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World, which has worldwide interest; then the victim is a beautiful young woman engineer. Few women are engineers and this gives it a certain distinction. Also they know about the tie-in to the University of Florida murders by Danny Rolling, so it all adds up to an interesting presentation for them.”
McCann asked, “What do you want me to do in Washington?”
Weir leaned back in his chair, pushing away from the desk. “The producers want a representative from our department to be there for the airing of the program, someone to be on hand to answer questions and to assist in whatever they need. John and I can’t take the time away from the investigation. So how about it?”
McCann was pleased and his satisfaction was apparent. “Sure. Be glad to. When do I go?”
“The show is scheduled to be aired on Saturday, June twenty-eighth. The producers would like to have you there early that day.”
Linnert added, “If there is anything pressing that you have, let us know and we’ll work it out.”
Tom turned his palms up. “No, no problems. I’m free to make the trip.”
“Good,” Weir said. “Transportation will have your flight tickets ready for you on Thursday, and you’re all set.”
McCann asked, “Are there any special instructions? Anything that you want me to do?”
“Nothing that we know of. You’ve been with the department long enough to know what’s expected. Of course, if anything comes up that you feel you need some help from us, don’t hesitate to call.”
McCann nodded. “Okay, will do.” He shook hands with the two detectives, who wished him a great trip, and he left, already thinking of possible suggestions he might make to the producers, should he be asked.
Detective Weir made arrangements for the sheriff’s department to cooperate with the producers of America’s Most Wanted and help in any way needed. They supplied information and guided the crews to the various places in the area that were involved in the case. The department was eager to help the TV people produce an accurate presentation, and they released information, including descriptions of Carla’s missing jewelry.
Even before the America’s Most Wanted TV broadcast, hundreds of responses, tips and reactions came pouring in as a result of the local and national stories, overwhelming the investigators.
Weir said, “Well, John, you got your wish. Now come the follow-ups.”
“Yeah. Who said, ‘Be careful what you wish for’?” Linnert answered.
The two detectives worked around the clock, dealing with the seemingly endless calls. The callers provided leads, tips and information, including various sightings of the Ford Explorer, all of which they followed through, but with no success.
The composite drawing of the possible suspect made by the department artist from the eyewitnesses’ accounts was released and shown in daily and weekly newspapers, as well as broadcast on a number of TV stations.
As a result, a man called a local TV show, Crime Line, which asked the public for help in solving crimes by phoning in tips and receiving a reward. Brad Wilson, the caller, surprised the producers of the show, saying, “That drawing is inaccurate.”
At his headquarters desk, Detective Weir learned that one of the Crime Line operators wanted to speak to him. She said, “A Mr. Brad Wilson of Centex Rooney has some information and is anxious to talk with you.”
The two detectives discussed Brad Wilson’s call to Crime Line.
“He claims that the drawing that’s running now is inaccurate?” asked Linnert.
Weir nodded. “That’s what he told them at Crime Line. If this guy knows something, we have to talk to him.”
“Absolutely. I’ll make the arrangements.”
The detectives arranged to meet with Wilson at work at Centex Rooney and made the trip out to the site on Disney World property.
After introductions Weir stated, “Mr. Wilson, I understand you called Crime Line with some information about the
McCann asked, “What do you want me to do in Washington?”
Weir leaned back in his chair, pushing away from the desk. “The producers want a representative from our department to be there for the airing of the program, someone to be on hand to answer questions and to assist in whatever they need. John and I can’t take the time away from the investigation. So how about it?”
McCann was pleased and his satisfaction was apparent. “Sure. Be glad to. When do I go?”
“The show is scheduled to be aired on Saturday, June twenty-eighth. The producers would like to have you there early that day.”
Linnert added, “If there is anything pressing that you have, let us know and we’ll work it out.”
Tom turned his palms up. “No, no problems. I’m free to make the trip.”
“Good,” Weir said. “Transportation will have your flight tickets ready for you on Thursday, and you’re all set.”
McCann asked, “Are there any special instructions? Anything that you want me to do?”
“Nothing that we know of. You’ve been with the department long enough to know what’s expected. Of course, if anything comes up that you feel you need some help from us, don’t hesitate to call.”
McCann nodded. “Okay, will do.” He shook hands with the two detectives, who wished him a great trip, and he left, already thinking of possible suggestions he might make to the producers, should he be asked.
Detective Weir made arrangements for the sheriff’s department to cooperate with the producers of America’s Most Wanted and help in any way needed. They supplied information and guided the crews to the various places in the area that were involved in the case. The department was eager to help the TV people produce an accurate presentation, and they released information, including descriptions of Carla’s missing jewelry.
Even before the America’s Most Wanted TV broadcast, hundreds of responses, tips and reactions came pouring in as a result of the local and national stories, overwhelming the investigators.
Weir said, “Well, John, you got your wish. Now come the follow-ups.”
“Yeah. Who said, ‘Be careful what you wish for’?” Linnert answered.
The two detectives worked around the clock, dealing with the seemingly endless calls. The callers provided leads, tips and information, including various sightings of the Ford Explorer, all of which they followed through, but with no success.
The composite drawing of the possible suspect made by the department artist from the eyewitnesses’ accounts was released and shown in daily and weekly newspapers, as well as broadcast on a number of TV stations.
As a result, a man called a local TV show, Crime Line, which asked the public for help in solving crimes by phoning in tips and receiving a reward. Brad Wilson, the caller, surprised the producers of the show, saying, “That drawing is inaccurate.”
At his headquarters desk, Detective Weir learned that one of the Crime Line operators wanted to speak to him. She said, “A Mr. Brad Wilson of Centex Rooney has some information and is anxious to talk with you.”
The two detectives discussed Brad Wilson’s call to Crime Line.
“He claims that the drawing that’s running now is inaccurate?” asked Linnert.
Weir nodded. “That’s what he told them at Crime Line. If this guy knows something, we have to talk to him.”
“Absolutely. I’ll make the arrangements.”
The detectives arranged to meet with Wilson at work at Centex Rooney and made the trip out to the site on Disney World property.
After introductions Weir stated, “Mr. Wilson, I understand you called Crime Line with some information about the
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