“That matches the work order from the utility supply store.”

Ray tipped the box a little to show two clear score marks on the copper screw terminals.

“These marks came from heavy framing pliers,” Ray said.

“The tooth pattern matches the tool set they pulled out of Thomas Miller’s work truck.”

Daniel took a yellow evidence tag out of his notebook pocket.

“Sign the chain-of-custody affidavit on Form 402-B,” Daniel said.

Ray uncapped his pen and wrote his name along the gummed paper strip.