Chapter 288 Think beautifully
After Rickon finished his notes, Xiao Hei sent him out of the office.
Luke recalled the content of the transcript, and ordered Matthew who was beside him, "Check his flight information and verify his alibi."
"I see."
The deputy team asked, "Do you think there is something wrong with him?"
"No, it feels normal, make sure." Luke didn't see any signs of lying.
However, recently, the success rate of micro-expression analysis is not high, and evidence is still the main thing to be safe.
To put it bluntly, micro-expression analysis is a more practical investigation method that can quickly and effectively identify lies, but the accuracy rate cannot reach 100%.
A skill is just a tool after all, and the actual effect it produces depends on the ability of the user.
After Xiao Hei returned to the office, Luke began to arrange tasks.
Rickon, as Helson's legal heir, came here with a motive for committing the crime. Before making the record, he was also regarded as a key suspect by the police.
As for whether the content of his transcript is credible, it is not completely certain.
It can be divided into two situations. In the first case, the transcript is not credible, he lied, and he is the murderer.
In response to this situation, Luke asked Matthew to investigate the other party's flight information, just to confirm whether the other party had an alibi. If there was an alibi, then he was not the murderer.
Of course, he may also hire someone to kill, and this aspect also needs to be investigated.
The second possibility is that Rickon's transcript is credible, he did not lie, and he is not the murderer.
Then, the clues he provided are particularly important, and the focus of the police's next investigation will also revolve around the clues he provided.
After clearing his mind, Luke ordered directly,
"Matthew, check again if there is any problem with Rickon's financial situation, and whether there is a large amount of money?"
"receive."
"Deputy team, Marcus, you are responsible for checking the contacts in Helson's phone."
"Raymond, Jenny, let's go to Helson's workplace and look for that man named Henry."
"Jackson and I went to Helson's community to investigate."
"Captain, didn't I want to collect evidence to close the case?"
"Don't worry, you can do it when you work overtime."
Jackson "…"
…
Subsequently, Luke and Jackson rushed to the Soma community.
Luke lowered the car window when passing Helson's house, and habitually observed the surroundings of Helson's house. Some murderers have the habit of returning to the scene after committing crimes.
Luke saw no suspicious persons as far as he could see, but saw a TV station car.
He was not too surprised. There was a lot of commotion last night, and the residents of the entire community were alarmed. It is normal for reporters to interview.
The car drove into the community service station, and Luke asked for a list of community residents.
He checked the names of the residents in the community, but found no one named Henry.
"Captain, where are we going to investigate now?"
While Luke was investigating the case, he was also paying attention to the chat group. Raymond and Jenny went to Helson's company to investigate. The deputy team and Xiao Hei were checking Helson's mobile phone number, and he just checked the community residents. No one suspected to be named Henry has been found yet.
"Go to a nearby bar."
Jackson was a little surprised, "It's only past five o'clock, isn't it a bit early to go to the bar?"
"We don't go to the bar to drink, but to investigate. Herson's circle of colleagues, community circles, and contacts are all under investigation. The only thing that has not been investigated is his circle of friends with similar interests.
According to his younger brother Rickon, the only thing Helson could call a hobby was drinking.
Then his like-minded friends are most likely in the bar. "
Jackson nodded, "That's a good inference."
…
Soca community two miles away.
Melson's Bar.
The bar is modern and beautifully decorated. A white bartender in his thirties is standing at the bar counter wiping glasses.
There are not many guests in the bar, only a few tables, sitting scattered around.
Luke and Jackson walked into the bar one after the other.
The bartender put down the glass in his hand, "What do you want to drink?"
Luke said, "A cocktail."
"Me too."
The white bartender smiled as he mixed the drink, "You guys are very discerning. The cocktail I mixed ranks second in the entire city of Los Angeles."
Luke joked, "This list must have been made by your boss."
"No, it was arranged by my dad."
Jackson asked curiously, "Who is the number one?"
"My mother, haha."
Jackson "…"
"I suddenly want to drink beer, please give me another beer, thank you." Luke no longer had any expectations.
After getting the beer, Luke took a sip from the glass, which was quite satisfactory.
Jackson also took a sip of the cocktail he had just mixed, with a strange look on his face.
Luke put down his glass and asked, "How does it taste?"
"Uh...it tastes...odd."
"Be smarter next time." Seeing his expression, Luke couldn't help laughing.
Jackson picked up the cocktail glass, "Captain, I'll go over there to chat with the guests."
Luke raised his glass, "Good luck."
"You too." Jackson left with a cocktail glass.
Luke estimated that he would never drink that glass of wine again.
Luke took another sip of beer and felt that the taste was much better than before. He said to the bartender, "Man, can I ask you someone?"
"who?"
"He lives in the Soka community, and his name is Helson Sweeney."
"Who are you and why are you looking for him?"
Luke flashed his police badge, "lapd."
"Sorry, I don't remember the name."
Luke took out Helson's photo again, "This is his photo."
The white bar picked up the photo and looked at it carefully, "No, I haven't seen it."
