Chapter 127 Scarred (two chapters in one)
Looking at the suspected footprints in the closet, Luke subconsciously used the 'identification card'.
A reminder sound came to mind, [The footprint is too shallow, the shoe print is less than one-fifth, and no valid data can be identified. "]
Luke took the next best thing and asked the survey team to collect the suspected shoe prints.
Although it may not be used, it is evidence that someone may be hiding in the closet.
The physical evidence at the scene and the body were brought back to the police station.
The deputy team took the team members to visit and investigate around, but the houses in the high-end community are far apart and the sound insulation is relatively good, and the neighbors failed to provide valuable clues.
In the afternoon, Susan rescheduled the task, "Raymond and Jenny are responsible for collecting surrounding surveillance.
Matthew investigates the dead man's communication tools to see if there are any suspicious contacts.
Luke and Xiaohei contact the author of the original lover who disappeared. "
Everyone split up.
…
Gone Girl's original author Romit Bull is not far from this neighborhood.
It only takes a few minutes by car.
Luke and the two got out of the car, looked around, and then walked to the door and rang the doorbell.
"Ding Dong..."
A moment later, a man's voice sounded at the door, "This is Romit Bull's house, who can I find?"
"I'm just looking for Romit Bull."
"If you want to sign, you need to wait until the signing meeting."
Luke flashed his police badge, "lapd."
"Crackling..." The door opened, and a middle-aged black man in his thirties stood at the door, "Please come in, Mr. Romit Bull has been waiting for you for the past two days."
Xiao Hei whispered in Luke's ear, "This kind of words sound very familiar. Generally, in movies, this kind of character is the final boss."
Luke smiled, "Congratulations, you solved the case before you saw anyone."
"Yeah, please call me Detective Marcus."
Luke turned to the black man and asked, "What's your name?"
"I'm Mr. Bull's assistant Wright Carfee."
Led by the black assistant, Luke and the two entered the living room, "Please wait a moment, I'll go find Mr. Bull."
The black assistant asked the two to sit down and went to the inner room.
Romit Bull's house is bigger, Xiao Hei sat on the leather sofa hard, "It's nice to have money."
Soon, an old white man came out. He looked about seventy years old, with silver-gray hair and black-rimmed glasses, "Hi, I haven't seen my friends from the Los Angeles Police Department for a long time. Those old men I used to know Guy should have retired."
Luke got up and said politely, "Hello, Mr. Romit Bull, I am Inspector Luke of the Police Detective Bureau."
"Hello, Mr. Detective, please sit down." Romit Bull told the black assistant beside him, "Wright, have a pot of Italian hand-ground coffee." Then he said to Luke and Xiao Hei, "I believe Me, it tastes great, you must try it."
Luke asked, "Mr. Bull, how did you know we were coming to visit?"
"Guess, the main characters of the crew were called to the police station for questioning. It's normal for you to come to me. I don't reject this, I like dealing with people in the police station.
In my writing career, lapd has provided me with a lot of inspiration.
Of course, I donated money to you. "
Xiao Hei asked subconsciously, "Do you know Vice Captain Vincent?"
Romit thought for a while, "I don't have any impression."
Luke returned to the topic, "Do you know Abu Guerra?"
"Yes, Lucas' stand-in, I've met, but there's almost no communication.
I don’t like to deal with people very much, and I don’t go to the set very often. Occasionally chatting with Bell, I heard that this guy was also arrested.
He is too persistent and always wants to make a work that surpasses "Special Warfare". "
"Are you familiar with Lucas?"
"I'm not very familiar with him, I've talked to him a few times. I heard that he was also arrested, and the charges are not minor. Poor guy, his acting career is probably over.
I don't like their husband and wife very much, they are a bit snobbish. "
"Do you know that Lucas faked his own death?"
"Young man, don't talk to me, I didn't know it at first, and I didn't hear the news until Lucas was arrested.
