The Case of the Missing Woman
Copyright© 2013 by Mendon Fishers
Chapter 27: Solving a Murder
One week or so later, Percy and Dean were talking in Percy's office.
"Dad, Jenny and I went down to Foxwoods for a romantic weekend last week. We actually left the room and walked around."
"So what do you need, Viagra? That way you won't need to leave the room."
"No Dad, we saw the woman whose husband was killed in the lake last summer."
"So?"
"She was with a young guy. At least 15 years younger than her." prompted Dean.
"Maybe it was her son or some other relative," Percy commented.
"Oh no, this was no relative. They were all over each other. They were both hot and horny."
"Interesting! The widow appears to have gotten over her grief very quickly." Percy thought.
Dean continued, "There was one more thing. They were spending money like a couple of drunken sailors."
Percy thought for a minute. "She was from New Your State if I remember correctly. I have some friends on the State Police force; I'll have them check her out."
"Oh one more thing," added Percy. "Did you manage to make me a grandfather?"
"We tried a lot."
Percy got a call from his friend on the NY State Police. The wife returned from her husband's funeral and moved the young guy in about one week later. According to neighbors, who had overheard conversations, these two were long time "friends". Their romance was not new.
Another fact popped up. There was a very large insurance policy and he owned a successful business. The wife had just collected on the insurance and sold the business. She was rolling in cash. She and her lover had also disappeared.
Percy and Dean got together and started reviewing all the forensic data collected.
"Dad, I just don't understand how a small caliber bullet could have enough power to do an "in and out" on this guy's skull. It just doesn't add up."
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