Lining Up Witnesses At a Crime Scene

She was all over the county with her answers.
Where was your child born?
I do not recall.
How many times have you been married?
Blue diamonds are the prettiest.

What time do you usually get off work?
I have a fraction of that time in my dendrite file.
We look at each other wondering what is happening here.
How many children do you have?
One.

Where was your child born?
I have no idea.
Something is a bit off, but we are not sure what yet.
And you say that you saw the window peeker.
Yes.

What was he wearing?
He looked like a sheep, and he had bad teeth.
What did his clothes look like?
He was closed off in a garden apartment.

We finally decided to interview a different witness.
Did you see anything?
A suspicious coat hanger under a bridge.
Do you know anything about this crime?
What crime?
I look at my partner. It’s going to be one of those days I say.
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Rodrigues Avatar
November 11, 2021 at 2:15 PM
I’m sure that happens sometimes! Love this!
Krutsinger Avatar
November 11, 2021 at 10:25 PM
Thank you Kim
Hankins Avatar
November 11, 2021 at 8:26 AM
After that, I think I would go into a new profession! (smirking)
Krutsinger Avatar
November 11, 2021 at 9:50 AM
I was thinking "how weird would it be if the witnesses answers were all bizarre? and yet they were anxious to help" Ha!
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