I am quite interested in this matter. This is a very good material. Often some realities are more absurd than fiction, and fiction needs logic.
If your logic doesn't make sense, readers will respond.
But life does not need logic. "
"Mr. Bull, how did you think of writing this novel?"
“This novel has been written for many years, when I had another identity, a reporter.
I have interviewed many people, and this novel is adapted from the real experience of one interviewee. "
Luke showed a curious look, "Which character in your novel is the interviewee based on?"
"Actor."
"He's not dead?"
"I don't know if he is dead now, but he was still alive and well at that time."
"Can you tell me about his experience?"
Romit Bull thought for a while, "His experience is similar to what I described, the difference is that he embezzled the money from the boss, knowing that the boss might kill him, and buried the boss alive in advance."
"Wow..." Luke was a little surprised, "I'm really a little surprised by this ending."
"But he was too impatient, his foundation was unstable, and he was too radical. It didn't take long for him to be caught by the Drug Enforcement Administration, and he was imprisoned. I interviewed him in the prison.
But considering artistic creation, I wrote him to death to make the story more beautiful. I have many female fans, and they love me so much. "
"Can you name him?"
"Unfortunately, I promised him that I would not tell anyone without his permission."
Luke asked, "What about the heroine?"
"I haven't seen the heroine either, but they all dictated through the male protagonist's prototype. It is said that the heroine died not long after he entered the prison.
I didn’t dare to ask more about how he died.
You know, he's dangerous, and I don't want to provoke him. "
"Why does the movie script change the heroine's ending?"
"The idea of the producer Rossi and the director Bell is mainly the guy Bell, who thinks the ending of my novel is too cruel. He doesn't understand the audience too much, and the audience likes reversals. No wonder his movies have been hitting the street.
This guy has no chance to stand up again. "
Luke said, "Mr. Bull, I have read your work, and it is very good.
But there is a question about the plot of the heroine hanging herself.
The scene when the heroine hangs herself is described in detail, including her clothing, makeup, movements, and mentality, but there is no mention of the stool under his feet.
So, did the heroine commit suicide or homicide? "
Romit said firmly, "Suicide."
"I remember you wrote that there was a poor woman's reflection on the clean floor, so where did the things she stepped on when she hanged herself go?"
Romit smiled, "You are a policeman, you should be good at analysis, what do you think?"
Luke analyzed, "If you don't step on something to hang yourself, it's not impossible. The heroine just jumps up and grabs the rope, and pulls her neck over the rope.
But I feel that this does not conform to the image of the heroine in the book, and it is a bit contradictory. "
Romit nodded, "About what you said, many people have actually asked me, many fans even wrote to ask, they want to know if the heroine committed suicide? They can guess anything. Some people even doubt the heroine's death It was a dream of her own.
Actually the real reason is... I forgot to write about the stool. "
"forget?"
"Yes, during that time the publishing house was in a hurry. I was rushing to draft the manuscript, and there were some minor flaws in the logic. In fact, the problem was not that big, it was as simple as that. As for the fans' speculations, they were just over-interpreted.
Many fans have richer imaginations than mine. Many times, halfway through the writing, they have already guessed the real murderer, which is a bit embarrassing at this time. "
"There is one last question. You have written many mystery novels. If you are asked to reason and design, who do you think is the real murderer who killed the double Abu Guerra?"
Romit smiled, "I know you doubt me. That's right, if I were to write this plot, I might also write myself as the final boss.
If Lucas does die, the Gone Girl movie crew will mostly benefit.
But Lucas's fake death not only ruined his own reputation, but also indirectly caused losses to the film.
The only person who can profit is me, the author of the original novel.
You guessed it right, I have been making non-stop phone calls for novel printing these days.
This incident brought more popularity and popularity to my novels.
In terms of interests, I do have the qualifications to be set as the murderer. "
At this time, the black assistant brought coffee.
