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Caroline and Dexter left Otters, crossed the road and headed back up Church Street, towards the police station.
‘You’re still not convinced, are you?’ Dexter said, recognising the look on his boss’s face.
‘About what?’
‘That it’s historical, somehow.’
‘It just makes no sense. I mean, think about it. If it’s linked with history in some way, why not do it back then? Most murders are committed when emotions run high, when feelings are fresh. It’s a heat-of-the-moment thing.’
‘I dunno. This seems pretty well planned and pre-meditated.’
‘Yes, but fifty years’ worth of planning? I think that’s probably going a bit far. And again, it makes our killer a pensioner. From a practical point of view, if this is historic, why not do it before CCTV’s widespread? And mobile phone tracking. Foren
