“A valuable or incriminating item in that box could be a motive for her murder. Either because the murderer believed she knew something, or she was an innocent bystander who got in the way of theft.”
Sailor said, “Possible innocent bystander.”
“Either way, all roads lead back to the Opera House.” Drayco stood up and went to examine the mounted spotted flounder on the wall. With its mouth hanging open, it was ready to bite down on a hook. Drayco gingerly fingered the piranha-like teeth. “Have you completely ruled out a random killer, Sheriff? I drove by a brawl your deputies were working last night. Townies-versus-foreigners, with a pinch of juvenile testosterone.”
“A transient wouldn’t make sense. One murder, Oakley or Nanette, but not both, and not a few days apart. Plus, their house i
