Hi, friends. It's been a while, but I'm back with another chapter of JOTN. This is where we're gonna focus on the police investigating the kidnapping, bringing in a new detective for her first case. Plus, we'll learn a bit more about the crazy couple as well. Let's read about the history of these villains. Oh, and get the boys files as well. Enjoy!

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Chapter 11: Where to Start

Officer Jackson walked into the station that morning, a cup of coffee in hand. He had been working like a dog for the past few days, especially when it came to the most recent investigation.

Seven boys, whom he came across a few times before, went missing for ten days until they were found in a cabin by the lake on the outskirts of Pennsylvania. It was discovered they were abducted by these two people, whom Jackson would learn about today. He was glad the boys were safe but worried for their physical and mental states from what he heard.

He learned that one of the boys had a shattered leg, one was in a coma (but woke up, fortunately), one was cut up from head to toe, and one was raped. He shuddered when he received that information just yesterday. If it were up to him, the people who took them would receive the death penalty.

Jackson entered the investigation room, where he was greeted by his fellow comrades, Officers Monroe and Hernandez. With them was another young woman he didn't know.

"Good to see you, Officer..." She greeted, "I'm Desiree'. I'm a detective investigating this mystery. This is actually my first one, so I'm looking forward to knowing what the scoop is."

Jackson shook her hand, "Nice to meet you, Desiree'. This is going to be a serious case. You won't like what we have here."

"Don't worry. I've study this kind of stuff. I can handle the deepness. Bring it on."

Hernandez then came over with seven files, putting them on the table, "What we've got here is a kidnapping case. Seven boys from here in Philly were taken on June 7th. They were found on June 17th. The kidnappers are still at large. And while all boys are alive, all of them have suffered in more ways than one."

Desiree' looked at the files, and recognized the names, "I know these boys. I think my little sister goes to school with them. Yeah... I know them. I heard of the kidnapping, but I wasn't sure if they were okay. Thank goodness they are."

Monroe nodded, "Yes, it's a blessing. But as Hernandez said, they suffered pretty badly... let me give you the rundown..." She opened one of the folders to show Desiree' the details. It was Bill's file, with his picture and information, "William Cosby, known as Bill by his friends, was struck badly on the head with a sledgehammer one of the boys said, and has been in a coma for about four or five days. He woke up eventually."

"Wow..."

After Bill, she opened Russell's file, "William's brother, Russell, suffered strikes to his bottom and a twisted wrist. He didn't suffer too much, but was traumatized by what happened to his brother..."

She then opened another file, that being Donald's, "Donald Parker was slashed from head to toe with a knife. He's very lucky he didn't die from blood loss..."

Next was Harold, "Harold Simmons suffered a large cut and bash on his leg from the same weapon used to bash William's head."

After him was Mush, "James Mush fell and bumped his neck, miraculously not snapping it."

She opened Bucky's, "Bucky Miller also didn't suffer too much, only some cuts and bruising."

Finally, she winced when she opened Rudy's folder, "Rudolph Davis... unfortunately suffered plenty. He was subjected to sexual assault more than once, and from the rape kit, had some internal damage, but nothing personal. Other injuries included a broken nose, and several cuts and bruises."

Desiree' heard Officer Jackson mutter, 'Jesus Christ', under his breath, but she allowed Officer Monroe to continue, "All of the boys have bruised and wounded backs, which we are led to believe came from a whipping of some sorts."

"Dang. Those poor boys." The young detective shook her head, "I usually try to see the good in people, but is there really any good in someone who beats and rapes kids."

"Unfortunately no..." Officer Hernandez frowned, "We believe these people had malicious intent."

"Who are they, anyway? That's what I wanna know..."

Hernandez walked over to a file cabinet, before pulling out two more files and bringing them to the table, "We've discovered that the kidnappers are runaway criminals."

He opened both files and Desiree looked them over.

"Gabriel and Belladonna Young are a criminal couple wanted for many crimes. They are known for kidnapping young children to keep them prisoner in their home. When the child is found, they flee to find the next child they can abduct."

"Yikes..."

"Gabriel has been arrested for armed robbery, breaking and entering rape, and drunk driving. Belladonna has been charged with battery and used to be a prostitute. I have a feeling Gabriel has influenced her to be worst."

"And you guys couldn't catch them...?" Desiree' asked.

