20 In 5 -- Vol. III -- Looking Good

Habits can be used against you, unfortunately.

By Gil C. Schmidt


The body flopped down the embankment, drawing a curse from the aged forensic doctor who hated the rain, the cold, his job and his peacefully-sleeping wife, in that order. Snapping off another swear word, he dragged his case carefully down the slick slope, muttering as water and mud found gaps in his clothing to savage his cringing skin.


Latham trudged across the soggy field, eyes darting across his path for any potential clue. He stepped up to the body, partially obscured by Dr. Jameson who was quickly dictating his observations in a tiny recorder.


"Can you estimate time of death, Hank?"


The recorder switched off. "For him or for me?" The doctor stood up, grunting at the effort. "For him, maybe six, maybe as much as ten hours ago. Could be twelve. For me, maybe a week or two, unless Helen's ass of a mother doesn't leave town."


Latham chuckled or grunted, then nodded. "Bit of a Beau Brummel, wasn't he?"


Dr. Jameson started. "Huh? What? I haven't heard that name in years! Where'd you pick it up?"


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