Los Angeles Detective

  Chapter 207 Willows are dark and flowers are bright (big chapter)

  Santa Monica Beach has blue sea and blue sky, beautiful scenery, and many tourists gather on the beach.

  Playing in the sea, surfing, sunbathing, beach volleyball, full of laughter.

  Compared with the cordoned-off crime scene, it's like two worlds.

  The tragedy at the scene of the crime also attracted the attention of many tourists.

  This place is different from Mount Copol, which is relatively remote and has fewer people, but Santa Monica Beach, a tourist attraction, has many tourists, and even many foreign tourists.

   Soon, people from the TV station also came to interview.

   People with long guns and short guns blocked the cordon, and a black female reporter even winked at Xiao Hei.

  Xiao Hei smiled back.

  Luke shook his head, his words were in vain.

  Susan will call together, "Guys, does the scene feel familiar?"

  The deputy team waved their hands, "A naked man was shot dead in the back seat of the car, and a woman's handprints were found on the face of the front car.

  According to the pattern of the previous two cases, there should be another female victim. "

  Susan nodded, "You are right, the reporter is the female victim, and she has been sent to the hospital for treatment."

  Xiao Hei asked, "Is she forced to play poker?"

   "It's not clear yet." Susan took out a document and said, "The forensic doctor has completed a preliminary autopsy, and the time of death of the deceased was between 9:00 and 12:00 last night.

  The back row of the car was the scene of the first crime. The deceased was shot three times in the body, two in the chest, and one in the head, of which the head was fatal.

  The situation is basically the same as the previous case. "

  The deputy team glanced around, "The suspect is very good at finding places, and there are very few people around here after nine o'clock in the evening, so it is a good place to commit crimes.

  If the victim in this case has no direct contact with the previous two victims.

  I guess the suspect is likely to be a serial murderer, and the target group is the target of the car shock.

  Once he starts changing locations, it's much harder to catch him. "

   "Then let's act quickly." Susan scanned the crowd and began to arrange tasks, "Deputy team, you and Jackson will go around and see if there are any witnesses.

  When I came here just now, there seemed to be some tents on the other side of the road.

  Raymond, Jenny, search the surrounding road surveillance to see if there are suspicious vehicles and people.

   Luke, Marcus, go to the hospital and meet the female victim. "

   "Yes, captain."

   Everyone split up.

  …

   Yatro Hospital.

  Room 205.

  A girl was lying on the hospital bed, her body was slightly undulating, as if she was crying.

  Beside the hospital bed sat a middle-aged Caucasian woman, who seemed to be comforting in a low voice.

  A white man paced up and down by the hospital bed, his face livid, as if someone owed him hundreds of thousands of dollars.

  The white woman raised her head, and said with a little dissatisfaction, "Can you stop turning around, I'm so dizzy by you."

  The white man stopped in his tracks, his face became more and more ugly, he looked at the mother and daughter angrily, and could only swallow in his stomach.

   "Dong dong..." There was a knock on the door outside.

  The white man walked over, opened the door of the ward, and saw two men standing outside, showing a vigilant look. He doesn't want any man to approach his daughter now, "Who are you?"

   It was Luke and Xiao Hei who came.

  Xiao Hei revealed his police badge, "lapd, this is Detective Marcus, and this is Deputy Luke. We are responsible for the investigation of the robbery and murder on Santa Monica Beach. We want to meet the victim."

  The man looked at the two of them, "My daughter has already reported to the police and made it clear to the police. She is not in a good condition now and doesn't want to see strangers."

   Luke said, "Sir, I can understand your feelings, and we don't want to disturb your daughter's rest.

  But your daughter’s transcript is important to us as the victim and the only known witness to this case.

  I believe that you also hope that the police can catch the murderer sooner. "

  A girl's voice came from the room, choked up, "Let them in."

  The white man opened the door and stepped aside.

