Unknown Means (38 page)

The lithe reporter turned, her voice penetrating the rain, the sirens, and the chaos. “Paul! I need a photographer over here right now!”

A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S

Most of my thanks go to my husband, Russ, who provided not only all the technical knowledge but the germ of the plot as well. I’d also like to thank our friend Danny, who shared his experiences of working in the salt mine; Ciba Jones; and critique partners Sharon and Sheri. And, as always, the friendly folks from the Trace Evidence Department during the second half of the 1990s—Linda, Sharon, Kay, Dihann, Jim, Bernie, and Dr. Balraj; Elaine and Stephanie at the Elaine Koster Agency; and my mother, Florence.

About the Author

Elizabeth Becka is a forensic specialist working with the Cape Coral, Florida, police department. Formerly with the Coroner’s Office of Cleveland, Ohio, she has lectured to students and officers, has testified as an expert witness forty times, and is a member of the American Academy of Forensic Scientists.

Also by Elizabeth Becka

TRACE EVIDENCE

Credits

Design by Karen Minster

Copyright

UNKNOWN MEANS. Copyright © 2008 Elizabeth Becka.
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• Title Page
  
• Dedication Page
  
• Contents
  
  • Chapter One
    
  • Chapter Two
    
  • Chapter Three
    
  • Chapter Four
    
  • Chapter Five
    
  • Chapter Six
    
  • Chapter Seven
    
  • Chapter Eight
    
  • Chapter Nine
    
  • Chapter Ten
    
  • Chapter Eleven
    
  • Chapter Twelve
    
  • Chapter Thirteen
    
  • Chapter Fourteen
    
  • Chapter Fifteen
    
  • Chapter Sixteen
    
  • Chapter Seventeen
    
  • Chapter Eighteen
    
  • Chapter Nineteen
    
  • Chapter Twenty
    
  • Chapter Twenty-One
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Two
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Three
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Four
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Five
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Six
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Seven
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Eight
    
  • Chapter Twenty-Nine
    
  • Chapter Thirty
    
  • Chapter Thirty-One
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Two
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Three
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Four
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Five
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Six
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Seven
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Eight
    
  • Chapter Thirty-Nine
    
  • Acknowledgments
    
  • About the Author
    
  • Also by Elizabeth Becka
    
  • Credits
    
  • Copyright Notice