The Past Can Be Murder

David Reardon is the “salt of the earth” type of guy. He’s been married to Adele for thirty-five years and has two great kids, David Jr. and Carol, plus four grandchildren. They all get together once a year and head out to their property along the north coast for two weeks. He says that it is the only time they can all get together and spend some quality family time. He’s not sure how many more years they’ll be able to get together, but he says that he’s grateful for as long as it lasts. 

He started his career as a newspaperman in San Francisco, and from what Coley had heard, he was one of the best. He says he wanted something less hectic that would let him spend more time at home while his children were growing up. So he left a very good career and moved his young family to the valley and started working for the magazine. She thinks it was around thirty years ago. 

He actually lives up valley in Calistoga. He works out of his home office most of the time. Coley actually worked for the magazine for over a year before she finally saw him in person. They communicated by phone when he needed her to do some background work for him. She thought he was just a recluse. But it turns out that Adele, his wife, is an invalid; and he works from home so he would be there if she needs him. He is devoted to her and the kids. “I have never met a man like him,” she thinks.