CHAPTER 9
Frank Kruger found himself walking a precariously high wire.
He was convinced that the coroner's verdict needed re-addressing, the evidence re-examined in the light of the new facts. Accidental death would, under the prevailing circumstances, be difficult to uphold. The issue of motive and opportunity would now need closer scrutiny. But the facts he had weren't strong enough to put in an application.
The buzz of the intercom broke into Kruger's thoughts.
"An urgent call from CID Nuremberg," Sonia said.
He took up the receiver, his brow puckered. Then, with the handset pressed to his ear, his expression changed as fast as a row of video frames, going from curiosity to shock to excitement. He listened without interruption to the voice at the other end.
"Fax me the scene-of-cr
