Chapter 9 - The Dark History Of Abuse Revealed
David walked over to the heavy front door and unlocked it, pulling it open to greet the responding law enforcement officers.
“Sergeant Vance? I’m Detective Miller with the Houston Police Department financial crimes unit,” the lead officer introduced himself.
“Come inside, Detective. I have all the fraudulent wire transfers, forged property deeds, and abuse evidence ready for you,” David said.
Detective Miller stepped into the grand foyer, followed by two uniformed patrol officers carrying digital evidence collection bags.
Margaret and Paige rushed into the hallway, attempting to spin a wildly exaggerated story about mental instability and family disputes.
“Officer, my son is suffering from severe combat PTSD! He’s delusional and trying to throw his own family out on the street!” Margaret sobbed.
Detective Miller didn't even blink at her dramatic performance, having seen every trick in the book during his career.
“Ma’am, Sergeant Vance’s military deployment records and bank audits have already been verified by federal authorities,” Miller stated coldly.
“You are both being detained for questioning regarding financial exploitation of a service member and suspected domestic abuse.”
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Paige burst into hysterical tears, screaming that her civil rights were being violated as an officer stepped toward her with cuffs.
“You can't do this to us! We’re respected members of this community!” Paige shrieked as the cold steel clicked around her wrists.
