Chapter-1
Investigation.
Korystolyubov was brought to prison of FSB where brought him charge. Accused him of high treason. In espionage against Russia in favor of Georgia. He denied charge, but everything was vain. Proofs were indisputable. Also he was accused that it promoted Shura's murder, he is Krapin Alexander Evgenyevich.
− I do not recognize it, − he said, − it is bald lie! I will complain! − it raged. − That for nonsense, your mother? Another could not be invented?
The investigator said:
− we have a proof of your participation in this murder.
− This bald lie! − with full gravity Eduard Velyaminovich said. − I did not make it, − he told and added: − you need to accuse me of something to get rid of me, isn't it?
− If we wanted to make it, then would make it.
− Then that? Do you need stones? These damned Lozan ornament?
− They at us.
− Then that?
− On preliminary investigation your acquaintance Maria told us an entertaining story …
− Maria? − Korystolyubov interrupted the investigator. − I for the first time hear this name.
− Unless? − the investigator was surprised. − And she knows you.
− But I it is absent.
− Unless? − the Investigator took photos out of the briefcase standing on a floor and showed them to Eduard Velyaminovich on identification. − you learn Now?
Korystolyubov looked at photos. On them it was visible with a certain woman. He recognized her at once. And as it he did not learn. It was Maria. Maria, his girlfriend. But he did not recognize these pictures for the presents. It rejected them from itself(himself). Also said:
− Whoever this woman was, I do not know her. And at all I never met it. Photomontage and only.
The investigator spoke, recording everything that Korystolyubov told.
− Certainly. You claim that it − a forgery, but as it is possible to disprove what I will show you now.
Korystolyubov grinned.
− What is it?
− It is the video with Vami and Maria and the psychic. There it is visible that you give money to the psychic that he inspired something in Maria. Then the psychic satisfied your request. I want to know that it you inspired in Maria that after that she began to submit to you.
− It is only your conjectures.
The investigator offered:
− Then if you do not object, we will look at a film?
− we Will look.
Korystolyubov was led to the viewing hall. Included a projector. On a white canvas of the screen he saw himself, Maria. They walked on the old Arbat, laughed, photographed.
Here they in каком− that cafe, have tea, about чем− talk. But here to it it became bad. Eduard что− that shouted, people ran up to him. Кто− that called an ambulance.
Then viewing was resumed when Eduard Velyaminovich told with какой− that the woman.
The investigator asked to look attentively.
Korystolyubov saw that he gives to the woman an envelope. It opened it and pulled out from it a roll of money. Then she with astonishment looked at Korystolyubov. She did not understand for what it is ready to give it so much money. But soon, having listened to Eduard Velyaminovich, she smiled and, having put money back in an envelope, put them in a table box.
The following episode of this history in pictures. Eduard Velyaminovich saw how on a film this woman inspires something in Maria. It as if kept it under hypnosis. It inspired in it something.
Having finished viewing, the investigator took an interest at Korystolyubov:
− What you on it tell?
− What you feed me with nonsense? Unless it is not clear − it not I.
− Who it, in your opinion?
− the Person who is similar to me − he said, − and only.
− it is good, − the investigator told. − to Me, as well as you, there is no place to hurry. I will wait. Perhaps you will think again, and I will not show you incontestable proofs from which you will not wave away.
When the investigator pronounced these words, on Korystolyubov's face the fright was visible. He could not understand, the investigator lies or not. He knew: on it the investigator has nothing. Only these damned stones. Stones of Lozan and all. What else did the investigator have on hands, a bluff or not? It nevertheless dug out something on it? He did not know it. When he was led to the camera, the investigator advised to think and make the correct decision.
Grew dark. In pre-trial detention center the person sat. However, what he is a person. Hitman, killer. The killer employed Self-interested to liquidate Krapin Alexander Evgenyevich or as tenderly he was called, to Schur. Bring the detainee, Kozlov Ivan Fedorovich. Now he gave evidences, and the investigator recorded them.
The investigator asked:
− As well as where you got acquainted with Korystolyubov?
− I knew it long ago, from a school bench.
− He suggested you to kill the person?
− Yes.
− you agreed at once?
− Yes. I always performed for it its dirty work.
