Accused (Amish Romance Mystery) (Amish Secret Widows' Society #3) Read Online Free Page A

Angela.” Elsa-May said.
    “This is what Robert told me. Two years ago a man was found dead, tied to a wooden cross. He was found by a couple of children on their way to skul . A witness came forward and said that she saw Ross hitting the man on the head with a rock and she saw him tie him to the cross. It was the woman’s testimony that had him arrested, even though Ross’ fraa said that he had been home all evening. The police believed that it was an Amish person because of the religious implications of the murder, with the cross and all.”
    “Who was the man who was killed?” Maureen asked.
    Angela shrugged her shoulders. “I don’t know. Robert says that no one knows.”
    “How did Ross get bail if he was charged with murder?” Emma asked.
    Ettie said, “From what I remember of the case, they did not think he was a flight risk since he had no passport and did not know anyone outside of the community.”
    “Is that all you know, Angela?” Elsa-May asked.
    “ Jah , that’s all I know. I’m seeing Robert again tomorrow. Is there anything I should ask him?”
    The widows looked at each other.
    “ Nee, that’s all we need for now until we think of some questions,” Elsa-May said.
    Ettie said, “Elsa-May, you’ll have to go and ask Crowley some questions.”
    “Indeed.” Elsa-May nodded. Detective Crowley had been a source of information to them in the past and was always more than willing to help. Although, not everyone liked Detective Crowley even if he was helpful.
    “Better you than me.” When everyone looked at her, Emma said. “He always makes me feel guilty and uncomfortable.”
    Ettie pointed a long, bony finger at Emma. “He always helps us.”
    Emma nodded and put her head down and wished that she hadn’t spoken at all. She knew Ettie was right.
    Silvie said, “What’s the plan, Elsa-May?”
    Elsa-May placed her knife and fork down and swallowed the chicken she had been chewing on. “Let’s see now. I’ll visit Crowley to find out what he can tell me about the case. That’s really all we can do until we have more information. I’ll go first thing in the morning.”
    Angela turned to Emma. “I hope you didn’t mind having this conversation over dinner, Emma.”
    “ Nee , not at all. Everyone here has had a little experience in these matters. We’re all happy to help in whatever way we can.”
    “You came here to see Robert?” Silvie asked.
    Angela’s face flushed scarlet. “I suppose it doesn’t matter if everyone at this table knows. Elsa-May had me write to Robert, but it appears my first letter was intercepted by his nephew, Jacob.” Angela put her fingertips to her forehead and continued, “Jacob wrote back to me and he’s been writing to me ever since, pretending to be his onkel . Both Robert and I only just found out today.”
    Maureen giggled. “ Ach , that little - naughty boy.”
    Silvie asked, “So what’s the plan, Elsa-May, where do we start?
    “Ettie, you go visiting people and see what you can find out. People like to talk to you.”
    “Okay,” Ettie said. “I’ll start visiting tomorrow and ask a lot of questions.”
    “Emma, you go and visit Crowley,” Elsa-May said.
    “Me? Why do I have to visit Crowley? Didn’t you say you were going to do it, Elsa-May? You’re the one he respects. I told you he makes me feel uncomfortable and guilty all the time.”
    “Just do it, Emma. The rest of us will spread out, visit people and ask questions without appearing obvious. Everyone in the community should recall the incident. We have to find out who the witness was and who the dead man was.”
    “You’re going back to Robert’s place tomorrow aren’t you, Angela?”
    “ Jah , I am. In the afternoon,” Angela said.
    “Ask questions about the witness and the dead man. Find out if Robert knows anything about them and find out what other little things he might have forgotten to mention.”
    Angela nodded. “I will.”
    “Now, if we’re all done with