Reaching out
The next day, I began contacting people who knew Cassie before she met my brother. Using social media and shared contacts, I sent out messages and made phone calls, sensing a glimmer of hope. Perhaps someone out there has knowledge. It took some time to obtain responses, but I eventually started hearing back. Some were hesitant, but others were ready to contribute. Each response moved me closer to the truth.
Reaching Out
Mixed stories
The stories were divided; some lauded her, while others hinted at previous manipulations and a difficult past. One person commented that she tended to exaggerate things to her advantage. Another remembered an event in which Cassie caused a major misunderstanding among friends. While not everyone had nasty things to say, enough of them did to raise my suspicions. The jigsaw pieces were gradually assembling to form an unnerving picture.
Mixed Stories
