My special thanks to:
Linda Kichline: publisher, author, and mentor; and Lieutenant James B. Flatter, (Ret.) Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Key West, Florida. Their brilliant minds and gracious hearts helped to make this book possible.
Rob Sangster, fellow author, for sharing his creativity, his unflagging attention to detail, and his love for me and the written word.
Tessa Woodward, for her support and superb editor’s eye.
Robert Gottlieb, for his belief in my writing.
I also thank the following law enforcement professionals, attorneys, and others for their knowledge and amazing stories. Debra Dixon; Debra Heaton; Will Heaton, Esq.; Linda Orsburn, Marc Perrusquia, investigative journalist; Police Officer Jeanette Roycraft, (Ret.); Irvin Salky, Esq.; Bill Selby; Teri Selby BSN, RN; Deborah Smith.