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?”

to head to the crime scene. “Guess what? The killer was following a plan, and if Melody hadn’t died, the others were supposed to be safe. But why did the killings start as soon as Caleb was committed to the mental

frowned, not quite following

targeting each victim just for Caleb. Can you really say this string of murders has nothing to do with Caleb?” Finn’s eyes

Robin solve cases and found Melody before. He’s an asset, and if the cops hit a wall and can’t predict the next victim, they have to turn to him,” Finn said

teeth.

stepped back until

wants to challenge me? Let’s see if I can figure

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

from the orphanage?” I asked

back to the present. He turned to Cory. “Has the

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

his temples. “I’m heading there

“Can I come along?”

but something felt off about this murder.

Tangle Lane…

from the

Tangle Lane… was it really because Colin was in the mental institution, and someone wanted to pressure the police and make solving the case more