Mike crossed his arms and appeared to be deep in thought while scanning their suspect board. "Joe."
"Yes sir."
"Let's think about removing the three guys in jail and Tony from the board. Before we take them off, have Sara cross-check these guys one more time. Also run a check on family and friends to see if any piece of paper connects them to Lana or our suspect."
"Yes sir."
"I don't think they will find anything, but I would rather be safe than sorry. One more person I want Sara to check, Peter Waters. I want everyone and every account checked on him too.
Maybe he knew who stole his identity."
"You got it."
Mike's phone rang, and he immediately pushed the green button. "Hi Sara, what do you have for me?" Every time he glanced at his phone, and it was Sara, it did his heart good. When she called it was always with information. There was never a time she called just to chitchat. Their professional relationship was like an economics class—supply and demand. He demanded information, and she supplied it.
"I have tons of stuff. Mike, you are working me to death."
"Hopefully your hard work paid off," he answered while digging out his pen and pad to take notes.
"As far as Tony, I cross-referenced everything I could find including every man, woman and their pets. I found nothing out of the ordinary. I looked to see if any family or friends used credit cards or cell phones any place but here. They haven't. I checked the other guys and looked where they were supposed to be, and they are clear too. All cell phone records confirm their whereabouts. As a matter of fact, all this information helped them more than hurt them. I hope this helps you."
"What about Peter Waters?"
"That's a little harder. He was a salesman, so he used his phone a lot, and it will take a while.
Most of his calls were to strangers, but I'll let you know as soon as we've checked out every caller."
"Thanks Sara, as usual you are the best."
"I know."
"Do you have any news on the DNA?"
"Nope," she replied almost mad at them. They knew that information wouldn't be in for a couple more days.
"Then I take back the compliment."
The guys laughed.
"I hear you guys," she teased.
"Keep me informed," Mike said.
"I sure will."
Mike looked at Joe and Raymond. "What do you think?"
Raymond spoke first. "I don't think these guys committed murder. The only crime they committed was being stupid."
Joe shook his head in agreement.
"I think we need to put them in the not guilty file."
Everyone agreed.