  Luke entered the ward, glanced around, and his eyes fell on the **** the hospital bed. She should be about sixteen or seventeen years old and still in high school.

   "Are you the informant Margaery West?"

  The white girl sat up, "It's me."

  Luke asked concerned, "Are you feeling better?"

  The girl nodded.

  After Luke arrived at the hospital, he asked the doctor who examined her. There were only some abrasions on Margery's body, and there were lacerations underneath, but the condition was not serious.

   "I'm in charge of investigating the murder of Jill Bruce. In order to understand the situation of the case as soon as possible, we need to make a record for you."

   Margery nodded again.

   "Were you there when Jill Bruce was killed?"

  Margaery nodded slightly.

   "If your physical condition allows, I hope you can answer directly."

"Can."

   "What is your relationship with the deceased Jill Bruce?"

   "He's my boyfriend."

   "Describe the itinerary and the incident of the two of you yesterday."

  “We made an appointment to watch a movie together last night. At around seven in the evening, he drove to pick me up outside the community, and then we went to a nearby theater to watch a movie.

  It was already nine o'clock in the evening after watching the movie. He asked me to go to the beach to watch the sea, and I agreed.

  When we arrived at the beach at about 9:20, we sat in the car and chatted for a while.

   Later I heard someone knocking on the car window, I turned my head and saw someone pointing a gun at us..."

  Margaery sobbed softly, shook her head and said, "It's terrible."

  Luke asked, "What were you doing in the car? Didn't you see or hear the suspect in advance?"

   "We are chatting, and we are more engaged in the conversation."

   "Talk?"

"Yes."

  Luke said, "When we saw the deceased, he was only wearing socks. Did the suspect undress him?"

"no."

   "Then why isn't he wearing clothes?

  We need to confirm some details of the case. Every detail may become the key to solving the case. I hope you will not hide it. "

  Margaery lowered her head and said, "He took off his clothes, we...we were in a car shock."

   "Can you describe the characteristics of the suspect?"

"He was wearing a black mask and a black T-shirt. I only saw him once, and he told us to close our eyes and threatened to shoot us if we dared to open them. I don't know either. how does he look like."

   "What about the sound?"

   "It's a little hoarse, not like a human voice."

   "What pistol is he using?"

   "A black pistol, I don't know what kind of pistol it is."

   "Is it a revolver?"

"no."

"you sure?"

"Sure."

   Luke wrote it down in his notebook, which is different from the previous case.

   "What did the suspect do afterward?"

   "He threw us plastic handcuffs, made me tie Jill's hands and feet, and made Jill tie my hands.

Then…

  He told me to get out of the car, go to the front of the car, lie on the car...

  I was strengthened.

  At that time Jill was sitting in the car watching, I bought Karma, I can't imagine that scene.

  He is simply a pervert, he is a murderer, he deserves to die! "

   Judging from the current confession, the process of committing the crime is basically the same, "How did Jill die?"

"He was shot." Margery cried. "After we finished playing poker, he asked me to sit back in the car, and then he suddenly shot and killed Jill. I was sitting in the car. I was scared. died.

  I thought... he was going to kill me too.

   But he didn't. He said he wanted to smoke a cigarette and told me to wait in the car and not come out. If I dared to come out, he would kill me too. "

  Margaery wiped her eyes with a tissue, and she had a strong look on her face, "I didn't dare to get out of the car, and I didn't dare to open my eyes, so I just sat in the car and cried softly. I was very helpless at the time.

  I could hear voices, he seemed to be looking for something, after that, he closed the car door and went out.

  I waited and waited, I thought he would strengthen me again.

   But I waited for a full hour, but I didn't wait for him.

  After that, I bravely opened my eyes, but I couldn't see him outside the car, so I got out of the car and ran away.

   I don't have a cell phone, so I just keep running.

   After running for a long time, I stopped a car and called the police.

   Please catch the murderer! "

  Luke pondered for a moment, "What time did the suspect commit the crime?"

