Chapter 24

Mike,” Shouted Sally I need a word!!
As Mike walked back towards Sally’s Lab,” Sal I’ve had about enough that I can handle
Listen, I have to tell you this,” Sally said sounding rushed
What it is?
When Leila was arrested, she was processed and you know with a female we have to do a pregnancy test, and Leila is pregnant Mike,” Sally explained

Mike Thinking

“Are you sure?

“Definitely. We also did a blood test just to confirm. Leila is definitely pregnant, Mike

“What has Leila said about this? Mike Asked

“She doesn’t know, not yet anyway. I thought it would be better coming from you. As you are her husband and the father,” Sally said

“Fine, I will go talk to her, but not yet. I haven’t got the energy to deal with this right now. I need to go home to the girls. Plus, we need to find my father-in-law before he does anything else. Did you find anything with the log ins? Mike asked wondering

“Believe it or not! We did find something

“What!

“So going back around 21 years ago, we had an officer by the name of Peter Soula working in the administration department

“You mean the custody department

“ Yes, anyway he was 18 years old at the time. Just graduated. Now around the times that Johnson started his killing spree. Our friend Soula would once a week log in to the data base. Do you know which case he looked at and the only one he looked at each time? Sally asked with a look of suspense on her face

The Unknown Killer and let me guess he only ever logged in on a Saturday or Sunday as they were the days that the case would be updated fully.
Where is this Peter Soula based now? Do we have a follow up address/ Job ?

We do he is currently working in the next town over. He is now working at Carnforth Police Station as an administrator.

“That still has access to the Unknown Killer Case file,” Mike exclaimed

“And The Mummy Killer Case. Looks like they have been watching for quite some time. Leila was being watched from the moment she was conceived.

“We need to call Terry and Superintendent to let them know what the Fuck is going on, how the hell do we explain to the sup that we have had a mole working within for over 20 years. Do we know the connection between Johnson and Soula? Mike asked.

“I did some digging and found that both went to the same High school and were quite close. I've spoken to an old classmate of theirs, Walter Harris. He said that both were quite weird but really clever. They didn’t have many friends and were into Satan a lot. Would go wandering in the woods most nights talking about satan and how they wanted to summon the devil. Harris explained that there was two classes that Johnson and Soula weren’t in together, and that they would sit alone at the back of the class and not speak word to anyone. Only when they joined back up, did they start talking about.

“ Sounds like some weird trauma bonding,” I thought to myself

“What you thinking,” asked Terry as he walked in
Honestly am lost. I mean first Johnson escapes, then he has an inside man. This Peter Soula guy. Then Leila is pregnant
“WHAT!! Terry spat along with his favourite burger from the Italian takeout called Little Italy down the road. The place had been going longer than me or Terry and I have been cops. The place opened in 1932 by some Italian guy called Marico and his wife Lana. It has the best pizza and burgers for miles. Every cop in the town went there, and the place is still the place to be after all these years. I am sure the old man and his lovely wife will outlive all of us.
“You okey Mate? What are you going to do about the baby? I mean, are you okay with taking the baby once it is born? Does Leila know? Have you told her? Terry asked
“Not sure, only just found out myself, mate. The first thing I need to do it find out if Leila knows. The rest I can figure out later. I've got 9 months, right? Mike said, not looking confident.
News Report
New update the Journalist said: we have just been made aware that there is a leak in the police station and has been for over 20 years. It seems that a then young 18 years old Peter Soula joined the police working in the custody department for over 20 years and being the duet to The Unknown Killer. It seems that Soula has been keeping Johnson up to date all these years to prevent him from being caught and arrested. It has also come to our attention that we can now 100 percent confirm that Derek Johnson and Leila Lawson as definity father and daughter. It looks like the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” Said the Journalist
“ Will someone shut this place down NOW ,” Mike screamed
Just as Mike was about to say something the Journalist spoke again

