Smells Like Murder: A crime hits home series revolving around Cole’s life events (Cole The Journalist - A Murder Mystery Thriller Book 1) by Peyton Dinwiddie

in his head: male, average height, slim, white... “Did she give more details about his mannerisms or...you know...like his height?” “She said he was around six feet.” “Anything peculiar about the way she was attacked?” Jaime thought a while. Cole suspected he wasn’t sure how much was too much information to divulge to a stranger. “Trust me: everything you tell me will help my investigation into who the killer is,” Cole urged coolly. “Well, there was one thing,” Jaime finally muttered. “She told the officer that while he was stabbing her, he held down her neck with his right hand and stabbed her with his left hand. During the struggle between them, when she was trying to stop him from cutting her throat, the knife sliced through his hand, too. Our forensic team has taken all of the necessary samples at the scene and has sent the materials to the lab for DNA testing. She didn’t know why he didn’t slash her throat after she’d fainted.” Stabbed her with his left hand...the dagger sliced through his hand.. . “Before these two last incidents, when had the last one occurred? Can you recall?” Cole asked. “I can’t remember the exact date, but it hadn’t been two weeks yet,” Jaime answered. “So, around the fourth of the month?” Cole persisted. “I think so, but I’m not sure—why do you ask?” Jaime asked. “Never mind.” Cole jumped to his feet. “Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate it. I will keep in touch.” ◆◆◆ He tossed and turned in bed, drenched in sweat. “Lavita Sanc