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Thornton Mysteries #2
The Redemption
Emma Thornton is back in The Redemption, C.L. Tolbert’s second novel in the Thornton Mystery Series.
When two men are murdered one muggy September night in a New Orleans housing project, an eye witness identifies only one suspect - Louis Bishop- a homeless sixteen-year old. Louis is arrested the next day and thrown into Orleans Parish Prison. Emma Thornton, a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St. Stanislaus Law School in the city agrees to represent him.
When they take on the case, Emma and her students discover a tangle of corruption, intrigue, and more violence than they would have thought possible, even in New Orleans. They uncover secrets about the night of the murders, and illegal dealings in the city, and within Louis’s family. As the case progresses, Emma and her family are thrown into a series of life-threating situations. But in the end, Emma gains Louis’s trust, which allows him to reveal his last, and most vital secret.
When two men are murdered one muggy September night in a New Orleans housing project, an eye witness identifies only one suspect - Louis Bishop- a homeless sixteen-year old. Louis is arrested the next day and thrown into Orleans Parish Prison. Emma Thornton, a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St. Stanislaus Law School in the city agrees to represent him.
When they take on the case, Emma and her students discover a tangle of corruption, intrigue, and more violence than they would have thought possible, even in New Orleans. They uncover secrets about the night of the murders, and illegal dealings in the city, and within Louis’s family. As the case progresses, Emma and her family are thrown into a series of life-threating situations. But in the end, Emma gains Louis’s trust, which allows him to reveal his last, and most vital secret.
343 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2021
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About the author
C.L. Tolbert
4 books97 followersCL Tolbert grew up on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, a culturally rich, beachy stretch of land with some of the best sunsets in the country. Early in her career she taught children with learning disabilities before moving on to law school. She spent most of her legal career working as defense counsel to large corporations and traveled throughout the country as regional and national counsel. She also had the unique opportunity of teaching third-year law students in a clinical program at a law school in New Orleans where she ran the Homelessness Law Clinic and learned, first hand, about poverty in that city. The experiences and impressions she has collected from the past forty years contribute to the stories she writes today.
After winning the Georgia State Bar Association’s fiction writing contest in 2010 for a short story entitled Out From Silence, she devoted more time to writing. Retiring after thirty years of practicing law she developed the winning short story into a full scale novel by the same name. A new manuscript entitled The Redemption is currently in development. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and schnauzer Yoda, and visits her two children and three grandchildren as often as possible.
After winning the Georgia State Bar Association’s fiction writing contest in 2010 for a short story entitled Out From Silence, she devoted more time to writing. Retiring after thirty years of practicing law she developed the winning short story into a full scale novel by the same name. A new manuscript entitled The Redemption is currently in development. She lives in Atlanta with her husband and schnauzer Yoda, and visits her two children and three grandchildren as often as possible.
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June 25, 2021
The Redemption is an interesting murder mystery that takes on poverty and youth violence in New Orleans.
Instead of a homicide detective or PI, our heroine is a law professor. I enjoyed this unique angle. She uses the case as a teaching tool for her students, while she’s also digging deep and unraveling secrets to help defend her client.
This story is meant to make us think about issues such fair representation of the poor in our criminal justice system, how the minds of teens develop, and whether the death penalty is ever a reasonable punishment for a sixteen-year-old child.
This is the second book in the Thornton Mystery Series, and I had no issues reading it as a stand-alone.
*I received a review copy as part of a book tour with Partners in Crime.*
Instead of a homicide detective or PI, our heroine is a law professor. I enjoyed this unique angle. She uses the case as a teaching tool for her students, while she’s also digging deep and unraveling secrets to help defend her client.
This story is meant to make us think about issues such fair representation of the poor in our criminal justice system, how the minds of teens develop, and whether the death penalty is ever a reasonable punishment for a sixteen-year-old child.
This is the second book in the Thornton Mystery Series, and I had no issues reading it as a stand-alone.
