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NARROWING DOWN A KILLER
En route to the Greater Saint Tammany Regional Airport
Jana’s phone vibrated in her pocket, but when Cade saw the look on her face he said, “Jana, what is it?”
In a frantic set of hand motions, she waved Cade and Kyle closer and tilted the phone so they could hear.
“A blocked phone number. It’s him,” she whispered.
“Jana Baker?” she said
“But, Miss Baker. You knew it was me calling, didn’t you?” Jarrah said.
“As a matter of fact, just as the phone rang, a certain stench wafted through the air. So yes, I knew it was you.”
“Did your mother not teach you any manners before she was gone? Oh, that’s right, you were young. She was never there for you.”
“Jarrah, why is it you get so much pleasure in other people’s pain? Did mommy not love you enough when you w
