Chapter 250 Showcase
Four p.m.
In addition to the DNA identification of the blood on the leather shoes, several other identification results came out one after another.
The technical team found Peck's fingerprints on the pistol, which was consistent with the shooting posture of the human body.
At the same time, gunpowder residues were identified on Peck's right hand and coat.
The shoes found in the trash can are also the same as the footprints left at the crime scene.
Based on the above evidence, it can be basically determined that Peck is the murderer of Jamie.
This result surprised the rest of the investigators. No one thought that the murderer would be a ten-year-old boy.
After having sufficient evidence, Luke decided to interrogate Peck.
The First Interrogation Room of the Robbery and Murder Division.
Peck was brought into the interrogation room, and her grandmother and lawyer walked into the interrogation room with him.
After seeing Luke, Peck asked impatiently, "Where is my mother?"
"I have already contacted your mother, and she is very happy to learn that your brother and sister are safe and sound."
"You didn't lie to me, did you?"
"I'm a fair person, you won't lie to me, and I won't lie to you either."
"I want to see my mother."
"I never promised that before."
"I'm now asking to see my mom."
"It's not up to me, you should ask a lawyer for help."
Peck showed an angry look, "You are a liar."
"I never lied. I always said that I would help you contact your mother. I never said that you should meet your mother and son. If you don't believe me, we can play back the video of the law enforcement recorder.
To you, I don't bother to lie. "
"You so-called grown-ups like to trick children with words."
"At least better than a lying kid."
"I did not lie."
"You lied."
"I don't."
"I don't want to bring up the past.
Let me ask you a few more questions. As long as you answer truthfully, I can find a way for you to meet your mother. "
Peck felt a little conflicted, "Didn't you just say that I can ask a lawyer for help, there is no need to ask you."
Luke smiled, "Our squadron is also responsible for the investigation of Maria's case, I don't think she is suitable for visiting now, although I don't count, but I will make a suggestion to the captain.
Mr. Lawyer, you can submit a visitation application and see how our captain will decide? "
The lawyer bowed his head and whispered to Peck, "Relax, don't be confrontational, lapd is only questioning you for the purpose of investigating the case, don't make them feel disgusted with you, that will not benefit the case investigation at all, understand? "
Peck's grandmother also persuaded, "Peck, listen to Mr. Lawyer, don't worry about your mother's affairs, I just hope you are safe and sound.
We can only help your mother if you get out of here. "
Peck took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and said to Luke, "You ask."
"What's your relationship with Jamie?"
"You asked, I told you, and you know."
Luke said, "Peck, there is a procedure for investigating the case, and there is also a procedure for questioning. It doesn't depend on my subjective consciousness. If it's just that I know it, it's fine to convict me based on my subjective consciousness. Then prosecutors, judges, What does a jury do?"
The lawyer reminded again, "Peck, if I think the questioning is inappropriate, I will interrupt in time to protect your rights.
But if I hadn't done that, it would have been the smartest thing to do to answer the officer's questions honestly. "
Peck asked back, "Are you really my lawyer?"
The lawyer spread out his hands, "If you are dissatisfied with my legal services, you can change the supporting lawyer."
Peck's grandmother reprimanded, "Peck, do what the lawyer says!"
"Jamie is my mother's boyfriend, I call him Uncle."
Luke asked, "Is your relationship familiar?"
"Okay."
"Do you live together?"
"He occasionally comes to live with me."
"How is your relationship?"
"Well enough."
"When did Jamie take you away from home for what reason?"
"August 3rd, three or four in the afternoon, I can't remember the exact time." Peck recalled for a moment, then continued, "He lied to us that a serious infectious disease broke out outside and he wanted to take us out to hide. "
"What was your attitude with Martha?"
"The two of us were scared. I wanted to contact my mother, but Jamie disagreed, saying that my mother, as a nurse, was helping infectious patients and couldn't take care of us. Let's go with him first.
He took me and Martha in the car, took us to live in the gray house, and then kept coaxing us with contagious diseases, not allowing us to go out, and not letting us contact our mother.
I felt...maybe kidnapped.
I didn't expect this, and I don't know why he did it?
I was very scared, afraid that he would hurt me and my sister. "
"Have you tried leaving?"
