CHAPTER 4
16th Precinct
10:47 AM
By the time Olivia and Elliot finished their interview with Dana, Munch and Fin were back at the precinct.
"Did you find anything?" Elliot asked when he noticed Munch.
"Actually, yeah. We found four kids that were absent yesterday and late today. Three go to Queens, the other JFK," Munch replied.
"Yeah, but that's not all," Fin started. "One of them has an eleven- year-old sister that goes to the Middle school. Jake Hurst is the one with the sister, Kallie."
"We'll go talk to Kallie and you guys see what you can get from Jake," Olivia suggested.
As they were about to leave the station, Captain Cragen came out of his office. "Munch, Fin, you go. Bring Jake *here* and take Kallie along for the ride with her mother. Olivia, Elliot, you stay here, there's been another rape."
The color drained from all of their faces. "When?" Elliot managed to choke out.
"This morning. About an hour after Dana's attack. This one's name is Laci James and she'll be here with her parents as soon as she's released from the hospital," the captain explained.
Olivia took in the information, then suddenly made the connection. "Cap, wait a sec," she said as she flipped through the pages in her notebook.
"Laci James is one of the girls that Dana mentioned being with her when they were bothered by some high school boys," she said.
"Well, before they get here, you two need to find out what the connection is between these girls before another one gets raped," Cragen responded.
Elliot nodded his head. "'Liv, let's go talk to Jessica again. Maybe she remembers that day Dana talked about too."
"We don't have much time...let's move."
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Chamber Residence
285 Licht Lane
Queens, New York
11:34 AM
Elliot raised his hand and knocked on the door to Jessica's house. A few minutes passed before the door was opened by her mother, Karen.
"Elliot, Olivia, what are you two doing back here? Have you found the boys that raped Jessica?" she asked hopefully.
Elliot suddenly found his shoes most interesting, forcing Olivia to respond to the question.
"Not yet, Karen, but we do have a lead. We'd like to talk to Jessica again and see if she remembers anything about a particular incident at school a few weeks ago," Olivia explained.
Karen opened the door and gestured for them to come in. "Make yourselves comfortable. I'll go get Jessica," she said.
A few moments later, Jessica walked into the room. She looked as if she hadn't slept in days; her eyes were puffy and red-rimmed from crying and she was still in the same clothes from the day before.
"Hey, Jess. How are you feeling?" Elliot asked.
She shrugged her shoulders. "Okay, I guess."
Olivia and Elliot exchanged glances, knowing full well she was far from fine. "Jessica, we're here to ask you a question about something that happened at your school a few weeks ago," Olivia explained.
"What are you talking about?" Jessica asked.
"Another girl, Dana Lunden, was raped this morning. We think by the same boys that raped you," Elliot started. He watched as tears began to well up in Jessica's eyes again. "She told us that she remembered a day a few weeks ago when a few older boys came by the playground and bothered some of the girls. Do you remember that at all?"
She thought carefully for a moment before responding. "Yeah, I remember there was a group of us talking on the playground when Kallie's brother and his friend rode by on their bikes. They started making fun of us," Jessica explained.
"Okay, good Jess. Now tell me...who else were you hanging out with when this happened?"
Jessica's brow furrowed in concentration. "Lizzie, Laci James, Laura Drake, Michelle Granger, Katie Klinger and Jenny Thomas, I think. Oh and Dana was there too."
"Kallie wasn't with you guys?" Olivia asked.
"No. Kallie doesn't hang out with us. She just came to the school last year and never really talks to anyone. We don't really try to talk to her either. She's really quiet and usually just sits around and reads," said Jessica.
"That's great, Jessica. You were a big help. Go get some rest and we'll let know what happens," Elliot said as he smoothed her unruly hair.
Olivia and Elliot showed themselves out of the Chamber house. Once they were outside, Elliot said, "'Liv, between Dana and Jessica's lists of names, we've hit all of the vics so far. I'll bet money that Kallie is the link here."
"I think you're right, Elliot. Let's get back to the precinct and see what Laci James has to say," Olivia replied.
