Los Angeles Detective - Chapter 493

  It was past four in the afternoon.

  The door of the captain’s office was knocked open again.

  Anthony walked into the office.

  Luke stood up and greeted, “It’s just in time, I was just trying to contact you.”

  Anthony opened the chair and sat down, “OK, tell me what’s not happy, let me be happy.”

  Luke said, “This morning, the police notified Sophia’s stepmother and nanny to meet her, but they all felt that Sophia was not the victim of the kidnapping case ten years ago.”

   “Comeon, the DNA test has already been confirmed, what’s the use of the stepmother denying it?

  I think you police are overdoing it. “

  Luke explained, “Sophia was the victim of a kidnapping case ten years ago, and the police have now found her. Notifying the family is a necessary procedure. Her father has passed away, and we can only notify her stepmother.”

   “Then there’s no need to hesitate, DNA testing is much more reliable than stepmother’s words.”

   “You are right, to determine Sophia’s identity is still based on DNA identification, and stepmother’s acknowledgment is not required.

   However, as a family member, she has the right to raise questions, and the police cannot seal her mouth and prevent her from speaking.

  What the police want to find out now is whether her questioning is out of heart or out of interests. “

  Anthony asked, “Then why did you call the nanny again?”

   “This nanny took care of Sophia when she was very young. They are relatively close, which helps her recall the details of the kidnapping case ten years ago.”

  Anthony took out a cigarette and lit it, “I came to you to ask about the progress of the investigation of the kidnapping case ten years ago.”

  Luke asked, “Have you found out the connection between the ghost in the FBI and the kidnapping case ten years ago?”

  Anthony put the lighter in his pocket, “There is indeed such a guy, which makes me feel a little suspicious.”

   “Can you tell me about it?”

   “Of course, you are also from our FBI. If I don’t believe you, I won’t find you.”

  Luke laughed. Investigating insiders is a taboo thing. Perhaps because of Luke’s detached identity, Anthony is more willing to communicate with him.

  Anthony said slowly, “That guy’s name is Craigie Hoskin, and he’s the head of the Information Resources Department of the FBI’s Los Angeles office. His main job is to integrate information and data, and all cases handled by the FBI will be archived in the computer.

  He has worked in this department for more than ten years, from an ordinary employee to the team leader, and knows the entire department well.

  I doubt it because he’s the only one with access to the Gary Sane Jr. kidnapping, the Isa Redman kidnapping, and the kidnapping from a decade ago. “

  Luke said, “I have been investigating the kidnapping of Isa Redman. Why is it stored in the FBI’s computer files?”

  Anthony laughed, “Ever since I suspected that the FBI had an insider, I have been thinking about how to catch that insider. I first ruled out the outside staff, guessing that there may be a problem with the inside staff.

  So, I announced in the department that I would jointly investigate the kidnapping of Isa Redman with you. This morning, we also appeared on the news together. Everyone knows that we are very close.

  I want the insider to think that I got information on the Isa Redman kidnapping through your connection.

   If he is related to the kidnappers, he will definitely care about the case and check the information.

  So, I asked my staff to follow the procedures to transfer the kidnapping case information to the FBI database, and he checked the information at noon today. “

  Luke asked, “Isn’t his job just to integrate information? Could it be for work reasons?”

  Anthony laughed, “You look at them too diligently. Generally speaking, if the case is not closed, they will not upload the case information and data to the database.

   Now that the two kidnapping cases have not been closed, it is completely unnecessary to check now, and it does not conform to the procedure. “

  Anthony stubbed out the cigarette and continued, “Besides, I also found out a situation.

  Half a year ago, the network of the Information Resources Department was attacked by hackers, and the entire Information Resources Department cut off the connection with the main network and carried out regional anti-virus.

   At that time, a lot of data was lost.

  At that time, he was the direct person in charge, which also increased my suspicion of him. “

   Luke asked, “What was his motive?”

  ”After finding the above two doubts, I sent someone to investigate his financial situation. This guy’s credit card was maxed out, and he was already on the verge of bankruptcy.

   What’s even more tragic is that his ex-wife divorced him four months ago. Anthony sighed, “It’s entirely possible for this guy to take risks and do some irrational things. I’ve seen too many similar people.” “

  Luke asked curiously, “Why did his ex-wife get divorced?”

