Where's the Rest of the Body by Ron Finch

Author:Ron Finch [Finch, Ron]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: forensic science, multiple personality, Great Depression, small town, whodunit, Murder, amateur sleuth, crime, paranormal, Canadian, Historical, supernatural, criminal investigation, police procedural, Mystery
Publisher: Ron Finch
Published: 2018-11-26T22:00:00+00:00

Monday, March 6th

THERE WAS ALWAYS SOMEONE to be brought up to date on something. The chief felt the 9 o’clock Monday morning meetings in his office were important to keep his constables together as a team. When everyone knew what was going on, it provided an excellent environment for the exploration of ideas relevant to the investigation. More ideas, more leads, more clues, more likely to solve the case was the way Chief Petrovic thought.

Chief Petrovic summed up the interviews he and Cst. Herman had conducted in Hamilton for the other three constables. When he reached the point in his summary where he called Johnnie Polizzi back for the final question he paused. There were some quizzical looks. When he continued, and talked about the final question and Polizzi’s response, the quizzical looks turned to near astonishment.

Cst. Herman looked at his fellow constables and chuckled. “I was as astonished as you are,” he said.

“It leaves us with two key questions,” said Chief Petrovic. “Whose remains were found when the Featherstone house burned down in 1911? And where is Nancy Featherstone? What suggestions do you have that would lead us to the answers to those questions?”

“We’re going to have to try to locate any neighbours, friends, or relatives of the Featherstones that are still alive,” said Cst. Smith. “Then we’re going to have to question them about any relatives or people that may have visited them or worked for them in the fall of 1911.”

“Good idea, Cst. Smith,” said the chief. “With Cst. Jarvis’s help, you can start on that process once the meeting is over. Take a look at the reports from the fire investigation and also talk to Henry Featherstone. Remember, he’s the nephew of the deceased couple and the current owner of the farm. He might be the best source of information.

“Any other ideas?” asked the chief.

“Sir, I suggest we contact the Chicago Police Department to see if they have any incident reports from 1911 or 1912 that mention a woman named Nancy Featherstone,” I said. “Perhaps we could also get them to check Chicago and area directories for her name.”

“Good idea, Cst. Franklin,” said the chief.

“Peter, with Joel’s help, I want you to get started on that. I also want you to check to see if anybody with that name lives in Canada. You may have to contact the Census Canada headquarters. There’s an office in Toronto.

“If there are no further suggestions or questions the meeting is over. I want you to get on these tasks as soon as you can; at the same time, I don’t want them to interfere with your other daily police duties.” Chief Petrovic dismissed the constables.

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