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Authors: Emily Page
Tags: Literature & Fiction, Women Sleuths, Mystery, Mystery; Thriller & Suspense, Animals, cozy, Two Hours or More (65-100 Pages)
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think she had a partner. There’s no way she could transport—”
“Miss Mason, let’s not grasp at straws here,” said Crimbleton. “You were right about looking for other angles, and you came up with a great suspect, but I think it’s pretty obvious now that Tim’s death was an accident, and I think we both know who did it.”
“You mean Cupcake,” said Georgia, clenching her jaw.
“Yes, dear, and sadly, it’s local animal control policy to put down any animal that causes a person’s death, intended or not. I’ve grown sort of fond of him myself, but it’s out of my hands. I’m turning him over tomorrow.”
“Please, Crimbleton, wait a few more days. I’m closing in on what really happened. I think I may know who really did it. Just give me time to find the proof.”
“You have two days.”
Chapter 8
“ P lease , Chief, just listen to me,” said Georgia, gritting her teeth and breathing slowly so that she wouldn’t yell. “I don’t know what the big deal is. This is standard police procedure.”
“I’m sick of you telling me what I should and shouldn’t do, Miss Mason. This is my station. I’m the one with the badge.”
“I don’t see why the person with the badge thinks it’s such a big deal to look at financial records. Please, it’s just for Tim Jr. and Camila. Two people, and just for the past few months. What I want to know is why you haven’t done it already?”
“It requires warrants, Miss Mason. Paperwork. Lots of paperwork. It requires getting a judge involved. It requires providing sufficient evidence to warrant such an investigation. It’s a whole lot of work, and I don’t see why it’s necessary. I’ve interviewed both of them. Why do I need to look at their finances?”
“It’s a lot of work?” said Georgia, her anger compelling her to pace the room. “That’s why you’re fighting me? Are kidding me? It’s your job! That should be reason enough!”
“Quit yelling at me, Miss Mason, or I will have you removed,” said Crimbleton, her round face tight and flushed.
“Chief, please,” said Ryan, stepping in front of Crimbleton’s desk to put himself between the two women. “Just hear us out. We’ve uncovered some new information about Tim Jr. that has us curious. He has a few minor arrests. You’ll remember he said nothing about those in your interview with him. People hold back information in interviews, Chief. They lie.”
“I don’t see what minor arrests have to do with anything. Did he hurt someone?”
“He got into fights at casinos. He has a history of violence. It should be enough to get a warrant. You have to admit it’s a little suspicious. Checking his finances is a necessary precaution. When a millionaire dies, the finances of everyone involved need to be checked.”
“I see. Well…” Crimbleton fidgeted with her hands.
“There is no way Camila Skimmerhorn moved her brother’s body without help,” said Ryan, his voice calm, but stern. “She had a partner, but we’ve done all the online digging we could since you called us this morning, and we can’t find anyone she was close to. She doesn’t have social media. She hardly has a digital footprint at all. Her finances could be the key to finding the person she’s working with. She could have paid someone to help her move the body. I can’t access her records without breaking the law. You can do it just by filling out some paperwork. Is that really so much to ask?”
Georgia had stopped pacing and was watching Crimbleton watch Ryan, afraid to even breathe too loudly.
“ A ll right , Mr. Yates. You’ve made your point, and you’ve done it without yelling or accusing me of being a yokel,” said Crimbleton, shooting a glare Georgia’s way. “I’ll get started on those warrants, but only if you leave me in peace.”
“Thank you, Chief,” said Ryan, tipping his fedora.
“Yes, thank you,” said Georgia, a little embarrassed by her own behavior. “I’m sorry I
“Miss Mason, let’s not grasp at straws here,” said Crimbleton. “You were right about looking for other angles, and you came up with a great suspect, but I think it’s pretty obvious now that Tim’s death was an accident, and I think we both know who did it.”
“You mean Cupcake,” said Georgia, clenching her jaw.
“Yes, dear, and sadly, it’s local animal control policy to put down any animal that causes a person’s death, intended or not. I’ve grown sort of fond of him myself, but it’s out of my hands. I’m turning him over tomorrow.”
“Please, Crimbleton, wait a few more days. I’m closing in on what really happened. I think I may know who really did it. Just give me time to find the proof.”
“You have two days.”
Chapter 8
“ P lease , Chief, just listen to me,” said Georgia, gritting her teeth and breathing slowly so that she wouldn’t yell. “I don’t know what the big deal is. This is standard police procedure.”
“I’m sick of you telling me what I should and shouldn’t do, Miss Mason. This is my station. I’m the one with the badge.”
“I don’t see why the person with the badge thinks it’s such a big deal to look at financial records. Please, it’s just for Tim Jr. and Camila. Two people, and just for the past few months. What I want to know is why you haven’t done it already?”
“It requires warrants, Miss Mason. Paperwork. Lots of paperwork. It requires getting a judge involved. It requires providing sufficient evidence to warrant such an investigation. It’s a whole lot of work, and I don’t see why it’s necessary. I’ve interviewed both of them. Why do I need to look at their finances?”
“It’s a lot of work?” said Georgia, her anger compelling her to pace the room. “That’s why you’re fighting me? Are kidding me? It’s your job! That should be reason enough!”
“Quit yelling at me, Miss Mason, or I will have you removed,” said Crimbleton, her round face tight and flushed.
“Chief, please,” said Ryan, stepping in front of Crimbleton’s desk to put himself between the two women. “Just hear us out. We’ve uncovered some new information about Tim Jr. that has us curious. He has a few minor arrests. You’ll remember he said nothing about those in your interview with him. People hold back information in interviews, Chief. They lie.”
“I don’t see what minor arrests have to do with anything. Did he hurt someone?”
“He got into fights at casinos. He has a history of violence. It should be enough to get a warrant. You have to admit it’s a little suspicious. Checking his finances is a necessary precaution. When a millionaire dies, the finances of everyone involved need to be checked.”
“I see. Well…” Crimbleton fidgeted with her hands.
“There is no way Camila Skimmerhorn moved her brother’s body without help,” said Ryan, his voice calm, but stern. “She had a partner, but we’ve done all the online digging we could since you called us this morning, and we can’t find anyone she was close to. She doesn’t have social media. She hardly has a digital footprint at all. Her finances could be the key to finding the person she’s working with. She could have paid someone to help her move the body. I can’t access her records without breaking the law. You can do it just by filling out some paperwork. Is that really so much to ask?”
Georgia had stopped pacing and was watching Crimbleton watch Ryan, afraid to even breathe too loudly.
“ A ll right , Mr. Yates. You’ve made your point, and you’ve done it without yelling or accusing me of being a yokel,” said Crimbleton, shooting a glare Georgia’s way. “I’ll get started on those warrants, but only if you leave me in peace.”
“Thank you, Chief,” said Ryan, tipping his fedora.
“Yes, thank you,” said Georgia, a little embarrassed by her own behavior. “I’m sorry I
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