Chapter 21 An Unexplained Murder

Chase stood over Tom’s unmoving and lifeless body, with his fists clenched into balls of iron. His jaw was clenched against the roar of rage trying to tear out of him. But, he remained cold silent. Forensic investigators moved around the room, taping the floor and walls with caution stripes. Another one in a hazard suit crouched over the bed where Tom died. “He will be carted to the morgue for an autopsy.” The investigator said, shining a flashlight in Tom’s eyes, “But judging by the physical, noticeable state of this body, it is safe to say there had been a physical cause to his death.” “He was murdered in his own bed.” Chase snarled. “Say the truth and stop fucking beating around the bush!” “Yes, sir. It appears so. He shows signs of suffocation, but the results of the autopsy will confirm this observation.” Chase turned around and buried his fist into the wall. The impact attracted glances from everyone else, but they dared not say a word. He let out a scorching breath, igno