Los Angeles Detective

Chapter 672 Plan

Marico Lugo was shocked and quickly denied, “No, I didn’t kill him.

He is a good friend of mine and I would never hurt him. "

Luke asked, "If you didn't kill the person, why did you lie?"

Marico Lugo swallowed and hesitated slightly, "I..."

"Your lies and hesitations make it difficult for people not to doubt you.

Look, the reason why we came to you is because we found you connected to this case.

Stop trying to escape. Tell me, what happened that night? "

"Woof woof..."

There was another barking in the house, and Luke looked up and saw Marico Lugo's mother standing by the window, looking in.

Jackson said, "Your mother still cares about you, don't let her down."

Marico Lugo turned to look at his mother and sighed, "I tell you...

Last night, we didn't go to Naseem's Bar.

Will Stout asked me to drive with him to meet someone. "

"Where to go?"

"Very few people go there at the north gate of Villaut Park, and there is no surveillance."

"Who did you meet?"

"I don't know, I didn't get out of the car at all, I was just his driver."

"Why would Will Stout want to see that guy?"

“He said the man owed him money and was here to ask for money.

I know this sounds ridiculous, and I don’t believe it, but after meeting with that person, he did come back with a box and gave me $10,000.

Although I didn't see it, I guessed that the box was full of money. "

"How much money is there?"

“I don’t know, and he wouldn’t tell me if I asked.

I'm very satisfied with the $10,000. "

"Are you sure it was last night?" Luke questioned.

Because according to Will Stout's girlfriend, Will Stout transferred $50,000 to her yesterday afternoon, and the time was wrong.

Marico Lugo pursed his lips, "Yes, but last night was the second time, and I went there the night before."

"Did you also go to get money the night before yesterday?"

"Yes, it's the same black leather suitcase. He gave me five thousand dollars."

"Did he meet the same person?"

“I don’t know, he wouldn’t let me get too close or ask.

I just glanced at him from a distance and it seemed to be the same man. "

“Will Stout asked the same person for money two days in a row?

Don't you think it's suspicious? "

"I asked, but he wouldn't tell.

He was my friend and he gave me fifteen thousand dollars. It was a simple thing. I had no reason not to help him.

Also, I was just driving and didn't do anything illegal. "

"It's not that simple. You helped him drive, look out for the wind, and collected his money, which is equivalent to being his accomplice.

If he commits a crime, you can't escape it. "

"I have no idea what he was doing? He was really just driving and never got out of the car."

Luke shook his head, "You still don't realize the seriousness of the problem."

“Asking for money from the same person two nights in a row is a sign of insatiable greed and the second time comes more times, which is why Will Stout was killed.

As his accomplice, you may also be silenced. "Luke touched his chin, "You are lucky to be alive now. "

Marico Lugo looked panicked, "You said... that person will kill me too?"

"Think about it carefully, was there anything unusual last night?"

Marico Lugo was silent for a while and said, "At around two o'clock in the morning, Mark suddenly screamed and woke me up. I even scolded him."

"The dog?"

"Yes."

"Did Mark bark in the middle of the night before?"

"No, Mark was well trained by my mother. He only behaves like this when strangers come to my house."

"Take care of it from now on. It saved you and your mother."

Marico Lugo broke into a cold sweat, "Are you telling the truth?"

"The person who killed Will Stout was calm and professional, and there was no reason why he wouldn't kill you.

Unless the operation is disrupted and has to be terminated. "

"Oh my god, will he come to kill me again?"

"It's possible."

"Then what should I do?"

"Tell me everything about Will Stout and that person. As long as we catch the murderer of Will Stout, you will naturally be safe."

"This is too scary!" Marico Lugo gasped, and his body collapsed on the ground, as if he had collapsed. "I will definitely cooperate with you and tell you everything I know."

Luke nodded, stared at Marico Lugo and asked, "Where is Henry Lawley?"

"What Henry Lawley?"

“California gubernatorial candidate, he went to Nasim’s Bar in the early morning of December 11, and Will Stott even drank at the same table with him.

After that, Henry Lawley disappeared. "

"I remembered that I was in the bar early that morning, and Will met a strange guy. He was wearing a white shirt and trousers in the bar, and he looked very different.

Will took the wine glass and went to his table to chat for a while. I was also curious about why Will knew such a person.

Will said he was an old friend, so I didn't ask any more questions. "

"Is Will Stott related to Henry Lawley's disappearance?"

"It shouldn't matter. We left the bar together. He drank too much, so I sent him home."

"Did you see Henry Lawley again after you left the bar?"

"No, I swear to God."

Luke stared at the other man, seeing no obvious signs of lying.

…

Robbery and Murder Division Office.

3pm.

The team members who went out to investigate began to return, and Luke called everyone for a meeting.

