Page 52 of Them Bones

Gonna end up a big ol’ pile of them bones.

He let himself slip away into a hazy high.

Happy fucking new year.

The Interview

DOI: 25 DECEMBER 1999

ABSTRACT

First responder to suspected homicide at single-detached dwelling in suburban neighbourhood; response instigated by an anonymous call (see call log)

INTERDEPARTMENTAL DEBRIEF [TRANSCRIPT]

Officer on Duty:Det. Jay Ruta

Interviewer:Shailene Marr

[Marr]

Can I get you a cup of coffee or something?

[Ruta]

I’m not going to be able to sleep for a week as it is.

[Marr]

Decaf, then.

[Ruta]

Let’s just get this over with.

[Marr]

I hate this part as much as you do, but let’s cross the t’s while they’re fresh, okay?

[Ruta]

I know the drill.

[Marr]

Please, begin.

[Ruta]

I was doing the holiday RIDE program, and heard Sherry dispatch all available units for a possible 187. I was less than a block from the scene so I headed right over, figuring it might take a few minutes for some of the guys to make it out, holidays and all...

[Marr]

Sneaking home to put out cookies and tuck in the kids.

[Ruta]

You said it, not me.

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