The Killing

Michael Kruse: NEW PORT RICHEY — The killing started just after 4 on a hot weekday afternoon at Friendly Kia.

The white four-door Jeep Grand Cherokee La­redo sat in the eight-bay service garage Monday at the Pasco County car dealership on U.S. 19. The paint on the outside was white, the upholstery on the inside was black, and some faded letters on the front bumper said MARDI GRAS.

Mechanic Mike Cox put on clear safety goggles and a pair of blue plastic gloves.