"Yes, but he was caught and brought back. He also threatened that if I dared to run again, he would tie me with a rope.
He is very fierce, as if he has changed, he is no longer the Uncle Jamie I am familiar with. "
"What happened after that?"
"Last night, I heard a quarrel outside, it seems that outsiders came.
After hearing two gunshots, I was terrified and didn't dare to go out, so I stayed with my sister all the time.
After a long time, I had the courage to come out to see. I found that Jamie was bleeding a lot. I was terrified and wanted to take my sister away.
I couldn't find my phone, so I had to drive to the hospital where my mom works...
I'm sorry for driving and hurting someone, that wasn't my intention. "
Luke thought for a moment, "Did you get close to Jamie after you found out he was dead?"
"No."
"Have you been exposed to anything else?"
"No."
"Have you ever worn Jamie's leather shoes?"
"No."
lie.
Through these few questions, Peck was a little nervous, flustered, and showed signs of lying.
The first time we met, Peck injured more than a dozen demonstrators. At that time, his emotions were extremely unstable, fear, nervousness, anger, guilt...
All kinds of complex emotions are mixed together, and it is difficult to distinguish whether there are signs of lying.
But this time is different, Peck has calmed down, and if he asks some sensitive questions at this time, it will be easier to see mood swings and tell lies.
The purpose of the interrogation is to find out the facts.
If he pleads not guilty, find loopholes in his statement, prove that he is lying, and force him to confess.
Luke took out a transparent plastic bag from his briefcase, which contained a black pistol, "Does this gun look familiar?"
"I have not seen."
"This is Jamie's gun. We found your fingerprints on the gun, which means that you have not only seen it, but even touched it and used it!"
The lawyer waved, "Peck, don't talk yet." The lawyer looked at Luke again, "Deputy Luke, we are here to assist lapd in investigating and finding the murderer who killed Jamie. But that doesn't mean the police can slander my client at will .”
"Mr. Lawyer, what's your name?"
"Syrst."
"Lawyer Sylster, we don't want to suspect Peck either, but the existing evidence is against him. Not only does this gun have Peck's fingerprints on it, it's also the murder weapon that killed Jamie!"
I think you should know what this means. "
Attorney Sylster said, "Even if my client touched the gun, it doesn't mean he fired the gun."
Luke asked, "Peck, did you ever shoot?"
"No."
"But we conducted a gunpowder identification on you and found that your right hand, arm, and coat have gunpowder residues.
How do you explain that? "
Peck defended, "I didn't shoot the gun, there were other people who were there.
I also found a **** footprint at the scene, I don’t believe you can go and see it. "
"You're right. We did find **** footprints at the scene. If I'm not mistaken, you should have left that **** footprint."
"nonono, those are not my shoes, and I can't wear shoes that big."
Luke smiled, "The **** footprint was indeed left by an adult's shoes, and it would make people think that it was an adult committing the crime, which played a certain misleading role in the police investigation.
But here's the thing, we've locked your suspects in, and your feet can wear those leather shoes too.
And we found your fingerprints on the shoes, so the situation is not good for you. "
Attorney Silster interrupted Luke again, "Deputy Luke, my client is only ten years old, I don't think he can do something like shooting an adult."
"Then you should look at the scene where he hit a dozen demonstrators with his car. I heard that one of the victims may have a leg amputated. Attorney Sylster, if the police don't have enough evidence, they won't interrogate them easily." A ten-year-old kid."
Luke pointed to the evidence on the table, "Peck has a motive for committing the crime, a time for committing the crime, and evidence such as pistols, gunpowder residues, and leather shoes pointing to him.
The evidence was enough for a jury to convict him. "
Attorney Silster sighed and glanced at Peck, "I want to talk to the client alone."
"No problem, I'll give you ten minutes." After Luke finished speaking, he walked out of the interrogation room with the documents and evidence.
The lawyer, Peck and Peck's grandmother started a heated discussion.
…
Luke and Xiao Hei return to the office.
Luke pours a cup of coffee and drinks it.
The deputy team asked, "How is the interrogation going?"
"We have already said what should be said, and the next step is up to the lawyer."
The deputy team curled their lips, "It's better not to have too much hope."
