Chapter 68Detective Sergeant Hamilton of the Vancouver Police District was next on the list. His testimony confirmed that a sniper took aim from a gazebo located in a small park near Ms. Kartz’s apartment and shot the woman as she was on her way home. The bullet that was taken out during Ms. Kartz’s first surgery had been identified as having been shot from a Gamo Silent Cat .22 Air Rifle with 4x32 Scope—the same weapon that had been used in the first crime.
Billycan then asked the bailiff to bring in the weapon to the courtroom. When he did, a ripple of murmurs went through the jury and the audience. It was indeed an impressive weapon. Even wrapped in a plastic bag, this rifle had an imposing presence—one of fearsome power.
“Now, Detective Hamilton, could you tell us when and how you