“ More news coming out that Leila Lawson The Mummy Killer is pregnant and is currently waiting in a police cell to be transported to HMP Wardworth. I wonder how Her husband Detective Mike Lawson feels about the situation.
“ Am going to burst a vessel if someone doesn’t find out who is feeding this Journalist information,” Screamed Mike even louder this time.
Mike started running down the hallway that need a good touch up or a completed redo, toward the police cells where Leila was being held. As he slowed his speed down and turned right on the cusody department. Mike asked the custody officer to open the cell door to Leila’s cell. As the officer opened the door Leila stood.
“Sit down,” Mike said
Now what, there isn’t really anything that he could say to me. What is done is done. Just let me be.
“ Explain yourself, what the hell were you thinking or wasn’t thinking. You have killed four innocent victims and you don’t seemed fazed at all. You are the fucking daughter of the Unknown killer. You have the blood of a serial killer. Say some thing,” Mike shouted
Leila looked shocked and unsure of what she was hearing
“ What happened to you? This isn’t the woman I married. You don’t act like this. You are telling me that you generally believe the shit that is coming out of your mouth Leila. You sound deranged and unstable. Considering that you killed those innocent mums because you couldn’t have a baby.
What the fuck give him the right to speak to me like that. I did what I believed to be right. Those WOMEN deserved to DIE,” Leila screamed in her head
“Look at you. You aren’t even listening to me. Do you really believe that you have the moral high ground right now? Mike shouted.
“ THOSE WOMEN DESERVED TO FUCKING DIE, AND I WOULD OF CARRIED ON HAD MY DAD NOT GOT ME CAUGHT. THESE WOMEN WERE THE DEVIL IN DISGUISE. THEY WILL ALL GO TO HELL. I SAVED THOSE KIDS FROM A LIFE OF PAIN. GO FUCK YOURSELF, WHERE SHOULD THEY HAVE WHAT I CANT, Leila screamed at Mike
“ YOU ARE CARRYING OUR BABY. The only person going to hell. Is you. You took a child’s mum away from them. You deserve everything bad that happens to you from now on. Am ashamed to even say that I married you and that you are pregnant with my child.
Leila stood there in her cell and put her hand on her belly as Mike turned and walked out of the cell and the officer closed the cell door shut. She had no way out. Her dad was long gone, and he wasn’t coming back for her and Leila knew it. As Leila sat back down, all she could do is listen to her own voice in her head. Telling her that she was right and had been all along. Who the hell do they think they are? I know I saved those kids from a life of trauma.
“How did it go,” Terry asked
“See if you can speed the transport up. I want her out of here as fast as possible. She is playing games saying that she will decide if she wants to keep the baby. I don’t think I can do this, mate. So much has happened.
“Transport is here,” said the young police officer
Mike walked towards the briefing room while Terry went to escort Leila to the Prison van. As the Officer opened the cell door. Leila was told to put her arms out and spread her legs. While they put restraints on her. As Leila did as instructed, Terry and another officer put the restraints on both Leila's wrists, moving down to her ankles. The chains were all connected.
Back in the briefing room, Mike was getting an update from Detective Mason regarding Johnson and Soul. “What's happening? any news? Mike demanded
“Nothing at all. It's like they disappeared. Though we did get both of their current addresses or should I say Soula. Looks like Johnson has been staying with our friend and Soula left work 30 minutes before Johnson escaped,” Explained Detective Mason
“If Soula left 30 minutes before Johnson escaped, then that means he wouldn’t have had time to come here. Sign in and help Johnson. That means we have another mole in the station. No wonder so much information is being leaked to the fucking News,” Mike said shouting
“Shut everything down. I want only myself, Mason, Terry, Sal, and the superintendent in this room. All cameras are to be switched off in this room. Also, we ban any media from the station till we get this sorted once and for all,” Mike explained.
As Terry walked Leila to the prison van. His phone rang. “ Yeah, he asked.
“ Terry when you have Leila in the van, I need you to go and get the Superintendent and bring him to the briefing room and do not tell anyone else.
“ Sure on it,” Terry said and hung up the phone
“Was that Mike. I need to speak to him,” Asked Leila
“No it wasn’t. Enjoy your stay at Her Majesty's pleasure,” Terry said as he walked away and the prison door was slammed shut.
As Mike waited in the briefing room, Terry made his way up three flights of stairs through the old hallway that needs a touch-up, pass the canteen and walked straight into Superintendent Goodman's room, and demanded he come with him straight away. Goodman seeing the serious look on Terry’s face knew that something big was happening and got up and followed him to the briefing room, where Mike, Mason, Sal were waiting.
“What is this all about Mike? Have we had a break, though?
“Yes and No, Sir. We know that a Peter Soula was a close friend of Johnson and he also worked at this police station in the custody department from the age of 18 years old and he has been helping Johnson by logging into the Data base to give information to Johnson. We also know that Johnson has been staying with Soula for quite some time. We have also been informed by his work that Soula left work today 30 minutes before Johnson escaped,” Mike explained to the Super
“ Doesn’t that mean that Soula wouldn’t have had time to get him, sign in, and help Johnson?
“Exactly, Sir. We have another mole in the station. As the media are ahead of us every time. That can only happen if they are being fed the information from us
“Oh hell, get this sorted fast as,” Super said
. I did what I had to do. What are they going to do? Put me in with criminals that I have sent to prison. Fucking scum. They wouldn’t dare.. Maybe I am in the wrong, maybe I am just ill.
No, you are fine, you did what was needed to be done. They were bad mums and didn’t look after their kids right. They deserved to DIE.? and I have the upper hand placing her hands on her belly.

