Los Angeles Legendary Sleuth

The next morning.

Robbery and Murder Department, First Interrogation Room.

Marcus walked to the door, turned back, and said, "Hey, rookie, follow my lead and don't screw it up."

Jackson rolled his eyes, precisely what I wanted to say, jerk.

The two of them entered the interrogation room one after the other.

Three people were sitting inside the room: the suspect Sharon Frank and her parents.

Marcus sat in the main interrogation seat, looked at the three people opposite him, and said in a very formal tone, "Mr. and Mrs. Frank, hello, I am Detective Chief Marcus Burnett, and I am in charge of today's interrogation."

Mrs. Frank said, "My daughter has already admitted... it was that accident that caused Ali Bergman's death. Why do you still need to interrogate?"

"That's something you'd have to ask Sharon Frank about."

Sharon Frank looked exhausted, "I've told you everything I know, and those two bitches should have told you what I don't know.

I don't know what you want to ask?"

"Tell us about the violation of the deceased."

"I don't know; you should arrest the person who violated her."

Marcus said, "We've already caught them because the person who violated her is you."

Mrs. Frank questioned, "Detective Chief, are you joking? Sharon is a girl; how could she possibly violate the victim?"

"She indeed could, and she indeed did so."

Mrs. Frank scoffed, "You all must be crazy to place such an absurd charge on my daughter.

Can't you guys get off your butts and catch the real perpetrator?"

Marcus looked at Sharon Frank, "Sharon Frank, do you want to say it, or should I?"

"I don't know what to say." Sharon Frank swallowed, evading, "The bodies were dumped by Marissa Hawking and Lacy Wayne; you should ask them instead."

"Looks like it's time to help you remember." Marcus turned and gave Jackson a look.

Jackson pulled a cucumber out of the bag beside him.

Marcus took the cucumber and asked, "Do you remember now?"

Sharon Frank's face grew tense, and she involuntarily clenched her fists.

Mrs. Frank shouted, "Are you trying to convict my daughter with a cucumber?"

"Oh, I almost forgot, it has a partner." Marcus signaled Jackson again.

Jackson was a bit speechless; can't you just take it yourself?

He handed the bag directly to Marcus.

Marcus took a box of condoms out of the bag and placed it together with the cucumber, "This should do it."

Mrs. Frank shook her head and scolded, "You pervert, Sharon's not even an adult yet."

Marcus retorted, "The pervert isn't me; it's your daughter.

This is the tool she used to violate the deceased."

Mr. and Mrs. Frank looked at their daughter simultaneously.

Sharon Frank lowered her head, not daring to meet their eyes.

Instantly, the entire interrogation room fell silent.

"Ahem..." Marcus cleared his throat gently, "Can you speak now?"

Mr. Frank sighed softly and asked, "What evidence do you have that my daughter did it?"

"The surveillance clearly captured her actions; do you want to see it?" Marcus played a little trick here, hoping they would assume they had footage of the act instead of the convenience store footage.

On any other day, Sharon Frank might have felt at ease with her parents present, but at this moment, she only felt extremely embarrassed, wishing to leave the room immediately, her mind a tangled mess.

Mrs. Frank was still in disbelief, "Sharon, why would you do this?"

Sharon Frank lowered her head further, still not responding.

Marcus said, "It's clear that Sharon Frank harbored a lot of resentment towards the deceased, which is why she did this to the deceased's body.

This also indirectly indicates that she had a motive.

The victim's death was not accidental but a premeditated murder."

"No, I didn't premeditate murder, it was just an accident." Sharon Frank immediately refuted.

"Then why did you violate her body?"

Sharon Frank bit her lip, "I... I just wanted to confuse the police investigation, so you'd think the perpetrator was male."

Hearing this answer, Marcus felt both pleased and somewhat frustrated; frustrated that the deputy was right but pleased that Sharon Frank confessed.

The police only had footage of Sharon Frank purchasing the cucumber and condoms, not of her committing the act, so her confession saved a lot of trouble.

With this confession, this case of a young girl disposing of a body could be closed.

...

Seven o'clock in the evening.

La Zebra Restaurant.

This is a Mexican restaurant.

With the case successfully solved, the first squad of the Robbery and Murder Department gathered here for a meal.

Marcus had long been clamoring to eat Mexican food, but it wasn't he who found this restaurant; it was Raymond who chose it.

Raymond took a sip of champagne and asked, "Guys, how do you like the flavor?"

Jackson said, "Very nice."

Luke nodded, "I like the tortillas here."

Jenny said, "The flavor of these patties is peculiar, with a smoky taste."

Marcus said, "The rest is fine, just feels like the salsa is a bit too spicy."

The deputy hummed, "If you don't like chili, you shouldn't choose Mexican food."

Raymond directly ignored Marcus's comment, "Glad you guys like it. This restaurant might not be the best, but it's definitely the most authentic nearby, and I was worried you wouldn't get used to it."

Jenny said, "I don't like altered food. I'd rather experience some authentic dishes; this is nice."

The deputy said, "It's indeed nice here, but some dishes in certain places do need alteration, otherwise you'd find them hard to swallow."

