In Her Tracks by Dugoni Robert

Author:Dugoni, Robert [Dugoni, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, Crime, thriller, Suspense, Adult
ISBN: 9781542008372
Amazon: 1542008379
Goodreads: 53352766
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Published: 2021-04-20T07:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 24

Tracy and Kins drove to the Home Depot in Shoreline. Tracy was certain Carrol Sprague had lied when asked about his brother’s health; she wanted to determine if he was lying about his work history the past week as well.

On the drive, Mike Melton called. Tracy put him on the speaker so Kins could participate in the conversation.

“Tracy Crosswhite,” Melton said. “I thought you were home with your new baby, not out chasing bad guys. To what do I owe this pleasure? Or is this about your voice mail telling me to push your DNA analysis to the head of the line? Nice touch, by the way, telling me the victim is a young woman. As if I don’t worry enough about my girls.”

“Sorry about that.” Tracy smiled. “Just wanted to let you know what we’re dealing with.”

“I know. And I’ve asked everyone and anyone to bust ass. I’ve turned in all the chits I have.”

“You’re the best, Mike.”

“That’s what they tell me.”

“Kins and I will buy you dinner.”

“Just pick your favorite taco truck,” Kins said.

“Not me. I’m on a diet.”

“What?” Kins said. “That’s blasphemy.”

“My daughter the nutritionist says my high blood pressure is related to what I eat. She’s got me on some diet. I can’t remember the damn name, but I’ve never eaten so many vegetables in my life.”

“That’s the price you pay for raising smart and caring daughters, Mike,” Tracy said.

“Yeah, yeah. I’ll call when I have something for you. In the interim, picture me eating a carrot . . . and enjoying it.”

Tracy had no sooner disconnected than her phone rang. Caller ID indicated Kaylee Wright. Again, Tracy switched to speaker.

“I was correct about the shoes,” Wright said. “The running shoe is a New Balance 880v10, which is relatively new and retails for a hundred and thirty dollars.”

“We can conclude from that price that a woman working as a receptionist who just put down a security deposit and last month’s rent on an apartment was serious about her running,” Tracy said.

“It’s a serious shoe,” Wright said.

“What about the boot?” Tracy asked.

“Made by Merrell. A men’s Yokota 2. It’s a midline hiking shoe, waterproof. The wear on the sole indicates it’s well-worn by someone who pronates when he walks.”

“Help the uneducated,” Kins said. “Is pronates the inside or outside of the foot?”

“Outside.”

“Can the average detective observe a person pronating, as opposed to . . . walking with most of his weight on the inside of the foot?” Kins asked.

“The word is ‘supinate,’ and no, I don’t think you could. Not unless it was highly pronounced.”

“But if we get a suspect and a court order asking for his shoes, you could do a comparison?” Kins continued.

“If it’s the same brand of shoe, the wear on the sole would be like a fingerprint,” Wright said. “Assuming that the size is the same.”

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