Page 216 of The Silent Appeal

We’re all different people, depending on who we’re talking to.

Charlotte

Just something I noticed, that’s all.

Lockwood Murder Case WhatsApp group, September 12, 2025:

Charlotte Holroyd

How are you this morning, Mr. Tanner?

Roderick Tanner, KC

Where is Sharon with my papers?

Charlotte Holroyd

Femi and I had a chat last night about the Lockwood case. We’ve got a new report for you, but if you’d rather rest for now, we can send it at a more convenient time.

Roderick Tanner, KC

Send it now.

Sharon Collins

The doctors have told Mr. Tanner to take it easy for the next few months.

Roderick Tanner, KC

Mr. Tanner has told Sharon not to spend her day idly WhatsApping.

Charlotte Holroyd

Shall I send it or not?

Sharon Collins

No!

Roderick Tanner, KC

Yes.

Review of Lockwood Case Evidence for Mr. Roderick Tanner, KC

For this review, we consider correspondence and documents spanning exactly five months between January 2 and June 2, 2025.

Deadly plans

We can identify several people whose plans may turn deadly. At the moment, Nicky-Rose’s feel the most dangerous. She’s dealing with criminals and is planning to escape abroad. Could any of the people she’s involved with see Nicky-Rose’s death as their best way out of the trap she’s setting for them?

Lucas has plans that involve Barry and potentially Mark. They may be shady but are they deadly?

Georgia had a plan to lure her baby’s father away from his wife. Would she escalate that as the birth looms and could that bring trouble to the Stibsons’ door?

Fran is planning for the day Father Josh leaves Elizabeth. Whatever happens, it won’t be a happy ending: at least one woman is left devastated. Could the consequences be deadly?

Who could be a victim in this case?