Dean realized as soon as Daisy mentioned that Harry's one-night stand, Sarah, had suddenly appeared on the TV news. It turned out Sarah was the mysterious woman's backup plan. Henry was the fuse. Sarah was the spark that would ignite that fuse. Their goal was to use the blood traces on Henry to free Sein, the deranged 'Toy Serial Killer,' from the Huntsville City prison in Alabama. It was an almost flawless plan.

Because according to the judicial system of the United States, when there's a problem with the evidence chain in a case, the original trial loses its apparent fairness and integrity.

Two years ago, in the 'Toy Serial Killer' case in Huntsville City, Alabama, the police had only found Sein's bloodstains at the crime scene. This led them to discover parts of many victims' bodies at his residence. But beyond that, the detectives from the Huntsville City Police Department hadn't found any more direct evidence to confirm that Sein was the real 'Toy Serial Killer.' Sein always denied killing anyone and claimed he had no idea why so many body parts were in his basement, insisting he was framed.

However, due to the heinous nature of the case, Sein was eventually prosecuted by the Huntsville City Police Department. They built their case on rational inference from the bloodstains found at the scene and the victims' remains discovered in his home, leading to his arrest. As it turned out, the police hadn't arrested the wrong man. After Sein was incarcerated, the 'Toy Serial Killer' incidents that had terrorized Huntsville City completely ceased.

But such an evidence chain was actually very fragile. A verdict based on rational deduction, if new variables emerged, would become fraught with uncertainty and its fairness questioned, meaning it could no longer serve as sufficient grounds to detain Sein.

Now, that opportunity had arrived. Sein was currently serving his sentence in the Huntsville City prison. But traces of his blood had appeared on a twelve-year-old African American boy in Los Angeles—a boy Sein had never met. Crucially, the boy's manner of death aligned with the 'Toy Serial Killer's' modus operandi from two years prior. Based on this point alone, Sein's defense attorney would transform into a rabid dog, attacking the Huntsville City Police Department, helping Sein get out of prison, and simultaneously obtaining a hefty compensation.

Dean had already guessed the probable development of the plot. Harry and the others, however, looked thoroughly puzzled and surprised. Especially Harry. He hurried to the front of the TV.

On the screen, Sarah faced the camera, holding her daughter of just over a year old, crying and appearing helpless. Many onlookers stood just out of the camera's view, watching.

Robert recognized the program, "Isn't this 'Daily Street Interviews'? They actually chose Sarah?"

Daisy nodded, "Yes, this show loves to find people who look down on their luck, then use questions to stir up their sad memories, interview them, and offer some help. Many people like to watch these things happening around them; they find them authentic and a way to de-stress."

"But they chose Sarah, and she just found out her brother died," Harry said, his expression serious. "When I told her about her brother's death, Sarah kept cursing the police for their perfunctory attitude and discrimination. I sensed trouble brewing."

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene on the TV showed the female reporter compassionately handing Sarah a tissue, "Ma'am, we noticed you on the side of the road. You seem to have encountered some troubling issues?"

Sarah wiped her tears and nodded,

"Yes, today I just learned that my brother has been killed.

"His name was Henry, only twelve years old, kind and shy, my only living relative.

"I knew he was in danger and immediately called the police, but they were so dismissive, delaying the precious time that could have been used to find my brother.

"I could have had a chance to save him.

"But today, a policeman told me he's dead.

"My brother's body is still at the coroner's office, being dissected by those forensic medical examiners, just so they can find that damned murderer and boost their own case-solving statistics!

"Yet my brother was missing for three whole days!

"During those three days, he could have been rescued, could have continued to enjoy the youth he hadn't even begun.

"All this tragedy, just because I'm Black!"

Upon hearing Sarah's last words, the female reporter's nostrils flared slightly, and her breathing quickened. Racial discrimination, on the surface, wasn't uncommon in the United States in 2001, but a twelve-year-old child dying due to police discrimination was rare. Criticizing Los Angeles police and the government was a favorite pastime for many ordinary people, particularly those from humbler backgrounds. This kind of story was a goldmine for television ratings!

The reporter's mind instantly flashed with several sensational headlines:

'Shocking! A Poor Twelve-Year-Old Child Met Such a Fate Due to Racial Discrimination!'

'Don't Black Lives Matter?'

'When Law Enforcers Wear Biased Lenses, Who Can Protect Us?'

Reporters had KPIs, too. Ratings were their key performance indicators. Higher ratings meant more advertising sponsors and, consequently, better salaries for employees like her. So, when faced with a tragedy ripe for exploitation, not taking a bite would be a sacrilege to their program!

The female reporter's eyes gleamed, "Ma'am, I sympathize with what you've been through. But I don't understand what your brother's murder has to do with racial discrimination?"

The reporter directly steered the topic toward 'racial discrimination.'

Helplessly hugging her daughter, Sarah said,

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