Relentless Pursuit by Kathy Herman

Author:Kathy Herman
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, Louisiana
Publisher: David C. Cook
Published: 2012-03-15T04:00:00+00:00

Jude sat at the conference table in his office with Deputy Chief Aimee Rivette, Chief Detective Gil Marcel, and Police Chief Casey Norman, discussing the details for the two funerals today at Saint Catherine’s.

“Sounds like y’all have got your people lined up about right,” Jude said. “Shouldn’t be difficult to manage the traffic flow at Saint Catherine’s, especially since the Corbin funeral’s at ten thirty, and the Durand funeral isn’t until two.”

Aimee nodded. “The Durands are having a private burial at the mausoleum before the service, so we won’t have to deal with escorting the congregation there after the funeral. Dominic Corbin’s service will involve the traditional funeral procession to the cemetery, and we’re thinking there will be hundreds lined up along the route to pay their respects.”

Jude took a sip of coffee. “What’s being done to manage the crowd of mourners at the church?”

“Monsignor Robidoux has arranged for the funerals to be broadcast in the high school gym,” Aimee said, “and in the chapel. But we think there will be an overflow of people milling about outside with the media. We’ll have officers in place for crowd control. We’re not really looking for any problems. The mood should be somber. But we’ll be prepared for anything.”

Jude looked across the table at Chief Norman. “Casey, I can’t thank you enough for all the help you’ve given us—and without much recognition. You’ve let me take the lead and have been an invaluable partner. I really appreciate it.”

Casey flashed a crooked grin. “Glad to oblige, Sheriff. Want to guess which of us is sleeping better at night?”

Jude chuckled. “You sly devil. There is a method to your madness. Listen, before we disperse, I should mention Rick Paquet, father of the little girl who died after the camping trip. I’m sure y’all heard he had a heart attack this morning.”

The three nodded.

“Thankfully, he’s expected to recover. The death toll stands at eight. Five still in the hospital. We’ve done everything we know to get the word out to the public that Gaudry water is potentially deadly and not to drink it.”

Casey tented his fingers. “I think every smorgasbord and food bar in town has closed its doors or switched to menu service only. That certainly cuts down on the potential risk of someone pulling this stunt again.”

“It does,” Jude said. “But we need to keep stressing that the general population has to stay vigilant. Since no group has come forward to claim responsibility for this, it’s possible that the man on the security tape is working alone or with a partner. And if he’s looking for attention, all the media hype might just egg him on to strike again.”

“That’s a terrifying thought,” Aimee said.

Jude nodded. “But isn’t that the whole point—keeping people terrified? I hate giving the creep air time, but it’s important for the public not to get complacent.”

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