Hey, guys. I hope you enjoy this upcoming chapter of At The End of Her Thoughts. This chapter is honestly a very suspenseful chapter. It gets further into detail about the events that lead to Leni's kidnapping of Lincoln. In this chapter, Lori's boyfriend, Bobby, gets interviewed from detectives at the police station. What things will Bobby tell? Find out in this chapter of At The End of Her Thoughts. For those who are patiently waiting for Leni X Lincoln. It is going to come, I promise. Right now, I want to build the suspense. Enjoy the story. Please continue to favorite and/or follow me.
A/N: I have changed the genre of this story. This is a combination of horror/suspense/angst/mystery!
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Is this working? Let me see if this will work. Hold on a second."
Good, good. Okay. Today is Thursday, August 25th. It is a quarter after ten in the evening. This is Detective Mark Yamamoto with the Royal Woods Police Department, Precinct 5, Homicide division. Here with me is Detective Frederick Callaghan joining me in this upcoming interview. Det. Callaghan, please state your name for the record of this following recording/conversation.
[Det. Callaghan]: Good evening, this is Frederick Callaghan. I am a detective for the Royal Woods Police Department, Precinct 5 division. I am here with Det. Yamamoto.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Thank you, Det. Callaghan. The reason for this recording, as a reminder, that we are conducting an interview regarding our subject, 20 year old Bobby Santiago. He is a subject in question regarding an incident that has occurred at the Loud Residence on 1120 Franklin Avenue. Due to time length of this tape, we won't go into specifics until we have met our subject.
[Det. Callaghan]: We contacted our subject around five this evening. We was compliant. He was shaken, but is willing to come in for questioning. According to our subject when asking of his whereabouts, he stated his alibi. However, just for procedure, we will have him come in so he can be cleared or marked as a suspect.
[Unnamed Police Officer]: Yamamoto, Callaghan. Your subject is here.
[Both Detectives]: Thanks.
[Bobby]: Good evening, Detectives.
[Det. Callaghan]: Good evening, Mr. Santiago. I am Det. Callaghan and this is Det. Yamamoto. We are the detectives that have contacted you earlier.
[Bobby]: Yes, sir, I remember.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Come and have a seat on this grey chair. If you don't mind.
[Bobby]: No problem, sir.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Thank you. Question, before we get started, can I interest you in something to drink. Do you smoke?
[Bobby]: Yes, sir.
[Det. Yamamoto]: What would you like?
[Bobby]: A fresca, if you have it.
[Det. Callaghan]: That can be arranged. Hey, officer?
[Unnamed Police Officer]: Yes, sir?
[Bobby]: Also, a pack of menthols, if you have it too?
[Det. Callaghan]: A pack of menthols and a fresca for our subject.
[Unnamed Police Officer]: Right away.
[Det. Callaghan]: Thank you, officer. And thank you, Mr. Santiago for coming this evening regardless of the circumstances that are happening right now. First and foremost, I want to extend my hand of condolence to you for your loss. I am very sorry to report this to you under these circumstances.
[Bobby]: {sniffling} {sniffling} Thank you.
[Det. Yamamoto]: It is okay to cry. No problem about it. If I were in your shoes, I would do the same.
[Det. Callaghan]: Stay tough, chief. You have to stay strong. Not just for you, but your family. I know that this is not the right time, but we have to eliminate suspects. Protocol has to be followed. We want to make sure we can dot our i's and cross our t's so we can this clear. You understand?
[Bobby]: Yes, sir.
[Unnamed Police Officer]: Here are your stuff.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Thank you. Here you go, Mr. Santiago.
[Bobby}: Thank you, Detectives.
[Det. Callaghan]: Allow me to light that for you. There's an ashtray beside you.
[Bobby]: Thank you. I need this to calm my stress.
[Det. Yamamoto]: No judgement. Anyway, you are well aware that this interview is informal. However, this doesn't mean you are cleared of any wrongdoing. You haven't been convicted of anything, but I should invoke you of your rights. If there is any indication that you are involved with this crime, then I will have to arrest. If arrest is to be occurred, your Miranda rights will follow. Are you clear with your instructions and rights?
[Bobby]: Yes, sir
[Det. Callaghan]: Ok. Now we can begin. I am Frederick Callaghan and this is Mark Yamamoto. We are Detectives for Royal Woods Police Department, Precinct 5, Homicide Division. What we want to talk to you is regarding the incident that has occurred at the Loud Residence earlier this afternoon around three this evening.
Forgive us to repeat this, but a homicide has occurred at the residence. Around 3:45 this afternoon, a 911 call was reported after a family friend of the victims reported smelling strong gas fumes coming from the residence.