   "He should have appeared around ten o'clock. I don't know when he left. I couldn't see the time at that time."

   "Can you recall any other characteristics of the suspect?"

   "No, I was terrified and thought I was going to die. I didn't think about it that much."

  Luke took out photos of the people involved in the first two cases and asked Margaery to identify them, but they didn't know each other.

   "How long have you been dating Jill Bruce."

   "About a month."

   "How is the relationship between the two of you?"

   "Very stable, he is very good to me, and I like him very much. He is a good man, a worthy person, really great.

  I miss him so much, how I wish he could still be by my side. "

   "Before the incident, did you notice any abnormal or suspicious people?"

   "Uh... I don't know if that counts, Jill said we might be being followed."

   "Who was followed, why didn't you call the police?"

   "William Cam. He is from the same school as us. He has pursued me before, but I rejected him.

   I chose Jill.

  William was very dissatisfied and even asked Jill for trouble, but Jill taught him a lesson instead.

  After that, William came to me, said some bad things about Jill, and told me not to be with Jill.

   Jill is very generous and doesn't take him seriously at all. "

  Luke concludes, "That is to say, William is Jill's rival in love."

   "The same can be said."

   "Did you see William yesterday?"

   "Uh, yes, I saw his car too, and he did follow us for a while, but Jill quickly swung him away, and we didn't take it seriously.

   And, Jill looks even more excited.

  He felt that being with me was the best lesson for William.

  While I don't want to speak ill of William, I'm sure he'd be furious to see me with Jill. "

   "Are you familiar with William?"

"Okay."

   "Do you think William will be the murderer?"

   "I don't know, I was so frightened at the time that I didn't even dare to see the murderer, even if the murderer stood in front of me, it was difficult for me to recognize him.

  I'm so useless. ’ Margaery cried again.

  Her mother comforted her in a low voice, while her father's eyes were red and his fists were tightly clenched.

  Luke asked, "Do you know where William's house is?"

  …

   Westin Pizza.

   A Ford Explorer pulls up in front of a pizzeria.

  Xiao Hei got out of the car and rubbed his belly, "I'm starving to death, I must have a big meal."

   Luke asked, "Are you sure you want the pizza?"

  Xiao Hei took it for granted, "Believe me, when you are hungry, pizza is definitely the most delicious, bar none."

   "OK, as long as you like it."

   The two entered the pizza shop.

   At this time, there were not many people in the store, so the two found a seat by the window.

  A young male waiter came over and put the menu on the table of two people, "What do you want to eat?"

  Luke pushed the menu to Xiao Hei, "Look first."

  Xiao Hei picked up the menu, glanced at it, swallowed, "I want this supreme pizza, my favorite. I'll also have a black pepper beef pizza, as well as coke and French fries."

   Then, the menu was given to Luke.

  Luke pointed to the food on the menu, "Grilled pork ribs, snack platter, seasonal vegetable salad, let's order these first."

  Xiao Hei rubbed his hands, "Bring the Coke first, I'm about to starve to death."

   "Om." Xiao Hei's cell phone rang, and Xiao Hei picked up the phone to look at it, with a smile on his face, and replied a message.

   Luke guessed, "Pari Jones?"

   "Wow, you can guess this?"

  Luke pressed, "What did she ask you for?"

   "She asked me to have dinner together at night." Xiao Hei smiled, and seemed to see Luke's thoughts, "Don't worry, I will never disclose the progress of the investigation of the case, I swear."

   "Then what are you going to do?"

   "Don't you think our current relationship is exciting?"

   "Investigating cases every day is not exciting enough?"

   "That's different, I'm single now, dating and communicating with the opposite **** is a normal state."

   Soon, the waiter brought the dishes, and Luke was too hungry, too lazy to persuade Xiao Hei, he picked up the pizza and ate it.

  Xiao Hei is right in saying that when you are hungry, eating carbohydrates is definitely the happiest.

