Page 12 of Making a Killing

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Date:Tue 21/05/2024, 14.05

From:Tarek Osman

To:Nick Vincent

Subject: Infamous – possible lead

Hi Nick,

Just a quick one before you head back to LA.

I’ve been contacted by a woman called Kelsie Smith who sawWho Killed Luke Ryderand claims to have a story idea for another series. Yeah, yeah, I know, that’s what they all say, but there may be something in it. Basically it’s a child murder from back in 2016. The kid was eight at the time. The mother was convicted and is serving life, but is apparently still telling anyone who’ll listen that she didn’t do it.

I don’t know what new angle this Smith woman thinks she has but she’s claiming it’s ‘explosive’. So what do you think? Worth a closer look?

T

Date:Wed 22/05/2024, 10.13

From:Nick Vincent

To:Tarek Osman

Subject: Re: Infamous – possible lead

Yeah, like you said, ‘That’s what they all bloody say’. What’s she after, do we know?

Importance: High

Date:Wed 22/05/2024, 10.45

From:Tarek Osman

To:Nick Vincent

Subject: Re: Re: Infamous – possible lead

Standard terms as far as I can gather – an upfront fee and a cut of post-production profits. Which suggests she’s done her research. We could offer her something to keep her sweet while we dig into it?

Date:Wed 22/05/2024, 12.22

From:Nick Vincent

To:Tarek Osman

Subject: Re: Re: Re: Infamous – possible lead

I’m not giving her any poxy money. You do your bloody research first, and if it looks like it has potential we’ll get someone on it. About to get on a plane so send me something tomorrow – as much as you can find.

Importance: High

Date:Thu 23/05/2024, 16.33

From:Tarek Osman

To:Nick Vincent

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