I stood up, wanting to argue, when two men alighted from the car...

Something about their aura felt off, then one of them pulled out a gun and abducted me into the car, while the other tossed my bicycle into the trunk.

"That's how I was kidnapped," Muriel Baldini paused for a moment, resting her hand on her forehead, seemingly reluctant to recall further,

"They took me back to my place, then strapped a bomb to me and demanded the whereabouts of my valuables... I gave them everything in the safe, but they were not satisfied and wanted more from me.

At that time, Officer Jenny knocked on my door to investigate, and they threatened me not to call the police, or they would trigger the bomb.

They also fitted me with a miniature camera and a wiretap; I had no choice but to follow their orders...

You all know what happened after that."

Luke asked, "Where is the car they were driving?"

"In my home garage."

"What kind of car?"

"A black SUV, I was so nervous at the time, I didn't notice the make of the car."

"Did the robbers plant a bomb in your house?"

"I don't know.

I was too nervous to look or ask; I was afraid they would kill me."

"You did the right thing; enraging the robbers under those circumstances would have been irrational."

Muriel Baldini countered, "Captain Lee, how did you find out the robbers were at my place?"

"We checked the community surveillance and saw that the robbers had driven to the community yesterday. Additionally, you didn't ride your bike this morning but chose to drive, which made us more suspicious."

"Thank you. If it weren't for your diligent duty, I might have already..."

Luke didn't respond; truthfully, even if the police hadn't been there, it was unlikely that the robbers would have detonated the bomb.

Of course, there was no need to say that.

Luke asked a few more questions but didn't obtain any more clues.

Soon after, Luke returned to the underground garage to check, as the forensic doctor and the technical team had already arrived on the scene.

As of now, three of the five suspects in the North Hollywood Bank robbery have been caught, and two have been killed. The case has moved to the interrogation stage.

The current focus of the interrogation is on Soster. According to Andres Towns and Jerrang Kazafei, Soster is the mastermind behind the North Hollywood Bank robbery.

That he orchestrated the installation of a bomb at Jerrang Kazafei's house, leading to the death and injury of FBI agents, is also likely his doing.

Additionally, because the bank robbery did not meet their expectations, Soster and Marbury Karl also kidnapped Muriel Baldini.

The task now is to collect all clues and evidence to make Soster confess to his crimes.

Soster's crimes are severe enough to warrant the death penalty, making it challenging to get him to confess; Luke must be fully prepared.

...

Robbery and Murder Department, first interrogation room.

Luke and Jackson are responsible for Soster's interrogation.

Sitting across the interrogation table, Soster was already handcuffed and shackled.

For someone suspected of killing an FBI agent, the police took extra precautions.

Luke opened the file, gazing at the somewhat balding Caucasian man, "What's your name?"

"I've forgotten."

"Normal people don't forget their own names."

"You're right, I'm not normal; I suspect something is wrong with my head."

Luke laughed, "Don't worry, you're just balding, not dying.

I always thought you wore a baseball cap for concealment, but now I see there was another reason."

Jackson also laughed, "You made the right choice wearing a baseball cap, it's less of an eyesore at least."

Soster coldly said, "Pleasure chatting with you."

Luke scanned the documents in his hand, "Soster Victor, born in Alaska, 38 years old this year, formerly served in the United States Sixth Fleet, participated in the Libyan war.

He retired in 2013.

Afterward, he went to prison for robbery and intentional injury.

Is there anything else to add?"

"No, you might be the person who understands me the best in this world. Suddenly being noticed and understood makes me feel unexpectedly flattered."

"You really are pathetic."

"You're right, I don't have much hope for this world anymore."

"Then make it quick and just admit to your crimes."

"OK, let's hear it."

"On the morning of October 5 at 9:30 AM, you and your accomplices robbed North Hollywood Bank, stealing 2.45 million US dollars from the vault and the contents of 76 safety deposit boxes. Then you had your accomplice Marbury Karl blow open the sewer, and your group of five escaped through the sewer system.

You were worried that your accomplice Jerrang Kazafei's scouting at the bank would be exposed, so you had Jerrang Kazafei stay at another accomplice's house and planted a bomb in Jerrang Kazafei's home, resulting in the death and multiple injuries of FBI agents investigating the case.

Afterward, since the bank robbery did not meet your expectations, you and Marbury Karl kidnapped Individual 1 and stolen a large amount of property from her home. Need I go on?"

Soster Victor shrugged his shoulders, "You're saying all this, but I have no memory of it."

"Be smart, Soster. We have witnesses and physical evidence, your denial is useless."

"Then I guess I'll see you in court, I've nothing more to say."

"Soster, it's not as simple as you think. This case is being investigated jointly by the Los Angeles Police Department and the FBI, with the police leading and FBI supporting.

But if you refuse to acknowledge your guilt, the FBI also has the right to interrogate you.

You should understand what I mean." Though the tactic was old, Luke had few options when facing a hardened criminal.

Soster Victor's mouth twitched, "You're threatening me."

"No, on the contrary, I'm helping you."

"Bullshit, I don't need help from a cop."

"Bang!"

Just then, the door was forcefully pushed open, "Luke, why waste words on this scumbag, just hand him over to me.

I guarantee he'll spill everything, even the color of his mom's underwear."

Luke stood up, somewhat displeased, "Anthony, you should be in the observation room, not here."

"Hey, I'm helping you out here, look at this jerk. He simply doesn't respect you."

"This is the Los Angeles Police Department, you don't need to teach me how to handle an interrogation."

"This guy killed an FBI agent, my men are still in the hospital, don't I even have the right to join the interrogation?" Anthony asked loudly.

"Of course you do, but not right now."

Anthony glared at Luke.

The latter stood his ground.

The two locked eyes for a moment, then Anthony gave a cold sneer, glanced at Luke, then looked at Soster Victor, "OK, I'll wait for you guys, I've got time.

I will take him away."

"That's for later." Luke waved his hand, "Jackson, please escort Agent Anthony out."

Jackson made a gesture of invitation, "Agent Anthony, please."

Anthony pointed his right finger at Soster Victor, "Hey, we'll meet again."

Anthony strode out of the interrogation room, and Jackson followed him out.

"Bang!"

As he closed the door of the interrogation room, Anthony chuckled, "Hey, how did I do?"

Jackson gave a thumbs up, "You could consider a career in Hollywood."

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