Book 5: A Fresh Lead

“Thank you for your statement, Ms. Hansley. This will give us the lead we needed. I’ll interrogate Ms. Lucille for further information. There has to be a motive behind her behavior. Until then, please exercise caution. Your life is under threat.” Officer Stewart rose to leave when his phone buzzed with an incoming call. 

He walked towards the main door while attending to the call. 

After disconnecting the call, he turned to retrace his steps to the living room. “There’s a fresh lead to the case, Mr. Laurier. We arrested Robbie Stockton this morning at a pub near Skid Row. He’s not in his senses right now. Maybe he had too much booze last night. We had to admit him to a hospital for alcohol intoxication. Once he gains consciousness, the team will grill him. I’m sure we’ll soon crack the case.” 

Maddox smiled with relief. “That’s good news indeed.” 

However, after four hours, Officer Stewart called to inform about Robbie Stockton’s death because of