  Anthony shrugged, “That’s what I want to know too.”

  ”Since his ex-wife chose to divorce, it means that his ex-wife should know something. I think he should talk to his ex-wife.”

  Anthony nodded, “Good idea, do you have time? Let’s talk to his ex-wife together.”

   “Why are you looking for me?”

  Anthony opened his mouth and said, “Because you understand these three kidnapping cases, you are the most suitable candidate.”

   “Your reason can’t convince me.”

   “OK, I don’t know how to face his ex-wife, tell her, I am the FBI, and I am here to investigate your ex-husband.

  His ex-wife replied, my ex-husband is also FBI.

  comeon, this is embarrassing.

   His ex-wife wouldn’t trust me either.

  But you are different, you can talk to his ex-wife as a policeman. “

  Luke laughed, “I don’t think it’s a good idea to ask a policeman to investigate the FBI. It might cause conflicts between the two departments.”

   “You are right, it is taboo to ask outsiders to investigate your own people.

  So this matter can only be done by you. You are both a member of the FBI and a member of lapd, and you can use whichever identity is appropriate. “

  Luke smiled, “So, that’s why you came to me, to let me go with you to meet the ghost’s ex-wife?”

   “Luke, there’s no one better than you.”

  Walding Community.

  Luke and Anthony drove into the community. The car turned right and stopped slowly in front of a white house. The green lawn was beautifully maintained.

   After the two got out of the car, they walked to the door of the room one after the other. Anthony rang the doorbell, but no one responded.

  Anthony glanced at his watch, “I think she might not be off work yet, we’d better wait.”

  Luke walked to the window and looked inside the house, “What does she do?”

   “Nurse at the hospital. I don’t think she has time to talk to us even if she finds the hospital.”

  Luke suggested, “Why don’t we go to dinner first.”

  Anthony asked back, “Are you treating me?”

   “You miser, obviously you asked me for help, of course you are the one to treat me.”

   The two went to a nearby steakhouse.

  Luke ordered a steak, French fries, and seafood risotto.

  Anthony asked, “Have you eaten that much?”

  Luke looked at the dishes on the table, “Oh, I almost forgot, give me another vegetable salad.”

   Anthony “…”

   After eating, the two returned to the Waldin community again.

   This time, there was a red Honda car parked in the yard, and someone should have gone home.

   The two got out of the car, walked to the door of the room, and rang the doorbell.

  A moment later, a white woman appeared in the video of the video doorbell, “This is Britney Winter’s house, what do you want?”

  Luke said, “Hello, Ms. Winter.

  lapd, can you open the door for a chat? “

  Britney Winter frowned slightly, “I didn’t call the police.”

   “I know, we have something to talk to you about.”

“What’s up?”

   “If you can, I hope you can open the door, face-to-face communication will be better.”

   After a while, the door opened, and Britney Winter stared at Luke, “I saw you on the news, come in.”

   “My pleasure.” Luke glanced at Anthony next to him.

  Anthony pouted, as if a little unconvinced, I often go on TV too!

   There is not much furniture in the living room, and it is tidy.

  Britney Winter made a gesture of invitation to the sofa, “What would you like to drink?”

   “Thanks, no. We just wanted to talk to you.”

   “OK.” Britney Winter crossed her arms and sat on the side sofa. “I’m also curious. What can you talk to me about? I’ve never done anything illegal.”

   “Ms. Winter, do you know Craigie Hoskin?”

   “Hehe.” Britney Winter sneered, “That **** is my ex-husband, but we are divorced and have nothing to do with each other.”

   “May I ask the reason for your divorce?”

   “Of course not, this is my privacy. If you just want to ask this, you can go out.”

   “OK, we respect you. We would like to ask you to help identify a few people.”

   “Wait, before I do that I want to ask, do you guys know my husband is the FBI?”

   “Of course, he’s the team leader of the FBI’s Information Resources Division.”

   “Since you know he is the FBI, why are you still investigating him? Is he a spy?”

   “Why do you have such thoughts?”

   “Isn’t that how it’s done in movies? Am I in danger?”

