Lee Butcher - Love Me or Ill Kill You

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Acknowledgments

Many people helped me in writing this book. Mark Ober, Hillsborough County state attorney, was especially generous with his time and resources. He helped me understand some of the finer points of law in this case. Thanks, Mark. Deeann Athan is one of the most passionate defense attorneys I have ever met. She was also generous with her time and insights into this case. Thank you, Deeann. Anne Sheer Weiner, Florida assistant attorney general, went far beyond the call of duty to make sure I had invaluable research materials. Thanks, Anne. My gratitude also goes to the Tampa Police Department, Detective Roberto Batista, and Lieutenant Joe Durkin. Thanks also to Anna Vargas, at the Florida State Attorneys Office, and to Bonnie Fruchey, who helped proof the manuscript. Thanks to Robin Menendez, of the Hillsborough County State Attorneys Office. Thank you, Ron Kolwak, of the Tampa Tribune. Most special thanks to my editor at Kensington Books, Michaela Hamilton, who was so kind, encouraging, and inspiring. Thank you, Michaelaand thanks to Jeremie Ruby-Strauss, another fine editor at Kensington.