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Arriving home from a business trip in Charlotte, Jerry went to play golf with his friend, as Marlene showered and dressed to go shopping. “I shouldn't wear these," she said, removing her favorite earrings, putting them in the jewelry box. She selected another pair and picked up her diamond necklace. After putting on fresh lipstick, she checked to make sure she looked perfect before leaving the house. +++ After ringing the doorbell several times, pounding on the door, Karen screamed, “Wake up, Dan. Wake up, Dan! I need your help.” Ready to go to another neighbor’s house, she heard him say, “Hold on I’m coming!” After opening the front door, Karen saw her neighbor standing in the doorway wearing only his boxer shorts and a tee shirt. He asked, “What’s wrong? Karen, what’s your problem?” Weeping, she said, “Something is wrong with Katherine. I think she is dead, come quick.” “Just a minute,” he said, rushing into the house and returned putting on his pants. “Where is she?” Motioning for him to follow her, Karen ran across the lawn and stopped by the fence, pointing toward the side of the house, she said, “She’s over there.” Rushing to the back of the house to check Katherine, Dan asked, “Have you called 911?” “No, but I will,” Karen said, hurrying into her house and returned shortly, “I called them. They’re on the way.” “We should wait out front,” Dan said, going up the driveway. Stuttering, Karen asked, “Is she, I mean is Katherine still alive?” “I don’t think

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