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16th Precinct
12:16 PM
Olivia and Elliot arrived back at the stationhouse and were glad to have made it back before Laci James showed up with her parents. Their happiness was short-lived though. As they walked through the double doors, they were greeted by Captain Cragen.
"While you two were out, victim number six came in...a twelve-year- old named Jenny Thomas. Everything matches," said the Captain.
"Cap, we got a lead from Dana that Jessica verified. Let's get Munch and Fin out here and we'll fill you all in," Olivia said.
The captain retrieved Munch and Fin from the interrogation room and the five of them assembled around the bulletin board. Elliot led the discussion.
"Alright...here's what we got: Victim #1, Jessica Chamber," Elliot said pointing to her picture.
"Victims #2 and 3, Michelle Granger and Katie Klinger." He moved their pictures underneath Jessica's. "Vics #4,5 and 6, Dana Lunden, Laci James and Jenny Thomas." He put Dana's picture next to Jessica's and the other two beneath it.
"According to both Jessica and Dana, the girls were harassed by Jake Hurst and an unknown friend at school. Between both girls, we got a list of eight names, six of which have already been raped. We think the other two are next," Olivia explained.
"Who are the last two?" Fin asked.
"Lizzie and Laura Drake. We're going to notify Laura's parents and keep Lizzie under lock and key," Elliot said.
"Why these girls? What's the beef?" Munch asked.
"We think it all goes back to Kallie Hurst," Olivia explained, pulling her photo from a folder she'd been holding and tacking it to the board. "Apparently, the girls that have been raped, were all in the same group at school, which Kallie was not. We think it has something to do with that. Whether she knew about it or not, is a whole other story."
"So where are Jake and Kallie Hurst now?" Elliot asked, knowing that Munch and Fin were supposed to bring them in earlier.
"Interrogation 2. They think they are here for some routine questions about the attacks near school," the Captain answered.
"Okay, Munch, Fin, you two go finish taking Jenny Thomas's statement and get Laci James's when arrives. Olivia, Elliot, you guys go talk to Jake, without his mother if she'll go for it," said Captain Cragen.
The four detectives split up to carry out the orders they were given. Olivia and Elliot entered the interrogation room only to be bombarded with a series of questions from Mrs. Hurst.
"Why are you keeping us here? When can I take my children home?" She asked.
"In a little while. Right now, we have some questions for Jake that would be better asked without his little sister present," Elliot said delicately.
Mrs. Hurst, not being the brightest of women, eagerly left the room with her daughter.
"Jake, I'm gonna level with you here," Elliot said. "You were seen by two witnesses at Queens Middle School bothering a group of girls a few weeks ago. What do you say about that?"
Jake crossed his arms defiantly across his chest. "Yeah? So? Last time I checked, this was still a free country and I can go anywhere I want and say anything I want," he retorted defensively.
"That's true Jake, but you see, we have a problem when the girls that you were seen bothering start getting raped...one by one," Olivia said, leaning over the table and getting in his face.
"I didn't touch those bitches!" He yelled as she slammed his fists into the table. Olivia jumped back into her chair.
"You know what, Jake? I think you're full of shit. I think you and your buddy raped those girls. And you know what? You were too damn stupid to use a condom, so you two left evidence on every single one of them. You thought you'd be real slick and wear ski masks to protect your identities, but you know what? DNA doesn't lie. Give me five minutes and I'll have the medical examiner down here with a needle in your arm, proving what I'm saying," Elliot growled.
"You can't do that...I have rights!" Jake said.
Olivia and Elliot laughed. "You can make this easy on yourself or hard...it's your choice. Maybe if we knew why you did what you did, we could make a recommendation to the District Attorney about sentencing...maybe even charge you as a minor. The possibilities are endless when you cooperate," Olivia said.
Jake was quiet for a moment, contemplating their offer. "Those bitches screwed around with Kallie! They deserved what they got!" he said.
"So, you're saying that you raped them to get back at them for hurting Kallie? How did they hurt Kallie, Jake?" Olivia asked.
"They never said a *word* to her...not even hello. She'd come home from school everyday and cry because no one would talk to her at school—no one. I thought that if I went by there and started making fun of them, they would understand what she was going through and stop. It didn't work. Not a single one of those bitches got the message!" Jake explained.