   “No, the matter is not that serious, he was just involved in a case.

  Because he is also one of us, so we want to keep a low profile and rule out his suspicion. “

   “Then why don’t you just ask him?”

   “You also said that he is the FBI.

   It’s hard to get real answers from him if he’s not willing to tell us. “

   “So, you all came to me because you thought I was easy to talk to.”

   “To be precise, we’d rather talk to an honest, attractive lady than a dodgy FBI.”

  Britney Winter laughs, “It doesn’t matter if I’m an honest person or not, but I do want the **** to be unlucky.

  OK, you can ask. “

  Luke took out Hugo’s photo and asked, “Ms. Winter, do you know the person in the photo?”

  Britney Winter picked up the photo and examined it carefully, shaking her head, “I don’t know.”

“you sure?”

“Yes.”

  Luke took out a photo of another kidnapper, Tom, “What about him?”

“do not know.”

  Luke took out the photo of the Mexican kidnapper again.

“do not know.”

  Finally, Luke pulls out a picture of Sophia.

  Britney Winter picked up the photo, raised her eyebrows, bit her lip, and hummed, “Sure enough, I knew he would die on this bitch.”

   “Have you met her?”

   “Yes, I don’t know her name, but I’m impressed.”

   “What is the relationship between Craigie Hosking and the woman in the picture?”

  Britney Winter let out a long sigh and recalled, “Craigie Hoskin likes to invest, but he always fails. I keep telling him not to invest, but he always doesn’t listen.

   The relationship between our husband and wife was a little tense, and I ignored him for a long time.

  One day, I smelled a strong perfume on him, and I wouldn’t use that kind of perfume.

   I guess the **** is probably having an affair.

  I didn’t ask him, but secretly observed his every move.

   This **** is worthy of the FBI, I haven’t found it after a long time…

   It wasn’t until half a year ago that I caught him bringing a young woman into the hotel, the woman in the photo.

  Because of this incident, the two of us quarreled and divorced.

   I kicked that **** out of the house. After Ms. Winter finished speaking, she wiped the corners of her eyes, “What happened between him and that short-haired woman?” Why are the police investigating them? “

  Luke said perfunctorily, “The situation is a bit complicated, and we haven’t investigated it clearly yet.”

   “Will he go to jail?”

“possible.”

  Ms. Winter’s face was a little complicated, “You go, that’s all I know.”

   “Thank you.” Luke and Anthony leave the house.

  The two got into the car, and Luke muttered, “It’s not Hugo Choudhury, it’s Sophia who is connected to the ghost.

   Looks like we’ve all been tricked by her. “

  Anthony said, “Since Craigie Hoskin and Sophia know each other, it means that my guess is correct, and he is the ghost.

  What do you think is the relationship between the two of them, and who is behind the scenes? “

  Luke is also a little puzzled, what happened to Sophia?

   If Sofia doesn’t have amnesia, why doesn’t she come home? Even if her father died and left her a lot of wealth, why should she be a kidnapper.

  Assuming that Sophia really lost her memory, then she should not remember the kidnapping case back then, so why did they kidnap Isa Redman in the same way as the kidnapping case ten years ago.

  By the way, it should be Craigie Hoskins who told her that Craigie Hoskins has been working for the FBI, and he has the authority to view the files of the kidnapping case ten years ago…

  Luke still felt something was wrong.

  He looked at Anthony aside, “Have you participated in the investigation of the kidnapping case ten years ago?”

   “No, I was in another department at the time, you wouldn’t doubt me, would you?”

  Luke smiled, “That’s probably true, who knows if you’re a thief calling for a thief.”

   “This joke is not funny. I am not short of money, nor mentally ill. Why would I do such a thing?”

   Luke quipped, “Maybe you’re a pervert.”

  Anthony held out his hand, “So, are you going to catch me?”

  Luke waved his hand, “Seriously, based on your experience, would the kidnapping case ten years ago be related to Sophia’s stepmother?”

  Anthony shook his head, “This possibility is extremely small. Although we will not admit it, once a child is kidnapped, the stepfather or stepmother will be listed as a potential investigation target by the FBI.

