SEVENTEEN Jesse paced back and forth in his office and slammed his hand into his desk while yelling at his lieutenant, Joe Greene. “How did this happen? Wasn’t anyone watching him? I want to talk to everyone who came in contact with him immediately!” “Yes, sir, but nobody thought he was a suicidal risk, sir.” Joe remained at attention and towered in size over Jesse. “I’ll be sure to talk with every one of my men who were in the interview room, as well as lock up.” “You damn well better because he was the best lead we’ve had in this case.” Jesse sat down in his chair and dragged his hands through his hair. “You bring in each officer one at a time into my office. And when we’re finished, we’d better come up with some answers, because I find this very suspicious that our first suspect hang

