Half Dead by Brandon Graham

Author:Brandon Graham
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: CROOKED LANE BOOKS

While the Iron Is Hot

Whistler forgets about Moe’s possible lead. During the interview, Allen Schmidt managed to be both forthright and shady as hell. Whistler is suspicious but decides the best move is to keep from tipping his hand to Schmidt and gather all the information he can before passing any judgments. He walks away from the Bug Off van and moves around the crime scene to delegate assignments. He scans the witness statements some more and talks to the officers who took them.

He puts Ezekiel in charge of evidence and asks him to continue organizing a canvas of the area. “Listen, Ezekiel, I don’t know how the press got here so fast. I don’t like it. It’s too late to change it. But I need to get our hero Calvert Greene and his creepy coworker to the station in separate cars. They gave statements but I need to ask follow-up questions where I will have their undivided attention. I’m going to see about a warrant for that van. If I can’t get it, I’ll try and get permission from the owner. Let’s have it gone over before they get back from the station.”

“White van. I get it. But a warrant may be a stretch. What’s probable cause?”

“I’ll put Ruther on it. That’s what he’s there for. Be ready for the go-ahead. Schmidt said they use a dog to find bedbugs. With Schmidt and Greene being interviewed, somebody ought to check on that dog. I mean heat and what not. Dehydration. We are talking about a living creature. What other choice do we have?”

“I get it. We’ll see how it shakes out. The witness the press got to, Greene, has already asked about the dog. I wouldn’t bet on having that excuse. Besides, I love dogs. It wouldn’t be right to do an animal that way.”

“You’re right.”

“Meanwhile, I’ll work the scene. I’ll call once we finish. You try for the warrant.”

“Have the dumpsters up and down the alley searched for latex gloves. Schmidt says the suspect ran down the block behind that park. If this is the same guy, we are looking for black gloves. I’m going to ask Ted to at least go over the medical files. He’s familiar with Anna Beth and will know what to look for. He may catch something. If he’s willing, I’ll have him actually go look at Rosa Zhang’s bruising. If we don’t get the warrant, if the dog doesn’t do it for you, maybe we can find another reason to take a look in the van. Something suspicious in plain sight.”

“Try for the warrant. A warrant would be best. I’m telling you, a high-profile case you want to play by the books.” Ezekiel says. “Don’t ruin the conviction before it even starts.”

“Of course,” Whistler says. He walks away and calls Ruther. “The victim’s name is Rosa Zhang. She was opening her business for the day when she was attacked. I’m sending a couple witnesses to the house, and I want to do the interview.

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