Chapter 633: Grudges

Half an hour later, the three Lukes left the vacation home with Buddy Crook's dash cam.

After getting in the car, Xiao Hei asked, "Captain, are we leaving like this?

This guy has a strong motive for committing the crime and is highly suspicious. "

“You’re right, but we have no evidence that he killed anyone.

Since he has given a new alibi, let's verify it first.

Find the blond woman who was in the hotel that night and confirm his whereabouts during the time of the crime. "

Jackson asked, "If he was really the murderer, would he take the opportunity to escape?"

Luke thought for a while, "The possibility that he is the murderer is not high.

He returned to Los Angeles the afternoon before yesterday, and went to Coffey Travel Company yesterday. Many people knew about this, and the previous alibi had too many loopholes.

If he was really the murderer, he should have run away long ago instead of waiting until now.

Moreover, we checked his driving recorder and it was consistent with what he described. Although he had returned to the community, his stay was very short and he did not have the time to commit the crime. "

Jackson said thoughtfully, "He returned home early due to a job change, only to see his wife cheating on her. That night, his wife and the person he cheated on were killed.

Would it be too coincidental to say that this matter had nothing to do with him?

It's like it was designed. "

Luke nodded, "I also have this guess.

If Buddy Crook wasn't the murderer.

Then, the real culprit probably deliberately led him to break up the adultery. He might have hoped that he would get angry and kill his wife and the cheating partner, but he never expected that Buddy Crook was too cowardly and left directly.

Later, the real murderer took matters into his own hands.

Because Buddy Crook had been to the crime scene and had a major motive for committing the crime, the police would still suspect Buddy Crook immediately.

The real murderer is now safe. "

Jackson said, "Could the real culprit be Dido Bruns, the president of Coffey Travel Company? He and several people involved are all members of the Coffey Group and know each other.

Moreover, he also has the ability to intervene in Buddy Crook's work arrangements.

But his motive for committing the crime is still unclear. "

Xiao Hei echoed, "Yes, this guy ran to New York just after the two victims were killed. This guy is definitely not involved."

Luke ordered, “Contact the blonde who was with Buddy Crook on the night of the crime and confirm Buddy Crook’s alibi first.

If there is no problem with Buddy Crook, then investigate Dido Bruns, the president of Coffey Travel Company..."

"Ding-ding-ding-ding..." Luke's cell phone rang.

"Hi, I'm Luke."

"Captain Li, I am Chen Kelin.

Our No. 2 Squadron has just identified a suspect in the case. Do you want to participate in the interrogation? "

"So fast?"

"Yes, the suspect has a motive for committing the crime and has also appeared near the crime scene."

"Where are you now?"

"On our way back to the detective station."

"See you soon."

Luke hung up the phone and said, "You two go check on the blonde. I have to go back to the police station."

Xiao Hei asked, "What happened?"

"Captain Chen found a suspect, and I want to go back and participate in the interrogation."

Jackson said, "They are very efficient this time."

Xiao Hei curled his lips, "Don't forget, they took over the case before us."

"Don't worry about others, first check out the clues you have." Luke warned a few words, and then the three of them split up.

…

Robbery and homicide department, second squadron office.

In the conference room.

Opposite Chen Kelin sat a white man about fifty years old. The man had long gray hair and a big beard, and looked a bit unkempt.

The white man yawned, scanned the surrounding environment, his eyes fell on Chen Kelin, and opened his mouth slightly, but did not speak.

Chen Kelin sat opposite him and asked with a smile, "Mr. Otway Stone, would you like something to drink? Coffee or tea?"

"No, thank you." The white man known as Otway Stone glanced at the golden Rolex, "I have to attend a friend's party later, so I hope to speed up the conversation."

"OK.

Mr. Otway Stone, do you know Gary Coffey? "

“Yes, who doesn’t know the chairman of Coffey Company in Los Angeles?

I also know that he is dead. "

"I heard that you two are very good friends and you also hold important positions in the same film company. I think you must be familiar with each other.

