Page 35 of The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

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My friend says the governor is an old mate of Menzies’ father.

Amanda Bailey

WTF? His mother got him a place at The Informer. Did his parents know EVERYONE?

Corin Dallah

She said they don’t usually approve media visits. Don’t want that cult leader getting any more attention than he has anyway.Can you believe flocks of women write to him? But they saw Menzies’ request as an opportunity. Will Angelis finally admit to killing that man? They want to see what he says to a friendly journalist.

Amanda Bailey

I’m friendly FFS. Argh! So annoyed!

Corin Dallah

Yeah, but he’s a family contact, right? Look, they’re using your mate for casual intel. I wouldn’t worry about it. What’s he going to get in ten minutes anyway?

Amanda Bailey

Thanks, Corin, you’re a star. And good luck with your posh cheese. I tried some at a farmers’ market a few weeks back. It was the BEST ever.

Corin Dallah

I make bread.

Amanda Bailey

Sorry, that’s what I meant.

WhatsApp messages between me and Oliver Menzies, 25 June 2021:

Amanda Bailey

‘Some of us just got it’ – yeah, well-connected parents. Did you tell your dad’s buddy to reject my application?

Oliver Menzies

Paranoid, much? No.

Amanda Bailey

Say I’m your close friend and colleague, ask if he’ll approve my application after all.

Oliver Menzies

Amanda. It’s your job to find the baby. Look for the baby

Amanda Bailey

Oliver Menzies

Sorry, can’t talk. Preparing for my exclusive interview with Gabriel Angelis

WhatsApp messages between true crime author Craig Turner and me, 26 June 2021:

Craig Turner

Hi babes, how’s your weekend?

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