Web of Justice by J. J. Miller

Author:J. J. Miller [Miller, J. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Innkeeper Publishing
Published: 2019-05-29T16:00:00+00:00

18

Jessica Pope began with the eye witnesses. First in line was seventeen-year-old Mandy Alvarez. Dressed in a light blue sweater with thick glasses, braces and black hair in pony tails, she was a picture of virtue. And that meant a potential angel of doom for Demarco. Having seen her original testimony, I knew the crux of her story. But I believed there were holes that needed prying open.

After Alvarez was sworn in, Jessica stood and walked her through some background. Then she began establishing her credibility as an eye witness.

“Ms. Alvarez, please tell the court where you were on the morning of July 6 last year.”

“I was attending VidCon at the Anaheim Convention Center.”

“Were you there alone?”

“No, I went with a bunch of friends, school friends. We all had three-day passes.”

“And you were particularly keen to see Team 5MS perform, is that right?”

“That’s right.”

“Could you please explain what Team 5MS is?”

“It’s a group of ten YouTube stars who all perform together at events like that. You know, they put on a show for their fans.”

Alvarez came across much cooler than her sweet little girl looks suggested. She was confident. She didn’t hesitate a second before answering. She looked at Jessica the entire time, sitting up straight, hands in her lap. I could see why Jessica had wanted her on the stand first and would no doubt want her there a good while—the jury would swallow her every word.

“What kind of shows?”

“It’s a mix of stuff—music, talks, interviews, dancing. It’s awesome.”

Alvarez couldn’t help but shudder with excitement.

“Was this event what you were looking forward to seeing most?”

“Yes.”

Snap. Just like that, that joyful vibe evaporated. Alvarez was now as solemn as a tombstone.

“Ms. Alvarez, walk me through the lead-up to the shocking event you witnessed. When did you enter the theater to see Team 5MS?”

“I knew they’d be late. They always are. Luke in particular. I mean, he’s the real star. He put the crew together—it was his idea—the guy is a genius, but he’s always late. It’s like his thing. And he makes a grand entrance from the crowd. So I waited to try and see him come in and then follow him.”

“And did you see him enter the theater?”

“Yes, I did.”

“At what time?”

“It was just before twelve-thirty. He was about half an hour late.”

“How could he just walk in without being noticed?”

“Everyone was already inside the theater waiting for the show to begin. Well, there were a few stragglers. But he could just walk straight in. And it was totally dark inside. That’s what he asks the production crew to do—to turn off every single light except for the exit signs, of course.”

“What about cell phones?”

“Everyone’s told via the PA to keep them off until the show starts. It all adds to the excitement.”

“Okay. I get the picture. Now, did you see Luke Jameson approach the theater entrance?”

“Yes, I did.”

“Was anyone else near Mr. Jameson?”

“Yes, I saw a person a few steps behind him.”

“Is that person in this court?”

“Yes, he is.

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