The world of American TV series: Starting with the L.A. Patrol.

"Sarah Elmasri, who is she?" Cassel poured himself another cup of coffee with good temper.

"The details are still under investigation, but she is also a sophomore at Columbia University. I was unable to get through to her on the phone, so I could only leave a message."

Esposito handed Beckett a photo of a dark-haired girl with soft features and mixed-race looks with distinct Middle Eastern features.

Just when he was about to finish the coffee in the cup in one gulp, his good friend Kevin Ryan appeared at the door, looking at everyone with a serious expression.

"Hey guys, I got something here you should see."

Knowing that he must have made some important discovery, everyone quickly put down their coffee cups and followed him out.

Kevin walked and said, "I'm sorry that I spent so much time checking the surveillance. There is no traffic or road surveillance near the alley where the incident happened. I mobilized several police officers to help me search the surveillance at the intersections around the crime scene, and then I found this."

As he spoke, he led everyone into a conference room, picked up the remote control on the table and started playing the surveillance video. "This is the surveillance video from the intersection of the alley and street where Hasim was hit and killed, about 5 minutes after the incident."

A gray van appeared on the screen. Jack didn't know the exact model, but judging from the logo, it was a Ford.

The van stopped temporarily because of the red light. You can see that there are obvious dents on the front of the car and several clear bullet holes on the windshield.

"This must be the car that caused the accident." Esposito blurted out.

"Yeah, that's right, but keep watching." Kevin pressed the play button again.

The door of the van was suddenly opened and a girl stuck her head out from the car, looking like she wanted to call for help, but someone pulled her back and the door was immediately closed again.

"Wait, back off, pause, it's right here, if I'm not mistaken." Beckett held up the photo that Esposito had just given her in front of the screen.

"Is this Sara El-Masri? She's been kidnapped!"

"And Hasim was killed to save her!" Cassel was also shocked.

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"OK, guys, this case now belongs to our FBI." Jack gave an apologetic smile. He originally just wanted to come here to join in the fun. After all, it is not so easy to run into terrorists or spies.

However, they did not expect that the case would turn into a kidnapping case, which falls under the jurisdiction of the FBI.

"Oh, come on, this case is just beginning to become interesting and you want to snatch it away?" Cassel complained rather dissatisfiedly.

"I'm sorry, but this concerns the life of a young woman." Jack took out his cell phone and was about to make a call, but he paused and looked at everyone, and finally let go.

"Of course, if you are willing, the FBI still welcomes the assistance of the NYPD. You just need to move to the Federal Building. I will notify Isobel to activate the operations center immediately."

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When everyone arrived at the Federal Building, Isobel and Jubal were already waiting there, and the other members of the wanted criminal team were already sitting in the large office of the operations center. Alice was even sitting at her original desk.

“Although I’ve been here twice before, it’s still a shocking experience, like walking into the Pentagon.”

When he saw the beautiful Cassel, he couldn't help but talk nonsense. He started to compliment Isobel in front of Beckett, from the layout of the combat center to her clothing taste.

Seeing that he got carried away for a moment, Jack sneered and reminded him, "Shouldn't you be busy taking care of the kids today? It's almost time for dinner, and Alexis and Kim should go home, right?"

"I've made reservations for them at a French restaurant. Alexis will take Kim there. You know, teenagers their age don't like adults following them."

As Cassel spoke, he waved and greeted other people. He knew almost everyone in the wanted criminal team, and some FBI agents were even fans of his books.

Leading everyone into the large office, Isobel straightened her face and turned to face the NYPD detectives.

“The information previously obtained by the NYPD is in sync with ours. Sarah Elmasri was born in Cairo and is currently a sophomore at Columbia University, majoring in marine biology.

Sarah's father is a well-known Egyptian businessman with a net worth of billions. He and his wife live in Long Island. I just received the news and am on my way here. Before that, I would like to hear your opinions first. "

Kevin and Esposito also followed, and were immediately shocked by the huge screens on the wall and the large office with hundreds of people. The two funny guys were whispering to each other privately, and when they saw several people looking at them in unison, they could not help but stand there in a daze.

Esposito was the first to react and quickly poked Kevin with his arm. The latter then came to his senses and quickly took out his little notebook.

"I just called Sarah's roommate, and she confirmed that Sarah didn't know Hasim, and the two had no intersection. We compared their call records and confirmed this, so it looks more like Hasim has been following Sarah.

Not only did he bug Sarah's apartment, he also took two of the same classes as her."

"It sounds like the movie 'The Conversation.'" Cassell's imagination took off again.

"Sorry, I haven't seen it." Isobel was interrupted by Jubal before she finished speaking, "The one directed by Francis Ford Coppola?"

"It starred Gene Hackman, and because it happened to coincide with the popularity of the Watergate scandal, it caused widespread discussion at the time. Of course, the movie itself is also very interesting."

Jack added that compared to the old westerns that can be considered ancient, this old movie released in the 70s was barely within his range.

Francis Ford Coppola is a famous American director, his most famous work is "The Godfather" series. Gene Hackman is also a very well-known actor. He is well known to Americans for playing the villain Lex Luthor in the old version of the "Superman" series.

"Thank you." Cassel thanked the two for their explanation and continued his speculation, "In the movie, an eavesdropping expert accidentally discovered a conspiracy against the woman he eavesdropped on.

Perhaps it was also the case with Hashem, who accidentally discovered the kidnapping through a wiretap and tried to prevent it, but paid with his life for it.”

"So how do you plan to explain all those guns in his apartment?" Beckett asked bluntly.

Cassel rolled his eyes at the question and couldn't find a suitable explanation after rolling his eyes for a long time. "Indeed, Gene Hackman doesn't have an arsenal."

"Or maybe Hasim was actually one of the kidnappers, but he got into a conflict with his accomplices, or he felt guilty and tried to stop them, and was killed as a result."

Hannah appeared behind everyone with a smile on her face and brought up another cliché movie plot.

"Long time no see, Hannah." Cassel greeted her.

"Why didn't Alexis answer my call today? I wanted to share with her what I gained from the New York Fashion Week." Hannah complained a little and turned to business.

"Sarah's parents are here. Who of you plans to go talk to them?"