The
Conclusion
The Sheriff looks at
Jessica for what seemed like an eternity before he spoke. His eyes moving from
her to his desk and back again. Finally, he says, “Well, that’s some fine
detective work you have here Ms. Reddit but, unfortunately, just showing a link between the girl and this Krantz person doesn’t prove he actually bludgeoned six
people to death on the Hansen Farm. If anything, it only proves that this
Krantz and Vicki Wilson had some goings on at some point that produced a baby. There
were rumors about Vicki and a number of men around the Lancaster area and I’m
sure you’re aware of the incestual relationship that’s documented with her and
her father. It is a very good coincidence though, but not enough, I’m afraid, to
clear this cold case. I’m sorry. I know you and Dominik worked really hard on
this one”.
Jessica sees the sheriff
speaking and watches his lips move as if in slow motion. She hears the words and
everything hits home for her. She knows what he is saying is sound. She knows
it’s the truth. “There is no smoking gun”, she thinks. “It’s not enough”.
“You’re right Sheriff”,
says Jessica in a half whisper as the wind leaves her sails. “I knew this theory
was totally circumstantial, but I also know this case has been brought to the
closest possible conclusion that can be”, she says. “It’s just not enough”. Jessica,
looks down at the Sheriff’s desk, sighs, turns, and is about to leave when
Sheriff Gerrard asks her to wait. Surprisingly, he sits up in his chair and looks
Jessica eye-to-eye. Then he offers her an appealing proposition.
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