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* Called from pay phones.

CRIME SCENE THREE

Location:

* 481 Spring Street.

Victim:

* Joanne Harper.

* No apparent motive.

* Didn't know second victim, Adams.

Perp:

* Watchmaker.

* Assistant.

* Probably man spotted earlier by victim, at her shop.

* White, heavyset, in sunglasses, cream-colored parka and cap. Was driving the SUV.

M.O.:

* Picked locks to get inside.

* Intended method of attack unknown. Possibly planning to use florist's wire.

Evidence:

* Fish protein came from Joanne's (orchid fertilizer).

* Thallium sulfate nearby.

* Florist's wire, cut in precise lengths. (To use as murder weapon?) * Clock.

* Same as others. No nitrates.

* No trace.

* No note or poem.

* No footprints, fingerprints, weapons or anything else left behind.

* Black flakes--roofing tar.

* Checking ASTER thermal images of New York for possible sources.

* Results inconclusive.

Other:

* Perp was checking out victim earlier than attack. Targeting her for a purpose. What?

* Have police scanner. Changing frequency.


Tags: Jeffery Deaver Lincoln Rhyme Mystery