“You think he could strike again, sir?” asked Derek McLennan.
“I don"t know, Derek, but he virtually butchered Matthew Remington and I sure as hell don"t want to think he might do the same to someone else. Sergeant Drake has a short list of assignments for you. Listen carefully, and let"s move fast, people, but also, let"s not miss a thing. Be professional, understand?”
Murmurs of assent circulated round the room as Izzie Drake stood up.
“Okay, everyone, here goes,” she began. “Derek and Sam, I want you to take the Claire Morris file and go through it with a fine tooth comb. Then, go and talk to everyone involved, her family, friends, whoever gave statements at the time. If they"re in that file, talk to them, got it?”
“Okay, Sarge,” said Sam Gable. “What about Claire Morris? Do you wan
