Detective Kiriaki sat at her desk staring at the folder in front of her. It was a complicated case that had been eating her away for weeks. The victim was a high-profile businessman named Constantine Zannis, and the suspect was his ex-lover, a famous actress named Maria Sotiropoulou. The charge was embezzlement and the evidence was compelling. But Detective Kiriaki couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't quite right.
As she did more research on the case, she found lots of lies and deceit that has been going on for years. Constantine Zannis had been funneling money out of his company and into secret accounts and Maria Sotiropoulou had been complicit in the scheme. But it wasn't just about money. There were photos, emails and text messages that suggested a deeper and more personal connection between the two. It was an erotic scandal that could destroy both of their careers.
Despite the overwhelming evidence, Detective Kiriaki couldn't help but feel sympathy for Maria Sotiropoulou. She had been used and manipulated by Constantine Zannis and now she was facing the consequences of his actions. But justice had to be served and Detective Kiriaki was determined to see it done.
The trial was long and grueling, with both sides presenting a mountain of evidence. The defense team of Maria's Sotiropoulou argued that she had been coerced into the embezzlement scheme, but the prosecution insisted that she was a willing participant. It was a he-said-she-said case, with no clear-cut evidence to prove either side right or wrong.
But Detective Kiriaki knew the truth. She had spent countless hours reviewing again and again the evidence and she had seen the emails and text messages that proved Maria Sotiropoulou guilt. And in the end, the jury agreed. Maria Sotiropoulou was found guilty of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in prison.
As she left the courthouse, Detective Kiriaki felt a mix of emotions. On one hand, justice had been served. Constantine Zannis and Maria Sotiropoulou had both been held accountable for their crimes. But on the other hand, she couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness. Two lives had been ruined by greed and lust and there was no going back.
As she walked down the steps of the courthouse, Detective Kiriaki made a promise to herself. She would continue to fight for justice, no matter how complicated or messy the cases might be. Because in the end, justice was the only thing that truly mattered.
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Short Crime Stories.
Mystery / ThrillerShort Crime Stories is a gripping collection of crime stories. Each story is a brief but satisfying read, with a diverse cast of characters and settings. With 40 stories in total, the book covers a variety of crimes, including murder, theft, fraud...