*I received a review copy as part of a book tour with Partners in Crime.*
August 15, 2021
C.L. Tolbert’s second novel in the Thornton Mystery series, The Redemption, like her first book, Out From Silence, is a page turner. It’s absolutely packed full of suspense. What I find refreshing and unique about Tolbert’s legal thrillers is that rather than your standard male detective or police officer protagonist, there’s Emma Thornton—a single mother of twin boys, a law professor, and the director of a Homelessness Clinic. Emma is the type of heroine I can get behind!
Emma gets herself into one harrowing situation after another, determined to prove her client, sixteen-year-old Louis Bishop’s, innocence. I have a sixteen-year-old son and I cannot fathom him being charged with double homicide and/or facing the death penalty. Though the novel is very entertaining and has all the twists and turns you would expect from a murder mystery, The Redemption highlights both societal and national hot topics— prosecuting juveniles as adults, police corruption, homelessness, poverty, inequality, gangs, drugs, and the list goes on. Be sure to read the footnote at the end of the novel. Tolbert’s first-hand experience teaching as a defense attorney, teacher third-year law students and running a Homelessness Law Clinic in New Orleans gives The Redemption authenticity even though it’s a work of fiction.
Set in the gritty yet equally beautiful and lush backdrop of New Orleans, as the case unfolds Emma’s curiosity and tenacity often outweigh good common sense (much to the chagrin of her boyfriend, Ren Taylor). It’s those riskier decisions that keep the readers engaged and after reading Out From Silence, I’ve come to expect this type of behavior from Emma.
It’s not necessary to read the first novel in this series. The novels work well on their own but go ahead and get a copy of Out From Silence. If you enjoy reading stories set in the South, it’s set in Jonesboro, Georgia. It’ll get you up to date on Emma and Ren’s relationship and her twin boys and give you a better understanding about Emma’s background. And I can’t wait to get the final book in the series and see what Emma gets into next!
Emma gets herself into one harrowing situation after another, determined to prove her client, sixteen-year-old Louis Bishop’s, innocence. I have a sixteen-year-old son and I cannot fathom him being charged with double homicide and/or facing the death penalty. Though the novel is very entertaining and has all the twists and turns you would expect from a murder mystery, The Redemption highlights both societal and national hot topics— prosecuting juveniles as adults, police corruption, homelessness, poverty, inequality, gangs, drugs, and the list goes on. Be sure to read the footnote at the end of the novel. Tolbert’s first-hand experience teaching as a defense attorney, teacher third-year law students and running a Homelessness Law Clinic in New Orleans gives The Redemption authenticity even though it’s a work of fiction.
Set in the gritty yet equally beautiful and lush backdrop of New Orleans, as the case unfolds Emma’s curiosity and tenacity often outweigh good common sense (much to the chagrin of her boyfriend, Ren Taylor). It’s those riskier decisions that keep the readers engaged and after reading Out From Silence, I’ve come to expect this type of behavior from Emma.
It’s not necessary to read the first novel in this series. The novels work well on their own but go ahead and get a copy of Out From Silence. If you enjoy reading stories set in the South, it’s set in Jonesboro, Georgia. It’ll get you up to date on Emma and Ren’s relationship and her twin boys and give you a better understanding about Emma’s background. And I can’t wait to get the final book in the series and see what Emma gets into next!
May 11, 2021
This was a fun read that I blew through in a couple of days. The premise is a law school faculty gets pulled into defending a 16 year old kid who faces the death penalty for a murder he didn't commit. It takes place in NOLA, and the gritty city makes for a perfect backdrop for a story that takes multiple twists and turns. When you're looking for a great, fun read this is it. I highly recommend.
June 26, 2021
In The Redemption, book two of the Thorton Mystery Series, author C.L. Tolbert transports the reader to New Orleans for an intriguing mystery / suspense / crime and legal thriller / story that will keep the reader guessing and turning the pages.
After two men are murdered on the grounds of the Redemption housing projects, sixteen year old Louis Bishop is arrested and charged as an adult with two counts of murder in the first degree, a capital case that could involve the death penalty. Emma Thornton, a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St. Stanislaus Law School in the city agrees to represent him.
