Chapter 198, 4-year-old witness

The NYPD Eucalyptus team is having a hard time, and neither is Director Reagan's life.

A New York Harbor killer has just been solved, and another Bay Area killer has emerged.

BAU's Garcia has already begun to complain to his colleague Derek Morgan. Garcia claims that she has found a gypsy witch and that their luck is not good this month or the next.

It's not bad luck.

From the very beginning, a small Montana arson, the situation is constantly changing, and the severity continues to rise, evolving into a New York Harbor killer serial killing, a mysterious hacker group manipulating the killer, and now a super serial killer.

The police have recovered all the black plastic bags that covered the trench, a total of 342.

After calling the New York State Police Laboratory and entrusting a private agency to analyze the human tissue in the 342 plastic bags, it was finally determined that the human tissue in the 342 plastic bags belonged to 144 people, of whom 78 had been identified. Another 66 people are unknown.

Among these known victims, there are men and women, old and young, rich and poor, politicians and workers, lawyers and students...... There is any identity.

Rao is Jason Gideon is well-informed, and he is also troubled by the hunting range of the Bay Area killers.

There is no way to draw a common trait from the victims alone, and Jason Gideon is even ready to conclude that the Bay Area killers are completely random. [Note 1]

The so-called random serial killers in the outside world, especially in the media, are not random in the eyes of Jason Gideon. In fact, most killers in this world are not completely random.

Maybe they were going to be random at first, but in the process of committing the crime, the killer will unknowingly follow a certain pattern.

For example, Hahn prefers redheads, the New York Harbor Killer prefers New York Harbor workers, the Ripper prefers J girls, and the priest prefers to kill young girls from religious families......

But the Bay Area killer in front of him, his victim coverage is so wide that Jason Gideon is very suspicious that this is really a random work.

They know very little clue so far.

From the identity of the victim, it is confirmed that the Bay Area killer most likely lives in New York.

The dumping site speculates that the Bay Area killer owned a small boat.

Judging from the method of the corpse, the killer in the Bay Area is suspected to have medical and forensic related expertise.

From the earliest identified body so far, the Bay Area killer has been in the business for at least five years.

Five years, more than 100 lives.

The members of the Eucalyptus group are eager to ask him, are all killers so involved now? Don't you need a break?

Jason Gideon looked through the information of the deceased that had been identified and found some inspiration.

He found that many of them had been sued, but for a variety of reasons, they either reached an agreement with the plaintiff and withdrew the lawsuit, or won the case.

This made him think about the idea of working in e.. Y works in Brooklyn.

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On the other hand, Brooklyn didn't know that he had become the object of Jason Gideon's suspicion and blocked the gun for Dexter.

He was driving home.

At this time, it was already past eight o'clock in the evening. He went out with Ray to make a big purchase, in addition to filling the refrigerator, he also replenished several medical kits at home, and of course, the most important thing was the bullets that Ray bought.

Lei didn't know what kind of relationship he opened up the purchase channel, so he moved directly into boxes to the car, and Brooklyn was stunned, thinking that he lived in the Midwinter area.

Passing by a bar, Brooklyn sees a familiar photograph of candles and daisies lying around the base of the bar's wall. If you come to the bar, you will put a bouquet of flowers in front of the photo, stand silently in front of the photo, and then walk into the bar with your companion's arm.

The photo shows the flight attendant.

Brooklyn remembers him. He was a very talkative and cheerful person. It was through a conversation with him that Brooklyn learned about the Wyoming airport shooting, and then realized that a storm had formed, and successfully managed to get out of this storm.

Now that the storm over New York City has come to an end, the cheerful and talkative flight attendant is no longer there.

Brooklyn stopped the car and glanced back at Ray.

He also said he was going to introduce Ray to him.

"What's wrong?"

Ray, who was fiddling with his pistol, noticed the car stop and looked up and asked.

Brooklyn pointed to the photo and did not speak.

Ray looked over and recognized the flight attendant in the photo.

He still remembers the events of that trip to Yellowstone.

He was stared at a little hairy by the flight attendants, but Brooklyn had a good chat with the other party.

Ray vaguely remembers that they also exchanged phone calls.

"I also said I wanted to introduce you to him."

Brooklyn shook his head and chuckled, "Who knows, we can only meet in this way." ”

Ray was silent.

