You must be kidding me.
A possible eyewitness?
What a joke.
When Lake heard what Joe said, he felt like today was April Fool's Day. He tried hard to recall his database. At most, there was a videotape preserved of the assassination, but what the hell was an eyewitness?
good.
Even if there is an eyewitness, what's the use? Even if there is, he is probably dead by now.
Lake shook his head and looked at Joe, still a little confused. "Even if there is such a witness, the FBI should be the one to reopen the investigation. Why would it be the NYPD?"
The New York Police Department is a regional law enforcement agency and has absolute priority in law enforcement for any case occurring in New York.
but...
Howard Stark and his wife did not die in New York, let alone near New York. In terms of the conditions for restarting, even if you say one thousand to ten thousand, it is not the New York Police Department's turn.
What if the New York State Police and the FBI didn't exist?
Joe said, "Have you forgotten that the NYPD's mission is to keep New York safe?"
Lake frowned: "What do you mean?"
Joe shrugged.
When the New York Police Department was established, it was responsible for maintaining order in New York City and surrounding areas and protecting the safety of New Yorkers.
In theory, the New York Police Department has absolute law enforcement authority over any case of destruction, threat, or potential threat to New York City and its citizens.
However, this article is rarely used, or in other words, it has not been used since the establishment of the New York Police Department in 1845, because it was later discovered that this article would conflict with the functions of the state police and the FBI.
Lake looked at Joe speechlessly.
Joe shrugged and said, "Stark gave too much."
Lake: "…"
MMP.
If you have money you can really do whatever you want.
"and..."
Joe winked at Lake and continued, "The New York FBI proactively transferred the right to reopen the investigation of this case to us, with written documents."
Lake blinked. "How come?"
Joe looked around, leaned forward, and whispered to Lake, "I heard, just heard, that Tony Stark gave a large sum of money to the New York Federal Bureau."
Lake: "…"
I will work hard to make money, and then use my money to defeat Congress and amend the monogamy system.
"That's not right. Why does Tony Stark want the NYPD to reopen the investigation?"
"Who knows?"
"You don't know either?"
"have no idea."
Joe shook his head, somewhat bewildered by the question. "When I arrived at the office the day after the fundraising reception, Commissioner Montgomery had Team Three reopen the investigation. I've been busy organizing the case files transferred from the FBI these past few days."
Qiao pointed to the pile of files that was almost one meter high in the corner.
Lake looked over and raised an eyebrow.
Next second.
Lake stood up and walked directly to Superintendent Montgomery's office.
This case cannot be taken.
No matter from which angle you approach it.
If he takes on a case that is not solved, Qiao will probably have to stay in Group 3 for the rest of his life.
After taking on and solving the case, Lake felt that he might really have to fight against the complete form of S.H.I.E.L.D. He just wanted to live a peaceful life, make money, win prizes and become a god, and had no interest in getting involved in these trivial matters.
This case is a hot potato.
In the police inspector's office.
With a snap.
Superintendent Montgomery looked at the police badge that had returned to his desk less than ten minutes after he left. He looked up at Lake, who was removing his holster, speechlessly, "What are you doing again?"
Lake said, "The accidental death of Mr. and Mrs. Stark."
Montgomery suddenly understood and asked, "What's wrong with this case?"
"Why give it to me?"
"George and Kate both have cases on hand, so there can only be three teams."
"Oh."
Lake laughed and continued to tilt his holster with his head down: "If you don't tell me, I will punch you after I remove the holster. The worst that can happen is that I will be suspended."
Montgomery's mouth twitched. "You are a detective, Lake Edwin."
With a click, Lake pressed the button of the holster on his waist.
Montgomery raised his eyebrows upon seeing this. "Alright, alright. It was Stark who instructed Team 3 to take over his parents' case."
Lake looked up: "Why?"
Montgomery was speechless. "How should I know why? If you want to ask, ask the Director."
It is true that he is the police commissioner, but as long as Tony Stark has not broken the law, if he spends money reasonably, as long as the money is enough, he can replace him with someone else, not to mention the commissioner of the New York Police Department, even the mayor.
Lex pulled out a chair and sat down: "Guess."
Montgomery rubbed his brows and said, "Lake, I know you are very capable, but I am a police inspector after all. Can you please show a little respect to your immediate superior?"
Lake nodded: "Please guess?"
Montgomery opened his mouth and looked at Lake, who was forcing a fake smile. After a moment, he sighed, thought for a moment, and said, "Let me guess. Your recent fame has made that wealthy man have a false impression that you can investigate the truth behind his parents' death."
Lake: "…"
is that so?
Lake touched his chin. Is he famous now?
Well...
In fact, in the second half of last year, Lake was indeed very famous. At least, for a period of time, he surpassed Tony Stark's gossip to top the hot search list.
But the content of this hot search is negative.
Could it be that Tony Stark has finally succeeded in lowering his IQ from 990 to 250 because of his long-term pursuit of those pretty girls with no brains?
But even if his IQ is only 250, he is still a genius.
Left the office.
Lake returned to his seat and said to Joe, "You just said there's a new witness. Who provided it? Tony Stark?"
A smile appeared on Qiao's face: "I found it."
Lake raised an eyebrow: "Where did you find it?"
"Original file."
"…"
Joe gestured to Lake to wait, kicked his feet, slid the chair to his seat, and rummaged through the files and documents covering the table.
After a while.
"Found it."
Joe's eyes lit up as he found a page of information. He slid it back over to Lake's desk and handed it to him. "This is a written report from a federal agent who participated in the investigation. Take a look."
Lake looked at Joe suspiciously and took the information.
He still didn't believe that there were witnesses at the time. Even if there were, they were deliberately arranged by Hydra to prove from another angle that this was a simple car accident death case.
…