I'm already at this age, I won't live long, my money is enough to spend the rest of my life in style.
By the way, I bought some Google stock, the original stock, with the money I wrote the book. "
Luke suddenly didn't want to talk anymore. He picked up the coffee and took a sip, "It tastes really good, thank you for your hospitality."
Romit said, "Wright, send these two detectives for me."
Luke stood up, "I forgot to bring the book of the lost lover, can you sign me next time we meet?"
"certainly."
…
Getting into the car, Xiao Hei looked at Wright standing at the gate of the courtyard, started the car, and said, "I don't like Romit Bull, this old man is definitely suspected.
Among the people I know, no one thinks they have too much money.
First, the double of the hero was buried alive, and now the heroine is also disguised as hanged, which is exactly the same as the scene in his original novel, and the ghost believes that it has nothing to do with him.
Even if he didn't do it, it might have been done by someone close to him, such as a fanatic fan. "
Speaking of this, Xiao Hei seemed to think of something, "By the way, do you still remember the prototype of the hero of the novel he mentioned? Is the drug dealer going to be released from prison? Could it be something he didn't want himself and his lover to do?" It was adapted into a movie, so both the male and female protagonists were killed."
Luke affirmed, "Your analysis is good, there is indeed such a possibility, but what we need now is evidence."
…
The next morning.
The survey team has new identification results.
Mary of the investigation team also participated in the morning meeting of No. 1 Squadron of the Murder Division.
Mary held an appraisal report in her hand, and said, "Everyone, after a day and night of continuous work, several samples have already had results.
First of all, in terms of footprints, Luke found some very shallow shoe prints in the closet of the deceased’s home. They were very inconspicuous, only about one-sixth of the complete shoe prints, and could not form an effective identification basis.
Secondly, the forensic doctor found the man's genetic material in the body of the deceased. We have completed the comparison of DNA samples and found the owner of the genetic material. "
Xiao Hei interjected, "I know, it's the dentist Peter, when we took notes for him, he took the initiative to mention the experience of playing poker with the deceased that night.
They are boyfriend and girlfriend, which is normal. "
Mary glanced at Xiao Hei, and said lightly, "Actually, the DNA genetic material did not come from Peter Dest."
Xiao Hei frowned, "Are you sure?"
"Of course, the identification instrument can't go wrong."
"Wow." Little Black's eyes widened and he blinked, "So Peter was green. Who did the DNA come from?"
Mary said, "Rosie Bill."
"Very familiar name, the producer of the disappeared lover film." Xiao Hei froze for a moment, "Suddenly I don't feel so surprised.
But why did Peter Dest lie? To show me that he played poker with a star? "
"Maybe, I know the reason." Mary changed a page of information and continued, "The forensic doctor found dander tissue in the crevices of the nails of the deceased, and the DNA samples were compared with Peter Dest.
He did go to the deceased's house, and he did exercise with the deceased, but the way of exercise may be different from what you think, and it is not very friendly. "
Xiao Hei understood, "The murderer is the deceased's boyfriend Peter Dest!
He discovered that the deceased was playing poker with producer Rossi, and strangled his girlfriend to death in anger? "
Luke agreed, "From the appraisal results, there is indeed such a possibility, and the motive is also valid.
I think we should have another in-depth discussion with Peter. "
…
Half an hour later, Luke and Xiao Hei came to the place where Peter was working.
Malik Dental Clinic.
For the arrival of the two, Peter seemed a little surprised, "Sorry, I'm going to help a customer who has an appointment to get their teeth cleaned, can you wait for me for a while?"
Xiao Hei asked back, "How long?"
"Soon, ten minutes or so."
Xiao Hei nodded, "I've never had my teeth cleaned, can I take a look at it?"
"I'm afraid it won't work. Our clinic has regulations, and clients won't agree." After Peter finished speaking, he closed the door, and the Do Not Disturb sign next to him lit up.