Luke glanced at everyone, and his eyes fell on the deputy team, "Vice team, are there any new discoveries from the technical team and the forensic team?"

The deputy said, “According to the technical team’s investigation, Will Stout’s house should be the first crime scene.

There were no signs of the door being broken open, so the murderer probably entered the room through the window. "

The deputy team member glanced down at the information and continued, "The forensic doctor also conducted a preliminary identification.

The deceased was shot with a 9mm bullet. One shot hit the left chest and the other hit the head. Both were fatal injuries. The technique was very professional.

Because the body was frozen, it was difficult to determine the exact time of death.

In addition, I sent police officers to visit the surrounding area, and none of the surrounding neighbors heard the gunfire, so I guessed that the murderer might have used a silencer.

All this shows that the murderer is likely to be a professional killer with professional military training. "

Luke asked, "Have you found any clues related to the kidnapping case at Will Stout's house?"

"No."

Jackson said, "Is it possible that we are looking in the wrong direction and that Will Stott has nothing to do with the disappearance or kidnapping of Henry Lawley?"

Xiao Hei retorted, "If it didn't matter, why would he die?

Moreover, where did his windfall come from? "

Luke recalled the case and said slowly, "There is another possibility. Will Stout is not directly related to the disappearance of Henry Lawley, but he saw or knew something about the disappearance of Henry Lawley. .

He used the clues he knew to extort money, but because of his greed, the person he blackmailed was killed. "

The deputy said, "This is an interesting idea. Assuming your analysis is correct, who is the person Will Stout blackmailed?"

Everyone looked at each other and had guesses in their minds.

Xiao Hei didn't like playing riddles and didn't have much scruples. "Are they the two from the Four Seasons Hotel?"

Luke said, “This is very possible.

I have seen that there is something wrong with these two people before, and I have always sent people to keep an eye on them in the hotel. They have not left the hotel, but it does not mean that they cannot contact the outside world.

Moreover, Henry Lawley has been missing for a long time.

If Henry Lawley had been kidnapped, the kidnappers would have made a ransom call, but they always denied it.

It was obvious that they were hiding something on purpose. "

Jackson said, "Can we have a nice talk with them?"

The deputy snorted, "What are you talking about? Talking about them sending a killer to kill Will Stott. Do you think they will admit it?"

Jackson shook his head, "I think the murderers may not be the two people staying at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Murder is no small matter, if Will Stott wasn't directly connected to Henry Lawley's disappearance.

How dare they kill people so easily?

What reason is there to kill? "

The vice team said, “Jackson, you’re too young.

Those politicians have too many shady things, and as long as someone touches those things, they will kill them without hesitation. "

Xiao Hei said, "Since we all guessed that it might be someone from the Four Seasons Hotel who did it, why don't we do something?"

"Do it, of course." Luke began to arrange the task, "The trading location specially selected by Will Stowe is at the north gate of Villaout Park. Vice team, take someone to check somewhere nearby.

In addition, I suspect that after killing Will Stout, the murderer also thought about killing Marico Lugo, only to scare him away because of the barking of the dog.

Therefore, he is likely to kill Marico Lugo again to silence him.

Raymond, you lead the people to protect the safety of Marico Lugo and his mother tonight. "

"Yes, sir."

The deputy team member pondered for a moment and said, "This method of investigation is fairly safe, but a bit passive."

Luke asked, "Do you have any good ideas?"

"It's not a good idea, but you can give it a try."

…

Half an hour later, Four Seasons Hotel.

In the presidential suite.

Mrs. Lawley was leaning on the sofa in the bedroom, a little less elegant, her brows were furrowed and her eyes were a little dark. She picked up the red wine glass on the coffee table and took a big sip.

"Jingle Bell……"

Her cell phone rang.

She took out her phone and saw an unfamiliar number displayed on the screen.

After hesitating for a moment, she pressed the answer button and said, "Hello."

"Is it Mrs. Lawley?"

"It's me, who are you?"

"I am a concerned citizen, and I know where your husband, Henry Lawley, is?"

Mrs. Lawley stood up straight, "Where is my husband?"

"Uh...before I talk about it, there is a little difficulty."

"What difficulty?"

"I recently lost my job, life is very difficult, and I have three children to support. I need some money, not too much, just enough to get us through this difficult time."

"Are you blackmailing me?"

"No, just a request."

"How much do you want?"

"It doesn't take much, just thirty thousand dollars."

"How do I know if you're lying to me?"

"In the early morning of December 11, I was drinking near the Nasim Bar and saw your husband being kidnapped by a black SUV near the bar.

I happened to take a photo of the license plate number of the car.

As long as I receive the money, I will tell you the license plate number."

"Tell me the license plate number first, and then I will give you the money."

"I'm not a fool.

Give me the money first, and then I will tell you the license plate number.

Thirty thousand dollars is nothing to you. Is it necessary to bother with a poor person?"