Chapter 11 - The Forensics of Sarah
In a specialized pathology lab in Albany, state forensic experts carefully examined the remains recovered from behind the wall.
The chief medical examiner called David on a secure satellite phone to report the preliminary autopsy findings.
"Mr. Vance, your late wife did not die from a sudden blow or bullet wound," the examiner revealed gravely.
"We found high concentrations of thallium and heavy metals preserved inside her hair follicles and bone marrow."
David gripped the wooden porch railing of the cabin, the cold mountain wind whipping against his navy suit trousers.
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"She was being poisoned systematically over months before she was placed in that cavity," David realized with sickening clarity.
"Yes," the doctor confirmed. "And the poison used requires specialized federal medical clearances to obtain."