Monroe shook her head, "They fled as soon as we pulled up to the cabin. We're not so sure where they escaped to, but we have a feeling they still may be in Pennsylvania or at least close."

"I see. Well, I'm hoping to help find those people, and maybe help those boys out too. I know they're still hurting. I think once we find the kidnappers, they can finally find peace."

Jackson nodded, "Let's hope so. We'll let you look over the files, and we'll come back with more updates. Those kidnappers are gonna get what's coming to them. I've known those boys for a good while, and they deserve justice."

With that, the three officers left. Desiree' remained in the room, as she looked at the information she was given. She began to study the boy's files, as she now knew what she was dealing with. This as going to be tougher than she thought it would be, at least for her first case.

"Let's see... Bill and Russell Cosby..." She murmured to herself, looking at the brother's files, "Bill, age fifteen. Russell, age nine... wow, Bill was lucky. Getting hit in the head hard isn't easy to survive. Poor Russell must have been scared to death..."

After looking at their information, she set the files down and picked up the next files, "Donald Parker, age fifteen. Several cuts. That had to hurt... Harold Simmons, age sixteen, that poor boy's leg. He looks like he can play basketball. Let's hope he still can. James Mush, age fifteen. A neck injury, wow... Bucky Miller, age twelve. Cuts and bruises. Not too bad. Third-degree burns? Yikes"

But by the time she got to Rudy's file, Desiree' frowned, recalling what she was told, "Rudolph Davis... age fifteen. Raped. Poor guy... I know he had it the worst... nobody should get that type of torture. He must be scarred for life."

The more the young detective thought about this, the more she realized that she needed more information. She needed the whole story, the whole scoop. And right now, the only ones who knew... were the victims.

Desiree' smiled. It was time for some interrogation.

Grabbing each file (including the ones for the kidnappers), she walked out of the room, meeting with the officers, "Hey, I would like to talk to the victims. I feel like we can get more information from them." She suggested, "Do you know where they live?"

"From what I know, they've been spending time together in the children's section of the hospital." Officer Jackson answered, "They all might be there. We've been planning to talk to them anyways."

"Good. I'll go there for a little interview session..."

Soon, Desiree' was in her car heading for the hospital. She looked down at the files in the passengers' seat and thought about what she was about to do. She knew the boys probably wouldn't be so willing to talk, but she had to get the information the police needed to help find the kidnappers. And the boys were the key to that mystery.

It didn't take her long to get to the hospital, and when she presented herself as a detective, she was led to whom she would be interviewing. Barbara was the one who led her, "The boys may not be ready to talk, so I suggest you approach them with caution..."

"I got this..." Desiree' replied.

A few seconds later, they stood outside the door. Barbara knocked on it, and a faint 'Come in' could be heard. She opened the door and allowed Desiree' to walk in. There she saw the boys sitting at the table having a snack. She smiled and waved, "Hi... I'm Desiree'. I'm a new detective, and I'm gonna be reviewing your case. You might know me, but my sister goes to school with you. Kelly?"

The gang looked at one another, before nodding. The young detective nodded, "Yeah. So, I was hoping to talk to you guys. The police need help to find the man and woman who took you. And I have a feeling you guys have information that can help us. Is that okay...?"

No response.

Silence was met with that question, before Albert spoke up, "If the guys are ready to talk, they will. But for now, we have this, Desiree'." He held up the journal, "My friends have been writing in this journal to help express their feelings."

Desiree took the journal and looked at it, "I see. Well, I'll definitely take a look at it, but I would still like to interview you guys. If you want to..."

The response she got this time were murmurs of uncertainty. This was going to be tougher than she thought. She knew the boys weren't going to feel like or be ready to talk about their experience. But she needed that information.

Oh well... She thought, better give them time... they'll talk sooner or later. Can't keep it to themselves forever...

"Would you like to join us? We're eating fruit." Albert asked.

"Of course... I'd love to..."

With that, she sat down at the table and joined the boys in their little snack. Perhaps she needed to get better acquainted with them. Get to know them better, and then the interrogating would start.

It was that simple... right?

So, not a whole lot is known about Gabe and Bella, except that they're known criminals. This was a short one, as I know not much about how police investigate these sort of cases. But we have Detective Desiree looking to squeeze some new information out of the boys, in hopes of finding the kidnappers before they strike again. Next chapter, we'll continue with her, as she decides to have a one on one with each of the boys. Until then, I'll see you guys later. And as always, don't forget to review, please. Thank you!