Chapter 4 - The Local Sheriff Arrives at the Crime Scene
Outside the chapel, the wailing sirens of county patrol cruisers echoed sharply against the quiet suburban streets.
Three sheriff deputies burst through the heavy double doors with their service weapons drawn and tactical vests gleaming.
“Drop your weapons and get on the ground! Do it now!” Sheriff Miller commanded, scanning the chaotic, smoke-filled room.
Richard thrashed violently beneath the men holding him down, spitting blood and screaming insults at the top of his lungs.
“She was legally declared dead! This is a private family matter, you incompetent fools!” Richard bellowed furiously at the deputies.
Sheriff Miller lowered his weapon slightly as he caught sight of Claire sitting upright inside the shattered white casket.
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His weathered face turned pale with shock as he realized the magnitude of the horrific crime unfolding before him.
“Get paramedics in here immediately! And someone cuff this lunatic right now!” Sheriff Miller barked with absolute authority.
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