he's not traceable. I have a feeling that there may be more victims of his out there. I'm glad that no one knows Samantha lived.
"When she gets her memory back, we have to be careful. Let's examine some of closed missing reports. We might get lucky and get a lead there on our new victim.”
"You do realize that this isn't our case?"
"Yea, but I have a strong feeling the perp is in our backyard. We'll just have a use some of our personal time to do this investigation. Do you mind?"
"I'll help, but keep my name out of this. Can’t afford any suspensions."
"You got it."
At the end of the second shift, Steve approached Tom with a Missing Person Report.
MISSING PERSON REPORT
January 6, 2012
Hailey Morgan has been reported missing by her coworker, Nancy Hughes. She has tried contacting her at her cell number and there has been no answer. She has not reported to work at Robinson—Williams since November 12, 2011. She has failed to call in.
Officer Jenkins, Badge No. 4516, went to Robinson—Williams on November 16, 2011 to interview Ms. Hughes at 0900.
Office Jenkins interviewed Ms. Hughes. Ms. Hughes stated that Ms. Morgan had a new boyfriend. She felt that Ms. Morgan might have been dating a married man. Officer Jenkins procured Hailey Morgan's address from the Personnel Department. At 1300 Officer Jenkins made contact with the janitor/manager at Ms. Morgan's home address. Manager stated that Ms. Morgan failed to make rent payments for December and January. Her belongings have been placed into storage and mail has been returned to the Post Office with No Forwarding Address.
Currently, the whereabouts of Ms. Morgan is UNK.
No further action at this time.
***
"Steve, I already have plans for tomorrow. How about early Monday morning we’ll go to talk to Ms. Hughes."
"Sure, the plot thickens," he had a slight chuckle in his voice.
***
On Monday morning Sam arrived at Robinson—Williams before 9:00 a.m. She stopped at the reception desk and waited as the reception settled in for her morning routine.
"Hi. I'm Samantha Goodrich. I'm supposed to report to the Personnel Department."
She picked up her headset and contacted the Personnel Department.
"Mrs. Brown is on the third floor. She is expecting you."
Samantha stepped out of the elevator and followed the signs directing her to the Personnel Department.
"Ms. Goodrich. I'm glad you could make it. Sometimes temps fail to report for filing and data entry. Office Temps sent over your completed paperwork. So let's get you started."
The two followed the corridor until they came to a bank of computer.
"Alice, this is Samantha Goodrich. Would you be kind enough to show her the ropes?"
"Sure."
Alice took Sam to an empty computer station. She explained how the data entry had to be done. She then continued to discuss breaks and lunch times. Sam sat for a moment gathering her thoughts. 'Guess I gotta make the best of it. At least this job looks as if it doesn't require much thinking.'
At 10:15 Alice interrupted Sam, "Time to take a break."
Alice explained to Sam that everything of important happens in the lunchroom. If you keep your ears open, you'll know almost everything about anyone in the central office.
"If you don't mind my asking, how did you become a temp?"
Sam was unsure how to answer the question. Fortunately, before Sam could answer, a coworker came up to Alice.
"Did you here? There are two detectives interviewing Nancy about Hailey."
"Do you think they know what happened to her?"
"Can't wait until they leave to get the scoop. Hey, who's your new buddy?"
"Sam, Judy. Judy Sam. Sam is our new temp in the tombs."
"Your poor dear. Not a very exciting job."
"It's fine," Sam replied.
Break time ended, and the entry clerks and junior editors returned to
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