A few minutes later, Royal Woods Fire Department and ambulance came to the scene. As precaution, the fire department told neighbors of the residence to vacate their homes in case of explosion or spread of the fumes.
Members of the fire department entered the residence. It was there where they found multiple cold ones within the residence. Upon discovery of the multiple victims, Oakland County Coroner's Office was reported. I don't like being this frank, but the work was done on the bodies was gruesome. One of which we have to identify by dental records. Another one will have to be the same because one of them was smouldering in the basement.
Anyway, pardon my grotesque gruesomeness. The family friend reportedly was the one who identified the a few of the bodies within the residence. One of which was the victim, Lori Loud, your girlfriend.
Once more, we aren't indicating you have anything to deal with it, but we must cover all of the ground necessary in this case. We are dealing with deaths of multiple people. We must get our answers. Firstly, how close were you to the victim?
[Bobby]: Lori is my girlfriend. I have known her since middle school. We became boyfriend and girlfriend since high school. We were an item. We were on-again, off-again, but it never lasted long. Our break-ups, I mean.
[Det. Yamamoto]: What reason did you guys break-up?
[Bobby]: We were kids. We did stupid things. We broke up for many reasons. If we disagreed on something. Or I pissed her off because I didn't compliment her shoes. Or, if my sister got into with her brother. They were a couple as well.
[Det. Yamamoto]: So, on this go-around, you guys were together?
[Bobby]: Definitely! She and I were in everything together. We work together at the pizzeria. We go to college together at Wayne State. We were even saving money to buy our own place. So much so, I was {sniffling}. Fuck! I was saving my coins for a fucking wedding ring. {sniffling} {sniffling} Fuck!
[Det Callaghan]: Our deepest sympathy to you. Now, here is another question. When was the last time you had any contact with Lori?
[Bobby]: It was on the...the...um...May I take a sip of my fresca?
[Det. Yamamoto]: Please.
[Det. Callaghan]: You were thirsty, weren't you?
[Bobby]: Yes, sir. Just stress. So much to register right now.
[Det. Callaghan]: We understand. Now, please continue.
[Bobby]: The last time I spoke to Lori was actually on that Sunday, August 20th. She came to my house.
[Det. Callaghan]: What did you do?
[Bobby]: We were eating pizza from my job. We just did a shift there. We were watching movies. We...smoked a few joints.
[Det. Callaghan]: No judgement. Before I joined the force, I used to roll blunts like it was no tomorrow.
[Bobby]: Haha! I can't say I smoke blunts often, but after the week we had, it was a come down.
[Det. Callaghan]: Stressed? An easy-going boy like you. Stress? You are what 18, 19?
[Bobby]: I am 20. But I will be 21 in a couple of weeks.
[Det. Yamamoto]: It has been ages since I was that age. Like over 15, 20 years ago.
[Both Detectives]: {laughing}
[Det. Yamamoto]: Anyway, excuse me. You were relaxing with your girlfriend. Anything else?
[Bobby]: Nothing else. She spent the night and she went home the next day. That was the last time I saw her.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Last time? You didn't see her in person before then?
[Bobby]: No, sir. We texted each other and that was it. The last text I got from her was on Tuesday, August 22nd.
[Det. Callaghan]: What was in that text?
[Bobby]: Is it really important?
[Det. Callaghan]: Yes, if you want to be cleared as a suspect.
[Bobby]: Ok, I open it.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Are you okay? You are looking kind of nervous.
[Bobby]: No, I am not. I am okay. Just a lot on my mind.
[Det. Callaghan]: Take a breather. I can see your stomach moving a bit faster. There is nothing to be nervous about.
[Bobby]: Ok, here is the text.
[Det. Callaghan]: Let me see. "What did you do!? What kind of shit did you hex on her this time? She is not being herself. She sits there in the corner of her room. She is on her knees, speaking a language I don't understand. I see stars, circles, candles. Pictures and tattered clothing. If you did what I think you did, then I am going to hurt you." Mr. Santiago, is this what your girlfriend sent you?
[Det. Yamamoto]: Answer the question, Mr. Santiago.
[Bobby]: Yes, this is what Lori sent me.
[Det. Yamamoto]: What does she mean by this text?
[Bobby]: Nothing. Just talking of some nonsense. She is probably got mad and took it out on me. She tend to do that whenever she gets frustrated.
[Det. Callaghan]: That doesn't answer our question. What was Lori talking about in this text?
[Bobby]: I told you officers, it was nothing. I thought we were here about my whereabouts, not girlfriend-boyfriend trouble.
[Det. Yamamoto]: We save that question for later. Now, it gets me to my next question. Where were you on the day of the murders? Let's say around the hours of 12:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon?
[Bobby]: I was at home.
[Det. Yamamoto]: What were you doing at home?
