Love's Redemption
Technical analysis determined the cause as brake system failure, with signs of deliberate tampering.
[Additional Investigation: The vehicle's route confirms Jim Patterson was the sole driver; no other person accessed the car before the crash. Consequently, Jim Patterson is considered a primary suspect. However, with his passing, there remains insufficient evidence to conclude his intent regarding the brake tampering.]
"Insufficient evidence"—a hollow, bitter phrase.
"This conclusion was... inconclusive," Cedric said, his tone matching the disappointment in the words. "Which is why it never made it to the official report. But since you both wanted answers, I'm giving it to you now."