Creative writing Detective Jones

Some more stories about Detective Jones

Story 1
A MYSTERY FOR DETECTIVE JONES

A man was found dead in a forest last night at 10 pm. He was stabbed, but there  was no evidence to help detective James to solve the case. Five people under suspicion: Mr. Jack ‘s brother, the butcher, the gardener, his wife and his mistress.

FIRST INTERROGATION: Jack’s brother

Detective Jones : Where were you last night?

Jack’s brother: I was at home

Detective Jones: What were you doing?

Jack’s brother: I was watching TV

Detective Jones: Is there someone who can prove it?

Jack’s brother: No, unfortunately, not. I was alone.

SECOND INTERROGATION: The butcher

Detective Jones: So, where were you last night?

The butcher : Why? What happened? I don’t understand…

Detective Jones: Answer the question, please !

The butcher : Ok. I was in the store. I was cutting some meat..

Detective Jones: Is there someone who can prove it?

The butcher : Yes, there were some customers.

Detective Jones: It’s so strange…there is someone who said there was anyone.

The butcher : Really? And who is it? It’s a liar! I’m telling the truth…

Detective Jones: This person said the shop was closed…

The butcher: I’m sorry…I was in the store….it’s true…but there weren’t any customers….I was gambling with some old friends…..

Detective Jones: Who are they?

The butcher: Mr. Thompson and Mr. Jackson. They are butchers, too.

Detective Jones: Ok, we’ll check. You are free to go, but stay nearby.

THIRD INTERROGATION: The gardener 

Detective Jones: Where were you last night?

The gardener: I was in the garden, I was cutting the grass.

Detective Jones: And..what happened?

The gardener: I noticed something strange: there was a pair of shoes on the grass, behind a tree..It was a man, he was probably dead. Then I called the police.

Detective Jones: Is there someone who can prove it?

The gardener: I don’t know, I was alone.

Detective Jones: Ok. We’ll check. Go for now, but stay nearby.

FOURTH INTERROGATION: Jack’s wife

Detective Jones: Where were you last night between 9 and 11 p.m.?

Jack’s wife: I was playing poker with some friends…

Detective Jones: Where?

Jack’s wife: I …I … I don’t know really, I don’t remember

Detective Jones: What? You didn’t remember where you were ?

Jack’s wife: I was drunk, I don’t remember. …

Detective Jones: So you don’t have an alibi?

Jack’s wife: No…no…I didn’t mean it….I…I…I was at the butcher’s store.

Detective Jones: Is there someone who can prove it?

Jack’s wife: The butcher, Mr. Thompson and Mr. Jackson.

Detective Jones: Ok. You can go. Thanks.

FIFTH INTERROGATION: Jack’s mistress

Detective Jones: Where were you last night between 9 and 11 p.m.?

Mistress: I can’t tell you where I was.

Detective Jones: Why?

Mistress: It’s private, I can’t say anything.

Detective Jones: So…you want to be accused of homicide…if you don’t have an alibi, I can’t do anything else.

Mistress: Wait! Ok.. I was with Mr. Jack. We were at my house. He went away at 9 p.m. because he told me that he had to do something very important with his brother...

Detective Jones: And...what?

Mistress: I don’t know, he didn’t want to tell me anything…

Detective Jones: Is there someone who can prove it?

Mistress: No, but I am innocent , believe me! I loved him…

Detective Jones: Ok, you can go for now, but stay nearby.

Detective Jones spent the night in his office to reflect upon the case. The day after, he called the suspects.

Detective Jones: Finally I found the murder! I reconstructed the events of that night. Mr. Jack went to his mistress’s house at 8 p.m. and went away at 9 a. m. to go to the appointment with his brother. They met at 8.30 p.m. in the forest behind the trees. They argued because Mr. Jack blackmailed his brother for a crime he committed in the past. But when he found his fiancée had a secret relationship, stabbed him. Then he escaped because he was afraid of what he did. 

Detective Jones arrested Mr. Jack’s brother for the homicide of his brother. 

Story 2 

Yesterday two old people were having a walk, when they found a dead man.

It was in the forest near the city.

I went to the crime scene and all was strange. The body didn’t have any signs of gun, but I’m quite sure that it was a murder.

I think so because I knew Mr Jack, and I don’t think it’s a suicide.

He was the mayor of the city, he was married to Mrs.Smith, a fantastic woman and they have a three-year-old daughter, Julie.

His brother:

• Where were you yesterday at 7.00 pm?

Yesterday, when I finished work, I went to my brother’s house. I had to talk with the gardener because I want to change my garden.

• How was the relationship with your brother?

My father died only a month ago, and it was a difficult time for us, because we loved our dad. Since that moment, my brother changed. He became grumpy with me, but I didn’t understand the reason.

The butler:

• What did you do yesterday at 7.00 pm?

Yesterday Mrs Smith went to a friend’s house, so she asked me to keep after Julie, so I stayed all the time at home.

• Do you think it’s a suicide?

No, I don’t think so. He was a fantastic person, and I don’t think he wanted to leave his young daughter.

The gardener:

• Where were you yesterday at 7.00 pm?

Yesterday was my free day, so I stayed all the evening in a restaurant with my friends. You will ask my friends, if you want.

• Was Mr Jack strange these days?

No, he wasn’t. He was like other days, always sad for his dad, but kind and helpful.

His wife:

• Where were you yesterday at 7.00 pm?

Yesterday I was at my friend’s house, we decided to pass an evening together . If you want, you will ask my friends or the butler.

• What do you think about your husband’s death?

I think that it’s terrible, I’m sure it was a homicide, because he never did a thing like this.

His mistress:

• Where were you yesterday at 7.00 pm?

Yesterday was my husband’s birthday, so we went to a fantastic hotel near the sea.

• Did Mr.Jack’s wife know your relationship?

No, she didn’t. I loved Mr.Jack and now I’m very sad for all that happened, I don’t know what to think about all this.

I think that his brother killed Mr.Jack.

I suppose he wanted all his dad’s money for him, so he decided to kill his brother.

He choked him with his hands while they were having a walk round the forest.