Page 88 of Hunting Justice
“Doc, wait. There was something odd about it.”
Jonah’s spine stiffened. “Go on.”
“I don’t have specifics, just a gut feeling. But the way they walked together…it didn’t look natural.”
“Good enough for me. I’ll be in touch.” Jonah hung up and relayed the message to his friends.
Matt widened his stance and placed his hands on his hips. “I think it’s time to have another chat with Sanford.”
“I’m coming with you. Give me a minute to change clothes.” Jonah hurried to his office with Juliette and Matt on his heels.
Juliette held up her hand. “Let me clear the room first.”
He leaned against the wall and waited. After Juliette had cleared the small room, he changed into his jeans and polo. “Ready.”
Matt turned to Juliette. “See what you can find out from the security cameras. We’ll go meet with Sanford. Then we can exchange info.”
“Sounds like a plan. But since Noelle left me in charge of Doc’s safety, I’m counting on you to play bodyguard.”
“Done. I’ll call you and Alana when we finish.” Matt motioned toward the exit. “Let’s go, Doc.”
Twenty-five minutes later, they entered Sanford’s office building and marched to the receptionist’s desk.
Matt flashed his badge. “We need to talk with Congressman Sanford immediately.”
“Yes, sir.” The woman notified Sanford and stood. “Follow me.” She opened the door to the congressman’s office for them.
Jonah stepped next to Matt and folded his arms.
“What can I do for you, gentlemen?” Sanford stood behind his large ornate oak desk.
“What is your relationship with Richard Nelson?” Matt’s tone held a lethal edge that Jonah hadn’t heard before.
Sanford rubbed his chin. “We were friends growing up.”
Matt arched a brow. “Keep going.”
“He disappeared nine years ago. What more do you want me to say?”
“We found his body.”
Jonah flinched at Matt’s abrupt words.
Sanford blindly reached for the arm of his chair and collapsed onto it. “You found Richard?”
Jonah nodded. “Yes, sir.”
“You found my dad?”
He and Matt spun to the doorway.
Royce Dwight, the congressman’s aide, pressed a hand against the wall. Jonah studied the man’s pallor.
“We discovered his remains yesterday on the property of his old address.”
Royce’s gaze met the congressman’s. “I don’t understand. What’s going on?”
Jonah decided to follow Matt’s lead and go with blunt and gauge both men’s reactions. “We have reason to believe Richard Nelson killed multiple women starting fifteen years ago.”