  It is impossible for the FBI not to investigate Sophia’s stepmother. “

  Luke nodded, “When do you want to capture Craigie Hoskins?”

   “Wait a minute, I don’t want to scare the snake before there is enough evidence.” After all, he wanted to attack his colleagues, Anthony still hesitated, “How about this, let’s divide the work and cooperate, I investigate the insider, you investigate Sophia.

  We share information in time, and when we have enough evidence, we will have a showdown with the two of them. “

  The next morning.

  Luke invited the nanny to the robbery and murder division.

  Luke introduced himself, “Hello, I am the captain of the first squadron of the Robbery and Murder Division, Luke Lee.

  I am in charge of investigating Sophia’s case. I invite you to come here today to learn about Sophia’s situation. “

  The nanny nodded, “I also hope that I can help that child.”

   “Yesterday, Jenny took you to meet Sophia, do you think she is the ‘Sophia’ who was kidnapped ten years ago?”

  The nanny said firmly, “She’s not.”

  Jenny shrugged, “Sarah, you didn’t seem so sure yesterday.”

   “Yes, I saw that child for the first time yesterday, and I’m not sure.

  After returning to the hotel, I looked through the old photos of Sofia again, and the more I looked at them, the more I felt that I was not alone.

  I took care of Sophia for five years. Although Sophia has grown up, the feeling will not change. “

  Luke said, “Sophia has had a hard time in the past ten years, and those experiences are likely to change his character.”

  Sara Santos said, “But Sofia has a red mole on her back, she doesn’t.”

   “Are you sure the real Sophia has a red mole on her back?”

“Sure.”

  Luke tentatively asked, “Ma’am, when did you come to Los Angeles?”

   “The day before yesterday.”

   “Before you came to the police station, did you see Kelly Lux?”

   “Yes, we had dinner the night before.

  I know what you’re trying to say.

   Do you suspect that the two of us colluded, or that I was bought by Kelly Lux?

  I don’t, I’m telling the truth.

  We were just catching up that night, that’s all. “

   Luke stared at the other party, not seeing obvious signs of lying.

“OK, thanks.”

  Luke personally sent Sarah Santos away.

   Half an hour later, Kelly Lux was also invited to the Robbery and Murder Division.

   “Ms. Lacus, do you still insist on your own judgment?”

   “Yeah, I don’t think she’s the Sophia I remember.”

   “But we’ve done a DNA test.”

  “I know that my words cannot change the DNA identification, but I also have the right to express my thoughts. She is not the Sophia I thought.

   How do you judge? “

   “I feel that although she has the same hair color as Sophia, she is not like my husband.”

   “Ms. Lacus, do you have a more objective way of judging?”

   “Do you think that I am afraid that Sophia will take away my property, so I deliberately deny her.” Kelly Lux shook her head, “My husband is a very smart person.

  He loves his daughter very much.

  He also thought that his daughter might still be alive, and that family members would prevent his daughter from getting to know each other.

  So, before his death, he set up a family trust fund, which is not under my control.

  I just receive a sum of money from the trust every month, which is a large sum of money, enough for me to live comfortably.

  Sophia also has her own share, even if I recognize her, it will not affect my interests.

   I just don’t want an outsider impersonating my husband’s daughter. “

   “Mrs. Lacus, I heard that your husband was buried?”

  Kelly Lux frowned, “Yes, what do you want?”

   “If you agree, we hope to use your husband’s bones and Sophia for DNA identification.”

  Kelly Lux put her hand on her forehead, “I don’t agree.

  My husband also has a younger sister who can have her and Sophia do a DNA test. “

   “I understand your feelings, but even if it is determined that your husband’s sister is not related to Sophia, it cannot be confirmed that Sophia is not your husband’s daughter. After all, there is a layer of separation here.

   There are loopholes in the legal and logical relationship. “

  Kelly Lux took a deep breath, “Is this the only way?”

  Luke didn’t answer, just looked at her quietly.

  Kelly Lux thought for a long time, and said helplessly, “OK, I agree.”

   “Thank you for your cooperation, I know this decision is not easy.”

  Kelly Lux’s eyes were red, “It’s the same sentence, I also hope that you can find the real Sophia, but I don’t want someone to pretend to be my husband’s daughter.”

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