Chapter Twenty-FiveNineteen Days After
The New York Times headline was an eye-catcher. “The FBI and LAPD task force has recovered all of the money stolen in the California Bank robbery.” The Washington Post said, “The task force got back every dollar.” The cable news shows praised law enforcement for the fine investigative work and crews began seeking interviews with members of the task force.
Stacey didn't answer calls for an interview, but that didn't slow anyone down. CNN's crew followed Stacey as she left work for the day and approached her when she stopped at a grocery store. In an instant, there was a tall woman with perfect hair holding a microphone and a man hidden by a large camera standing behind her.
“Detective Gray, please, Detective Gray,” the woman said getting louder. “Ju
