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Warning: Adult Situations
Chapter 37: Friday, August 26th, 1500-1800
Ranger's Home/Command Center
Prentiss' POV
"Let's review all the information we obtained thus far. First, we need to look at the victims. Matilda Escobar is the person who signed off on the adoption papers submitted for Thomas Goodwin. When looking into her history, we find that she is from Atlantic City, New Jersey. Matilda works now as an administrative assistant for the law firm of Cohen, Perina, and Sanchez here in Miami." I recap.
JJ continues, "Barbara Keys, the first woman raped, is a personal wealth manager for Green Brothers Harrison. Some of her major accounts included the Goodwins, the law firm of Cohen, Perina, and Sanchez along with the law firm of Perina, Martin, and Orr in Trenton."
"Jimmy Caruso, a high-end realtor, is originally from Jersey City. He went to the same college as Teresa Grizoli, now Gilman. They graduated in the same year with the same major. Also, he is the agent listed on several properties owned by Teresa Gilman." Alvez states.
Simmons jumps in, "Finally, Ron Martine is the accountant who is auditing the books for both the law firm as well as the Investment Bank. Both businesses have a new CEO, and as part of their board policies, an audit must occur whenever there is a change in CEO."
"Damn, there are a lot of coincidences here. I can't believe how so many parties are involved." Stephanie says.
"Now what?" Manny asks.
"We describe our unsubs." Rossi replies before continuing, "our first unsub is the leader. She, based on the conversation we heard on the phone, is highly intelligent, a long-term planner. She understands how the criminal underworld works, is great at cleaning house and knows how to stay under the radar. She will stay behind the scenes whenever possible unless necessary to keep the operation running smoothly. She is between the ages of 25 and 40, and is college-educated."
Tara picks up, "The second unsub is also between the ages of 25 and 40. He is well-educated and affluent. He knows the legal system to create birth certificates and false adoption documentation. It is close enough to real that unless there is an issue, no one would second guess the papers legality. He most likely is a lawyer, paralegal, or perhaps, and unlikely, a clerk in the courthouse. He considers himself above the law. There is a great chance that he has gotten into trouble with the law before, but somehow, managed to come out clean. He is somewhat submissive to the leader, not the decision-maker, and could be sexually involved with the leader."
"Finally, our third unsub is the man on the ground here in Miami. He is nothing more than a soldier, or a thug. He takes orders for those above him, hires the team to do the dirty work, and is ultimately responsible for tying up loose ends in Miami. He is nothing more than an enforcer. He is a male between the ages of 30 and 50. One doesn't rise to this exalted position quickly, so he's been at the game for years. Our third unsub is more likely on the higher end of the age range, between 40 and 50." Spencer informs the room.
"From what you are saying, it seems likely that there is a connection to either organized crime, as in the mob or to drug cartels, both of which operate in a hierarchy that you described." Manoso states.
"Yes, that seems the most plausible assumption," Rossi responds.
"What's next?" Lester asks.
"We try to track down unsub number three. That unsub will lead us to the other two." I answer.
With a nod of their heads, everyone breaks off into different groups to try to determine the identities of our unsubs.
"You don't think that Silvio is our third unsub?" Stephanie asks.
"No, we don't. There is someone else who is ultimately pulling strings." Rossi answers.