So, I want to know something about him with you. "

"Come on, I said, I'm very busy, I don't have time to talk in circles for you.

We may have been friends before, but not now.

We even had conflicts, which is nothing to hide.

But I can tell you clearly that I had nothing to do with his death, so don’t waste your time on me. Otway Stone touched the dial with his hand, "My time is very precious." "

"I'll focus on the key points and won't waste too much of your time."

"That's best."

"Dong dong..." The door of the conference room rang.

Luke opened the door and walked in, "Gentlemen, I hope I didn't disturb you."

"You came just in time." Chen Kelin introduced, "This is Mr. Otway Stone, the director of Otway Film Company, and this is Captain Li of the First Squadron."

Otway Stone frowned slightly and glanced at Luke, "Luke Lee?"

"it's me."

"I know your name. You are a famous police detective in Los Angeles. I heard that you have solved many major cases.

I know a great screenwriter who wanted to make a movie out of your experience, and honestly, the script was pretty good. "

"My pleasure." Luke smiled.

Chen Kelin continued to ask, "Mr. Otway Stone, when was the last time you saw Mr. Gallian Coffey?"

"Wow..." Otway Stone rolled his eyes and shrugged, "Honestly, I can't remember. We haven't seen each other for a long time."

Chen Kelin opened his notebook and asked, "Where were you on October 27th, between eight and nine o'clock in the evening the day before yesterday?"

"Haha, it seems you are well prepared." Otway Stone moved back and leaned on the chair.

Chen Kelin continued, "So, you admit that you met the night before yesterday, the night Mr. Gary Coffey was killed?"

"No." Otway Stone shrugged, "We can't talk about meeting him. I can only say that I saw him unilaterally.

I don't think he saw me. "

Chen Kelin pointed at him with his right index finger, "You are following him."

"Slander, this is absolutely slander. I am Otway Stone, the founder of Otway Films, an excellent director and producer. I disdain to do this kind of thing."

Chen Kelin took out a picture of a red Tesla car and asked, "Is this car yours?"

"It's my wife's."

"But you were the one driving that day." Chen Kelin took out a few more surveillance photos. "According to our investigation, Gary Coffey left the company and went to his secretary's house the afternoon before yesterday, and you drove this red Tesla. Always following behind.

If you are not stalking, tell us your purpose. "

Otway Stone scratched his hair with his right hand and said helplessly, "I want to see him and then sit down and have a good talk with him."

"I don't think anyone would like the way you talk."

"I don't want to, but I can't help it." Otway Stone tapped his fingers on the table and hummed, "That bastard didn't answer my phone, didn't let me enter his company, and once even asked the bodyguards to take me out of his house. Driven out.

So, I could only follow him and try to find a suitable opportunity to talk. "

"What's the conflict between you two? Why doesn't he want to see you?"

"Some trivial things at work, no big deal."

Chen Kelin said, "How was your discussion at Secretary Gary Coffey's house?"

"You are such a cunning guy." Otway Stone shook his head and laughed, "I have seen the news and know that Gary Coffey died there, so don't try to pin this murder on me.

I admitted that I followed Gary Coffey’s car into his secretary’s neighborhood, but I did not enter his secretary’s home, nor did I kill anyone. "

"When did you leave Secretary Gary Coffey's house?"

"About ten minutes later, I saw that he didn't come out, so I left."

"Leaved?" Chen Kelin questioned.

"That's right."

"Since you discovered the scandal about Gary Coffey, why don't you take this opportunity to talk about it?"

"Haha." Otway Stone sneered, "How to talk? Threaten him, I know you and your secretary are cheating on each other, if you don't listen to me, I will tell your wife and the media about it.

Come on, I talked to him to ease the relationship with him, not to make the relationship worse.

Once I threaten him with this matter, our relationship will be completely over.

Once the cheating is exposed, it will indeed cause him some trouble, but it is not a big deal.

Once real interests are involved, he doesn't care.

I know this guy very well. What he values ​​most is profit, not fame. "

Chen Kelin asked, "So, you just left and pretended that nothing happened?"