"I knew I had to do really make them pay for what they did to Kallie. Even after I went by the school, she never stopped crying. So I got my friend and we decided to make them suffer so they'd never forget it, so they would have to deal with what happened to them for the rest of their pathetic lives, just like Kallie will."
"What. Is. Your. Friend's. Name?" Elliot asked through clenched teeth, trying his best not to get up from his chair and beat this kid to a bloody pulp.
Jake did not respond to Elliot's question. "Either you give me his name or I'll have to use alternate measures to get the information I need," Elliot said menacingly.
"Kevin Houseman."
"Excellent decision. We're going to have to confirm your version of the events with him. And don't worry, the doc will be here shortly to take some blood," Elliot said. He got up and walked out of the interrogation room with Olivia following him.
"That self-righteous SON-OF-A-BITCH!" Elliot yelled as he punched the wall outside the interrogation room. "He RAPED them to get back it them for IGNORING his sister?! UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE!"
Elliot's outburst had gotten the attention of everyone working in the bullpen. Suddenly self-conscience, Elliot strode into the locker room.
Olivia came in behind him a few seconds later. "Come on, Elliot. Pull yourself together. We need to go get his accomplice before he gets the bright idea to go finish the job alone!" She said.
"I just can't BELIEVE that that asshole thinks he's justified in raping SIX innocent girls because they left his sister out! What has society come to?" He replied.
She sat down next to him on the bench that he had plopped down on and rubbed his back. "What they did is despicable and the cheapest shot they could take at a girl. They are nothing more than cowards who deserve to pay for what they did. Now, come on partner...I can't go bring the other one in without you. You'd probably kick my ass if I tried."
He smiled at her comment. "You're right...I *would* kick your ass. The only thing is that you would probably *enjoy* it," he said. He put his arm around her and pulled her close to him. "Thanks 'Liv."
"Don't mention it."
With that, the two of them went to apprehend Kevin Houseman.
***End Chapter 4
16th Precinct
10:47 AM
By the time Olivia and Elliot finished their interview with Dana, Munch and Fin were back at the precinct.
"Did you find anything?" Elliot asked when he noticed Munch.
"Actually, yeah. We found four kids that were absent yesterday and late today. Three go to Queens, the other JFK," Munch replied.
"Yeah, but that's not all," Fin started. "One of them has an eleven- year-old sister that goes to the Middle school. Jake Hurst is the one with the sister, Kallie."
"We'll go talk to Kallie and you guys see what you can get from Jake," Olivia suggested.
As they were about to leave the station, Captain Cragen came out of his office. "Munch, Fin, you go. Bring Jake *here* and take Kallie along for the ride with her mother. Olivia, Elliot, you stay here, there's been another rape."
The color drained from all of their faces. "When?" Elliot managed to choke out.
"This morning. About an hour after Dana's attack. This one's name is Laci James and she'll be here with her parents as soon as she's released from the hospital," the captain explained.
Olivia took in the information, then suddenly made the connection. "Cap, wait a sec," she said as she flipped through the pages in her notebook.
"Laci James is one of the girls that Dana mentioned being with her when they were bothered by some high school boys," she said.
"Well, before they get here, you two need to find out what the connection is between these girls before another one gets raped," Cragen responded.
Elliot nodded his head. "'Liv, let's go talk to Jessica again. Maybe she remembers that day Dana talked about too."
"We don't have much time...let's move."
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Chamber Residence
285 Licht Lane
Queens, New York
11:34 AM
Elliot raised his hand and knocked on the door to Jessica's house. A few minutes passed before the door was opened by her mother, Karen.
"Elliot, Olivia, what are you two doing back here? Have you found the boys that raped Jessica?" she asked hopefully.
Elliot suddenly found his shoes most interesting, forcing Olivia to respond to the question.
"Not yet, Karen, but we do have a lead. We'd like to talk to Jessica again and see if she remembers anything about a particular incident at school a few weeks ago," Olivia explained.
