JS04 Silent Justice by John C Dalglish

Author:John C Dalglish [Dalglish, John C]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Religion & Spirituality
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2015-04-11T05:00:00+00:00

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Chapter 8

For the second time today, Captain Garza was in Lieutenant Patton’s office. The lieutenant got up to shut the door, but waved Jason in first. Once Jason was inside, John Patton shut the door.

“Jason, please tell the captain what the working theory on the arrow killings is.”

Jason stayed standing.

“As I’m sure the lieutenant told you, we found a third victim of the arrow killer. It turned out to be a horse, but the key was the owner. Each of our shootings has been tied to a family member who is now, or was at one time, an SAPD officer.”

The captain held up his hand to stop Jason. “Does this mean you suspect the shootings are targeted, not random?”

“Yes sir, it does.”

“I’m not happy to find members of our city’s finest being targeted, but I am relieved we can tell the public this wacko’s not out there shooting just anyone.”

“It’s just a theory, but it appears to be a strong one.”

“What about motive? Have you made any headway in finding out why these victims were targeted?”

“No sir, not yet. We’ll begin looking at cases that all three people had in common, but it’s gonna take some time.”

“I understand, Detective. Keep after it, please.”

Captain Garza turned toward the lieutenant, who had returned to his desk chair.

“John, I want to have a press conference tomorrow, noon. I need you and your detectives there.”

“Okay. Downstairs in the briefing room?”

“Yes.”

The captain rose to leave and Jason opened the door for him. Captain Garza extended his hand to Jason and they shook.

“Good work, Detective.”

“Thank you, sir.”

After the captain had left, Jason shut the door again, and took a seat in front of the lieutenant’s desk.

“I owe a phone call to Devin James at the News. What can I tell him?”

John Patton leaned back in his chair and rubbed both hands over his face; he looked tired.

“Tell him he can say the following: ‘An unnamed source has indicated police feel the general public is safe and The Hunter’s victims are not being chosen at random.’ That’s all we can give him for now, but let him know you’ll give him first question at the press conference.”

“Seems fair. I’ll call him now, then I think I’ll go home.”

The lieutenant smiled.

“That is an excellent idea. Did I mention Lindsey and I are celebrating our thirty-fifth wedding anniversary next week?”

“No. Do you have something planned?”

“We do, and I’m not telling any of you around here. For detectives, you’re terrible at keeping secrets.”

Jason laughed before leaving the office.

“You’re a wise man, John Patton.”

*******

Bobby White finished his shift at the shoe factory and headed home. Lisa was off tonight, and they were planning their standard barbeque with the kids.

‘Kids’ was still the way he saw both Kara and Kyle, but they were grown now, with families of their own. Still, once a week they all tried to get together for a cookout.

Occasionally, one of the kids would host it at their house, but most of time, he and Lisa would have everyone over.

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