Standing in front of his TV watching the morning news, while sipping his coffee, Andrew Barnes coughed, grabbed his chests, almost dropping the cup as the announcer got his attention. “We are going live to the scene of the vicious, double homicide in Jackson, Heights.”
“After several neighbors complained about a horrible odor coming from the house on Olive Lane, someone called the police. Entering the home the officer found a brutally beaten couple lying on the living room floor. The neighbor asked to remain anonymous, identified the couple as Mr. Mrs. Bert Stevens, long time residence of Jackson Heights. According to the neighbor, their grandson lived with them and was not home at the time. The officer said they have no suspects. We will bring …show more content…
Their grandson, Kenny is a decent young man and I worry about him. He told me once that he didn’t like living with them, but had no choice since his parents had died in the fire that destroyed their home,” Andrew said, going to the kitchen for a refill.
Margaret tidied up the kitchen, and asked, “Is it possible whoever killed the grandparents kidnapped Kenny?”
“It’s possible, sounds like the grandparents were dead several days before they found them.”
“Are you going to work today or take the day off to be with me?” Margaret asked smiling sheepishly.
“If I stay here there will be a riot down there with the people wanting medication for their aches and pains. Would you watch the news and call me know if they find the boy?” Andrew asked with concern in his voice.
“If I see anything I’ll call you. Hope you have a good day,” Margaret said, returning to the kitchen. Going into the living room, Andrew sat down in his favorite chair, changed the channel several times trying to learn the latest on the murders, in their little town. Failing to do so, he flipped the channel to ESPN for a sports update, losing another game, the Steelers disappointed him, and he turned off the