HIS SON SERVED HIM DOG FOOD AT SEVENTY—THEN EVERY CARD IN THE HOUSE STOPPED WORKING
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Chapter 20 - THE POLICE ARRIVE
Ernest had not called the police about the dog bowl.
He called them about the suspected identity theft.
Two officers arrived after reviewing the preliminary bank report.
They did not arrest anyone immediately.
They separated Ernest, Louis, and Carla.
They photographed the banking device.
Collected copies of the forged loan application.
Documented the recorded statements.
Carla changed her story three times.
Louis blamed her.
Then blamed Ernest.
Then blamed grief.
The officers listened.
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Ernest gave one statement.
It remained consistent.
