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embarrassment he was causing her.
Reed didn’t know the visit was of any good to the Westwoods either, the murder of another young girl reigniting the pain of ten years ago.
“Unfortunately there are similarities to Tina’s murder,” Mcleary took over, “No doubt the press will be linking them together and highlighting all the connections. I’m sure there will be some facts, but there will be some speculation thrown in for good measure. DI Reed and I wanted to warn you not to take too much notice as we understand that something like this could stir up a lot of old feelings for you both.”
“That is very considerate of you.” Susan said gratefully.
“Well, one thing I would like to point out,” Alan said calmly, finally looking up at Reed. “If it is a serial killer, which is what I’m guessing the press are going to suggest, it just highlights that you should have caught him in the first place.”
“Alan, please!” Susan shrieked again.
“It’s OK, Susan. We understand that this is upsetting. Alan, the investigation into your daughter’s death has never stopped. It never will.” Mcleary tried.
“No, I’m sure if the killer hands himself in, you’ll wrap it up a treat.”
“Excuse my husband, Detective.” Susan pleaded.
“No need. It’s fine. There’s no evidence of a serial killer, just some connections that could amount to nothing. That said, the press will link them together just to dramatise the story, things like the location and the fact they were both females around the same age. What we will do is give you any new information regarding your daughter’s murder so please try to ignore any speculation you might read or hear. If you have any doubts, any at all, give Allison a call or you can reach me on this number.” Reed stood and put his card on the table, making it clear it was time to leave. Alan stayed where he was, refocusing on the floor once again.
Susan saw them out and thanked them for their visit. She apologised again for her husband. Reed and Mcleary reassured her there was no need.
“What an asshole!” Reed said as soon as the door was shut.
“Don’t take it personally, he never thought too much of the police at the time.”
“His daughter was murdered and we never caught whoever was responsible, I get that. It left him with no-one to blame. As a parent, I think you must blame yourself a little no matter what the circumstances; maybe you feel that you should have taken more of an interest in her life so you knew what she was doing, just something you could have done differently. When you can’t take the guilt anymore, you take it out on the police because we’re there and within reach.”
After a few seconds, Mcleary asked Reed, “Do you think you’re dealing with the same killer?”
“The similarity between the two is obvious. My worry is that it could just be coincidence and we’ll try too hard to make them fit together. It’s been ten years and bleach is a very common product after all.”
“Two girls of a similar age, then there’s the proximity and similarity of the two areas, and yes, the bleach. You’ve got to admit it’s a strong connection.”
“I do admit it. What I don’t understand is why wait for ten years to do it again? I’m no expert but I’m pretty sure serial killers don’t wait ten years between kills.”
“They could be on the move but used this milestone to return.”
“Nationally and internationally there isn’t a pattern. Not involving bleach anyway. As for the anniversary theory, I still don’t think they could wait that long.”
“Any links between the two girls, a friend or teacher?
“Not that we know of. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. They were a similar age when they died but that happens to be ten years apart.”
Reed had done all the mundane chores that were required of him back at the Wymondham headquarters. The paperwork was all done for the day. Even as a Detective Inspector,
Reed didn’t know the visit was of any good to the Westwoods either, the murder of another young girl reigniting the pain of ten years ago.
“Unfortunately there are similarities to Tina’s murder,” Mcleary took over, “No doubt the press will be linking them together and highlighting all the connections. I’m sure there will be some facts, but there will be some speculation thrown in for good measure. DI Reed and I wanted to warn you not to take too much notice as we understand that something like this could stir up a lot of old feelings for you both.”
“That is very considerate of you.” Susan said gratefully.
“Well, one thing I would like to point out,” Alan said calmly, finally looking up at Reed. “If it is a serial killer, which is what I’m guessing the press are going to suggest, it just highlights that you should have caught him in the first place.”
“Alan, please!” Susan shrieked again.
“It’s OK, Susan. We understand that this is upsetting. Alan, the investigation into your daughter’s death has never stopped. It never will.” Mcleary tried.
“No, I’m sure if the killer hands himself in, you’ll wrap it up a treat.”
“Excuse my husband, Detective.” Susan pleaded.
“No need. It’s fine. There’s no evidence of a serial killer, just some connections that could amount to nothing. That said, the press will link them together just to dramatise the story, things like the location and the fact they were both females around the same age. What we will do is give you any new information regarding your daughter’s murder so please try to ignore any speculation you might read or hear. If you have any doubts, any at all, give Allison a call or you can reach me on this number.” Reed stood and put his card on the table, making it clear it was time to leave. Alan stayed where he was, refocusing on the floor once again.
Susan saw them out and thanked them for their visit. She apologised again for her husband. Reed and Mcleary reassured her there was no need.
“What an asshole!” Reed said as soon as the door was shut.
“Don’t take it personally, he never thought too much of the police at the time.”
“His daughter was murdered and we never caught whoever was responsible, I get that. It left him with no-one to blame. As a parent, I think you must blame yourself a little no matter what the circumstances; maybe you feel that you should have taken more of an interest in her life so you knew what she was doing, just something you could have done differently. When you can’t take the guilt anymore, you take it out on the police because we’re there and within reach.”
After a few seconds, Mcleary asked Reed, “Do you think you’re dealing with the same killer?”
“The similarity between the two is obvious. My worry is that it could just be coincidence and we’ll try too hard to make them fit together. It’s been ten years and bleach is a very common product after all.”
“Two girls of a similar age, then there’s the proximity and similarity of the two areas, and yes, the bleach. You’ve got to admit it’s a strong connection.”
“I do admit it. What I don’t understand is why wait for ten years to do it again? I’m no expert but I’m pretty sure serial killers don’t wait ten years between kills.”
“They could be on the move but used this milestone to return.”
“Nationally and internationally there isn’t a pattern. Not involving bleach anyway. As for the anniversary theory, I still don’t think they could wait that long.”
“Any links between the two girls, a friend or teacher?
“Not that we know of. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t any. They were a similar age when they died but that happens to be ten years apart.”
Reed had done all the mundane chores that were required of him back at the Wymondham headquarters. The paperwork was all done for the day. Even as a Detective Inspector,
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