“It’s still not Lobo Path’s style,” argued Posner. “Even if they wanted to hit Westover, I doubt they’d risk all those other people.”
“We have solid evidence linking Kirtley to the van,” said Evans.
“But Kirtley wasn’t part of the Path,” said Posner. “Trust me on this.”
“Then who the hell is he? He’s lived here for years, no criminal record. Nothing.”
“Something else is going on this week. I think the Path has ventured into a new arena. Maybe drugs, I don’t know. But whatever it is, it’s attracted a dangerous element. And I might have the name of someone involved with the Path’s new clients.”
“Who?” asked Evans, reaching for a pen.
“Shannon Mottler. She’s in town acting as one of the research volunteers. At first, I thought she was with Westover, but clearly she’s not. She wasn’t th