"sure?"
"Of course, I have been coming to this bar for several years. If he is a regular customer of the bar, I will definitely recognize him."
"Thank you." Luke took the photo back. Glancing at Jackson, he was still chatting with the bar patrons.
Sure enough, as Luke guessed, the cocktails did not decrease at all.
"Hey, Captain Li." A woman's voice sounded.
Out of the corner of Luke's eye, he saw a familiar black girl approaching, "Reporter Jones, long time no see."
The bartender asked, "Beauty, what would you like to drink?"
"A glass of cocktail." After Pari Jones finished speaking, she looked at Luke aside, "Captain Li, I heard that you have been promoted to a squadron leader."
"Acting Captain."
"Congratulations, you should be the youngest captain of the police department."
"No way, he is handsome and popular everywhere he goes."
"You are not only handsome, but also have outstanding abilities. You are the most powerful policeman I have ever come into contact with."
Luke smiled, "Reporter Jones, your eloquence is very good, but unfortunately it's not my style.
Let’s talk straight. "
“I was tracking and reporting the case of the headless female corpse. You should know that the people of Los Angeles are very concerned about similar cases, so I put a lot of effort into the case.
But there is not much news, can you provide me with some news?
Some ordinary news will do.
Don't need that kind of news in the confidential stage, although I know you won't tell me. "Pari Jones was a little nervous when she spoke, and in order to hide her embarrassment, she took a big gulp of her cocktail.
"I bought it! Is this a cocktail?" Pari Jones rolled her eyes.
"Reporter Jones, we shouldn't even be considered friends, and even have some minor festivals. Why do you think you can get news from me?"
"Captain Li, you have become the captain of the real power department at a young age. You are capable, promising, and ambitious.
me too.
Some small festivals are nothing to me. We should look forward and make friends, which will help both parties in their careers. "
"Are you confident?"
"I understand what you mean. It takes courage to ask you for help. Of course, it may seem a bit... Shameless.
Most people can't do this step, but I can, which is also a kind of ability.
This courage is destined to make me a leader in journalism. "
To be honest, Pari Jones really impressed Luke a little bit. This woman became more courageous and shameless.
In the eyes of many people, shameless is a derogatory term, but in fact shameless people are more acceptable in society.
Having said that, a person who takes his face too seriously cannot be a good reporter.
However, Luke still doesn't think she has the value of cooperation, "Why don't you go to Marcus, I remember that you two have a good relationship."
Pari Jones sighed, "Marcus and I broke up. As far as I know, he has a new girlfriend now, and I don't want to disturb his life anymore."
Luke laughed. Luke knew everything about her and Xiao Hei. He was obviously playing Mission: Impossible with Xiao Hei. He wanted to sell Xiao Hei to be rich, but he was betrayed by Xiao Hei, and the two had a deadlock. Only after we broke up.
According to what she said, Xiao Hei seemed to be a heartless person.
Of course, Luke didn't play a good role here. It can even be said that he is the mastermind behind Pari Jones.
This is also the reason why Luke doesn't want to cooperate with Pari Jones. This woman can bite Xiao Hei, but she can also bite him.
Luke will not be Mr. Dong Guo.
Seeing that Luke didn't speak, Pali Jones continued to persuade, "Captain Luke, you are different from before.
You are the captain now, and what you have to do is not only to investigate the case, but also to consider more comprehensively and deal with more things.
You can definitely use me. "
Luke took a sip of beer. In fact, Pari Jones was right. With Luke's promotion, he really needs more connections. He will definitely deal with the news industry in the future. He has a few good media friends Very important.
But there are so many reporters, why should he find someone he can't trust.
In the past, with Xiao Hei's relationship, Luke might consider using Pari Jones indirectly, but now without this relationship, he doesn't want to deal with this woman directly.
This woman is indeed capable, tenacious, and shameless. Luke appreciates her.
But from Luke's experience, the person you admire may not necessarily be your friend, but may also be a potential competitor or enemy.
If he cooperates with Pari Jones, he may gain some benefits in the short or medium term, but this woman has no bottom line, and in the long run it is likely to backfire on herself.
Luke doesn’t want to be a tiger. He may need reporters in the future, but there are so many reporters. He would rather find one with less ability, better control, and a bottom line. He can use it without worrying about being backlashed.
"Reporter Jones, I appreciate you.
I believe you will become a good reporter in the future.
But Marcus and I are not only colleagues, but also good brothers.
He took a bullet for me.
You dated Marcus. Although they have broken up, they were together after all.
I don't want us to get too close, it will make him misunderstand. "
"Captain Luke, our relationship is limited to work, and there will be no relationship between men and women."
"Things are not as simple as you think.
Even if the parties involved in this kind of relationship have a clear conscience, no matter how clearly they speak, Marcus will feel uncomfortable.
I don’t lack women around me, and I care more about the friendship with Marcus.
sorry, I have something to do today, so I'll take my leave first. " Luke left the bar with a few words.