[Bobby]: I was watching television.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Can there be anybody to verify your whereabouts?
[Bobby]: I was home alone. My parents were at work. My sister was somewhere.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Did you make any calls? Can someone verify your whereabouts?
[Bobby]: I was at home. My sister borrowed my car. I was sleep.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Did you try to make any contact with Lori between Tuesday and the day she was found?
[Bobby]: From the text she sent me, I thought she was upset. So, I left her alone.
[Det. Callaghan]: Let's pause for a bit, shall we. Earlier in this interview, you have told us that you and Lori were very close. You and her did everything together. Y'all work together at the pizzeria. Y'all were saving to get your own place. You even said you wanted to marry her.
[Bobby]: it's true! Every single thing.
[Det. Yamamoto]: So, if I were involved in this relationship, I would make contact often. No one who is close to marrying somebody is gonna take two days before the incident. It doesn't add up. I mean, if I were to get such a text. I should explain myself or at least respond, or at least come over.
[Bobby]: i know what you are saying, detectives. It is just. It is just so much stuff was going on between me and her.
[Det. Yamamoto]: That sort of contradicts earlier about being a loving relationship.
[Bobby]: We have our ups and downs, but it is kinda more complicated than that.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Then explain. I want to know every single God damn detail on what happened between you and Lori before her fucking demise. Because I am starting to think you know something, but not giving us the information.
[Det. Callaghan]: If you know something, Mr. Santiago. I suggest you explain yourself right now. Or else, we will have to place you as a suspect.
[Bobby]: Suspect? On what grounds?
[Det. Yamamoto]: For one, you lack an alibi.
[Bobby]: Wait a minute, you ask about what happened on that day, that very hour. I told you I was at home. Before then, I was at class. You can call the university and verify that. Also, "detectives," how come you are so concerned about that day. Why didn't you mentioned my whereabouts between Sunday and today? I am telling you. I have nothing to do with the incidents at the Loud residence.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Then, explain yourself. Tell us what you know. Between Sunday and today. Tell us so we can clear you.
[Bobby]: Fine, fine. If you don't mind. Can I use the restroom?
[Det. Yamamoto]: This is an interview.
[Bobby]: Have I been charged with anything?
[Det. Yamamoto]: No, you have not.
[Bobby]: Ok, then. So, may I use the restroom detectives?
[Det. Yamamoto]: Fine. Officer, can you escort Mr. Santiago to the restroom?
[Unnamed Police Officer]: Certainly. Step this way, Mr. Santiago.
[Det. Callaghan]: Do you think he is responsible?
[Det. Yamamoto]: At this point in time, I am unsure. I do believe he knows more than what he is giving us. Have you seen those photos?
[Det. Callaghan]: One of the victims had a wire hanger impaled in her throat. The other end was coming out of her eye. One of the younger victims was butchered to the point that she was beyond recognition. I have seen pigs in a slaughterhouse. Those poor sows have better days compared to that poor child.
[Det. Yamamoto]: Lori Loud's body is the one that sticks out the most. I can't get her face out of my head. Her lifeless eyes staring at me when they pulled her body out of the house.
[Det. Callaghan]: Our witness. The one who called the phone. Sam? I think that is her name. She nearly cried her eyes out when seeing some of those bodies.
[Det. Yamamoto]: She had a panic attack and was taken to the hospital. The moment she identified Lori, the moment she had lost it. Damn, I still see her. She was the least tortured of the family, but something tells me she suffered the most. And I don't mean physically.
[Det. Callaghan]: Let's just hope we can get some answers from her boyfriend when he gets….Officer, what's the matter?
[Unnamed Police Officer]: Detectives, we have a situation in the bathroom. Our subject has a weapon and he has used it on himself. We have requested medical attention.
[Det. Yamamoto]: OK. Shit! We are on our way.
The detectives storms from the interrogation room. Detective Yamamoto displays strong urgency of making his way to the restroom. With haste, the duo pass through the double doors, leading to the restroom. As they arrive, they are met with other police officers. From the outside, they hear the sounds of agonal breathing.
Detective Yamamoto steps inside. The moment he enters, he is met with the scent of iron. A familiar scent he has become familiar with in the twenty years of working in law enforcement. He feels something sticky on the floor. Instantly, he knows that it is blood. In front of him is the incapacitated Bobby Santiago. He is cornered by a stall. A trail of blood from the toilet leads him to wear he is positioned. A few feet away from Detective Callaghan, he spots a pen on the floor. That pen was in Detective Callaghan's shirt pocket. His eyes widens in shock he realizes that Bobby took it while he was lighting his cigarette.
They hear the gurgling sounds as Bobby grabs hold to his throat. There is blood everywhere. Bobby jerks his legs. The sound of his shoes making contact with the blood soaked floor brings horror to the eyes of the detectives.
