Dennis Murphy

Naturally, the first person Detective Carter interviewed was Julie's husband, Keith.

At first, Keith talked about what everyone perceived was the cause of the inferno, an accidental fire set off by a newly installed heating unit.

Keith explained the contractor was a friend of his who'd done the work just a few days earlier.

They put a rush on it.

I mean, you know, that's kind of what friends do for each other.

And I hope to God that this problem is not his.

But eventually, without giving details, the detective revealed Julie's death was no accident.

One of the first things Detective Carter asked about was how Keith and Julie were getting along.

Okay.

I mean, I know her.

I mean, that woman loved everybody.

The investigator also asked Keith for details about his business trip to Indiana.

At about 11 o'clock, I went and got something to drink, and I left again about 4 o'clock and just went and got a donut and a Coke.

Like I said, I get up pretty early.

And what about weapons?

Did Keith own a gun?

I have a .45 ACP in my work truck that I just got, and it's never had any problems.

I mean, it's never been loaded.

As part of standard protocol, the detective asked for Keith's clothes.

They would be tested for gunshot residue.