Chapter 1152

How could there be a cigarette butt in the ladies' restroom? Pearl was sure a man must have taken Esther. Maybe it was a crime done by many people. Richard picked up the cigarette butt and looked at it closely. Then, he sadly shook his head. "This brand is found everywhere. It looks like we won't find much here." "No," Pearl said as she carefully wrapped the cigarette butt in a napkin. "We can check it for DNA. I have to find out who it is." Richard gave Pearl an admiring look. "Should we go get the test done now?" Pearl frowned. "No, going back now will waste too much time. I'll call Wayne to come here, and I'll give it to him to test. Let's keep looking for Esther." Richard looked at the floor. The floor was muddy because it had just rained. There were unclear footprints in the mud. "This might be the culprits' footsteps." Pearl squatted down to look at the footprints closely. She had learned how to investigate from an experienced police officer abroad. So, she was sure t