Emma's investigation into the murder case takes her into the dark and seedy part of New Orleans, where drug dealers and corrupt police run the show with their illegal dealings, and the residents of the Redemption housing projects are too scared to talk to her about that fatal night. As Emma digs deeper into the murder investigation, she gets too close to the truth about Louis' family secrets and seedy illegal dealings, and some innocent victims are murdered after talking to her. There are some dangerous people who will stop her from learning the truth at any cost, including threatening her family. Can Emma help save the wrongly accused teen, or will the corrupt individuals destroy everyone and everything that gets in their way?
Author C. L. Tolbert weaves a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller written in the third person narrative that follows Emma as she tries to get justice for wrongfully accused sixteen year old Louis Bishop. I loved reading this action-packed story. The reader will be easily drawn into this well written story with its richly descriptive plot that will keep them guessing as secrets, betrayals, deceit, motives, revenge, and clues are uncovered, while unexpected twists and turns, and a surprising conclusion will leave the reader simply stunned. I especially loved how the author used her prior experience as a defense attorney to weave an intense account of the legal investigation that Emma engaged in her pursuit to vindicate Louis, and bring the true murderers to justice.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the rich description of New Orleans. You can't help but want to visit the Big Easy, the author does an amazing job of describing the famous French Quarter landmark, and the various local streets that she called home for many years.
The Redemption has enough drama, tension, action, dark secrets, a touch of romance, and unexpected twists and turns that will take the reader on one heck of a thrilling roller coaster ride.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.
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After two men are murdered on the grounds of the Redemption housing projects, sixteen year old Louis Bishop is arrested and charged as an adult with two counts of murder in the first degree, a capital case that could involve the death penalty. Emma Thornton, a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St. Stanislaus Law School in the city agrees to represent him.
Emma's investigation into the murder case takes her into the dark and seedy part of New Orleans, where drug dealers and corrupt police run the show with their illegal dealings, and the residents of the Redemption housing projects are too scared to talk to her about that fatal night. As Emma digs deeper into the murder investigation, she gets too close to the truth about Louis' family secrets and seedy illegal dealings, and some innocent victims are murdered after talking to her. There are some dangerous people who will stop her from learning the truth at any cost, including threatening her family. Can Emma help save the wrongly accused teen, or will the corrupt individuals destroy everyone and everything that gets in their way?
Author C. L. Tolbert weaves a fast-paced and suspenseful thriller written in the third person narrative that follows Emma as she tries to get justice for wrongfully accused sixteen year old Louis Bishop. I loved reading this action-packed story. The reader will be easily drawn into this well written story with its richly descriptive plot that will keep them guessing as secrets, betrayals, deceit, motives, revenge, and clues are uncovered, while unexpected twists and turns, and a surprising conclusion will leave the reader simply stunned. I especially loved how the author used her prior experience as a defense attorney to weave an intense account of the legal investigation that Emma engaged in her pursuit to vindicate Louis, and bring the true murderers to justice.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention how much I enjoyed the rich description of New Orleans. You can't help but want to visit the Big Easy, the author does an amazing job of describing the famous French Quarter landmark, and the various local streets that she called home for many years.
The Redemption has enough drama, tension, action, dark secrets, a touch of romance, and unexpected twists and turns that will take the reader on one heck of a thrilling roller coaster ride.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author / publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Partners In Crime Virtual Book Tours.
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March 19, 2021
This is the second book in the Thornton Mysteries but the first that I have read. Let me assure you that your enjoyment will not be spoilt by not reading the first in the series.
Emma Thornton is a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St Stanislaus Law School in New Orleans. When a 16 year old homeless boy, Louis is arrested following the murder of two men in the Redemption, a New Orleans housing project, Emma agrees to represent him. She selects several of her students to help in the case. This involves investigating Louis, his family and his relationships with others – and the intrigue surrounding life in the projects where drugs, corruption, police brutality and gangs, violence and murder are rife.
What did I like about the book? It was well written and easy to read. It had colourful characters really well defined and interesting. It kept me involved in the action.
