Calling Backup
Afraid that he would mess with the crime scene, he made sure not to touch the tree again. Without a moment’s hesitation, Smith pulled out his phone and called the only person he could think to report it to — he shakily dialed John’s number. With his voice trembling, he described exactly what Kyle had found in that old tree. John, highly disturbed and utterly incredulous, rushed to gather forensics experts before they all raced out to the scene.