Despite the fact that Joe's help kept disappearing, his business continued to thrive.  Everything appeared to be going smoothly.  That is until mid-1938, when Minnies family began to ask questions again.  They had been unable to locate her and sought help from the Bexar County Sheriffs office.  Since Joe was Minnies last known lover and employer, he was questioned on several occasions.  Nonetheless, absent any evidence of foul play, he was eventually dismissed as