Chapter Five
“Everybody step back,” Lu commanded in her work voice. “I’m law enforcement even if this isn’t my jurisdiction. I’m sure the local sheriff won’t want you guys trampling over the evidence.”
We all backed away from the body in the back of the freezer. Despite the warmth of the evening, after the cold of the walk-in and the shock of seeing a body with a knife sticking out of its back, a shiver ran through me.
“Poor Brad,” the waitress from earlier sobbed. She buried her head into the chef’s shoulder.
So, this was the disgruntled employee, Brad Cassidy. I guess I could go ahead and strike him off the suspect list.
“It’s alright, Bridget,” Steve said in a soothing voice. “Why don’t you go on home.”
“Sorry, sir,” Lu said. “I’m sure the sheriff is going to want to talk to every