"Of course not, I will mention it when the time is right.

For the sake of helping him keep his secret, I think he would be willing to help me as much as he can.

Once word of the cheating gets out, it will still cause some trouble for him and the company.

This is nothing compared to the difficulties I encountered.

Since it can be a win-win situation, there is no need to use threats.

I'm a smart person. "

"Where did you go after you left Secretary Gary Coffey's home community?"

"go home."

"What time did you get home?"

"I can't remember exactly, about nine o'clock."

"Can anyone prove it?"

Otway Stone thought for a while, "No, my wife went to a party that day and hasn't come home yet."

“Where is the red Tesla you were driving that night?”

"In my garage."

"Mr. Stone, do you have a pistol?"

Otway Stone spread his hands and said dissatisfied, "I've told you, I didn't go to Gallian's secretary's house, and Gallian's death had nothing to do with me.

Why do you keep interrogating me as a suspect?

To take a step back, even if I wanted to kill Galian, do you think I would be stupid enough to kill him myself?

I'm not an idiot. "

"Please answer my question directly."

"No."

"are you sure?"

“I’m not old enough for Alzheimer’s yet.”

Chen Kelin took out his tablet and played a video. Otway Stone's face changed slightly after watching it.

Luke also watched the video, which was elevator surveillance to be exact. Otway Stone stood in the elevator, took out a black pistol from his bag, and put it on his waist.

"Mr. Stone, what is this?"

"Are you spying on me?"

"No, this is the elevator monitoring of Coffey Company. According to the employees of Coffey Company, two months ago, you went to the company to find Mr. Gary Coffey. The two of you had a big quarrel in the office. You He also took out a pistol and threatened him.

It was also from then on that Mr. Gary Coffey banned you from entering the company.

So this time you chased him to his secretary's house and killed him and his secretary with the black pistol. "

"No, I didn't.

I don't have a pistol and I can't kill anyone. "

Chen Kelin tapped the tablet with his fingers, "Then what is this?"

Otway Stone sighed, “This is a prop pistol, fake, it can’t kill anyone at all.

This gun is placed in the cabinet in my living room. If you don’t believe it, you can take a look.

Of course, that's assuming you have a search warrant. "

Chen Kelin shook his head, "Mr. Stone, you don't seem to realize the seriousness of the problem.

You had a conflict with Mr. Gary Coffey. You once threatened him with a gun, and you were also present in the community where he was killed during the time of the crime.

These situations are bad for you.

If you are really innocent, you should cooperate with the police investigation.

Only in this way can the suspicion be removed as quickly as possible. "

Otway Stone said somewhat displeasedly, "I came to the police station to cooperate with your investigation, wasn't it?

And I told the truth.

Gallian's death had nothing to do with me. "

Seeing that the atmosphere was a little tense, Luke changed the question, "Mr. Stone, can you talk about the conflict between you and Mr. Gary Coffey?"

"These are all company matters. I don't think you are interested, Officer Li."

"This may be of some help in clearing your suspicion."

Otway Stone hesitated for a moment and nodded, “OK, there’s nothing I can’t say.

Otway Films was founded by me, and we have made many classic films, such as Cold Gun, Champagne, He Was a Murderer, The Brilliant Martin, etc.

I'm sure you must have seen it. "Otway Stone looked at Luke and Chen Kelin expectantly, but received no response and continued,

"Good movies don't necessarily sell well, and the film company's situation is not very good. In addition, my investment failed and the economic situation has problems, so I decided to transfer part of the company's shares.

At that time, there were many investors who wanted to invest in the company, and in the end, I chose Galian.

Two reasons, first of all, we have always been very good friends.

Secondly, he promised me two conditions.

But things always change, and when he became the company's largest shareholder, he failed to fulfill his promise.

Only then did I realize that my previous behavior was to lure the wolf into the house.

I am angry.

That's why I came to him with a prop gun.

I don't want to kill him, I just want him to fulfill his original promise, that's all. "