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The Trial Chapters

Chapters 1-4

It was that crazy period between Thanksgiving and Christmas when work overflowed, time raced

Chapters 5-8

Conklin and I joined the patrol cops who were talking to the Vaults freaked-out customers, now milling

Chapters 9-12

The king looked common as dirt in his orange jumpsuit and chrome-plated bracelets.

But he wasnt ordinary

Chapters 13-16

Early Friday morning Conklin and I met with ADA Barry Schein in his office on the second floor of the Hall

Chapters 17-20

From the look of it, the Scheins lived in a classic American dream home, a lovely Cape Cod on Pachecho

Chapters 21-24

Chief of police Warren Jacobis corner office was on the fifth floor of the Hall, overlooking Bryant

Chapters 25-28

Claire came through my door bringing hope, love, warmth, and the scent of tea roses.

All good things

Chapters 29-34

Conklin and I were at our desks at eight, filling out the incident report and watching the time.

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