Killer in the Kitchen by Donald Bain

Author:Donald Bain
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2015-03-25T16:00:00+00:00

Part Three

Chapter Fourteen

I knew that probing into the Leboeuf murder would have to be done tactfully, as always. When I become involved in a case—unofficially, of course—I have to be careful not to run the risk of alienating the authorities whose job it is to solve such crimes, especially Mort Metzger, our sheriff and my good friend. Although Mort and I have butted heads on several occasions, I always try to be sensitive to his feelings, and he’s been gracious enough in previous cases to acknowledge my contribution to their resolution.

Before leaving the house for dinner at the Fin & Claw, I called my dentist, Ed Filler, and caught him as he was about to close his office for the evening.

“Trouble with that cracked tooth?” he asked.

“No. It’s fine.”

“Then you must be calling about Gérard Leboeuf. You’ve heard, of course?”

“Impossible not to.”

“Well, then, how can I help?”

“I’ve been spending some time with Sheriff Metzger and the investigators who’ve come in from out of town, but haven’t had the opportunity to get out your way. Since the Leboeufs live next door, can you look out your window and tell me what it’s like at the neighbor’s property?”

“No need to look. I’ve been dealing with it all day. It’s chaos, of course. The street has been roped off, and there is a uniformed chap standing sentry duty. I assume he’s been hired by the family. It wasn’t easy for my patients to get to the office this morning.”

“I can imagine. Have you seen Mrs. Leboeuf or their son?”

“No. Why your interest in them?”

“I’m like everyone else in town, Ed. How often do we have a celebrity murdered here?”

He laughed. “Let’s hope we never have another. By the way, I expect to see you again shortly; you’re due for a cleaning.”

“I haven’t received your postcard reminding me.”

“You will soon. Elaine just sent them out. Make sure you call for an appointment when you get yours.”

“Yes, sir.”

I had debated asking Seth to accompany me to the Fin & Claw that night but decided against it. I wanted to be free to speak with Marcie without worrying that I was abandoning Seth at the table or making him feel that I was using him as a cover for my investigation, which would have been the truth. Besides, when there was only myself to be concerned with, I could come and go as I pleased and perhaps learn a little more.

Before leaving for the restaurant, I watched the news on a Portland TV channel. The Leboeuf murder was the lead story. Mort Metzger was interviewed, although he didn’t say anything more than he had at the press conference. What was surprising was that Eva Leboeuf agreed to an interview. It lasted only thirty seconds, during which she said that the brutal murder of her husband was a terrible tragedy for the family, and that she and their son, Wylie, were urging the authorities to act swiftly and bring the murderer to justice. She handled herself the

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