Shadow Dancer (John Treehorn #1) by Dinah Miller

Author:Dinah Miller [Miller, Dinah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-02T06:00:00+00:00

Soon afterward, Mary delivered several documents to Treehorn, “A fax from attorney Robert Kincaid.”

“Thanks, Mary,” He examined the papers. “The blackmail request was for $250,000.” He informed Raven.

“What’s the date?” Raven examined the file.

“September 5th,” Treehorn answered.

“And Andy’s accident?” Raven asked.

“September 12th, a week later.”

“Coincidence?” Raven speculated.

“No such thing,” Treehorn replied.

Mary caught the phone on the first ring, “Vincent Pelham on line two.”

“Agent John Treehorn.”

An older man’s voice spoke, “Attorney Vincent Pelham. Eliza Hemingford requested I call.”

“We’ve reopened an investigation into the crime committed against Edward, his classmates, and teacher. Can you tell me whether he or his family ever received any blackmail threats?” Treehorn hoped for some answers.

The attorney paused. “Edwin Hemingford left written instructions and permission to speak if ever I was asked about this investigation. Yes, he received a threat.”

“What happened?”

“Nothing,” Pelham answered.

Treehorn pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration. “What do you mean nothing?”

“I told him to call the police. He refused.”

“What happened?” Treehorn pursed his lips.

“Edwin refused to pay. The blackmailers contacted him a short time after Edward had his first suicide attempt and hospitalization,” Pelham described the chain of events.

“And then?” Treehorn’s patience thinned.

“Edwin told the caller he would use all of his resources to hunt them down and make them pay for their actions,” Pelham added. “My client didn’t take kindly to threats.”

“Their response?” Treehorn took notes.

“They asked Edwin, ‘How does it feel for your son to be a victim?’ and that was the last contact my client had with them. He was sorry he didn’t tell Eliza about their son’s assault and he carried that guilt with him to the grave.”

“Some victims find it too traumatic having to relive the memories.” The agent knew what it felt like to be a victim.

“Eliza gave me permission. I’ll send you the file overnight. Edwin should have notified the police. You can’t prosecute a dead man,” Pelham added.

“That is true,” Pelham’s telephone disconnect sounded like the beat of a drum in Treehorn’s ear.

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