Brian picked up the morning paper and scanned for articles about Barbara, himself, Michael Hayward, and Cathy Jenkins, a process that had become a morning ritual. On page two, he found an article “How Tangled the Web—-the Fate of a National Figure.” The article recounted the death of Cathy Jenkins, long thought to be a break-in gone wrong, her later suspected relationship with Brian Madsen, and the conspiratorial plans of Barbara Madsen and the now-deceased Michael Hayward, allegedly murdered by his co-conspirator in cold blood.
The article contained quotes from Carol Hayward, grieving spouse and angry victim, seeking justice done against the woman who had murdered her husband. She announced that she would be present at every pretrial motion and hearing and for the full length of the tria