Karen opened the door and gestured for them to come in. "Make yourselves comfortable. I'll go get Jessica," she said.
A few moments later, Jessica walked into the room. She looked as if she hadn't slept in days; her eyes were puffy and red-rimmed from crying and she was still in the same clothes from the day before.
"Hey, Jess. How are you feeling?" Elliot asked.
She shrugged her shoulders. "Okay, I guess."
Olivia and Elliot exchanged glances, knowing full well she was far from fine. "Jessica, we're here to ask you a question about something that happened at your school a few weeks ago," Olivia explained.
"What are you talking about?" Jessica asked.
"Another girl, Dana Lunden, was raped this morning. We think by the same boys that raped you," Elliot started. He watched as tears began to well up in Jessica's eyes again. "She told us that she remembered a day a few weeks ago when a few older boys came by the playground and bothered some of the girls. Do you remember that at all?"
She thought carefully for a moment before responding. "Yeah, I remember there was a group of us talking on the playground when Kallie's brother and his friend rode by on their bikes. They started making fun of us," Jessica explained.
"Okay, good Jess. Now tell me...who else were you hanging out with when this happened?"
Jessica's brow furrowed in concentration. "Lizzie, Laci James, Laura Drake, Michelle Granger, Katie Klinger and Jenny Thomas, I think. Oh and Dana was there too."
"Kallie wasn't with you guys?" Olivia asked.
"No. Kallie doesn't hang out with us. She just came to the school last year and never really talks to anyone. We don't really try to talk to her either. She's really quiet and usually just sits around and reads," said Jessica.
"That's great, Jessica. You were a big help. Go get some rest and we'll let know what happens," Elliot said as he smoothed her unruly hair.
Olivia and Elliot showed themselves out of the Chamber house. Once they were outside, Elliot said, "'Liv, between Dana and Jessica's lists of names, we've hit all of the vics so far. I'll bet money that Kallie is the link here."
"I think you're right, Elliot. Let's get back to the precinct and see what Laci James has to say," Olivia replied.
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16th Precinct
12:16 PM
Olivia and Elliot arrived back at the stationhouse and were glad to have made it back before Laci James showed up with her parents. Their happiness was short-lived though. As they walked through the double doors, they were greeted by Captain Cragen.
"While you two were out, victim number six came in...a twelve-year- old named Jenny Thomas. Everything matches," said the Captain.
"Cap, we got a lead from Dana that Jessica verified. Let's get Munch and Fin out here and we'll fill you all in," Olivia said.
The captain retrieved Munch and Fin from the interrogation room and the five of them assembled around the bulletin board. Elliot led the discussion.
"Alright...here's what we got: Victim #1, Jessica Chamber," Elliot said pointing to her picture.
"Victims #2 and 3, Michelle Granger and Katie Klinger." He moved their pictures underneath Jessica's. "Vics #4,5 and 6, Dana Lunden, Laci James and Jenny Thomas." He put Dana's picture next to Jessica's and the other two beneath it.
"According to both Jessica and Dana, the girls were harassed by Jake Hurst and an unknown friend at school. Between both girls, we got a list of eight names, six of which have already been raped. We think the other two are next," Olivia explained.
"Who are the last two?" Fin asked.
"Lizzie and Laura Drake. We're going to notify Laura's parents and keep Lizzie under lock and key," Elliot said.
"Why these girls? What's the beef?" Munch asked.
"We think it all goes back to Kallie Hurst," Olivia explained, pulling her photo from a folder she'd been holding and tacking it to the board. "Apparently, the girls that have been raped, were all in the same group at school, which Kallie was not. We think it has something to do with that. Whether she knew about it or not, is a whole other story."
"So where are Jake and Kallie Hurst now?" Elliot asked, knowing that Munch and Fin were supposed to bring them in earlier.
"Interrogation 2. They think they are here for some routine questions about the attacks near school," the Captain answered.
"Okay, Munch, Fin, you two go finish taking Jenny Thomas's statement and get Laci James's when arrives. Olivia, Elliot, you guys go talk to Jake, without his mother if she'll go for it," said Captain Cragen.
