evidence. Right?”

“Yes, sir.” Ty had thought Morris was more dedicated to furthering his career than to solving the murder, but he was wrong. “As long as I’m here at the crack of dawn, I also want to compliment you for getting a head start on the day.”

“Here’s the headline,” Morris said. “Bethany was having an affair. We’ve contacted friends in LA who confirm that she was messing around. They also told us that her husband has a honey on the side. No names or descriptions, but Bethany’s guy is wealthy.”

“Do any of the witnesses or suspects stand out?”

“I’m leaning toward Kirov and Gable.”

“Did you learn anything more from the background checks?” Ty asked.

“Nothing.”

“Blood spatter analysis?” At the very least, Ty hoped to learn something from the experienced forensic team.

Morris balanced his glasses

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