  No big fish and meat, lobster and abalone can compare.

   Soon, the two ate the food on the table in a storm.

  Luke called the young waiter to check out, "How much?"

   "Thirty-five dollars, sir."

   Luke directly gave him two twenty-dollar bills in cash, "The rest is your tip."

   "Thank you, what a generous gentleman you are."

  Luke smiled, "Man, I look familiar to you, what's your name?"

   "William."

   "William Cam?"

   "Yes, I don't seem to have met you, how did you know me?"

   "You don't really know me. But we have mutual friends."

   "Which one?"

   "Margaery West, do you know her?"

   "Of course, my goddess, I have always liked her, but unfortunately, she has now become someone else's girlfriend."

  Xiao Hei said, "Man, if you like her, you must chase after her bravely, and don't give up. As long as she is not married, you have hope."

   "Thank you for your encouragement, I will." William patted his chest and asked, "What is your relationship with Margaery?"

  Xiao Hei flashed his police badge, "lapd, this is Detective Marcus, and this is Deputy Team Luke. We are investigating a robbery and murder case, and Margery is one of the victims."

   "What?" William thought he had misheard, showing concern, "Robbery and murder? What happened to Margaery?

   I bought Karma, she won't... die. "

   "No, Margaery is not dead, but Jill is."

  William frowned and asked, "Where is Margaery now? How is she doing?"

  How did Jill die? "

"I haven't asked you yet, you're asking me instead. Answer my question first, and then I'll tell you about Margaery." After finishing speaking, Luke stared at William and asked, "Did you do anything yesterday?" Met Jill and Margaery?"

   "Why do you ask that? You don't suspect me, do you?"

   "No, it's just a routine inquiry." Luke said perfunctorily, "How old are you, do you need your parents to be present?"

   "No need, I can do it myself."

   "Good, answer my previous question."

  William thought for a while, "I didn't see Margaery yesterday."

  Luke has been observing him and saw that he looked flustered and showed obvious signs of lying.

   "Where were you between nine o'clock and eleven o'clock last night?"

"I'm at home."

   lie.

   "Did you stalk Jill and Margery last night?"

  William saw sweat on his forehead, wringing his hands together, "No."

   lie.

  Luke pressed, "You said you were at home between nine o'clock and eleven o'clock last night, who can prove it?"

   "Uh..." William hesitated.

   "After thinking about it, we will verify it."

   "No, I'm the only one at home."

   "Do you usually live alone?"

   "No, my parents divorced, I lived with my father, and he didn't come home at that time."

  Luke said earnestly, "William, do you like Margaery very much?"

"Yes."

   "So, you killed Jill."

   "No, I don't."

   "You can't lie to me, you have been lying. If you have a clear conscience, there is no need to lie. Since you have lied, it means that you are probably the murderer."

  William glanced around, sat opposite Luke, and whispered, "Hey, you can't slander me, or I'll sue you."

   "You can't deceive the police, otherwise, the consequences will be more serious."

  William's face was a little ugly, and he seemed to want to say something, but he didn't say anything.

   "OK, you don't say it, I will." Luke organized his words, "You like Margaery, but Margaery doesn't like you.

  At the beginning, she didn't explicitly refuse, but later, she met Jill, and the two were together.

  You feel lost, feel that Jill took Margery away, hold a grudge against him, and even go after him to get him to leave Margery.

  Later, Margaery found out about this, made a fuss with you, and explicitly rejected you.

  You are angry and want revenge.

  So, you stalked the two of them last night and brutally killed Jill.

   Even so, you still feel unsatisfied and strengthen Margaery.

   One is out of revenge and possessiveness, and the other is that this will also become a stain on Margaery.

   But you don't care, you can even pretend to be a warm man to take care of and comfort Margaery, and finally win her heart.

   It can be said that it is very clever..."

