Chapter 897 Kidnapping case?
"Sarah Elmasri, who is she?" Cassel poured himself another cup of coffee with a good temper.
“The specific situation is still under investigation, but she is also a sophomore at Columbia University. I couldn’t get through her phone number, so I could only leave a message first.”
Espo Sito handed Beckett a photo of a dark-haired girl with soft features and a mixed-race appearance with obvious Middle Eastern features.
Just when he was about to drink the coffee in the cup in one go, his good friend Kevin Ryan appeared at the door, looking at everyone with a solemn expression.
"Hey guys, I have something here that you should take a look at."
Knowing that he must have made some important discovery, everyone quickly put down their coffee cups and followed him out.
Kevin said as he walked, "I'm sorry for spending so much time checking the surveillance. There is no traffic or road surveillance near the alley where the accident happened. I mobilized several police officers to help me. We searched the intersections around the crime scene and found this video."
As he spoke, he led everyone into a conference room, picked up the remote control on the table and started playing the surveillance video, "This is it. About five minutes after the incident, a gray van appeared on the screen at an intersection one street away from the alley where Hasim was hit and killed. Jack didn’t know the specific model, but he looked at the sign. It's made by Ford.
The van stopped temporarily because of a red light. You can see obvious dent marks on the front of the van and several clear bullet holes on the windshield.
“This should be the car that caused the accident.” Esposito blurted out.
"Yes, that's right, but keep watching." Kevin pressed the play button again.
The door of the van was suddenly opened, and a girl poked her head out of the car. She looked like she wanted to call for help, but she was pulled back and the door was immediately closed again. .
"Wait, rewind, pause, this is it, if I read it correctly" Beckett held up the photo Esposito had just given her in front of the screen.
"This is Sara Elmasri? She was kidnapped!"
"And Hasim was killed to save her!" Cassel also looked shocked.
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"OK, guys, now this case belongs to our FBI." Jack showed an apologetic smile. He originally just wanted to come over and join in the fun. After all, it's not that easy. Encountering terrorists or spies or something.
Unexpectedly, the case turned into a kidnapping case, which fell under the jurisdiction of the FBI.
"Oh, please, this case has just started to become interesting, and you want to take it away?" Cassel complained rather dissatisfied.
"I'm sorry, but after all, this is related to the life of a young woman." Jack took out his mobile phone and was about to make a call. He paused and looked at everyone, and finally relaxed.
"Of course, if you are willing, the FBI still welcomes the NYPD's assistance, but you need to move to the Federal Building. I will notify Isobel to activate the operations center immediately."
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When everyone arrived at the Federal Building, Isobel and Jubal were already waiting here. Other members of the wanted criminal team were already sitting in the large office of the operations center. Alice even sat in her original place. beside the desk.
"Although I have been here twice before, it still makes people feel shocked here. It's like walking into the Pentagon."
When I saw the beautiful Cassel, I couldn't help but screamed in front of Beckett. He began to compliment Isobel in various ways, from the layout of the combat center to her taste in clothing.
Seeing that he was a little carried away for a moment, Jack reminded with a sneer, "Shouldn't you be busy taking care of the children today? It will be dinner time soon, and Alexis and Kim should go home too, right? ?”
“I’ve booked a seat at a French restaurant for them. Alexis will take Kim there. You know, teenagers their age don’t like to have adults following them.”< br>
Cassell waved to others as he spoke. He basically knew everyone in the wanted criminal team, and some FBI agents were even fans of his books. After leading everyone into the big office, Isobel's face straightened and she turned to face the NYPD detectives.
“The information previously investigated by the NYPD has been synchronized with us. Sara Elmasri was born in Cairo and is now a sophomore at Columbia University, majoring in marine biology.
Sarah’s father is a well-known wealthy businessman in Egypt with a net worth of hundreds of millions. He and his wife live on Long Island. They have just received the news and are on their way here. Before that, I would like to hear your opinions.”< br>
Kevin and Esposito also followed, and were immediately shocked by the large screens covering the walls and the large office with hundreds of people. The two live treasures were muttering in private, and saw several people looking at each other in the same gaze. Looking over here, he couldn't help but froze in place.
Esposito was the first to react and quickly poked Kevin with his arm. Only then did the latter come to his senses and quickly took out his small notebook.
"I just called Sara's roommate, and she confirmed that Sara didn't know Hashem. There was no interaction between the two. We compared the call records of the two and confirmed this, so look It seems more like Hasim has been following Sara. Not only did he install a bug in Sara's apartment, but he also took two of the same classes as her. ”
“ It sounded like the movie "The Conversation," and Cassel's imagination took off again.
"Sorry, I haven't seen it." Before Isobel could finish her words, Jubal took over, "The one directed by Francis Ford Coppola?"
"The movie starring Gene Hackman just caught up with the popularity of the 'Watergate Incident' and aroused widespread discussion at the time. Of course, the movie itself is also very interesting."
Jack added that compared to the ancient western movies, this old movie released in the 1970s was barely within his scope.
Francis Ford Coppola is a famous American director. His most famous work is the "Godfather" series. Gene Hackman is also a very well-known actor, because of his role in the old "Superman" series. He is well-known to Americans for his role as the villain Lex Luthor.
"Thank you." Cassel thanked the two for their explanations and continued his speculation, "In the movie, an eavesdropping expert accidentally discovered a conspiracy against the woman he was eavesdropping on.
< br>Perhaps the same was true for Hasim, who accidentally discovered the kidnapping through wiretapping, and he tried to stop it but paid the price with his life."
"Then how do you plan to explain the guns in his apartment? "Beckett unceremoniously broke down the situation.
Cassell received a roll of the eyes and rolled his eyes for a long time without finding a suitable explanation, "Indeed, Gene Hackman does not have an arsenal."
"Or maybe Hasim In fact, he was one of the kidnappers. He was killed just because he had a conflict with his accomplices or because he had a conscience and tried to stop him."
Hannah appeared behind everyone with a smile and proposed another bad custom. movie plot.
“Long time no see, Hannah.” Cassel greeted her.
“Why didn’t Alexis answer my call today? I also want to share with her what I learned from New York Fashion Week.” Hannah complained slightly and then started talking. Business.
"Sara's parents are here, who do you plan to talk to them?"
(End of Chapter)