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While driving to the office, in silence, after talking to all the neighbors and learned they all had iron clad alibies, Detective Wallace wanted to go over them again, knowing they missed something the first time around. “Let’s talk to Mrs. Wilson, there’s something about her story that bothers me, and I can’t put my finger on it.” “Let’s talk to her, before we go to lunch. How does that sound?” Detective Johnson asked. “Sounds good,” Detective Wallace said, making a left turn and went to the house. +++ The detectives sat on Mrs. Wilson’s sofa and again they were certain they were talking with the neighborhood gossiper as they listened while she insisted on telling them all about Katherine’s problems with her daughter. After listening to as much gossip as they could handle, Detective Wallace interrupted her and …show more content…

We’ll see you,” Wallace said, sitting in a booth. A woman sitting at the bar, staring in their direction got their attention. After finishing her drink, she went over to aske, “Excuse me, are you the detectives working on Katherine’s murder?” “Yes, ma’am, we are. I am Detective Wallace and this is my partner Detective Johnson. How can we help you?” “I’ve lived across the street from Katherine for years. My name is Cindy Long, and I want to tell you what I heard,” she said, playing with her keys. “What did you hear?” The detective asked and invited her to join them. “Last week, I saw her gardener standing out front shouting, ‘You’re brainless, and have no idea what you want.” Stomping her feet, Katherine screamed, ‘You don’t know a flower from a damn weed, you’re nothing, but a smart-ass kid.’” “I don’t understand why that would make you think he murdered her.” Wanting to laugh. Instead, Wallace asked, “What else did he say? Raising her voice, Mrs. Lucas said, “When she told him, she refused to pay for sloppy work. Do you know what he said?” Wondering what she would tell him, Johnson asked, “What did he

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