− Meaning?
− He charged to me to deal with his competitors.
The investigator assumed:
− That is?
And Kozlov confirmed:
− Quite right, you correctly understood me.
− Tell about Shura's murder. And we still will return to Korystolyubov.
FROM KOZLOV'S TESTIMONIES.
− it was entrusted to Me to liquidate Krapin Alexander Evgenyevich. I, as usual, agreed. It gave me the address, and I went there. I quickly found his house, entered an entrance. I rose by the fourth floor, called a call. The woman opened for me a door. She asked:
− Who is necessary to you?
− I need Krapin Alexander Evgenyevich.
− It I?
I then did not understand, but he told me that long ago it not that for whom all take it.
− I understood it.
− So to you?
I told that the friend says hello to him or her and, having pulled out a gun, aimed and ordered to enter the apartment. I did not expect that this person will be stronger than me. According to Eduard, I would kill him easily. And here? There is not luck, it disarmed me, and further you know.
− Yes, − the investigator told, − you were not lucky. − He made a pause. − you told that you were asked to kill Shura because she knew something? What?
− I was told that this person blackmails with something his girl. I did not go into details, but it and is not necessary to me.
− you know nothing about Zhenya's murder?
− I heard something about this business.
− And something you know about this business?
− I heard only that this business tangled. They say that there were two murderers.
− From whom you heard it?
− From Korystolyubov.
− From Korystolyubov?
− From it. He told that Shura as the witness has to be liquidated.
− Means, Eduard Velyaminovich nevertheless told, than Shura is dangerous to him and his girlfriend.
Ivan Fedorovich frowned.
− he told It to me, but I? − He faltered.
The investigator took an interest:
− Why you did not go to police at once?
− At me there are a lot of sins to speak about them.
From Krapin Alexander Evgenyevich's testimonies.
− I killed nobody. It is imagination of this madman.
− you agree to undergo testing on the lie detector?
− And if I refuse, you on me will hang up murder?
− Is not present though …
− It agrees.
− the Lie detector of Schur did not pass. She lay, and I detained her and brought charge of murder.
Senior special investigator R.E. Dotoshny
FROM KOZLOV'S TESTIMONIES.
− Shura was frightened of my emergence. It was in rage, having learned that it was ordered. I ask to consider this my recognition voluntary. Shura was involved in Zhenya's murder. It was there. And I saw it. It together with some woman killed some woman, and then Shura left.
− you saw it own eyes?
− Yes. I was one of Zhenya's guests.
− you were familiar with it?
− Not with it, with her father.
− As he was called?
− His name is Krysov Victor Vladimirovich.
− From where you know it?
− We − fellow workers.
− Why you decided to replace indications?
− I here, but me a reluctance to be late here.
− it is necessary to Be responsible for deeds all the same.
− I know.
FROM KRYSOV'S TESTIMONIES.
− I already said that I am not involved in Zhenya's death. And where stones? Prove that they at me?
− you are ready to undergo testing on the lie detector?
− Is not present.
− Then will automatically bring you charge of murder complicity.
− Ha! Prove that it was I?
− we Will prove.
IDENTIFICATION.
− you recognize someone from attendees?
Kozlov attentively looked at attendees.
− This.
The investigator specified.
− Who exactly?
− At the left at a window. I saw it that night when murder was committed.
− Krysov, get up.
Krysov got up.
− you are sure that it it?
− it is absolute.
− Witnesses, undersign for the protocol of identification. And you too.
After identification was complete, Krysov told that that night many were on the street, and here I?
− We do not accuse you, − the investigator told. − We simply investigate murder.
− And to you that on whom it is possible to hang up it is necessary?
− Is not present, − the investigator said, − we are not engaged in it.
Now, sitting in the pre-trial detention center in pre-trial detention center Korystolyubov, remembering what was then actually, he wanted to return back everything and to save it from this mistake. He considered that then it should have been handed over in police or in mental hospital. Then it did not appear in such situation. But he did not make it. And now sits here, in this camera, and expects vessels or justification. Still this witness, the devil take him. Who is he? Korystolyubov did not know it.
