The best testimonies were those taken at the crime scene, while memories were still fresh. As more Bureau officers located and took in all hosts of systems that were at the crime scene. Liwu stood in the center of the square, notebook in hand. On her chest was a button camera that was recording everything that was said.
The first witness, a middle-aged woman clutching a shopping bag with supplements and fruits. "Yes, I sitting on the bench near where it happened but I didn't really see anything. She was screaming, but so was everyone. The fireworks were so loud. She did not shout the words 'help'"
A young man in a biker kind of leather jacket contradicted her. "No, she screamed for help. I saw her struggling. But the dancers in those baby masks surrounded her, clapping. I mean they had cameras, I thought it was some kind of play. The invitation said this would be a night of music and spectacle."
Liwu stilled her hand.
