Murder Most Foul

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“I don’t feel comfortable putting my sister-in-law in harm’s way, Detective. Not after my wife was so heinously murdered!” Abraham Roberts was becoming agitated.

“I wish there were another way. But we have insufficient evidence as things stand.”

Amelia entered the house, passed the groundsman, and caught his eye. Wordlessly, she retired to her sister’s room. Police watched the groundsman as the housemaid snuck into the bedroom.

“Thought I’d killed yer. I’ll be sure to finish the job this time,” she said menacingly. Before she could act, the detective cuffed her.

“Well, this is not what I suspected.”

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