Cooper Collection 173 (Doesn't Ring True)

When Matt and Nick return to the office after having visited the morgue at Lieutenant Cole's request, they find the office empty, but Veronica's purse, phone and jacket are still there. A moment later Matt receives a call from a man claiming to have taken Veronica. He demands $300,000 in tens and twenties to be dropped off in an old suitcase. Something about this whole setup doesn't ring true, but Matt's not about to take chances with his only daughter's life. He makes the scheduled drop, but it's too late. Too late for what?