An attorney avid book collector's death resembles a "who done it" mystery novel nearly one year after he was killed. Search warrants say investigators are examining family members DNA in the death investigation of Rolland Comstock. Search warrant documents show investigators took saliva samples from Rolland Comstock's ex –wife, Alberta Comstock, and his estranged son Michael Comstock to see if their DNA matches evidence at the crime scene.

For Comstock's closest employee, the news isn't making life without her boss any easier.
Becky Frakes found Rolland Comstock dead inside his Greene County home. Frakes says, "I couldn't believe it I felt like I was dreaming or having a nightmare." Frakes wasn’t dreaming. Comstock was shot four times. His murder is still unsolved nearly a year later. Frakes says, "The sleepless nights. I’ve had panicking situations." Frakes's nights have been even more restless since a search warrant.

Documents show Comstock's ex-wife Alberta Comstock bought a gun one day before his death. Greene County Chief Deputy Jim Arnott says, "In any investigation we start with the family, neighbors, witnesses and work our way out." Comstock's son is Michael Comstock’s DNA is also under examination. His DNA matched DNA found on a cigarette butt found inside the home. Court documents show Michael Comstock told investigators he hadn't been inside his father’s home for years. Frakes says, "It's unfathomable. I'm in shock don't know what to think about that."

Greene County investigators say now they're waiting to confirm if the DNA samples match evidence at the scene. Investigators say waiting isn't always bad for a case. Arnott says, "As time passes people talk more. They might make a mistake."

The search warrant doesn't make the family members suspects, yet. Arnott says, "Our biggest issue is the forensic evidence." Greene county investigators say it could be six to eight more months before DNA tests from Alberta and Michael Comstock's samples come back from the crime lab in Jefferson City.


Frakes says, "I've played out so many different scenarios but I’ve tried to block them out." Frakes says she's focusing on making sure a man who loved the law gets justice. Frakes says, “He was a very, very special person. He was crotchety but a deep feeling person. He loved the law, loved his books that's the kind of person he was not a murder victim."

Frakes says waiting for justice has made her a strong supporter of the new crime lab headed to Springfield. She says before she had to wait for forensic evidence. She says she didn't realize long victims are waiting for answers.