title: Unsolved No More: A Cold Case Detective's Fight For Justice
author:  Kenneth L Mains 
description: <i>"...an experienced and hard working detective. He has vast amount of knowledge in criminal investigation, human behavior and forensic evidence. " -<b> Dr. Henry Lee | World Renown Forensic Criminologist</b></i><br /><br /><i>"His drive and devotion to solve 'cold cases' have no parallel. Without Ken, these crimes would continue to collect dust in file drawers. I consider Ken Mains one of the top detectives in this country." - <b>Dr. Werner U. Spitz, MD, FCAP | Forensic Pathologist</b></i><br /><br /><span><i>"The investigation, analysis, and resolution of cold cases in real life is more complex and challenging than what is portrayed in the world of fiction. Experience, dedication, perseverance, and keen intellect are necessary for successful outcomes. Kenneth Mains possesses all these qualities and utilizes his acquired skill to help bring closure and comfort to puzzled agencies and grieving families." - <b>Dr. Cyril Wecht - World Renown Forensic Pathologist</b></i></span><br /><br />
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  TICTOCQ
  
  
    
    
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  # TICTOCQ, THE GREAT FRENCH DETECTIVE, IN AUSTIN
  
  
  ### O. Henry
  
  
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  * CHAPTER I
  
  
  * CHAPTER II
  
  
  * CHAPTER III
  
  
  
  
  
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  A Successful Political Intrigue
  
  
  
  
  
  ### CHAPTER I
  
  
  It is not generally known that Tictocq, the famous French
  
  
  detective, was in Austin last week. He registered at the Avenue Hotel
  
  
  under an assumed name, and his quiet and reserved manners singled him
  
  
  out at once for one not to be singled out.
  
  
  No one knows why he came to Austin, but to one or two he vouchsafed
  
  
  the information that his mission was an important one from the French
  
  
  Government.
  
  
  One repo