Mike was my good friend. He was a good man -- as straight-up a person as any of us will ever know -- one in ten million, or better. I tend to agree with Hu -- the perp is either dead or in prison. I say this because the perp was "in the pool world", had very identifiable characteristics, and I do not believe he just quit playing. I have to believe that the pool world would have found this guy out if he was in circulation -- he was not reported to be the type who could hide in plain sight.
I do not want to believe the bastard is dead or in prison, however, because I want to to see this piece of human garbage have to settle his account over Mike. (I'd like to help the m&#$@#f&#$@*.) I keep reminding myself that karma usually proves itself real and that somehow everthing evens itself out. This usually works for me, but in Mike's case, it is just not enough -- Mike Surber deserves more.
Earlier this year, several of us spoke with the new detective assigned to the case. He seemed to be very motivated, and I was encouraged -- I even saved his name and number in my phone. In fact, I believe I will call him in the morning.
Pray for Mike and his family and loved ones. Be careful and stay safe. Remember what we should have all learned from Mike's death -- never let your guard down because evil can occur to anyone, anytime, anywhere.