Queen's Korner

Kandice It's been three weeks since I had heard from Kimi. I couldn't believe she had pulled this off. I am going to miss Raphael, but there was no way I could pass up that kind of money. I know it may seem harsh and unethical, but he had it coming anyway. He should have never taken a vow of monogamy if he knew he would not be faithful to the cause. I am glad I wasn't the one found with Raphael. One thing I have learned from this, leave married men alone; they aren't worth the trouble. I've decided to lay low and take off for a while until the investigation of the homicide is complete. My flight for the Dominica Republic leaves in 30 mins. I'll be visiting some family members for six months. My Job gave me the much needed time, and I can work from my location after my break is over. Six weeks no work and all play. Who knows, maybe I will decide to stay. My heart often aches when I think about Raphael. I could have sworn I heard him call my name last night. I...

Detective Moore It's not often I get baffled when working on a case. Yet this one is dragging, and the pieces are not of the standard caliber. We're still working on getting an ID for the female victim. It seems as though she's not a U.S. Citizen. So the foreign database search has already been initiated. The Homeland Security U.S. Embassy should have her information in no time. Meanwhile, the identified Raphael Durand's wife is being brought in for questioning. It seems as though they had been going through a breakup, which, in my eyes, implies motive. Her ragged and torn skirt did not imply that she was impoverished. Perhaps she was in a rush while getting dressed. As she sat in the interrogation room, she did not look a bit disturbed. No tears fell from her eyes, and no compassion seemed to be in her heart. Legs crossed, and lips primped and pursed, her fire-red lipstick brought attention to her dark chocolate brown skin. I managed to get a glimpse of her b...