get“What about the dental records?” Foley interjected.
“I’m coming to that,” Hackett said dismissively. “Last night Sam showed me this,” he picked up some papers from his desk. “It is an autopsy report on the body found in the remains of the car, confirming evidence of advanced liver damage attributed to years of alcohol abuse. I understand Stringer never drank.”
“We don’t know that for sure, it’s just hearsay,” Foley offered in explanation.
“Yes, yes, it is,” Hackett agreed. “But, in the absence of any evidence to refute it, let’s assume for the moment it is correct, and add it to our growing list of circumstantial evidence.”
Foley remained silent, merely nodding in frustrated acquiescence.
Hackett continued. “Early this morning, motivated by Sam’s theory, I took it upon myself to ta
