"Either way," He spoke carefully, considering the man's words. "It's taking past actions and looking into reason for why these people did what they've done, and perhaps might do it again. Not simply assuming it MUST have been one of them just because of a past offense, or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Optimistic though he was, he also knew that desperate men (and women) might do anything to achieve their ends. Suppose they were not caught, that sort of allure would catch anyone off guard and entangle them in the same pattern.

"Our sheriff back home is a good friend of mine," He finally explained. "And..unfortunately we're in the middle of what's been called the Anarchy. The dead turning up has become more common than either of us would like, and he's often called on my assistance to help bring whoever did so to justice."