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he has learned
about Jana's movements from the time she arrived at the truck stop
until she was arrested in Dillon Montana. He traced her movements
through cell phone records.
Jacob and Tom have been friends and
associates for years. He knows Tom has connections in the security
industry that will allow him access to information that even law
enforcement has difficulty getting their hands on.
With the information provided by Billy Bragg,
Jacob is now confident that he can secure an acquittal based on
reasonable doubt for Jana. But he wants to know who killed Frank
Gibbons. He wants to be sure Jana isn't in any danger. If someone
is after Jana for some reason, Dani could also be a target.
******
The video of his interview with Billy Bragg
arrives at the ranch early the next morning by special courier.
After I view the video I verify the information is accurate as far
as I know. I am thankful that someone else is verifying that I had
already left the restaurant before the gunfire erupted.
Jacob assures me that with Billy Bragg's
testimony he can ensure an acquittal by creating reasonable
doubt.
At almost noon on Thanksgiving Day, Jacob's
cell rings.
"Jacob Murray"
"Jacob, Bill Hargess. I hate to be the bearer
of bad news, but I knew you would want to know. Billy Bragg is
dead, hung himself in his cell last night. Oh, and one more thing,
when we searched his house, we found a large amount of cash, almost
seventy thousand dollars."
"Thanks Bill." Well that explains what
happened to the cash Cybil had withdrawn on the morning she
disappeared. Evidently Billy had taken it out of Frank Gibbon's
truck at the restaurant. As long as he has the taped interview they
will still be all right without Billy's live testimony.
He has barely hung up with Bill when the
phone rings again.
"Jacob Murray"
"Hey Jacob, it's Tom. We hit the jackpot.
That dark sedan is on all of the security videos I examined. We
even got a close up of the driver at The Bullet Trap in Bozeman. It
was Sam "Iceman" Willard, professional hit man out of
Philadelphia."
A cold chill runs down Jacob's back.
"Anything else?" he asks, his heart pounding with trepidation.
"I have video of him taking Jana's Glock out
of her console when she filled up with gas before leaving Bozeman"
replies Tom.
"Awesome," says Jacob. "Let me know if you
can find out anything else about what Sam Willard is after. I need
to make sure Jana is not in danger, Dani too."
"The FBI is looking for him. I reported what
I found so they are concentrating on the northwest now. I'll let
you know if I hear anything else.
"I'm going to need you in court on Monday
morning, nine o'clock, Dillon Montana."
"I'll be there," responds Tom.
CHAPTER 6
Jacob and I fly into Butte Montana and make
the one hour drive into Dillon, Montana early on Monday morning
driving straight to the court house. I am dressed conservatively in
a black pantsuit and flats. My hair is in a neat chignon to portray
a professional look. Jacob has briefed me on what to expect on this
first day in court. Even though I have seen the video of his
interview with Billy Bragg, I am still a nervous wreck, visibly
shaking.
When the judge enters the court room, my
stomach turns over with anxiety. He looks downright intimidating.
The charges are read and I am asked if I understand the charges
against me and I answer that I do.
The prosecutor stands and asks to approach
the bench. Jacob joins him in front of the judge. The prosecutor
then states, "Your Honor, in view of new evidence that was
discovered over the last week, we would like to request a dismissal
of all charges against Ms. Bowen."
The judge looks at Jacob and asks,
"Counselor?" A slow smile spreads across Jacob's face, "No
objection, Your Honor."
"Motion granted. Case dismissed!!" announces
the judge as he slams his gavel down on the desk. He rises from his
chair and exits the courtroom.
I hear what the judge is saying but I am
confused, what is happening here? Jacob is
about Jana's movements from the time she arrived at the truck stop
until she was arrested in Dillon Montana. He traced her movements
through cell phone records.
Jacob and Tom have been friends and
associates for years. He knows Tom has connections in the security
industry that will allow him access to information that even law
enforcement has difficulty getting their hands on.
With the information provided by Billy Bragg,
Jacob is now confident that he can secure an acquittal based on
reasonable doubt for Jana. But he wants to know who killed Frank
Gibbons. He wants to be sure Jana isn't in any danger. If someone
is after Jana for some reason, Dani could also be a target.
******
The video of his interview with Billy Bragg
arrives at the ranch early the next morning by special courier.
After I view the video I verify the information is accurate as far
as I know. I am thankful that someone else is verifying that I had
already left the restaurant before the gunfire erupted.
Jacob assures me that with Billy Bragg's
testimony he can ensure an acquittal by creating reasonable
doubt.
At almost noon on Thanksgiving Day, Jacob's
cell rings.
"Jacob Murray"
"Jacob, Bill Hargess. I hate to be the bearer
of bad news, but I knew you would want to know. Billy Bragg is
dead, hung himself in his cell last night. Oh, and one more thing,
when we searched his house, we found a large amount of cash, almost
seventy thousand dollars."
"Thanks Bill." Well that explains what
happened to the cash Cybil had withdrawn on the morning she
disappeared. Evidently Billy had taken it out of Frank Gibbon's
truck at the restaurant. As long as he has the taped interview they
will still be all right without Billy's live testimony.
He has barely hung up with Bill when the
phone rings again.
"Jacob Murray"
"Hey Jacob, it's Tom. We hit the jackpot.
That dark sedan is on all of the security videos I examined. We
even got a close up of the driver at The Bullet Trap in Bozeman. It
was Sam "Iceman" Willard, professional hit man out of
Philadelphia."
A cold chill runs down Jacob's back.
"Anything else?" he asks, his heart pounding with trepidation.
"I have video of him taking Jana's Glock out
of her console when she filled up with gas before leaving Bozeman"
replies Tom.
"Awesome," says Jacob. "Let me know if you
can find out anything else about what Sam Willard is after. I need
to make sure Jana is not in danger, Dani too."
"The FBI is looking for him. I reported what
I found so they are concentrating on the northwest now. I'll let
you know if I hear anything else.
"I'm going to need you in court on Monday
morning, nine o'clock, Dillon Montana."
"I'll be there," responds Tom.
CHAPTER 6
Jacob and I fly into Butte Montana and make
the one hour drive into Dillon, Montana early on Monday morning
driving straight to the court house. I am dressed conservatively in
a black pantsuit and flats. My hair is in a neat chignon to portray
a professional look. Jacob has briefed me on what to expect on this
first day in court. Even though I have seen the video of his
interview with Billy Bragg, I am still a nervous wreck, visibly
shaking.
When the judge enters the court room, my
stomach turns over with anxiety. He looks downright intimidating.
The charges are read and I am asked if I understand the charges
against me and I answer that I do.
The prosecutor stands and asks to approach
the bench. Jacob joins him in front of the judge. The prosecutor
then states, "Your Honor, in view of new evidence that was
discovered over the last week, we would like to request a dismissal
of all charges against Ms. Bowen."
The judge looks at Jacob and asks,
"Counselor?" A slow smile spreads across Jacob's face, "No
objection, Your Honor."
"Motion granted. Case dismissed!!" announces
the judge as he slams his gavel down on the desk. He rises from his
chair and exits the courtroom.
I hear what the judge is saying but I am
confused, what is happening here? Jacob is
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