This kind of woman is very good at taking advantage of the men around her, and Luke chooses to stay away from her.
…
In a black car.
Jackson said while driving, "The woman who was talking to you just now seems to be a reporter, and she has an unusual relationship with Marcus."
"Yes, she dated Marcus for a few days, but they have broken up."
"Then why is she looking for you?"
"She regretted it, recalled Marcus' kindness, and wanted to get back together with Marcus, and begged me to help her speak good words." Luke opened his mouth and came without the slightest stumbling.
"Julian is pregnant, does she know?"
"Know."
"Then she still wants to get back together with Marcus?"
"This is the scary thing about this woman. I will never give up until I achieve my goal. Stay away from her in the future."
"I will."
"Good, go to the next bar."
…
Adama Bar.
This is an old-fashioned bar. The bar is small in size, more like a tavern. The interior design is a typical western cowboy style.
There are still many white people in the United States who miss that era.
At this time, it was already past six o'clock in the evening, and people began to fill up the bar.
Luke glanced around and walked to the bar.
At the bar stood a middle-aged white man wearing a cowboy hat and denim jacket, "Hey, two new cowboys, what would you like to drink?"
"How do you know we're here for the first time?"
The cowboy bartender smiled, "I know every customer in the store, they are all my friends. You will be in the future."
Luke and Jackson glanced at each other, "Do you know every guest? This sounds a bit exaggerated."
"What I said is true."
"OK, let's try." Luke pulled out a picture of Helson Sweeney, "Do you know him?"
Niu Zai glanced at the bartender and said with a smile, "You can't help me.
Helson, a regular here. "
Luke clapped his hands, "Amazing."
"What would you like to drink?"
"How is your cocktail?" Jackson seemed a little reconciled and wanted to try again.
The cowboy bartender shrugged, "We don't sell that kind of wine here."
"Why? How can there be no cocktails in the bar."
"This is the Tough Guy Bar, the kind of wine that...
you know. "
Jackson "…"
I understand your sister!
Luke laughed, "Two glasses of whiskey."
The cowboy bartender put on two wine glass holders, poured two glasses of whiskey skillfully, "Enjoy slowly."
Luke glanced around, as if looking for someone, and asked casually, "Hey, why didn't I see Henry today."
"Henry who is often with Helson?"
"That's right, that guy, I want to buy him a drink."
"You came early, he usually doesn't come back until after nine o'clock, and then drinks until closing time."
Luke asked, "Do you know his full name?"
"No, I rarely ask guests for their full names, some people don't like it."
"Is the bar monitored?"
"This is a cowboy bar, we don't need monitoring."
"Do you know where to find him?"
The cowboy bartender showed a vigilant look, "Why are you looking for him?"
Jackson flashed his police badge, "This is the real tough guy."
The cowboy bartender looked at Jackson, then at Luke, "You're telling me, do I need to call a lawyer?"
"No, we're just looking for someone, you don't need to waste money."
"Thanks, I'd rather buy you a drink than give money to those **** vampires.
Having said that, why are you looking for Henry? "
"Helson is dead."
"I bought Karma, why don't I know? When did it happen?"
"last night."
"No wonder, if you don't come, I should know tonight.
But why are you looking for Henry? "
"Hey, cowboy.
We are investigating a murder case, are you sure you want to continue asking and have more to do with this case? "
"No, I don't want to at all."
"Then tell us how to find Henry?"
"I know his license plate number, I can tell you."
"Why don't you know his full name, but his license plate number?"
"I don't know if this **** parks indiscriminately every time he's drunk."
Luke took out his notebook, "Say his license plate number."
"6yeb324, it's a black pickup truck."
"What else do you know about him?"
"His wife ran away, he has some prejudices against women, and he complains about women almost every time he gets drunk. And because of this, I don't like him very much."
This is in line with the characteristics of the suspect, Luke asked, "Do you think he will come tonight?"
"It's unlikely, he hasn't been here in the past few days."
Luke hands him a business card, "If he's coming, send me a message."
The cowboy bartender took the business card, a little worried, "Will this bring trouble to the bar?"
"No, I can assure you."
"Okay." The cowboy bartender put away his business card with some reluctance.
Luke said to Jackson on the side, "Don't bother drinking, go talk to those guests about Helson, and don't mention Henry again, so as not to startle the snake."
"Yes, sir." Jackson left with a glass of wine.
The cowboy bartender curled his lips and whispered, "I don't like your colleague."
"Why?"
"He's not like a real tough guy."
Luke smiled, "Are you?"
"certainly."
"So can you do me a favor, Cowboy."
"A policeman asking for my help?"
"Exactly."
"What do you want me to do, what's the benefit?"
"You will get a favor fee."
"Police money...lol...I'm not sure I can take it?"
"It's not my money, someone else will give you money."
"I'll do you a favor... Others pay?"
"Yeah, it's good for both of us."
The cowboy bartender was a little disbelieving, "There will be such a good thing?"
Luke picked up the glass and drank it down, "Try it and you'll know."
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(end of this chapter)