Reborn In a Murderer’s Embrace

Chapter 289

Over there, Cory dashed off to make a call and came back quickly. “After Caleb was taken in for questioning, he was sent off to the mental institution. He’s been there ever since, so he’s got an alibi.”

Finn furrowed his brow. “Huh, that guy wouldn’t get his hands dirty with a murder. He just needs to lift a finger.”

I rolled my eyes at Finn. “What are you, spinning fairy tales? Why don’t you just say Caleb is a god or something, with all that finger–lifting talk…

Finn shot me a disdainful look. “What do you know? Ever seen a case of murder disguised as an accidental death?”

I shook my head earnestly.

“There are plenty of ways to wish someone dead without breaking the law,” Finn said with a detached tone.

I pursed my lips, clearly skeptical.

Finn grew impatient. “Seems like you’re definitely not Phoebe.”

I rolled my eyes. “I’m Foebe Larson, and what makes you so sure Caleb’s the killer? Didn’t you say the serial murder case was about to be closed?”

said bluntly before directing me to an interrogation room, preparing to head to the crime scene. “Guess what? The killer was following a plan, and

frowned, not quite following

killer, he’s taunting the police. He’s been targeting each victim just for Caleb. Can you really say this string of murders

Melody before. He’s an asset, and if the cops hit a wall and can’t predict the next victim, they

teeth.

until I was pressed against the car

“Caleb wants to challenge me? Let’s see if I can figure out who the

deep breath, watching Finn, who seemed almost possessed in his need to outdo

the orphanage?” I

to the present. He turned to Cory. “Has the victim’s identity been confirmed?”

but there were a lot of stray dogs in the alley last night…” Cory murmured. “The scene’s quite a…

massaged his temples. “I’m heading there

“Can I come

why, but something felt off about this murder.

Tangle Lane…

was different from

were always found near water. Dumping it in Tangle Lane… was it really because Colin was in the mental institution, and someone wanted to pressure the