The pre-trial detention center included the investigator. It was in good mood, cheerful. Having sat down at a table opposite to Korystolyubov, he strictly asked:
− Decided to admit, or now we will carry out a confrontation?
Korystolyubov grinned.
− Yes you on me have nothing! − having told these words, Korystolyubov waved away. Also added: − you on me have nothing. And I demand the lawyer.
− your right, − the investigator told. − you have a lawyer?
− Yes.
− it is good. You have a right for one call. To whom do you call?
− His name is Horn Pyotr Rodionovich. He is my lawyer.
− it is good. Now will bring you your phone. You will be able to make one call.
The assistant to the investigator entered the camera. He brought cellular and put it on a table.
− Thanks, − the investigator told. − you can be free.
When the assistant left, the investigator dialed number given it by Korystolyubov and, having pressed a call key, it gave cellular to Eduard Velyaminovich. That took the device and, having leaned it against an ear, told:
− Hallo.
In an hour Pyotr Rodionovich Rog arrived to the pre-trial detention center and, having gained complete idea of this business, said that his client they have no right to detain more than not forty eight hours without a charge. And that is absent.
− But, − the investigator noticed, − before the termination of this right I had hour of time.
− It so, − the lawyer agreed, − therefore I advise my client of nothing any more to speak.
− It that? Is afraid to tell something not that? At it is what to hide?
− my client has nothing to hide.
The investigator attentively looked at Korystolyubov and told:
− And me it seems, is what to hide.
The lawyer grinned.
− Yes all this your unreasonable conjectures.
The investigator looked at the lawyer and suggested it to arrange a confrontation according to the law, article No. 164 Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation
The horn consulted to Korystolyubov. Then he told that the confrontation cannot be without the second suspect or the witness.
− Certainly.
− This your condition?
− Yes.
− But who this person?
The investigator grinned.
− you Will see.
Korystolyubov can and guessed who this a subject, ominous for it, which can doom him to a long imprisonment in prison. It could not allow it. Also did not want this confrontation. But the investigator was the rested son of a bitch and he insisted on the to the last. He said:
− I have the right for refusal of a confrontation.
− This your right.
− Then my client is free?
− Is not present, − the investigator said. Also the lie detector suggested it to pass.
The horn asked:
−, What for?
− If it passes it, he is free. If refuses, it will automatically turn from the suspect into the defendant. To solve to you, Eduard Velyaminovich.
The horn contemptuously looked at the investigator. He understood that that will not release his client. He wanted to accuse him and to put for long term. The lawyer said:
− This blackmail!?
− Is not present, − the investigator answered quietly. − It only preliminary investigation.
− But you for yourself already solved everything?
The investigator grinned.
− I solved nothing, − he told, − just the facts speak for themselves.
The horn carelessly threw:
− What facts else there? Ha! The facts at you. You show these facts, and then we will talk.
− the Facts by itself, − were told by the investigator. − I want to carry out before a confrontation or that you, Eduard Velyaminovich, passed the lie detector. What can быль more simply?
The lawyer looked at Korystolyubov. That sat at a table and, looking at a table, reflected on something. He did not know that in general Kozlov told it. But only he, according to him, had to be that prosecution witness on whom the investigator insisted.
Confrontation. What will it give it? He did not know that Kozlov told. Yes what he is Kozlov, a goat more nobody.
− I agree to a confrontation, − Korystolyubov unexpectedly said. − we will Also finish it.
− you are sure?
− it is absolute, Pyotr Rodionovich.
− Here and well, – the investigator told. − Being guided by article No. 192 Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation, I carry out a confrontation.
Article No. 192 Code of Criminal Procedure of the Russian Federation states. If in testimonies of earlier interrogated persons there are essential contradictions, then the investigator has the right to carry out a confrontation. The confrontation is carried out according to the article No. 164 of the present Criminal code.
There passed one hour − and a confrontation.
Before a confrontation the Horn took an interest:
− Why you agreed to a confrontation? The investigator had no proofs of your fault. − He looked at him. − Or you something are afraid?
− I will not pass the lie detector, and the confrontation − who knows, than it threatens me?
− you know who your splinter in a bum?
− I Guess.
− Who?
− Kozlov Ivan Fedorovich. He is my personal worker on especially important issues.