Chapter 55Two weeks later, though the yellow police banner still crossed the driveway and fence, it sagged and flapped in the breeze. Neighbors sauntered by, peering over the gate but would see nothing but litter. Further inspection of the ground under the rotting furniture was delayed. Sara couldn't understand why. She could take Ka'imi over again to let her rout around, but maybe not. For the time being, the property was off-limits to everyone, including her, and she knew better than to get herself arrested.
The exterior doors of Maleko's house remained sealed with plastic tape stuck to the knobs and door jams. The entire property would remain sealed until his fate was decided. DNA proved the remains unearthed were those of Maleko's mother.
Bao went into seclusion, no longer leaving hi
