“He promised, he always promised. It was his way of justifying his actions.” This was the excuse the accused gave.
I sat in the whizzing train, trying not to see the image on my computer screen. It was bloody, indicated by the red dripping from a chainsaw next to the body. Being in the army overseas, I had seen worse and witnessed worse. I put on the headphones to listen to my sergeant’s report of the crime. He was saying there was evidence a woman had done it, as perfume was strong on the victim’s clothing.
A rather large woman bystander was sobbing, getting the police’s attention. Investigating, the sergeant smelled the same perfume on her. The sun shining on her coat revealing red stains furthered his interest. He put her in handcuffs and announced “I think we’re done here”, allowing the forensics team to finish up on the scene.
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Lucky Dip – Saturday Mix, 6 January 2024
The Bag Lady 
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