Jenny said, "Guys, I have good news from my side. Quinnell's mother has arrived in Los Angeles and is rushing to the police station to identify the body."
The deputy team was a little surprised, "She's here! To be honest, I'm really surprised."
Xiao Hei waved his fist, "I won."
The deputy team shrugged, "I didn't bet with you."
"I'm not betting with you, I'm betting a hundred dollars on humanity.
I know you don't believe Quinnell's mother, think she's lying, trying to get money.
Your ideas are correct, more rational.
But thinking about what happened to Kunel...
I think...the world needs some emotional people. "
It's time for us to go back to the interrogation room. "
A few minutes later, the two returned to the interrogation room again.
Luke sat across the interrogation table, "How's the discussion going?"
Lawyer Silster and Peck exchanged glances, "Deputy Luke, hypothetically, I mean hypothetically, if Peck pleads guilty, what kind of plea deal can he get?"
Luke asked back, "What agreement do you want?"
"Justifiable self-defense."
"Tell me your reason."
"Jamie Brady is a wanted criminal. He kidnapped my client and the client's sister, detained them, restricted their freedom, prevented them from leaving, and even threatened them that if they dared to leave the house, they would kill them." them.
My client tried to leave and was beaten up.
That night, my client tried to escape again, because his sister was young, and he decided to go out alone to see if Jamie was asleep.
He went to Jamie's room and saw Jamie sleeping on the bed. He wanted to get his phone back and opened the first drawer of the nightstand. He didn't see the phone, but he saw a gun.
At this time, Jamie woke up.
My client freaked out and grabbed the gun, trying to defend himself.
At this time Jamie yelled at him and threatened to kill their siblings.
My client fired out of fear and self-preservation.
That's the way it is. "
Luke nodded, "The hypothetical statement is good, but there is no plea agreement. Since you think it is self-defense, why don't you just admit that Peck killed Jamie.
You can seek a justifiable defense agreement from the prosecution.
Even if the prosecution disagrees, you can also choose to defend in court. I believe that as long as you plead guilty, the judge and jury will give a reasonable trial. "
"We want a plea deal in self-defense right now."
"I don't have any here.
But I can tell you that if Peck doesn't admit that he killed Jamie Brady, we will look for more evidence.
His refusal to admit the fact of the murder will also affect the jury's judgment on self-defense.
You are a lawyer and should know better than I what to do in his favor. "
Luke's idea is very simple. If you feel that you are acting in self-defense, then first admit that you killed Jamie.
If you don’t admit that you killed Jamie, the police will determine your murder. This situation will definitely leave a bad impression on the prosecution and jury, and it will also affect the determination of self-defense.
The reason why Luke did not give a plea agreement is because this case is rather special.
One is that Peck is a minor.
Pek and his sister were restricted in their personal freedom.
Three Jamie is a dangerous wanted man.
Four Jamie did not die on the bed, but died under the bed, indicating that Jamie probably made a move to threaten Peck.
Based on the above four situations, the possibility of the jury finding that self-defense is extremely high.
But because Peck had faked the scene, Luke didn't want to give him a plea deal.
If you want to be judged as self-defense, I admit the fact of the murder. As for whether you can win the judgment of self-defense, that is the matter of the prosecutor and the jury.
Luke's attitude was very firm, without wavering in the slightest.
Grandma Peck and the lawyer discussed again carefully, and finally persuaded Peck.
He sighed, "I... admit that I killed Jamie Brady."
"Good." Luke nodded, "Describe your crime process carefully."
Peck began to describe the killing process, which was roughly the same as the previous lawyer's description, but some details were more detailed...
The murder of Jamie Brady was also declared solved.
Jamie is dead, and the clues to the counterfeit banknote case are also broken.
However, it has little effect on Luke and others. They have already destroyed the printing group's den in Los Angeles and completed their tasks and responsibilities.
As for the other members of the counterfeit banknote organization and the counterfeit banknotes manufactured, that is the responsibility of the FBI.
lapd has no law enforcement authority outside Los Angeles, and has no obligation to take care of outside affairs.
…
"George!"
"hero!"
"We're going to—breathe freely!"
George's events are becoming more and more influential.
In the beginning, it was just a local demonstration in Los Angeles.
Subsequently, it spread to the whole of California and even the whole of the United States.