"For example? Deputy, what kind of food gave you a bad experience?"

The deputy thought for a moment, "When I was young, I went on vacation somewhere, can't quite remember where, but one dish left a deep impression on me.

That dish looked like a salad, but if you looked closely, the white stuff inside wasn't dressing, but white bugs, or to be exact, bug eggs.

So, we ended our vacation early."

Matthew said, "I've also eaten a kind of bizarre cuisine called 'living cheese.'

They put fly larvae into cheese, allowing them to spoil the cheese through their digestion, fermenting it.

It's said that some particularly resilient maggots can live in the human gut for quite a while."

Jenny spread her hands, "OK, you guys win; you've successfully ruined my dinner."

The deputy laughed, "Don't worry, a drink at the bar later, and you'll forget about it."

Little Black said, "You guys go ahead, I won't be joining today."

The deputy team asked back, "Why? The sun is rising in the west?"

Little Black looked at his watch, "I'm heading back soon for a family meeting."

"Sounds serious, what's up?"

"Actually, it's nothing major, my daughter's getting older, and we want to get a bigger house to give her a better environment to grow up in."

Luke asked, "Renting or buying?"

"Buying."

Jackson said somewhat enviously, "Congratulations."

The deputy team was surprised, "Where did you get the money to buy a house?"

"My past savings, my wife's savings from before we got married, my mom's savings, and also the $40,000 reward from Mrs. Koffi after solving the last case.

If this money can secure a suitable house, we'll buy it; if not, we'll rent somewhere with a better environment."

Jenny asked, "After moving, will your mom still live with you?"

"We get along well living together, why not?

When we have some time off, my wife and I can still enjoy some couple time." Little Black finished speaking and looked towards everyone, "Guys, this is my first time buying a house, do you have any advice?

Who has time to go house hunting with me tomorrow?"

Jackson said, "I've never bought a house, even less experience there."

Port said, "I promised to take the kids to the amusement park tomorrow.

To me, the community is more important than the house itself."

The deputy team laughed, "The house I like, you wouldn't like."

Raymond said, "Jenny, Matthew, and I have to work; my advice is to look at several homes, don't rush into a decision."

Little Black looked again towards Luke.

Luke said, "Tomorrow, I'm planning to buy a new car, so I can't join you for house hunting."

Little Black was a bit surprised, "Aren't you satisfied with that Raptor pickup?"

"I am, but I want to buy another car for different purposes."

Little Black sighed, "OK, wealthy bachelors are truly enviable."

The gathering ended.

Luke walked at the back, patting Little Black on the shoulder, "Buddy, if you need money, remember to tell me."

Little Black hesitated for a moment, grinning with his thick lips, "Thank you, I'll let you know if I need."

...

At eight in the morning, Luke lay groggily in bed when a familiar voice suddenly sounded in his head.

[Dingdong...

Congratulations to the host for successfully solving the prank murder case, rewarding 60 points.]

Luke checked the Detective System, which originally had 230 points, adding 60 points made it 290 points.

In this case investigation, Luke used an identification card and spent 20 points to get another one.

Today, Luke didn't sleep in because he had many things to do.

Buying a new car.

Buying a car wasn't a spur of the moment for Luke; he'd thought about it for a while.

The Raptor pickup is indeed useful, but it's not suitable for some occasions.

Besides, he has over 1.1 million dollars in savings, plus the Koffi family's bounty, nearly 1.2 million dollars.

Buying a car is no pressure.

It's also a reward for his hard work over this period.

He wanted to take someone to buy a car with him, but all his colleagues have their own things to do; after thinking, he called Val.

"Hi, dear uncle, good morning."

Val yawned, "Not good at all, I've finally got a day off for a long sleep, and you woke me up.

I'll give you five seconds, if the topic doesn't interest me, I'll hang up."

"Wow... why do you suddenly give me a different feeling, what's happened?"

"Four, three seconds..."

"I'll treat you to lunch at noon."

"Why? That doesn't sound like my big nephew."

"I want to buy a car, and I'd like you to come with me."

"Buy a car?" Val sat up from bed, "Don't you already have a car?"

"Buying another one."

"What car are you thinking of?"

"Dodge Challenger."

"Muscle car?"

"Exactly, want to come with me?"

"To be honest, I'd really like to go, what tough guy doesn't like muscle cars?

But I have a very important appointment today..."

"Male or female?"

"Mind your own business, kid." Val directly hung up the phone.

"Wow..."

Luke paused for a long time, did I call the wrong number? Why doesn't he sound like the Val I know?

Forget it, I'll go by myself.

I'm going to buy the best one, just to spite him.

After washing up, Luke made himself a hearty breakfast.

Toast, soft-cooked fried eggs, ham, cabbage, a cup of milk, a small plate of blueberries.

After breakfast, Luke prepared to head out.

Since no one would accompany him, he had to take a taxi.

Just as he exited through the courtyard door, he saw a chubby figure approaching.

"Jack, why are you here?" Luke first felt a bit surprised and then thought of something, "Did Val tell you?"

"What Val?" The little chubby shrugged, "I have no interest in him now."

"Then why are you here?"

"Luke, there's something very important I need your help with."