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A woman was found shot to death on the side of the road in eastern Yoknapatawpha County.

Find out what's happened so far in the Case Recap.

The detectives returned to the Bonner residence a little later to talk to Dani.

Dani and Zoe were best friends from the day they met until the day Zoe died.

The detectives visited the Bonner residence and spoke to Ed, the only one home at the time.

Ed has never been happier since he married vivacious Dani, and they had twin girls.

Detective Murphy spoke to Zoe's friend and fellow writer, Mallory.

A founding member of the Oxford Writers Circle, Mallory has published several books with modest success.

About the current investigation Local columnist Zoe Chase was found shot to death on the side of a road on the outskirts of town.

Her vehicle was found abandoned a short distance away.

Was this a carjacking gone wrong, or did someone want her dead?

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The Last Word investigation began on Monday, January 6, 2024, and will run for about seven weeks.

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