The Fifth to Die: A gripping, page-turner of a crime thriller

Kloz set down his phone and raised his hand.

“Yes, Kloz?” Nash said, pointing at him.

Klozowski grinned. “See what I did there? Remember when Bishop raised his hand? That’s a ‘callback.’”

“Do you have something to add?”

Kloz nodded. “Yes, sir. I can go out in the field. I need to run to that Starbucks anyway to tackle their video footage.”

Nash glanced up at the evidence board. “What about your other assignments?”

“I’m not running a one-man show upstairs. I’ve got staff. I’ll bring my laptop, and they can feed information to us as they get it,” Kloz said.

Nash nodded. “Done. Ladies, let’s divide and conquer. You take the art gallery. They should be open by now. Kloz and I will hit Starbucks and tackle some of these other items on the list. At this point, we’ve got to assume Lili is still alive. We need a break.”

Clair stood up and stretched. “Should someone check on Sam?”

“Nope,” Nash replied.

Evidence Board

ELLA REYNOLDS (15 years old)

Reported missing 1/22

Found 2/12 in Jackson Park Lagoon

Water frozen since 1/2 — (20 days before she went missing)

Last seen — getting off her bus at Logan Square (2 blocks from home/15 miles from Jackson Park)

Last seen wearing a black coat

Drowned in salt water (found in fresh water)

Found in Lili Davies’s clothes

Four-minute walk from bus to home

Frequented Starbucks on Kedzie. Seven-minute walk to home.

LILI DAVIES (17 years old)

Parents = Dr. Randal Davies and Grace Davies

Best friend = Gabrielle Deegan

Attends Wilcox Academy (private) did not attend classes on 2/12

Last seen leaving for school (walking) morning of 2/12 @ 7:15 wearing a Perro red nylon diamond-quilted hooded parka, white hat, white gloves, dark jeans, and pink tennis shoes (all found on Ella Reynolds)

Most likely taken morning of 2/12 (on way to school)

Small window = 35 minutes (Left for school 7:15 a.m., classes start 7:50 a.m.)

School only four blocks from home

Not reported missing until after midnight (morning of 2/13)

Parents thought she went to work (art gallery) right after school (she didn’t do either)

FLOYD REYNOLDS

Wife: Leeann Reynolds

Insurance sales — works for UniMed America Healthcare

No debt? Per wife. Hosman checking

UNSUB

Possibly driving a gray pickup towing a water tank: 2011 Toyota Tundra

May work with swimming pools (cleaning or servicing)

Size 11 work boot print found — back of driver’s seat, Reynolds car (Lexus LS). Used for leverage?

ASSIGNMENTS:

Starbucks footage (1-day cycle?) — Kloz

Ella’s computer, phone, e-mail — Kloz

Lili’s social media, phone records, e-mail (phone and PC MIA) — Kloz

Enhance image of possible unsub entering park — Kloz

Park camera loosened? Check old footage — Kloz

Get make and model of truck from video? — Kloz

Clair and Sophie walk Lili’s route to school/talk to Gabrielle Deegan

Clair and Sophie visit gallery (manager = Ms. Edwins)

Put together a list of saltwater pools around Chicago via permits office — Kloz

Check out local aquariums and aquarium supply houses