Det. Yamamoto removes his jacket and comes to Bobby's aid. He takes Bobby's hand to apply pressure to the wound. "Just hold on it tightly." He stares at the door. "Where is the goddamn ambulance? How in the hell did y'all let this happen?"
The gurgling noises continues. Det. Yamamoto sees the agony in Bobby's eyes. Det. Callaghan kneels to the ground, feeling defeated. "Shit, what the hell," he says to himself. "How in the hell didn't I see that?"
"Keep yourself together," screams Det. Yamamoto. "Do you have something to stop the bleeding?"
"Yeah, my handkerchief," responds Det. Callaghan.
You...can't...there's…nothing...you...can...do
Det. Yamamoto turns to see Bobby trying to speak. "Reserve your strength. They are coming." He curses under his breath. "Why did you do this?"
"U...U...In...struct..ions," croaks Bobby. "I...I...was..f-f-f-following my instructions." He coughs, causing blood to hit the detective's face. "I was following orders."
"What do you mean," asks Det. Yamamoto.
"Forces…f-f-f-forces...str-stronger than w-w-w-what you know," says Bobby. "T-t-t-too powerful she is. She is too powerful." He coughs some more. "It...it...is my fault." Bobby steadily shakes. His breathing is getting fainter. "B-b-b-bodies unaccounted."
"What do you mean," asks Det. Yamamoto.
"B-b-bodies...check...ch-ch-check," says Bobby. "Ch-ch-ch…"
Det. Yamamoto sees Bobby take a few more agonizing breaths until he exhales for the last time. The jerking stops. The gurgling stops. The bathroom becomes silent once more.
Good morning, this is Detective Mark Yamamoto. It is Friday, August 26th. It is about a few minutes after twelve in the morning. Our subject in question, Bobby Santiago, was interviewed earlier this evening. Unfortunately, we couldn't obtain much information as the subject has taken his own life. He was taken away to the Oakland County General Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The weapon that was used to end himself was a pen that came from the shirt pocket of fellow detective, Frederick Callaghan. He has been taken to be interviewed with a fellow detective. A report will be written for the both of us to explain on how we missed that.
Upon examining his body, the doctor pulled a note from his pocket. The note was given to us for evidence. In this note, it provides details on what caused this incident.
It reads: "I, Bobby Santiago, being of sound mind and body has decided to take the route in the name of the sandinista. It is a route I have chose. I hope to make my family proud of doing such an honor."
It doesn't make sense. It doesn't explain anything rather or not he killed them. However, it does display much information regarding the sandinista religion.
His body is being conducted for an autopsy. His body will be returned to the Santiago family.
As of now, we don't have any suspects in the homicides of the Loud Family. All thirteen bodies have been sent to the Oakland County Coroner's Office for autopsies. We hope to have reports ready within a few days. As of now, we are still looking for suspects. Tomorrow, we will go to the Santiago residence to interview the family on what they know about Bobby and his connection with Lori and the Loud family.
Hopefully, we can have some information about anything about this matter, when available. This is Detective Mark Yamamoto of the Royal Woods Police Department, Precinct 5, Homicide Division. This concludes the report on the subject, Bobby Santiago.
Transcript from a 911 call on August 24 at 1:37 AM
St. Clair County 911, what is your emergency?
H..h..help me...please...help...me
Ok, dear. Calm down and relax. Where are you, dear?
I...I-I-I don't know. Been attacked. It's dark. My head hurts. I feel pain everywhere.
Ok, we need to know where you are so we can we can connect you with police.
I-I-I don't know. I am moving. I think I am in the car.
OK. We will try to see if we can signal you. Until then, just relax. Can you tell me your name?
My...my...my name is…Oh God, it stopped moving.
Stay calm, sweetheart. Everything will be alright.
I don't wanna die. I don't wanna die.
Don't panic, dear. Be a calm young lady. Take your breaths.
I can hear her opening the trunk. She is opening the trunk!
Please calm down, sweetie. We are trying to configure your whereabouts.
How in the hell are you still fucking breathing?
NO! NO! NO! AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
You are not gonna get away this time.
Please don't! No, No, no. God, mama! Mama!
Die, you fucking bitch! Die! Die! Die! DIE!
Mama, help me! Daddy! Somebody help me!
Bleed, bitch, bleed! Bleed, bitch, bleed! Bleed!
Hello, sweetheart, are you still there? Hello? Hello?
[phone call interrupted]
I am afraid we might have lost her.
This chapter was intense. Forgive me for those I have scared. Once again, this is fiction. Stay tuned for the next chapter. Thanks for reading. Lord, forgive me of this chapter. Even I was feeling some kind of way. I even want to cry from this chapter I wrote.