What didn’t I like? This is difficult to formulate; Emma is just too good to be true. A good detective, brave, a single mum, a team player, a great mentor to her students and clever. What didn’t work for me is that she continually prevented her students from getting too involved because they would be in danger (fair enough), but it was OK for her to put herself, and her children in danger! However, such is fiction – but it just dented the shine on the book for me. I still enjoyed it but it didn’t sparkle for me. Perhaps it is just my jaded viewpoint. Is it worth a read? It certainly is. Do I recommend it, I certainly do.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC via my Kindle in return for an honest review.
Emma Thornton is a law professor and director of the Homeless Law Clinic at St Stanislaus Law School in New Orleans. When a 16 year old homeless boy, Louis is arrested following the murder of two men in the Redemption, a New Orleans housing project, Emma agrees to represent him. She selects several of her students to help in the case. This involves investigating Louis, his family and his relationships with others – and the intrigue surrounding life in the projects where drugs, corruption, police brutality and gangs, violence and murder are rife.
What did I like about the book? It was well written and easy to read. It had colourful characters really well defined and interesting. It kept me involved in the action.
What didn’t I like? This is difficult to formulate; Emma is just too good to be true. A good detective, brave, a single mum, a team player, a great mentor to her students and clever. What didn’t work for me is that she continually prevented her students from getting too involved because they would be in danger (fair enough), but it was OK for her to put herself, and her children in danger! However, such is fiction – but it just dented the shine on the book for me. I still enjoyed it but it didn’t sparkle for me. Perhaps it is just my jaded viewpoint. Is it worth a read? It certainly is. Do I recommend it, I certainly do.
Thank you to the author, publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC via my Kindle in return for an honest review.
June 13, 2021
This is one of the better legal thrillers I have read. It is a good combination of engaging characters, informative plot, and interesting setting. Emma, law school professor, is a good heroine. She cares about a young man accused of murder. I appreciate her convincing the dean to allow her and some of her students to be involved in the defense.
That a law professor is involved in defending an accused murderer is what makes the novel so informative. Emma uses the case as a teaching opportunity and we get to learn about procedure right along with her law school students. I found it very interesting to see how evidence is gathered and how accurate information is pried out of reluctant witnesses.
Tolbert introduced me to an area of New Orleans plagued with crime and crooked police. Much of the crime involved teens and it was interesting to read about brain development in teens and how they can be manipulated by powerful but evil people.
I have a pet peeve about heroines getting into suspenseful situations because of making thoughtless decisions. That happened here when Emma went to an isolated wharf by herself after her apartment had been ransacked and her life endangered. Of course, there by herself, suspense ensued.
This is an entertaining and informative legal thriller. It really gives the flavor of a community in need of a woman committed to helping defend those wrongly accused. I'm glad Emma was on the job.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours. My comments are an independent and honest review.
That a law professor is involved in defending an accused murderer is what makes the novel so informative. Emma uses the case as a teaching opportunity and we get to learn about procedure right along with her law school students. I found it very interesting to see how evidence is gathered and how accurate information is pried out of reluctant witnesses.
Tolbert introduced me to an area of New Orleans plagued with crime and crooked police. Much of the crime involved teens and it was interesting to read about brain development in teens and how they can be manipulated by powerful but evil people.
I have a pet peeve about heroines getting into suspenseful situations because of making thoughtless decisions. That happened here when Emma went to an isolated wharf by herself after her apartment had been ransacked and her life endangered. Of course, there by herself, suspense ensued.
This is an entertaining and informative legal thriller. It really gives the flavor of a community in need of a woman committed to helping defend those wrongly accused. I'm glad Emma was on the job.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book through Partners in Crime Virtual Book Tours. My comments are an independent and honest review.
December 3, 2021
A suspenseful legal thriller!
Emma Thornton, a law professor in New Orleans is one tough woman. When two men are murdered on the grounds of the Redemption housing projects, she and her law students mount a defense case.
Louis Bishop is a 16-year-old boy, who grew up hard and fast in the housing development. He is charged with the crimes as an adult and incarcerated with violent adult offenders. Emma takes on a gang, guns, and corruption in the police force to defend him against the potential of a death penalty verdict.
