The three women turned out to be Ashley Patterson. Her DNA and fingerprints are positive on every one of the murders.
David was staring at him in disbelief. “Are-are you sure?” “Yeah.”
Unless you want to believe that Interpol, the FBI and five different coroner’s offices are out to frame your client.
It’s all there, mister. One of the men she killed was my brother-in-law.
Ashley Patterson’s going to be tried for first-degree murder, and she’s going to be convicted. Anything else?
“Yes.” David took a deep breath. “I’d like to see Ashley Patterson again.”
They brought her back to the visitors’ room. When she walked inside, David asked angrily, “Why did you lie to me?”
“What? I didn’t lie to you. I’m innocent. I—” “They have enough evidence against you to burn you a dozen times over.”
“I told you I wanted the truth.” Ashley looked at him for a full minute, and when she spoke, she said in a quiet voice,
“I told you the truth. I have nothing more to say.” Listening to her, David thought.
She really believes what she’s saying. I’m talking to a nut case. What am I going to tell Jesse Quiller?
“Would you talk to a psychiatrist?” “I don’t—Yes. If you want me to.” “I’ll arrange it.”
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