“Her fingers had frozen around the inhaler. It’s still in her palm.”
Rudy jerked his chin around toward the body. “Damn, I missed that too. I knew there’s a reason why I called you out here. Anyway, an asthmatic wouldn’t be out in these temperatures.”
“True. Can you get me a list of all similar deaths in surrounding counties as well as in Crooked Creek? You said the closest house outside of this property is two miles?”
“Do you think she could have run that far in these conditions?”
“Depends on how badly she wanted to live. We need to find out where she came from.”
“So, does this mean you’re helping me with this case?”
“It means I can look. I know you and your department are overwhelmed and I’ll make the time.”