So much has happened in this time, Brooklyn has lost a friend he just met, and he has also lost many close associates. They all lost too much.

"Go and send a bouquet of flowers."

Ray said softly.

Brooklyn opened the car door and bought a bouquet of daisies at a flower shop not far from the bar to put in front of the photo. I happened to meet two strange men who came to lay flowers together.

The strange man saw Brooklyn and smiled politely at him, "Thank you, Judge Brooklyn." ”

Brooklyn was a little surprised: "You know me?" ”

The man nodded, "The famous Judge Brooklyn Lee, how can New Yorkers not know him." And he often told us about the experience of meeting you on the plane. ”

Man gesturing to photo.

"You're friends?" Brooklyn asked.

The two men looked at each other, smiled and nodded.

"He said he invited you to Lionheart, and you agreed."

Lionheart is the name of the bar, a G bar and one of the 'home camps' that flight attendants introduced to Brooklyn.

"That's right." Brooklyn sighed, "The day he came back from Wyoming, I was busy at the time, and I made an appointment with him to come with me next week. Results ......"

As a result, the flight attendant was killed by a New York Harbor hitman that night.

"I'm sorry." Brooklyn pointed to the car, "I have to go back." ”

"Okay, there's time to play, we don't eat people." One of the men joked.

"I know." Brooklyn waved his hand and returned to the car.

On the way, the two of them were not very interested, so they bought a KFC package on the way, went home to deal with it, and went to do their own things.

Brooklyn felt that he and the flight attendant were actually just talking, at most nodding friends, this sadness came a little inexplicable, but considering that the flight attendant was an acquaintance he knew, he left so suddenly, obviously a few hours ago they had made an appointment to go to the bar together another day.

After thinking about it for a while, Brooklyn pulled out 'Lenley Crewe's Painful Torture' and began to torture herself.

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Monday, July 9.

Brooklyn received the unspeakable news that the 'Warrior' who had beaten the bearded Negan in court had been sued by Negan, but his indictment was not accepted.

It is said that Negan first went to the state court, but the judge on duty at the state court directly dragged him for a day on the grounds that he was busy, please wait.

Angry, Negan went to the state Supreme Court again, and as a result, the state Supreme Court was closed that day, and the justices' respective schedules were full.

Negan went to the federal district court again, and after a round and turn, no one accepted it.

The Federal District Court in New York is more than e.. Y family, he tried it all, and all the judges on duty politely refused on the grounds of 'I'm busy, please wait a moment'.

In a fit of rage, Negan filed the indictment in the Circuit Court, which refused to accept it on the grounds that 'no appeal may be filed without a trial in the District Court.'

This reason is the first time Brooklyn has heard of it in the Commonwealth.

He thought about it carefully, called Nelly to ask about it, and then looked through the federal rules of criminal procedure to confirm that there was no such provision.

"So, what did he do now?" Brooklyn asked.

This is the energy of Lylie Crewe, as the so-called tiger will not fall, although Lyleigh Crewe is down, but it is not a bearded Negan who can be bullied at will.

Lyleigh Crewe was bullied by the FBI so badly, and most of the people in the judicial community chose to stand by and watch, ready to reap the benefits at any time, but in any case, Lyleigh Crewe is almost recognized as a 'great man' in the judicial field, and letting such a clown trample on the beam is not Lyleigh Crewe's reputation, but the face of the entire judicial community.

No one will agree.

While speaking, Brooklyn and Bob had already arrived at the door of the inner court, and Bob stopped and smiled mysteriously at Brooklyn.

"It is said that he is preparing to file a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Commission."

"He's probably going to be out of luck." Brooklyn said.

Bob nodded approvingly, pushed open the door and stepped inside.

There's a basis for Brooklyn to say that.

The Commission on Judicial Conduct did not choose to fall victim to the ground in the most difficult moments, but declared truthfully that 'as a result of the investigation, Lyric Crewe did not commit any breach of professional ethics during his tenure as a judge'.

This is a naked backlash!

When it was most dangerous, they chose to protect Lyric Crewe, how could they push Lyrie Crewe out now?

Bob's shouts were already heard in Courtroom No. 9, and Brooklyn walked into the courtroom with the file in his hand and a glass of water in his hand, waving his hand to signal everyone to sit down.

After putting down the cup and confirming the presence of the relevant personnel, the trial was declared to continue.

Brooklyn's gaze paused for a moment in the plaintiff's seat.

