Chapter 29
My heart raced as I rushed through traffic and ran across the parking lot.
Jake met me at the door. He quickly led the way to the conference room where several files sat open on the table. Jake’s expression was serious.
“What’s going on?” I asked.
“We found something.”
“What is it?”
“Sit down, Sam. Remember that file you asked me about? Jasmine Langford? The missing thirteen-year-old?”
“Yes. Did you find her?”
“Her body was discovered last night on Cole Canyon Park Trail.”
I felt lightheaded and a buzzing sound rang in my ears. “Wait … what did you say?”
“A guy out on Cole Canyon Park Trail called to report that his dogs found a body. Her parents identified her and confirmed she always wore a heart-shaped ring and a matching necklace. And Sam … she was frozen.”
“What?
