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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lucas Davenport, a law enforcement officer, lies awake strategizing how to apprehend Roger Hanson, the suspected killer of a well-liked cop. He anticipates bureaucratic interference once news spreads about their investigation, which could complicate the manhunt. Lucas holds key advantages: he knows Hanson’s identity and can track him via cell phone, but he must construct a plausible trail of evidence to avoid scrutiny over his methods. Darrell Hanson and his wife have implicated Roger, providing a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 24, Lucas secures a warrant and coordinates with his team to locate Darrell Hanson in Waconia. Del researches the area, identifying two motels—AmericInn and Wadell’s Inn—while Lucas instructs the entry team to wait until 2 p.m. to serve the warrant, emphasizing caution due to Hanson’s violent history. Lucas worries about leaks to the media, which could alert Hanson and allow him to flee. The team, including Del, Shrake, and Jenkins, departs in two cars, heading to Waconia under hot,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 22, Lucas Davenport and his team, including Del, Jenkins, Shrake, and crime-scene techs, search Darrell Hanson’s home for evidence linking him to a series of crimes, including the murder of a police officer. The house appears well-maintained, with fresh food and healthy plants, but initial searches yield no definitive evidence. Schmidt, a computer specialist, accesses Hanson’s devices and finds photos resembling the suspect’s description, though some are inconsistent. When Hanson arrives…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 21, Del, Shrake, and Jenkins arrive at Lucas’s house after Weather summons them urgently. She expresses concern that Lucas, driven by anger over Marcy’s murder, will kill the perpetrator once he identifies him, potentially jeopardizing his career. Weather fears the fallout if Lucas acts impulsively, especially given his past relationship with Marcy, which could fuel speculation and political backlash. She proposes the officers intervene to ensure Lucas isn’t present during the suspect’s…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 20, Lucas Davenport sets out to investigate the disappearance of Hanson, a man connected to the cold case of the Jones girls. After obtaining directions from Deputy Sheriff Clark Childress, Lucas drives to Hanson’s cabin near Lake Vermilion, pushing his Porsche to make good time. During the drive, he reflects on the recent murder of his friend Marcy Sherrill, grappling with intense emotions and an overwhelming urge for revenge against Fell, the suspected killer. Despite recognizing the…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lucas Davenport navigating a tense atmosphere at Minneapolis police headquarters as he investigates a cold case linked to the recent murder of his colleague, Marcy Sherrill. Reviewing old academy graduation photos, Lucas narrows down potential suspects to nine officers who fit the physical description of the killer—a heavily built, dark-haired man with fair complexion. He seeks assistance from Deputy Chief Marilyn Barin, who, after consulting the police chief, grants him access to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with the killer in a state of panic after a violent confrontation at the Barkers’ house. Disoriented by the chaos, gunfire, and the sight of an armed cop, he acts on primal instinct, firing wildly before fleeing. He realizes he’s been shot under the armpit but initially dismisses the injury as minor. As he drives away, his adrenaline fades, and he notices the severity of his wound, which is bleeding heavily. He stops at a shopping center to assess the damage, using a newspaper as a…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Lucas Davenport and his colleague Del Capslock head to Fairview Southdale Hospital to meet Kelly Barker, a witness to a violent shooting incident. Barker recounts the chaotic attack by a bearded assailant, believed to be her stalker, which left a police officer dead and others wounded. Lucas emphasizes the importance of identifying the shooter using a blood trail left at the scene. He arranges for an updated composite sketch of the suspect to be distributed to media outlets across the Midwest, hoping to…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Lucas Davenport speeding through the streets in his Lexus, responding to an urgent call from his colleagues Jenkins and Shrake. With a restrained suspect, Berg, in the backseat and his partner Del Capslock by his side, Lucas is tense and confused about the emergency. The urgency in Jenkins and Shrake’s voices suggests a dire situation, though the specifics remain unclear. Upon arriving at the scene, Lucas learns the devastating news: his close friend and colleague, Marcy Sherrill,…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Marcy Sherrill, aware of the growing media frenzy around the Jones case, reflects on Lucas Davenport's relentless approach to the investigation. Davenport, driven by personal stakes, is leveraging the media to pressure the Minneapolis PD into uncovering more about the suspect, John Fell. Despite the department's overall decline in crime rates, Sherrill acknowledges Davenport's tendency to manipulate the press, a tactic he employed even during his time as a Minneapolis cop. She anticipates the chief’s…
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