It is not Benjamin who is represented in court today as the plaintiff's lawyer, but a black man.

Brooklyn remembers that the ATC's application for a change of attorney was remarked, that his name was Tranko Palmer, and that he had recently obtained his lawyer's license.

This is a newcomer.

However, ATC has always been a team battle, and with Jason Bull in charge, it doesn't really matter if he's a newcomer or not.

"Last week, we went to the second round of evidence, and the defendant presented evidence, and the evidence was the contract signed between the defendant broadcaster and the user, and after the plaintiff's cross-examination, it was the defendant's turn to speak."

Brooklyn summed up the situation of last week and helped the jury recover his memory: "In the course of his speech, the defendant proposed to publicize the actual program list provided by the plaintiff. Subsequently, the defendant applied for an adjournment of the trial due to a change of lawyer's representative. ”

"In the past few days, the court has publicized the actual program list of the channel provided by the plaintiff and informed the defendant that the defendant has also submitted a replacement for the lawyer this morning. If there are no questions, it will be up to the defence to continue to make additional statements. ”

As he spoke, Brooklyn glanced up at the defense.

All but one of the people sitting in the dock except for one Jeffrey Fahn has been replaced.

An 'old acquaintance' from Brooklyn, the law firm of Pearson Spector.

And this time it was not an ordinary minions, but a senior partner at Pearson Spector Law Firm, a senior lawyer.

These people stand together, and even Brooklyn is not sure that they will win the case.

Having worked as a lawyer in Brooklyn, I know the rules of a large law firm like Pearson Spector, who can do many things that cannot be done in court, in addition to having far more resources at their disposal than ordinary lawyers.

For example, the plaintiff is asked to sign an agreement through various means.

Through intermediary mediation through resource exchange, the plaintiff withdraws the lawsuit.

For example, the plaintiff was investigated and the plaintiff had to withdraw the lawsuit.

For example, find something to do for the plaintiff's lawyer.

Brooklyn can manage things in court, but not outside the court.

"Your Excellency, I have nothing to add."

The defense lawyer stood up and said.

Brooklyn knew the representative, and his name was Harvey.

A few days ago, he shouted on social platforms to speak for Lenie Crewe, and wanted to help Lenie Crewe sue ABC and other media, but today he is sitting in court as a lawyer.

It's a tough guy.

"The defense did not add and entered the third round of evidence." Brooklyn took a deep look at Harvey and announced.

ATC newcomer Tranko subconsciously looked at Jason Bull.

It seems that the choice of the defense was not what they expected. The rookie lawyer was not comfortable for a while.

Then Trenco got up, buttoned up his suit, and walked to the jury bench.

His action made Brooklyn slightly distractedβ€”a serious look that reminded him of Wood Ward.

"Your Excellency, we apply that Evidence No. 3 be listed as a witness in this round."

Brooklyn came to his senses and flipped through the list of evidence to see Evidence No. 3.

Evidence No. 3 is the four-year-old daughter represented by the party.

Brooklyn looked at Bob.

It is Bob's job to screen the list of evidence, usually after the list of evidence is submitted, it will be submitted to Bob for review, and if there is no problem, it will be handed over to Brooklyn for signature, and then it will be publicized and notified to the other party.

How can a 4-year-old testify in court?

Bob shrugged.

He was also innocent.

He was aware of this when he reviewed the list of evidence and informed the ATC that it was not impossible for a 4-year-old child to testify in court, but that the admissibility of his or her statement would be reduced to an outrageous level.

In the end, the ATC insisted on eliminating the little witness, and Bob had to give it a pass.

"Teressa, the daughter of our representative and one of the witnesses to this case, can attest to how untimely the defendant's program order is." Trunco said.

"Your Excellency, Judge." Harvey stood up, "I'm sorry, I'm not challenging the court, but we don't think it's inadmissible to have a 4-year-old child testify as a witness." ”

"Plaintiff Witness No. 3 has not yet developed a personal concept and is highly susceptible to parental influence. His testimony is not credible, and we are not willing to be too harsh on a 4-year-old child or even hold him accountable for perjury. ”

Harvey spread his hands and looked sincere, "Frankly, I suspect she doesn't even understand what she's doing." ”

"Inviting a 4-year-old child to testify in court doesn't think there's anything other than to win sympathy."

Harvey told Brooklyn everything that was on his mind.