""He disappeared twenty years ago right before our high school graduation," said Blue.
"Not that he was gonna graduate," muttered Colt.
"Our?" said Dr. Murphy. She glanced at Blue. "So, you and Deputy Ashford graduated together."
Blue nodded. "Our victim, Gary Franklin, was in our class, too. Clever is a very small town."
"That's what my dad said," said Dr. Murphy. "It's also why he high-tailed it to Dallas as soon as he turned eighteen. That, and he never got along with my grandmother." She returned her attention to the skull. "The teeth are intact. We can probably get an ID with dental records. If that doesn't work, I can get some bone dust for a DNA test." Dr. Murphy retrieved a bag and slipped
the skull and jawbone inside it. "I have to say my first week of being ME has been way more exciting than I expected."
