Murder on the Ghost Walk by Constance Barker

Author:Constance Barker [Barker, Constance]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Constance Barker
Published: 2018-07-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Six o’clock p.m. came fast, but everyone was on time. I noticed the tired faces.

Pinball bragged. “I had the idea. If there was a pickpocket in the crowd, they might be an old acquaintance of the dead conman.”

Grandma did what she does best. She assembled leftovers from the day’s earlier brunch and created a family style buffet on the table for everyone. As she arranged the various platters and drinks, Rose said, “I know everyone worked hard today, so we could all use some food and tea. And yes, I did put on coffee for those reprobates that don’t drink tea.”

Pinball growled, “Who you calling a scoundrel for not drinking tea. And I love the way Captain Picard said Earl Grey.”

Jaxon chuckled and thanked Grandma Rose. Jessica talked to Mike on her phone, oblivious. Pinball examined the finger food and frowned. And Andrew played with Daisy who searched for a hidden snack. It was a diverse crew, but they were good friends to help me and Andrew investigate. Especially after the appearance of Pinball.

Andrew spoke. “Okay, we’re all here. What did we find?”

Jaxon shot back. “You called the meeting to order. You go first, I’m eating.” He grabbed a tuna roll and some sweet potato chips.

Andrew shrugged. “Alright. I’ll go. I’m sure the museum employees didn’t do it. They have air tight alibis, that will probably get them fired, but they did not murder anyone.”

I asked, “How can you be so sure.”

Pinball bellowed. “Got one on tape sleeping the whole time. And one playing video games online. The computer records confirmed it.”

Jaxon groaned. “I don’t like to rule out someone based on a few computer logs. They can be fudged. The police have been thrown off the trail of many criminals smart enough to change computer records. I want to follow-up on this employee. The one sleeping on tape, yeah he does have an alibi, but it sounds like he won’t have a job for long.”

Rose asked, “And did you get a copy of the ghost video from the museum?”

Andrew hung his head a tad, “Nope. But Mrs. Garcia told us that police have a copy, like you suspected.”

My eyebrows rose a bit. “Well, I didn’t expect that. So one employee ruled out, one still a maybe. Are you sure there was no one else there last night?”

Andrew nodded. “Yeah, the museum is a pay-to-enter facility. So they have control over who comes in and out, and last night the two employees and the ghost walk were the only people inside.”

Grandma Rose poured some tea. “So Jessica, Jaxon, you got in to see Nikki. Great job, what did you find?”

Jessica snorted. “She didn’t do it my opinion.”

Everybody stared at Jaxon. He scanned the questioning faces around the table. “I agree. She had no bruises or cuts on her hands. She never wavered about her innocence. Her story stayed consistent. And I found her believable. The biggest problem she has now, besides being held as a suspect for murder, is a lawyer who thinks he’s Saul Goodman.

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