"After that, did you ever go back to the crime scene?"

"No, the other party had a gun. I didn't want to cause trouble, so I left by another way."

"Why did you appear at the crime scene? Was it by chance or for other reasons?"

"A guy in a white Volvo came to us and paid us a thousand dollars to find the Mercedes and cause trouble for the people in the car.

We thought it would be interesting, we could get money, and we could go to the theater, so we agreed.

Who knew I was almost shot? If I see that kid again, I will definitely ask him for mental damages."

"Why didn't you call the police if you witnessed the shooting?"

"We don't want to cause trouble, and to be honest, the police I met before were not friendly." Aqil showed an expression that you know.

Archie's description roughly matches the situation described by Shirley and Terry.

Luke changed the topic and asked about another case, "Did you drive a black Tesla to Santa Monica Beach between nine and eleven last night?"

"No, I haven't been there."

"But according to our investigation, your car has been traveling with the victim's car for a long time, which is why we came to find you."

"Well, actually, if you don't come today, I will call the police because my car was stolen."

Luke said nothing, and Brian frowned, "What did you say? The car was stolen.

When did it happen? Why didn’t I know?”

Aqil looked nervous, "Yesterday, I went to a bar to drink with my friends. I accidentally got drunk and couldn't drive, so I took a taxi home.

The car was parked on the side of the road. I looked for it this morning and found that it was gone.

I guess it might have been stolen."

Brian cursed, "Fuck! Are you an idiot? Why didn't you tell me if the car was lost?"

"That's why I didn't tell you. If you knew, you would scold me, and I didn't want to get beaten.

Moreover, I drank too much last night and I can’t remember whether I parked my car on the side of the road or whether my friend drove it away.

I called my friends today and asked, but none of them had seen my car, so I confirmed that it was stolen.

I was preparing to call the police when I received your call, and I came back quickly."

Luke stared at his expression and asked, "When was your car stolen?"

"I don't know, I drank too much yesterday."

"When was the last time you saw that car?"

"Last night around seven o'clock, we went to the bar to drink, and we didn't see each other again after that."

"How old are you? How do you go to a bar to drink?"

"I'm sixteen years old. I got a fake driver's license. Many of my classmates have it. It's not a big deal. You won't arrest me for this reason, right?"

"Which bar did you drink at yesterday?"

"The Beaumarie Bar is about a few blocks away from my home. The bar is nicely decorated, the drinks are delicious, and there are often beautiful women."

"You parked outside the Beaumarie pub?"

"Yes."

Luke confirmed again, "Are you sure your car was stolen and it wasn't for any other reason that it wasn't with you?"

"yes, I'm sure."

lie.

"Do you now know the whereabouts of that car?"

"I have no idea."

lie.

"Did you hide the car?"

"I didn't." Aqil said firmly.

Luke observed his expression, and he wasn't lying this time.

The car wasn't stolen or he hid it, it was probably loaned out.

"Did you lend your car to someone else?"

"no."

lie.

Luke said seriously, "Aqil, you may not realize the importance of this matter.

We are investigating a robbery and homicide, which is a felony, a very serious crime.

Even if you are a minor, if you are implicated, you will be interrogated as an adult.

Your car appeared at the crime scene twice. It is difficult to explain it by coincidence.

As an actual user of Tesla vehicles, you are likely to have to testify in court. If you dare to lie in court, you may be convicted of perjury.

This is a very serious crime. Once convicted, your life will be over.

Mr. Martinez, I think you need to remind your son.

As his father, you should know the importance of this matter."

Brian seemed a little irritable, "Deputy Luke, can we father and son have a private conversation?"

"certainly."

Then, Brian dragged his son into the bedroom.

Luke could faintly hear a scolding voice.

After a while, Brian brought his son out and said, "Sorry, this kid drank too much yesterday and his brain is a little hard. I helped him recall it.

Can you make a new transcript for him?"

Luke took a look and saw that Aqil's eyes were red and his cheeks were bulging with anger. He probably had been beaten. He smiled and said, "No problem."

In the United States, severe battery and abuse of children will result in loss of custody.

But spanking children is still relatively common.

It's normal for a child to have a tantrum that makes an adult cry, and slap him on the butt several times. It's the same for parents all over the world.

Not to mention Aqil is so big.

Luke asked again, "Achille, has your car been lost?"

"No. I lent the car to a friend."

"Which friend?"

Achill hesitated for a moment, "Domit James."

"Then why did you lie before?

Don't use the excuse of being drunk. As long as you tell the truth now, the police will not pursue you for lying just now."

Aqil glanced at his father, who nodded slightly.

"Yesterday afternoon, Domit came to me and wanted to borrow a car. I asked him what he was doing, and he said he wanted to go for a ride.

I didn't want to borrow it originally, but I was too embarrassed to refuse, so I agreed to it.

Then, he called me again this morning and said that something happened last night. If the police asked me about the car, he would tell me that the car was stolen.

I was anxious at that time and asked him why. He refused to tell me." Aqil sighed softly, showing a helpless look.

Luke asked, "You actually deceived the police for your so-called friend. Don't you know the consequences of this?"

Aqil showed a helpless look, "I don't want to either, but you don't know him.

Domit James is not easy to mess with, he is a madman and can do anything.

I don’t dare to provoke him, so I can only do what he says.”

"Domit still has the Tesla sedan?"

"Yes."

"Can I believe what you say?"

"I swear to God, everything I said this time is true."

Brian also said, "Deputy Luke, don't worry, if he dares to lie again, I will throw him out of this home immediately."

If what Achill said is true, then there must be something wrong with his so-called friend Domit, otherwise, he would not be allowed to deceive the police.

"Where is Domit's house?"

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Chapter completed!