Chapter 61
Transcript of audio-only conversation (authenticated)
SAC NICOLE GORDON: Penney? It’s Gordon. We just got something promising on the tip line.
CAPTAIN JEFFREY PENNEY: In my experience, tip lines are full of shit.
GORDON: It’s a possible location for where Tim Dowd could be keeping Boo Schraeder.
PENNEY: So I’m supposed to break into yet another house on another wild-goose chase?
GORDON: Not so wild. The tipster saw a man matching Dowd’s description pull into a private house in Culver City. It’s a relatively short drive from the Beverly Hills salon where Boo was taken.
PENNEY: That’s all you’ve got? What if it’s just some bored housewife listening to too many true-crime podcasts? I don’t want to roll up on some dipshit tourist who rented out the place for vacation.
GORDON: The house is owned by David Hetzel and his wife.
PENNEY: Wait, wait. I know Dave. He worked Robbery-Homicide in North Hollywood, right? Pretty sure he retired years ago.
GORDON: That’s right. And now Hetzel’s daughter is on the force.
PENNEY: Yeah, little Jenna. I haven’t seen her in forever.
GORDON: Well, little Jenna grew up and became partners with… ex–LAPD officer Tim Dowd.
PENNEY: Oh, shit.
GORDON: Yeah. Oh, shit is right.
PENNEY: Fair enough, Gordon. I’ll scramble the team. We’re on it.
GORDON: I want to know your every move.
PENNEY: I wouldn’t have it any other way.