The four detectives split up to carry out the orders they were given. Olivia and Elliot entered the interrogation room only to be bombarded with a series of questions from Mrs. Hurst.
"Why are you keeping us here? When can I take my children home?" She asked.
"In a little while. Right now, we have some questions for Jake that would be better asked without his little sister present," Elliot said delicately.
Mrs. Hurst, not being the brightest of women, eagerly left the room with her daughter.
"Jake, I'm gonna level with you here," Elliot said. "You were seen by two witnesses at Queens Middle School bothering a group of girls a few weeks ago. What do you say about that?"
Jake crossed his arms defiantly across his chest. "Yeah? So? Last time I checked, this was still a free country and I can go anywhere I want and say anything I want," he retorted defensively.
"That's true Jake, but you see, we have a problem when the girls that you were seen bothering start getting raped...one by one," Olivia said, leaning over the table and getting in his face.
"I didn't touch those bitches!" He yelled as she slammed his fists into the table. Olivia jumped back into her chair.
"You know what, Jake? I think you're full of shit. I think you and your buddy raped those girls. And you know what? You were too damn stupid to use a condom, so you two left evidence on every single one of them. You thought you'd be real slick and wear ski masks to protect your identities, but you know what? DNA doesn't lie. Give me five minutes and I'll have the medical examiner down here with a needle in your arm, proving what I'm saying," Elliot growled.
"You can't do that...I have rights!" Jake said.
Olivia and Elliot laughed. "You can make this easy on yourself or hard...it's your choice. Maybe if we knew why you did what you did, we could make a recommendation to the District Attorney about sentencing...maybe even charge you as a minor. The possibilities are endless when you cooperate," Olivia said.
Jake was quiet for a moment, contemplating their offer. "Those bitches screwed around with Kallie! They deserved what they got!" he said.
"So, you're saying that you raped them to get back at them for hurting Kallie? How did they hurt Kallie, Jake?" Olivia asked.
"They never said a *word* to her...not even hello. She'd come home from school everyday and cry because no one would talk to her at school—no one. I thought that if I went by there and started making fun of them, they would understand what she was going through and stop. It didn't work. Not a single one of those bitches got the message!" Jake explained.
"I knew I had to do really make them pay for what they did to Kallie. Even after I went by the school, she never stopped crying. So I got my friend and we decided to make them suffer so they'd never forget it, so they would have to deal with what happened to them for the rest of their pathetic lives, just like Kallie will."
"What. Is. Your. Friend's. Name?" Elliot asked through clenched teeth, trying his best not to get up from his chair and beat this kid to a bloody pulp.
Jake did not respond to Elliot's question. "Either you give me his name or I'll have to use alternate measures to get the information I need," Elliot said menacingly.
"Kevin Houseman."
"Excellent decision. We're going to have to confirm your version of the events with him. And don't worry, the doc will be here shortly to take some blood," Elliot said. He got up and walked out of the interrogation room with Olivia following him.
"That self-righteous SON-OF-A-BITCH!" Elliot yelled as he punched the wall outside the interrogation room. "He RAPED them to get back it them for IGNORING his sister?! UNFUCKINGBELIEVABLE!"
Elliot's outburst had gotten the attention of everyone working in the bullpen. Suddenly self-conscience, Elliot strode into the locker room.
Olivia came in behind him a few seconds later. "Come on, Elliot. Pull yourself together. We need to go get his accomplice before he gets the bright idea to go finish the job alone!" She said.
"I just can't BELIEVE that that asshole thinks he's justified in raping SIX innocent girls because they left his sister out! What has society come to?" He replied.
She sat down next to him on the bench that he had plopped down on and rubbed his back. "What they did is despicable and the cheapest shot they could take at a girl. They are nothing more than cowards who deserve to pay for what they did. Now, come on partner...I can't go bring the other one in without you. You'd probably kick my ass if I tried."
He smiled at her comment. "You're right...I *would* kick your ass. The only thing is that you would probably *enjoy* it," he said. He put his arm around her and pulled her close to him. "Thanks 'Liv."
"Don't mention it."
With that, the two of them went to apprehend Kevin Houseman.
***End Chapter 4