The Murder

12th Chapter

12

The House was the same way last time I visited. Only with that track prohibiting the passage in the bedroom, which had been the scene of the crime.

And at that moment I wasn't a COP, was the friend of Eva. And many memories whipped me violently.

It was still hard to accept that she had been murdered and even worse, that the defendants were John and Dahlia. It looked like a horror movie live.

I didn't believe in that chance. I didn't want to believe. I knew them since they were little ... They were always cheerful, even John with its limitations was an example of life. I don't remember seeing him sad. He was always smiling.

And Dahlia was a girl so sweet. Just lived for his brother.

Don't. They most certainly were not. But how to prove innocence, especially when everyone is convinced of his guilt?

Open the room and gave a general. It was clean. Who cleared did an excellent job ... Apparently there were no bloodstains. The bed was clean, clothes had been changed, the floor was clean ... The carpet had been removed and if not played was for some laundry, along with bed linen.

On the dresser had a lot of personal things about Eva, perfumes, jewelry in some jewelry box. There was nothing out of place, or something to call attention.

In the wardrobe nothing worthy of attention. Open a door that had a mirror and saw the personal stuff of Eva, perfumes, combs and other things.

She wore no frames, because he put all the pictures of your children through the wall, and stood by all of them, including John and Dahlia. It was sad to see all this.

In the bedroom I wouldn't find anything. I went to the kitchen. Everything was in order. I looked in the drawers and the door-knife ... And something caught my eye, but at that moment I could not know what it was. I got mentally you need to remember in the future than was disturbing me at that moment.

I went to the backyard to see if I could have any markings, trail of an outsider. Anything.

I looked around the yard and didn't see anything of note. The fact that it rained and cops walking around didn't help.

Just dirt removed. Eva probably was going to make a flower bed. Had a pile like there's something buried. Intuited it was some plant. You couldn't be more mistaken, but that day I couldn't know was going through my head that could be something to do with the crime.

In the children's room is that I wouldn't have anything at all. Were empty. How were now suspects withdrew all. Frames, toys, and any other things I remember who lived in that House. And it hurt me too much.

I had nothing else to do there. Expertise surely had seen everything. And the Institute of Criminology was my next visit.

The Report had not yet been ready, but start at the beginning. Who was developing was the expert Manuel. He was good people and I talk to him.

- Hey Manuel, how are you? Is it all right?

- Yes, a lot of work. Unfortunately it doesn't end and we're just here to give an account of such demand. Every day something happens and we have to perform skills.

- Quiet. I am here to find out any more details of the scene of Eva case axe. – Told him.

- The report is ready, only revealing the photos I took at the scene and the Director sign. Not much to say.

- Some evidence that really put the boy as charged?

- To be quite honest, except for the bracelet, not. But also you cannot say otherwise.

- I Understand. And when you're ready?

- Give me two days and send them to the station, OK?

- Okay.

I went to the station and found myself with Frank who told me that the delegate was suffering pressure from the media and the authorities to ask for custody of the boy.

He should ask the provisional detention of the child today yet.

It's his job isn't it? – I said sad.

And that afternoon the delegate came in with the request for provisional detention by the juvenile court of John's children and youth.

Pending John was back in the House of Assistance Saint Rose, along with her sister. The principal Sister Catherine welcomed them as I had done previously. Even if it entail problems for your home.

Dahlia was not totally free. Geraldo, through his powerful friends was already asking her head too. Said the boy would not have strength and practiced the crime alone, she would have helped him and still would have gone to the course. Two little monsters, he said.

The press wasn't helping. Was bombing, wanting the head of John and dahlia, full of prejudices, because they were adopted and John is deaf and dumb. Never recognized the fact that they were victims of parents who never bothered with them. Were on the fringes of society. And they point to make that clear. Eva was very sweet for everyone and in this case the children were already being judged, even before the trial.

Spent on Home support to see both. And it was with a broken heart that I saw that John doesn't smile anymore.

- Uncle, John no longer speaks. Barely speaks to me. Since what happened. Are you scared yet? And I, too, want me to be arrested. I didn't do anything. It was in English. -She told me crying. She was desperate.

- Don't worry, the truth will appear. I believe I have done nothing and I'm going to convince every one of that. – Replied, hugging and snuggling into my arms. She was shaking. I was 18 years, but it looked like a just-completed five-year-old girl.

I tried to talk to John, but it was closed. Wanted nothing to do with anyone and was now in danger of going to the institution of children offenders. It would be a hit too strong for him. Would have to be strong.

I explained the dahlia to tell him that, with great calmness and tact. He would have to protect you inside.

Before leaving I passed the Office of Sister Catherine.

- Good Afternoon Sister.

- Good Afternoon Douglas. How are things?

- Could be better, but I'm working for you if you have any evidence of innocence of John and Dahlia I can find and use in the records of the police investigation.

- I firmly believe in their innocence.

- I also sister. And Juliana too. But there is evidence to the contrary.

- I will pray every night so that you can find evidence of their innocence. That our Lord light your way.

- Do this Sister, please. Because of the way things are, take nothing short of a miracle.

I said goodbye and went home. All I had left to stay with Juliana. That day it took me to sleep. A lot on my mind.