blackbird by Gina Frisken

 

How does a devout Catholic, a husband and father cope with this crime?

 

Who are you O’Farrell? Your biography reveals you’re a tough-as-nails cop used to belting into a gangster. Just like you take aim at your hardened criminal you’ve become a target of the press.

 

As I get comfortable in my armchair, I stare at O’Farrell’s picture.

 

You believe that those who commit crimes, whether it’s accepting bribes or committing murder, not only answer to man’s justice, but also will one-day answer to God. Do you judge Klaus before you examine the evidence?

 

I look out my window pondering about the 46-year-old veteran cop.

 

You want to solve this crime quickly. You fear loosing your prime witness and the media getting a hold of this case.

 

Speak to me O’Farrell. You’re the victims’ voice.

 

What did you see? What did you leave in or out of your notebook?