Rachel took one last scan of the area but the only thing she found that was of any interest at all was a stained spot along the pavement that she thought might be blood from Maria Ramirezs body.

Deputy Stanhope, would you please share the contact information of the immediate family? she asked.

Absolutely, he said. I figured youd need it. Ive got it all printed out, waiting in the car. You think youll need an assist?

Its unlikely, she said as Stanhope retrieved the folder and handed it to her. But well certainly let you know if it comes to that.

Well, if thats the case, the Deputy said, I think Im going to leave you to it. Ive got about a dozen places I need to be at oncebut seriously, just give me a ring if you need anything. My number is in there with the family contact information.

As Stanhope got back into his car, Rachel opened the folder hed given her. There were only two contactsone for each victimand, as hed said, his own cell phone number.

He said there was some tension and weirdness between the estranged husband and Maria Ramirez, Rachel said. I say, her being the most recent victim, we wait a bit. I think we speak to the Webber family first before we give the trail time to get cold.

Sounds like a plan, Jack said as he also started to look around the area. He pointed to the light pole closest to them, frowning. You notice how there are only two security lights down on this end of the lot?

I did. It would certainly be pretty easy for someone to hide, especially if it had just gotten dark. The question then becomes whether or not the killer was being opportunistic or if they were specifically out to get Mrs. Ramirez.

And if so, Jack said, are there any solid connections between Ramirez and Webber?

Rachel nodded, already heading back to their car. Lets go find out.

***

Bruce Webber had left behind a wife, three children, and one grandchild. When Rachel and Jack arrived at the Webber residence, two of the children were there to comfort their mother. The eldest, a man of thirty-five, answered the door with slow and methodical care. Rachel could tell that he was tired and still in the process of properly dealing with his grief.

Agents Gift and Rivers, Rachel said, showing her badge at the doorstep. We were hoping to get in some questions about what happened to Mr. Webber.

Yeah, sure. The police said there might be some FBI folks coming by, he offered his hand out of nothing more than some basic, programmed response. Rachel and Jack both shook it as they entered while the man introduced himself.

Im Tommy Webber, and my mom is Eloise. Shes in the kitchen right now, finally eating. Shes better today, but still out of it.