Chapter 5 Chapter 5
⛧⛧⛧⛧⛧ Adrianna ⛧⛧⛧⛧⛧
“A quiet neighborhood is shaken by tragedy this evening. Police have confirmed that the body of a local man was found stabbed to death in his home earlier today. Authorities responded to a call about a smell coming from the home, just after 9 a.m. and discovered the victim inside his residence on Maple Street. Investigators say they are baffled since there were no signs of forced entry, and that the chain and bolts on the front and back door, and even the windows, had been locked from the inside. They are not releasing further details at this time.
Neighbors described him as strange and that he was not well liked by many and are struggling to process how this could have happened in their neighborhood. The home remains cordoned off as the forensic team continues to gather evidence.
Police are urging anyone with information to please come forward, that tips can be given anonymously. We will continue to follow this story….”
“Isn’t that the guy that got drunk at the bar and slapped your ass last week, and then tried to grab mine?” Elena asked, pointing to the picture of the man on their tv just as I walked into the living room.
“Yeah, that is definitely the creep from the other night. What happened?”
“Apparently he was found murdered this morning and the police have no idea how it was done.”
“Wow, I wonder who he pissed off.”
“Whoever it was, was a professional. They managed to enter and exit the home without having to unlock the doors or windows. It was like they could walk through the walls.”
“Maybe there is a doggie door and it wasn't mentioned. If it is a door for a larger breed dog, an adult could squeeze through one of those.”
“Do you have experience crawling through a doggie door?”
“Yes.”
“Oh my god, that is hilarious. What happened? Did you leave your keys in the house and lock the door?”
“No, actually I have no idea who lived there.”
“You broke into someone else’s house?”
“Yes.”
“Why?”
“At the time I was homeless and I needed food.”
“I didn’t know you used to be homeless.”
“Most people don’t.”
“So, you broke in just to get some food? What happened next? Did you get caught? Did the dog attack you?”
“No I did not get caught and no the dog did not attack me. Don’t ask how I know, because it is too complicated to explain right now. But I happened to know that they had left for a week-long vacation the day before. I also knew that their daughter was roughly the same size that I was at the time. So, I took a shower, grabbed some clean clothes, ate, took a nap, grabbed food for the road and left.”
“You don’t know who lived there, but you knew that they left on vacation and they had a daughter that was your size. Did I get that right?”
“Yes.”
“How?”
“That is a very complicated answer.”
“Do homeless people have a group chat where they message others in the area to say who is home and who isn't?"
“You know, that would probably help the homeless more, because they would get arrested more. At least then they would have food and a place to sleep in jail. I know from experience some purposely do crimes in order to get caught just to go to jail, especially in the winter. But no, they don’t.”
“Is there a less complicated answer you could give me?”
“Well, I guess you could say that an ex told me.”
“An ex?”
“Yes.”
“Where is this ex now?”
“No clue. He disappeared a little bit over 6 months ago.”
“Did he die?”
“No, he told me he was leaving, and that he would contact me when he came back. He has not contacted me since.”
“How sure are you that it was not just an excuse to break up with you and not come back?”
“I guess we will find out. All I know is that if he shows up, he is gonna be pissed at me.”
“Why? What did you do?”
“I am a stripper with an Onlyfans page.”
“Was he the jealous type?”
“Yes, yes he is.”
“And you still did it?”
“He shouldn’t have left me.”
“Well good luck with that.”