The Kidnapping of Cody Moss by Sara L Foust

Author:Sara L Foust [Foust, Sara L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Women Sleuths, Mystery & Detective, suspense, christian fiction, crime, Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, adventure, Kidnapping
ISBN: 9781732904712
Publisher: Silver Lining Literary Services
Published: 2019-10-14T22:00:00+00:00

“THANK YOU FOR AGREEING to speak with me, Mrs. Marshall.” Annalise stepped into a modest home in the outskirts of Atlanta. Two young children, a boy and a girl, peeked at her from behind the flaps of a play tent in the corner. She smiled.

“Oh, anything I can do to help.”

The sketch artist extended his hand. “My name is Adam. I work with the police department. Do you have a table where I can set up my things?”

Mrs. Marshall led them into a small kitchen, with green gingham curtains and apple-dotted wallpaper.

“We don’t want to take up any more of your time than is necessary,” Annalise said as she sat at the table across from Adam and Mrs. Marshall. “But I was hoping you could go over, one more time, exactly what you saw.”

“It was very early. Around five, I guess. We had to get home in time for my husband to go to work after a quick weekend trip up to Tennessee.”

Annalise nodded.

“My kids were both sound asleep, but while Mark pumped gas, I happened to look over. And this pickup pulled in. A man got out. He glanced around, but I guess he didn’t notice I was watching.”

“Did you see any tattoos or birthmarks that may help identify him?”

“It was awfully dark, and foggy. I think he did have some tattoos, because he had a few gray spots, but I couldn’t tell what they were.”

“Do you remember on what part of his body they were located?”

Mrs. Marshall pointed to the base of her neck on the left side. “Here. And one on his forearm. I saw it when he got the pump handle out.”

Just like Jimmy Vern. “Okay. Great.”

“Well, anyway, he opened the back door and there was this boy laying there.” She shook her head. “But he didn’t have a pillow or anything. And his head was all cocked to one side. He looked very uncomfortable. I cannot imagine how someone could sleep in that position.”

“Is there anything else?”

“I just had this feeling, you know. Something was off about the whole thing. The boy never moved. Not so much as a twitch.” She wrung her hands on the table. “It was like he was drugged or something. I should’ve told someone then.”

“We are glad you’ve come forward now.” Annalise reached across the table and patted her hands. “Is there anything else you can remember?”

Mrs. Marshall shook her head. “I’m sorry.”

“You’ve given us great information. Thank you. One last question, which gas station was it?”

“Pop’s Gas ’n Go in Maryville. You know, right there on the main road?”

“Great. Thank you. I’ll let you two get working then.” Annalise rose from the table. “If you’ll excuse me, I’m going to head on out. I have another lead I’ve got to follow. Adam, when you finish, if you could send the sketch straight to Captain Brooks, I’d appreciate it.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Thanks.” She shook Mrs. Marshall’s hand.

The kids giggled as Annalise walked by. She smiled at them again and let herself onto the porch.

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