"You wait here, I'll smoke a cigarette outside." Luke walked outside, leaning on the Ford car, looking like he was smoking bored, but actually staring at the ward where Peter worked.
They don't have a warrant and can only wait.
Fortunately, there was no danger, Peter did not try to escape.
Ten minutes later, Peter took off his overalls, showing a look of expectation, "Inspector Marcus, what do you want from me? Have you caught Courtney's murderer?"
Xiao Hei corrected, "No, I'm still a detective, and this is Inspector Luke."
Peter stretched out his right hand, "Hi Inspector Luke, we seem to have seen each other at Courtney's house last time."
"Yes." Luke shook hands with him politely, "Can I ask you a few questions?"
"Of course, I said I would assist the police."
"What time did you go to Courtney's house last night, and what time did you leave?"
"I spoke to Detective Marcus."
"I know, I want to confirm again."
"Arrive at nine and leave at twelve."
"Was anyone else present during this time?"
"Just the two of us."
"Has Courtney met anyone else?"
"She should go out during the day, what's wrong?"
Luke naturally couldn't tell him directly that you were greened, so he could only insinuate, "Did you play poker with Courtney last night?"
"Yes, I said this, I never deliberately concealed it, and we are boyfriend and girlfriend, this is normal, I have absolutely no forced behavior."
Luke said, "But we didn't find your genetic material in Courtney."
"I'm wearing a contraceptive, isn't it normal? Don't you guys don't?" Peter asked back.
Luke and Xiao Hei looked at each other, and it sounded like there was nothing wrong with them.
also makes sense.
But why the producer Rosie didn't work?
Luke continued to ask, "The forensic doctor found your dander tissue under Courtney's nails. How do you explain it?"
"What does this mean? You don't suspect that I killed Courtney, right? How could you have such an idea? I love Courtney, and I will never hurt her." Peter Dest felt aggrieved.
Luke continued, "You have been to the crime scene and you have seen Courtney's body, she was suffocated to death, she may have hanged, she may have been strangled.
Once a person is strangled, he will instinctively scratch the opponent's arm, and the DNA of the murderer will be left between the nails. "
"You really doubt me.
You don’t go to catch the murderer who killed Courtney, and you spend all your energy on suspecting the reporter. I am her boyfriend, not her enemy. "Peter Dest sighed, rolled up his sleeves,
"See for yourself if there are any wounds, I have a clear conscience."
Xiao Hei checked the opponent's arm, and found no scratch marks, "Then why are your skin flakes in Courtney's nails? You had an argument, and she scratched you."
"I don't need to explain, but I am willing to explain. Not because I want to help you, but because I love Courtney. I hope you can investigate the case with peace of mind and focus on what you should investigate." Peter said and began to take off clothing.
"Hey, buddy, what are you going to do? I don't like this."
"Shut up." Luke vaguely guessed something.
Peter took off his shirt and showed them his back, "Courtney will be crazy when she enters the state. She is grabbing my back. I can't pinch her neck in this position, and I don't need any strength at all.
You all understand. "
"certainly."
"I understand better than you." Luke and Xiao Hei spoke almost at the same time.
Xiao Hei was afraid that the other party would not believe him and added, "My back is much worse than yours, and it has almost never been better. It is simply scarred and outstanding in battle."
Peter Dest spread his hands, "Are you still doubting me?"
"We trust you because I have similar experience." Luke first affirmed, then changed the topic,
"But not everyone has experience in this area. I still hope that you can go to the technical department to make a comparison and identification of scars. Let those who have no experience or insufficient experience believe you."
"Will this help the investigation of the case?"
"certainly."
"No problem, I'll go."
The child is sick and has a fever.
Only now is the second chapter written.
It depends on the situation tomorrow. If the child continues to have a fever, it is estimated that there may be no time to code.
If it gets better, I will try to write as much as possible.
Go to bed first, good night.
(end of this chapter)