AASFE short feature winner Michael Kruse: NEW PORT RICHEY — The killing started just after 4 on a hot weekday afternoon at Friendly Kia.
The white four-door Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo sat in the eight-bay service garage Monday at the Pasco County car dealership on U.S. 19. The paint on the outside was white, the upholstery on the inside was black, and some faded letters on the front bumper said MARDI GRAS.
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The family’s house had almost been foreclosed on three times in the past year. Jayne Peters was about to be investigated for personal charges and unexplained expenses on a city-issued credit card. Corinne’s “graduation present” was really a rental car.
“Knowing how much she wanted to protect her from the embarrassment, shame and humiliation of their financial ruin allows those of us who knew her to understand why she took Corinne with her,” said Doug Stover, who preceded Jayne Peters as Coppell’s mayor.
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