Evil Guardian by Scott Bonn

Author:Scott Bonn [Bonn, Scott]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781729466971
Publisher: RJ Parker Publishing
Published: 2018-11-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty Two

By 12:15pm, James Pritchard is sitting in Bill Bratton’s office and providing the commissioner with a briefing on the latest events in the guardian manhunt. Pritchard tells Bratton about the body just discovered in the Hudson River, the new letter from the guardian, and his invitation to appear on CNN tonight. Pritchard tells Bratton that he wants to accept the invitation to appear with Anderson Cooper because it will allow him to reassure the public that the NYPD is doing everything it can to catch the serial killer.

After reflecting on what Pritchard has just told him, the commissioner says, “I think you are right, Jimmy. I want you to go on TV tonight with Anderson Cooper and give the public an update on our investigation. You can explain the meaning of the guardian’s new letter, and you can bolster the public’s confidence. Your presence on the show will reassure the public that we are working around the clock with the FBI to catch this lunatic.”

Pritchard says, “Sounds good, sir. Also, I want to make a statement about the latest victim tonight—that is, assuming the medical examiner has officially identified the corpse as Eve Curry and I am able to speak to her parents before I go on the air with Anderson Cooper.”

“Good idea, Jimmy. It is better that the public hears about the guardian’s latest victim directly from you rather than the news media,” says Bratton with a reassuring nod.

Pritchard adds, “One more thing, Commissioner. The guardian is completely narcissistic and he has delusions of grandeur. He also seems to be obsessed with me and loves to mock and taunt me. Every time I criticize him publicly, he immediately fires insults back at me. That gives me an idea. I want to attack the guardian’s ego on the show tonight and publicly bait him into a trap. I am sure that he will be watching because CNN plans to heavily promote my appearance throughout the day.”

Bratton asks, “Interesting idea. Just what do you have in mind?”

Pritchard says, “I am not sure about the specifics of the plan just yet, but our friends from the FBI also like the idea and I will strategize with them this afternoon. I will definitely have a plan for him by show time.”

Bratton says, “Okay, Jimmy, it is your call. If you and the FBI believe that you can manipulate this S.O.B. and lure him into a trap, then so be it. Good luck.”

Pritchard says, “Thank you, sir.”

Bratton adds, “One more thing. I want to know the minute you have confirmation of the dead girl’s identity. Also, keep me posted on the results of the forensic tests on the letter and anything you get on the surveillance tape from CNN.”

“Absolutely, sir,” says Pritchard with a nod.

The police captain turns around and walks out of the commissioner’s office.

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