  William interrupted Luke, shouting, "No, this is your slander, I have never done these things at all, I will not kill people, let alone hurt Margaery.

  I am not what you say. "

   Luke demanded, "Then why did you lie? If you didn't kill someone, why did you lie to the police?

  I've seen more suspects than you have clients, do you think you can fool me? "

  William sighed and scratched his hair vigorously, "Sorry, I didn't mean to lie to you, I just don't want to be suspected by you."

  Luke said seriously, "We have already learned enough clues before we came.

  If you lie, and the confession does not match the clues we know, we will doubt you even more.

  As long as you tell the truth, we will find out, and we will never wrong a good person. "

  William was silent for a moment, pursed his lips, "You guessed it right, I did meet Jill and Margaery yesterday.

   Also, I followed them, I lied.

  I didn't lie on purpose, I was just afraid that you would doubt me.

  Although I stalked them, I never thought of hurting them. "

   "Then what do you follow them for?"

   "I was protecting Margaery, and worried that she would be hurt by Jill."

   "But according to Margery, Jill is her boyfriend, and the relationship between the two is very good. Why do you think Jill will hurt Margery?"

  William snorted, "She doesn't know Jill at all.

   Jill's family is rich and handsome, and many girls like him.

   But this guy is not a good guy, he is a playboy, I asked about him, and I heard that he has had girlfriends since elementary school.

   He also has a belly bigger than a female classmate, this guy is definitely not a good bird.

  I'm worried that he will hurt Margaery and make her belly bigger. If that happens, Margery's life will be ruined.

   This guy can definitely do it. "

   "That's not why you followed them both."

   "I know what I'm doing is wrong, but I'm just worried about Margery."

   "Since you followed them, did you see the scene where Jill was killed?"

   "No, my car broke down on the way. So, I got lost on the way, and I don't know where they went.

  If I'd been following them, maybe... this wouldn't have happened. "

   "The car broke down? What a coincidence?" Luke couldn't believe it.

  William pointed outside, "My car is just outside, I don't believe you can go and see it."

  Luke looked in the direction he was pointing. It was a gray Kia. It was very old.

  The three of them left the pizza restaurant and walked to the gray Kia car. Luke ordered, "Open the car."

  William unlocked the car with some reluctance.

   "What's wrong with your car?"

   "The traffic light is out of ignition."

   "Where is it broken?"

   "The intersection of Kangjia Road and Lion West Street."

  Luke said to Xiao Hei, "Check the driving recorder."

   "OK." Xiao Hei got into the car, took out the memory card of the driving recorder and inserted it into the computer, and began to check the driving recorder.

  William said, "Deputy Luke, what I said is true. This car is nearly twenty years old, and it often breaks down. The chain drops at critical moments."

  Luke seemed to think of something, "You said Jill made a woman's belly bigger, do you know that woman's name?"

"have no idea.

  I also heard from my classmates that there are always all kinds of gossip in school. I can’t guarantee that it must be true. You need to judge by yourself. "

   "Now that you know that Margaery was hurt, what are you going to do?"

   “I will visit her and try to help her to the best of my ability.”

  Xiao Hei, who was sitting in the Kia car, waved, "Luke, I checked yesterday's driving record, and this kid didn't lie. His car did break down last night."

  Luke asked Xiao Hei to take out the computer, and he put the computer on the front of the car to check.

   It can be clearly seen from the driving recorder that the car did follow the deceased's car, but after following for a certain distance, the car broke down, and there was still a considerable distance from the crime scene.

  Luke repeatedly checked the video, wanting to confirm whether William was at the scene of the car repair, rather than using blindfolding.

  He checked the video carefully and found that William did not lie. He was indeed repairing the car at the scene and did not leave secretly.

  He has an alibi.

   Just when Luke was about to turn off the computer, he suddenly found another clue. A black Tesla sedan appeared in the dash cam, not far behind the Cadillac...

   The car immediately caught Luke's attention.

  (end of this chapter)