Blowing Away Their Credibility

Christine and Vic Presco’s friend, Michele, told me it was a very windy day the morning Christine Rosamond Benton drowned. She lives in Pacific Grove and jogs on the beach every morning. To double check her memory, she asked her friend, the ex-chief of police, if he recalled the weather conditions. He too said it was windy as did one of the rescue people I talked to on the phone.  Why is this important?

Christine had lived on the coast for fifteen years. She knew a strong wind produced large waves. She has watched the news and heard many warnings to stay away from the sea if it was a blustery day. Christine saw what happened to those who did not exercise caution. Vicki Presco told the reporter for the Carmel Pinecone five other people were swept off the rocks that day due to “tidal action”. What does she mean?