The story is set in a seedy area of New Orleans where the cousin of the accused runs the show and everyone is afraid to talk. As the murders of witnesses who have spoken to Emma began to pile up, she knows she and her family are in the crosshairs, but she won’t stop until there is justice.
I wasn’t surprised to find out the author was a retired attorney. She wove the law, the court system and police procedure throughout the book seamlessly.
Kudos to CL Tolbert for creating such unique characters and plot line. The story is rich with vivid descriptions of New Orleans, secrets, twists, turns, and a developing romance.
I enjoyed reading this well-written, action-packed story.
I purchased this book after hearing the author speak on a Zoom event conducted by my local independent bookstore, Mystery Lovers in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. This is the second book in the Thornton Mystery Series but can be read as a stand-alone. I hadn’t read the first book entitled “Out of Silence,” but I will be sure to pick it up now.
Emma Thornton, a law professor in New Orleans is one tough woman. When two men are murdered on the grounds of the Redemption housing projects, she and her law students mount a defense case.
Louis Bishop is a 16-year-old boy, who grew up hard and fast in the housing development. He is charged with the crimes as an adult and incarcerated with violent adult offenders. Emma takes on a gang, guns, and corruption in the police force to defend him against the potential of a death penalty verdict.
The story is set in a seedy area of New Orleans where the cousin of the accused runs the show and everyone is afraid to talk. As the murders of witnesses who have spoken to Emma began to pile up, she knows she and her family are in the crosshairs, but she won’t stop until there is justice.
I wasn’t surprised to find out the author was a retired attorney. She wove the law, the court system and police procedure throughout the book seamlessly.
Kudos to CL Tolbert for creating such unique characters and plot line. The story is rich with vivid descriptions of New Orleans, secrets, twists, turns, and a developing romance.
I enjoyed reading this well-written, action-packed story.
I purchased this book after hearing the author speak on a Zoom event conducted by my local independent bookstore, Mystery Lovers in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. This is the second book in the Thornton Mystery Series but can be read as a stand-alone. I hadn’t read the first book entitled “Out of Silence,” but I will be sure to pick it up now.
June 30, 2021
The Redemption is the second book of this series but can be read as a standalone. This book is very realistic of what we see in our society today. Many grandparents raising their grandchildren because of drugs use, child abuse, broken homes, incarceration etc.
Emma is a law professor who takes on the role as defense attorney in the case of 16 yr old Louis, accused of a murder he did not commit. While defending Louis, Emma uses the facts and this case as a teaching tool for her students. Emma and her students uncover much more corruption than this case.
Reading this book will entice the reader to take a hard look at many of the social injustices we as a society face today. Why is it that poor people do not receive the same level of compassion and representation that paying people do? How could it be so easy for corrupt parties to place the blame on a juvenile? Is it because they receive a lighter sentence? What should be the punishment for a 16 yr old.... rehabilitation or the death penalty? You will see when reading this book takes many twists and turns as the corruption goes deeper than you could even imagine!
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Emma is a law professor who takes on the role as defense attorney in the case of 16 yr old Louis, accused of a murder he did not commit. While defending Louis, Emma uses the facts and this case as a teaching tool for her students. Emma and her students uncover much more corruption than this case.
Reading this book will entice the reader to take a hard look at many of the social injustices we as a society face today. Why is it that poor people do not receive the same level of compassion and representation that paying people do? How could it be so easy for corrupt parties to place the blame on a juvenile? Is it because they receive a lighter sentence? What should be the punishment for a 16 yr old.... rehabilitation or the death penalty? You will see when reading this book takes many twists and turns as the corruption goes deeper than you could even imagine!
