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[Jonetta]

Ray Howard fled when he saw Maggie and Nick at the airport. If he didn't murder those boys, why did he run?

[Charlene]

I am left wondering the same thing about him and the deputy sheriff. Who was it who knew who the real murderer was, and why did he keep quiet?

[Jonetta]

My questions exactly!

[Robin]

I was wondering the same thing.

[Tracey]

Same!

[Charlene]

One of my truly horrifying moments was when we knew what was in that huge duffel bag. Why did it travel to the airport in the first place?

[Melissa]

That is the age old question when someone runs. He obviously knew something. Charlene, things at airports were a lot different back then. Do you think maybe Howard was threatened? Or possibly finally felt accepted and didn't want to lose that?

[Jonetta]

I really can't answer this one. It's a puzzle to me.

[Charlene]

You're right about airports not so long ago, Melissa. I remember when we could go right to the arrival gate to meet someone coming home from a flight. Having said this, I still can't imagine how Ray wouldn't question why something had gone as part of baggage, and then would be asked to take it back home.

[Melissa]

I see what you are saying, Charlene. It would have made me question why he brought it in the first place.

[Charlene]

Exactly!

[Mary Beth]

I have no idea, Im confused on this one. I just didnt like it the killer escaped and was able to run away which made the book weak. Never had I read a book where the killer got away and never caught.