"Wolf Esworth is the younger brother of City Councilman Henry. And, what's interesting is that Wolf Esworth has been working with a real estate company in recent years, trying to enter the Los Angeles real estate market. Now, a big project has just started. Do you have any ideas?" Selena blinked her big eyes and looked at him.
Luke also laughed: "I remember that Wade Davis was in the real estate business in Texas? It was quite big."
Selina gave a thumbs up. "The big project is now being developed by a newly established 3&m construction company. There are two major shareholders of this 3&m construction company. Wade Davis provides most of the funds and technology, and holds about 32% of the shares. Wolf Ainsworth holds about 21% of the shares. The remaining shares are held by eight shareholders, but the highest one only holds about 11%."
"So, Wolf Esworth is the second largest shareholder of this 3&M company." Luke thought thoughtfully.
Selina's face showed a mocking look: "Unfortunately, in recent months, this new company that was supposed to make a lot of money has been facing the crisis of bankruptcy."
Luke picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and said leisurely, "Wade Davis is a very professional real estate businessman, but he is charged with two first-degree murders and will be sent back to Texas for trial soon. This is not a good situation."
He and Selena grew up in Texas and certainly know the area well.
Texas is famous for many things, and its judicial system is also the most famous in the United States. Its death penalty sentence number and efficiency are the highest in the country.
States like California also retain the death penalty, but have not carried out a single execution in decades.
The southern states of the United States carry out the most death penalty, far more than the east and west coast. Texas is the leader among the southern states. No matter how many marches, protests and pressure there are, it refuses to abolish the death penalty and executes one from time to time.
Compared with judges in other states, Texas judges are ruthless and decisive when it comes to sentencing people to death.
Texas seems to be telling the whole United States: What you dare not do, I dare!
The so-called Lone Star Republic is one that goes its own way.
If Wade Davis was tried somewhere else, the worst he would get is life imprisonment or even a sentence of 20 to 30 years.
After a few years, when the limelight has passed, he will always be able to return to the world of pleasure by spending a large sum of money. As long as he doesn't act too ostentatious, he can continue to live his life as a rich man.
Once he is sent back to Texas for trial, even if the litigation and final execution may take more than ten years, he will definitely not be able to get out in this life.
Wade Davis is the one who provided money, manpower and technology for this big project. Once he is arrested, the real mastermind of this big real estate project will be gone.
The bank is not stupid and will definitely not lend money to this project again, even if it has the name of the Esworth family.
Business is business. This is an American proverb.
The Esworth family did not make their fortune in real estate. They are not professional at all in this field, and the bank will not show them any mercy.
Therefore, this big project was destined to fail along with the new 3&M construction company.
"How is the relationship between Wolf and Henry?" Luke asked.
Selena: "There is no indication that the two brothers have any obvious conflict, but their daily interactions are minimal."
Luke shrugged, "It seems that they are not the representatives of brotherly love."
Selina was confused: "Huh?"
Luke muttered to himself: If the situation in the movies where the elder brother helps the younger brother and the younger brother helps the elder brother happens again, and they both go crazy at any time, it would be really a headache.
Selina finally asked, "What's the situation with that little baby?"
Luke thought about it and shook his head: "There is no progress yet, so it's useless to tell you. I'll tell you when the truth comes out. Go to sleep."
Selina yawned, got up and went back to the house: "Okay. You should go to bed early too."
Luke nodded and decided to sleep for two and a half hours today, giving himself an extra half hour off.
The next morning, after breakfast, the two drove to the police station.
When we arrived at the police station, Sonya came up to us and asked, "What are your plans for today?"
Luke nodded: "I'll go to Elsa's place first."
When Sonya heard this, she went back to her desk.
Luke and Selina entered Elsa's office and closed the door.
Elsa looked up from the file on the table and saw that it was two people. She threw down the pen in her hand and asked, "What's the matter?"
Luke got straight to the point: "Mark Owen's case involves Wolf Esworth, Councilman Henry's brother. Let me tell you something."
Elsa put her hand on her forehead: "What's going on?"
She just told people to be careful about the case of a girl in pajamas being hit and killed, but it turns out that the police murder case is also related to the Esworth family.
It is a big local family, and the consequences of being involved in a police murder case would not be good.
Although the rich can order the police around, the police are not the rich's lambs to be slaughtered and will not sit idly by and watch this happen.
If they dare to kill a Texas Ranger this time, can they just kill a Los Angeles policeman next time something happens
This kind of thing must never be opened.
Elsa had listened to Luke and the others' analysis before and knew that there was a problem with the county police, but she didn't expect that after going around in circles, it was actually related to the Esworth family.
Luke explained the situation. Elsa took a deep breath and did not say anything immediately. Instead, she leaned back in her chair and frowned as she thought.
In this case, Wolf Esworth is a real suspect.
According to the information, the real estate project they developed was worth hundreds of millions of US dollars, and the initial capital investment was tens of millions.
Although Wolf mainly provides connections, he does not spend a penny.
Moreover, after completing this project, it is likely that Wolf will be able to make a living for the rest of his life, and the profits involved in the future will also be calculated in billions.
What's the big deal about killing a Texas Ranger for such a large sum of money
Elsa stood up and said, "I'm going to find the boss. You guys wait here."
She was out for almost half an hour before coming back.
After closing the door, she spoke without even sitting down: "Continue investigating the case, but don't make any big moves. Just investigate Luca Barton. Do you understand?"
Luke pondered for a moment and nodded slightly: "Understood."
Elsa looked at him: "Oh, you guys are so..." At this point, she couldn't help but sigh and shook her head, waving her hand to signal the two of them to go out and do their work.
Returning to her desk, Selina asked quietly, "What does this mean?"
Luke: "Give the outside world a clear message. We are only investigating Luca Barton. As for who gave him the benefit and made him do it, that has nothing to do with us."
Selina frowned: "Is this possible? That Esworth is the mastermind."