Chapter 33

Rory asked, “Any connection with someone in Black Bear? Milton’s large bank deposits began about then, and he’d had only small bits and pieces of work during that time. None apparent since.

“My investigative team has learned that about six months ago he had a temporary night custodian’s job at the college. It certainly hasn’t paid him thousands of dollars, then or since. We can find out if he was on duty the night she disappeared.”

“Do that,” Northman ordered.

“Many of our doctors have staff privileges at Valley View’s main hospital. I assume they also have offices in the valley,” Bond added, excitement building because they were getting somewhere and this nightmare might soon be over.

Northman broke in. “Really? I wasn’t aware of that, but it makes sense. Orthopedics and pediatrics are the only areas where we’re always full. Some of our at-risk pregnant patients prefer to deliver in a bigger hospital with a neonatal intensive care unit.”