Sharpe Image: Prequel Novella (Maycroft Mystery Series Book 0)
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The report documented that over the next few months, numerous people were brought in to try to make an identification of Jane Doe. No one claimed the body, which was left inside the cold case closet to rot, along with the identities of the victim and the killer.
“There’s not a lot left to work with here, Trey,” the tech said. “I doubt computer recognition software could even help. However, I think the forensic artist we used on the Sorenson case may be able to sculpt a face from the skull.”
“Well, that’s good news, right?” The rookie was apprehensive, yet hopeful. Not only was the sheriff breathing down his neck on this case, he had a personal interest as well.
“That work costs big bucks, and we don’t have a family paying for it this time. Do you think the boss will sign off on it?”
“I’ll talk to him and let you know.”
“By the way Simms, you might also want to let him know this: Your Jane Doe is actually a John Doe.”
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