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June 27, 2021
The Redemption is the second book in the Thornton Mysteries series, and although I had not read the first book I found it easy enough to read it as a stand alone. This storyline touched on so many issues facing some of the youth in today's society, poverty and gang life. A grandmothers taking care of more than one of her grandchildren because of broken homes and drug use. After the murder of two men in a housing project, Emma who is a law professor is mostly pressured to take the case of the 16 year old accused of the murders. This will eventually lead to bringing Emma and those surrounding her into a dangerous situation. This was a interesting read and I would recommend it to others. I received a complimentary paper back from the author C.L. Tolbert and #partnersincrimevbt, this is my honest and fair review.
June 30, 2021
Redemption. It sounds like a good thing, doesn’t it? Redemption in this book is an area of New Orleans. An area commonly known as the projects.
Is there anything redeeming about Redemption? Yes. Juanita, Mama Ruby and Alicia.
This story starts out with two murders and then progresses to more. Emma Thornton and her law students are defending Louis, the teen accused of those two murders. They have no idea of the danger this is to themselves.
Emma is particularly targeted and when she doesn’t back off, her life is at stake. She isn’t sure who she can trust as NOPD seems to be full of dirty cops.
Emma manages to clear the teen, but it’s a long and dangerous road filled with surprises.
Thank you, Ms Tolbert. for this very enjoyable book. I’m ready for more Thornton Mystery books.
***Book received from PICT without charge.***
Is there anything redeeming about Redemption? Yes. Juanita, Mama Ruby and Alicia.
This story starts out with two murders and then progresses to more. Emma Thornton and her law students are defending Louis, the teen accused of those two murders. They have no idea of the danger this is to themselves.
Emma is particularly targeted and when she doesn’t back off, her life is at stake. She isn’t sure who she can trust as NOPD seems to be full of dirty cops.
Emma manages to clear the teen, but it’s a long and dangerous road filled with surprises.
Thank you, Ms Tolbert. for this very enjoyable book. I’m ready for more Thornton Mystery books.
***Book received from PICT without charge.***
November 27, 2023
The author draws on her experiences as a law professor to make the details feel so real that the reader is absolutely pulled into the world of the story. The vivid descriptions of New Orleans add to that realism, and make for a fascinating read.
February 12, 2023
I'm a big fan of stories set in New Orleans, so I was really looking forward to reading this book by a new author to me. Unfortunately, it fell flat.
Emma Thornton is a law school professor in charge of the pro bono clinic. When a teen is charged with the murder of two men, one a Catholic priest, she heads up the defense aided by several law students. But witnesses start getting murdered, and Emma finds herself and her family in danger.
For me, the story wasn't particularly well-crafted, and the farther I got into the story, the less I cared about what happened to the characters. Some of the plot twists were telegraphed, and the lead character seemed to make the same mistakes over and over. Also, there was what I considered a research failure by calling a group of officers who knew each other in Hua, Vietnam as the "Huey" group. Hua is pronounced "H-way," not "Hue-ay." Finally, about halfway through the story, the law students simply disappear as characters.
Maybe others will enjoy the book, but for me, by the last 50 pages, I just wanted to get it done.
Emma Thornton is a law school professor in charge of the pro bono clinic. When a teen is charged with the murder of two men, one a Catholic priest, she heads up the defense aided by several law students. But witnesses start getting murdered, and Emma finds herself and her family in danger.
For me, the story wasn't particularly well-crafted, and the farther I got into the story, the less I cared about what happened to the characters. Some of the plot twists were telegraphed, and the lead character seemed to make the same mistakes over and over. Also, there was what I considered a research failure by calling a group of officers who knew each other in Hua, Vietnam as the "Huey" group. Hua is pronounced "H-way," not "Hue-ay." Finally, about halfway through the story, the law students simply disappear as characters.
Maybe others will enjoy the book, but for me, by the last 50 pages, I just wanted to get it done.
September 27, 2021
I enjoyed this story, but it had a few issues. I loved the New Orleans setting and the descriptions of the town, the people, the locations, and the food. It made me want to go back again, and we did go back this summer. What I didn't like about the book was the boys seeming to be a little too perfect and the main character a little too stupid. After being threatened, and people being killed, she walks in places know they've been broken into, or when finding doors unlocked she had locked. She also interviews people who keep getting killed, and then gets a girl to talk, and just leaves her on her own without protection.
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