"But I saw the coroner's report. It said he was killed with only one shot."
"I don't know about that. CSI told me two shots were fired."
"If Mrs. Crawford saw a woman, and the M.E. thinks a woman might have done it, then why is my brother in jail? Why don't you put that question in your paper? If you interview Mrs. Crawford would you let me know what she says?"
"Sure, you gave me the tip."
"Have you talked to the maintenance man? Did he see anything?"
"He identified your brother to the police. He saw him get on the elevator to leave. He also saw the exterminator around the building later that day, doesn't remember what time. He noticed nobody else except tenants."
"What time did he see Ray leave?"
Linda picked up a notebook from the swirl of papers on the floor. "Same time you said, around noon. Now what happened at that party?"
"I'll tell you on one condition. You absolutely must keep the host's name out of the paper. She has nothing to do with this."
"Too late, it's all over town, Meg Emerson."
"Even so, try not to mention her name. What's the story on her anyway? Is she for real?"
"Solid gold. Her folks live in London...or somewhere over there. But Meg was born in the States. I understand she frequently flies over, now that she's in the chips." Linda picked up a pen and placed the notebook in her lap. "So, who was there besides your brother and Towson? Why did she invite your brother to one of her classy parties anyway? He's not rich."
"Meg gave the party for business reasons, and my brother works with her." Sandy wasn't going to mention Meg had a personal interest in Raymond. "Tammy Jerrold and Loraine Dellin also were there."
"Okay, so I imagine Tammy paired up with the senator as usual. Isn't she a piece of cake?" She did a little shudder. "I heard a rumor Loraine left with your brother. Jumping to the bottom line, and I know you're not going to answer this, did they have sex?"
"Yes."
Linda's eyes widened. She had expected an evasive response. "Loraine had sex with your brother?"
"Yes."
"You know that for a fact?"
"For a fact. My brother admitted it to the police."
"Wow! You know she and Towson were once married." Linda looked at her closely. "Did she admit they had sex?"
"Ah, not sure, I think so. Furthermore, they definitely were seen the day of the murder at a motel. Loraine has admitted that part...unnamed police source."