[drjulie]

Although your argument about Scott's contacting Amber is logical - I disagree with the premise. You are assuming that he is "rational" and would have understood that, as the husband, he would be under suspicion. Scott probably has an inflated (maybe even grandiose) view of himself. He likely believed (and perhaps still does) that he is so much smarter than the police that there's no way he could be a suspect, let along get caught. Not to mention the fact that everyone (friends and family) know how "wonderful" he is and, therefore, they would knock themselves out defending and supporting him. I certainly agree that the calling is audacious and makes no sense from our perspectives. From Scott's perspective, however, it may make perfect sense.

[Devil_Anse]

Makes sense to me! We have to remember that Scott may not (almost surely does not?) think like we do.

Also, isn't it possible that he is so infantile that he can't defer gratification by sacrificing his calls/contacts to Amber? I mean, the way he called her so frequently, it reminds me of a child calling its mommy. I can't see him steeling himself, or saying to himself, "Okay, I've got to lay low for a while and not call her." For one thing, he'd be afraid he'd lose one of his "worshippers". He strikes me as the type who sees something he wants, and no way can he wait patiently or plan, but he just has to grab. Like a baby.

[The Other Harry]

He likely believed (and perhaps still does) that he is so much smarter than the police...

That could be right.

I used to have a friend who was a cop. The worse the crime, the smarter the criminal usually thinks he/she is. They are wrong about that. Cops move methodically during investigations. Given the rules, they pretty much have to.

But to assume they are stupid is an act of profound stupidity. They are not.