Surprised murmurs quickly spread among the crowd, growing louder as people asked for more details. In just minutes, the previously quiet group became noisy and agitated. People who had been whispering to each other were now turning to Jason, looking for answers. Jason paused, unsure. He wondered if he should really go further. He hadn’t said too much yet; there was still time to back out.
He looked around at the people in the old, creaky church. He saw family members, his stepmother, his dad’s friends, friends and family of his stepmother, and the police officers his dad had worked with for almost 30 years. Seeing their tears and sad faces, Jason shook his head…