George has become the Luther King of the 21st century.
Not only Americans are paying attention to this matter, but people all over the world are paying attention.
I can't breathe, and it has become a global mockery of America.
Quinnell's murder has been solved, and George pleaded guilty.
The forces behind who want to use lapd to enforce the law violently and make a fuss about George's killing have also emerged one after another, and clowns from all sides have appeared on stage one after another.
August 9th.
The Los Angeles Police Department and the Detective Department decided to hold a press conference on the case to disclose the process and the whole story of George's arrest.
Morning.
The perimeter of the police station was full of demonstrators, and the reporters rushed to the press conference as soon as possible. The whole world was paying attention to this case of violent law enforcement.
Ten o'clock in the morning.
Rett rushed to the scene of the press conference.
In the distance, there was another demonstration.
"George!"
"hero!"
"We're going to—breathe freely!"
The shouts rose and fell, suppressing Rhett's voice.
The police are also fully armed and ready to suppress the demonstrations.
After the noise passed, Reid smiled slowly, "When did the threshold for a hero become so low? Do you know George Banelbert?
If he is considered a hero, then every police officer present can receive a medal of bravery issued by the president himself. "
Rett's voice fell, causing a commotion among the demonstrators. Some people began to protest loudly, and some people began to storm the gate of the police station.
lapd is not a vegetarian either, the riot police who were armed to the teeth directly attacked him.
Helmets, body armor, explosion-proof shields, batons, pistols, rifles, this group of people stand together, invulnerable, one as ten.
Rett continued, "I can tell you clearly that George Banelbert is not a hero, but a criminal."
A black female reporter asked angrily, "Director Rhett, whether George is a criminal or not is not up to the police.
Only judges and juries are qualified to convict him, and before that, you lapd killed him in a brutal way.
I can't believe this is happening in 21st century Los Angeles, it's a step backwards for civilization.
Shame on lapd too.
You should be responsible for George's death, you should repent for George, lapd is guilty, and you are the ones who should be judged by the citizens.
From this aspect, George is a 'hero'! "
"hero!"
"Hero!" The demonstrators were greatly encouraged and cheered again.
Rett stared at her and asked, "What's your name, is it from that TV station?"
The female reporter puffed her chest out and said proudly, "I am Mario Finch, a reporter from EBC TV station."
"Are you really a reporter?"
"certainly."
Rett shook his head, "I've always wondered why this incident made such a big fuss? Why do people think George Banelbert is dead?
It turns out that you reporters are fueling the flames.
Press freedom is your right, and I have no objection.
But I hope you can broadcast real news, instead of broadcasting some fake news that attracts people's attention for the sake of popularity and gimmicks.
I solemnly declare here that all news about George's death is false news, and George is not dead. "
"coax..."
One stone stirs up waves.
Because of Reid's words, the surroundings were boiling.
The entire Los Angeles, the entire United States, and even the whole world are boiling.
Rett stood upright, scanning everyone.
lapd fears no one.
The female reporter Mario Finch was also dumbfounded, "Director Rhett, is what you just said true?"
"certainly."
"Then where is George now?"
"He is suspected of being involved in a homicide and a counterfeit banknote case, and is assisting the police in the investigation.
Plus, he's signed a plea deal for second-degree murder, and he's a criminal now. "
Rhett's voice fell, and the surroundings became restless again.
Some of the crowd leaders organized again, shouting, "George, hero!"
"We don't believe it!"
"George is not a criminal, George is a hero!"
The crowd chanted George's name again. This matter has been brewing for several days, and it is impossible to suppress it because of Rhett's words.
They will not easily believe Reid, many Americans are used to conspiracy theories.
At this moment, a black woman with a haggard face came onto the stage and grabbed Rhett's microphone.
"I have something to say!
My name is Nasi Bolt.
I am a black mother.
But I am not a qualified mother.
I became addicted to du and lost custody of my son.
My son’s name is Quinil Bolt…
He is only fourteen years old this year. He loves me very much and wants to live with me..." Naxi Bolt's voice was hoarse, tears rolled down the corners of his eyes, "But I failed him...
He has left me and this world forever.
The person who killed him is what you call the hero 'George'.
He is not a hero.
He is a murderer! "
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