Chapter 4
As they looked at the files for what seemed like the hundredth time. Ray, Huey, and Ben were trying to find a connection from the first murder to the last one. What besides been pregnant had these women had in common?
After yet another read through Ben spoke, "I think I have found our connection. All the female victims' husbands were either in law enforcement or the military".
Ray and the boys and looked again now they could see it.
Laying out the areas of each murder first was here in Chicago. Then New York, Alaska, Hawaii, Canada then back to Chicago again. Ray thought maybe they were not the only ones to be looking for this guy. But they sure were going to be the ones to find him.
Ben knew he wouldn't be allowed to actively investigate the case. Helping out with files and because he was the only living witness he was vital to the case. Ben would have to leave the rest of the investigating to Ray, Huey and Dewey.
So while Ray headed out to the street with the duck boys Ben went home with Diefenbaker. Ben cleaned the apartment like there was no tomorrow. He also packed some of the boxes. They were moving into their new home in just over a week's time so a lot had to be done. So Ben thought that he would get a head start on it.
As they rode in Ray's GTO Dewey asked, "Ray I think we should check out his last known address. Ask a few questions of the neighbours if we have to".
Ray looked in his rear view mirror at him, "Ya I think so to".
They pulled up outside a huge apartment building. Frank Dafoe lived on the 14th floor. And yep you guessed it the lift was broken so the stairs it was.
Muttering and complaining the whole way up. Huey and Dewey got a feel for what it must be like for Fraser to work with Ray.
They reached the apartment and knocked, "Open up Dafoe police". They knocked even harder. When they got no reply.
Just as they pulled out their weapons to burst the door down. Frank Dafoe bolted out the door knocking them over in surprise. They had a chase on their hands.
Getting off the ground Ray moaned, "Why do they always run? I hate running. That's Ben's department not mine".
All three Detectives were up and running after him. Instead of going down Frank went up and onto the roof. Where they were locked in a stand off.
All three Detectives had their guns drawn and pointed at Frank.
Ray's eyes were blazing with anger, "Don't be stupid Frank. Put your hands over head and lie flat on the ground".
Frank gave an evil laugh, "And what you going to do about it Detective. You have noting on me".
Huey moved closer echoing Ray's words, "Do as the Detective said. Put your hands up and lie flat on the ground".
Again laughing, "And what is it you think that I did"?
Cocking his gun Ray inched closer, "Try ten females murders and nine male. That's what we've got on you Dafoe".
Smiling evilly, "See that's were you are wrong Detective. You can't prove a thing".
Dewey tried his hand, "Try us having a witness Frank".
That distracted him long enough for them to pounce and cuff him.
Frank was screaming, "What do you mean you have a witness. I left none".
As Ray read him his rights Frank demanded to know, "What witness"?
All three Detectives did not say a word to him. They just let him ramble on about having no proof. About having no evidence because he had left none.
Ray whispered to Huey, "Is this guy serious he has just basically confessed. And he is still shouting about us having no evidence because he left none. How the hell did he get away with it for so long"?
Huey whispered back, "I've no idea. But Ray we got him now. Just like you promised Fraser that you would".
Ray half smiled, "Ya we did didn't we. But still Ben will still have to see him. Will have to pick him out of a line up".
It wasn't long before they had Frank Dafoe booked in photographed and finger printed and now finally locked in a cell. Still claiming that they had no proof as the paced in his cell.
Ray got on the phone and dialled home. The phone was answered on the second ring, "Hi Ben. Ben we got him. We got him Ben".
Ben chocked out," I knew you could do it Ray. I knew you could thank you. And Ray I love you".
Ray got home that afternoon and as soon as he was through the door to their apartment. Ray was swept into a huge bear hug. Ray could feel his shirt become wet from tears that were falling from Ben. Ray just held on to him letting cry. Rubbing his hands up and down Ben's back whispering words of comfort.
After their supper they settled into bed. Although in the arms of his husband Ben still suffered nightmares. Ray place a light kiss to Bens temple and held him tight.
The next day Ben and Ray were sitting at Ray's desk waiting to be called for the line up. Ben was going to have to face the man who killed his wife.
Standing their with Ray at his side Ben looked through the glass at the face of the murderer Frank Dafoe. And dryly said, "Number four".
Frank Dafoe was officially charged and awaited trail. Coming out been lead by Huey and Dewey Frank came face to face with Benton Fraser.
Frank visibly paled, "Your-your alive. But-but I shot you. I-I killed you. You can't be alive"?
Huey and Dewey dragged him off not wanting to distress Fraser any longer. It was bad enough that Ben was going to have to face him in court. And tell every detail of what happened that night.
Ray took Ben by the arm, "Come on Ben lets go home".
Ben shook his head, "No Ray I think I'd like to go for a walk. Would you are to join Dief and myself"?
Ray was unsure of Ben's mood but played along, "Sure Ben. Why don't we go down by the lake and walk there. Maybe have a picnic or lunch or something. It's a lovely day"?
Smiling and this time the smile did reach his eyes. "That sounds like a fine idea Ray".
As they left for the lake Ray thought he'd play along with Ben's mood. Tomorrow can wait. All too soon they would have to deal with the trial and everything that came with it.
But then can move into their new home and start their life. New home and new family to look forward to.
Ray gave Ben a kiss on the cheek before driving on, "Right you are Ben love. Right you are".
