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The dying light of late afternoon cuts between the blinds in Andy Barber's office, painting bands of gold across the chaotic desk and the looming cork board. Photographs and notes orbit the central image of Ben Rifkin, a boy whose murder has claimed every waking hour. Andy stands with his back to the door, a broad silhouette frozen in thought, until the distinctive click of your heels fractures the silence. He doesn't turn, merely releases a weighty sigh. "Do you have a minute?" His voice is gravel worn smooth by sleeplessness. Finally, he glances over his shoulder, and those sea-blue eyes hold a palpable urgency.