By the time Mike and Terry had any links on Derek Johnson and Soula, they both disappeared underground. Not one link to where they may be. Both Mike, Terry and Mason went through every bit of evidence, but couldn’t link it all up. The crime scenes from 20 years ago and the crimes from resent were laid side by side and Mike knew that all killing were done by the same person.

“This is bad and the news reporter seems to be five steps ahead of us, every step of the way
“No evidence or discusses about either care to anyone except in this room. I want a sweep of this room, just to be sure there isn’t any recording devices in here, listening to us.
“Mike, what are you going to do about Leila and now the baby?,” asked Sally
“Nothing, I won’t be doing anything as yet, first we need to get Johnson and Soula off the streets, but it worries me that they will go underground and off the grid. Now they know they are caught. I want theirs pictures all over the news, make them so hot that they cant go anywhere,” Mike Demanded
“No, bugs whatsoever Sir,” Explained Paul the tech guy
“Mike, what do you know about Leila’s background with his mother? I was doing some back ground research and noticed that her mother Julie Francis Wall was born on 21st January 1952 at Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, to parents Garry and Louise Wall. Julie because a qualified Nurse in 1982 gradating at Lancaster University but was struck off five years later, due to giving abortions to unwed women . Mum does have a record, looks like she was arrested and formally charged with four unauthorised back street abortions. I am asking because did they find a scan picture in the nipple of Leila’s first victim Laura Taylor? As it also talks about the equipment that was seized from the mothers home on the last time she was arrested. One of the machines was a old scan machine from the 50s. It is possible Leila was pregnant before and had an abortion back then? ,” asked Sally
“I wouldn’t know, She never mentioned being pregnant before, though she did mention that her upbringing wasn’t the best and her mother was abusive to her. Both brothers have confirmed that they also were abused by their mother, Frank got the worse of it apparently. Can we get a court order to access to Leilas medical records, or have a pelvis exam done? Why wouldn’t she tell me that she was pregnant before, I know that she went off the rails for while. Leila said herself that she was taking god knows what and sleeping with god know who when she was around 17 up to 19 years old. Both Dave and Franks have said how bad things got In the house when they were younger, that their mother would beat they for breathing. I will call Frank and Dave to see if they can tell us more,” Mike said
“Could be why When Leila had a break because of the Fertility issues, she targeted what she classes as bad mum’s. Maybe she was seeing her own mother in these women and something broke in her mind. It would explain a reason why she was targeting these women. If you look at the women’s backgrounds, each of them have their issues or flaws where Leila may have seen something that trigger her old feeling
“How have I missed this, I mean to not only have we lost the unknown killer but I never saw the signs of my own wife being a killer. The woman has been in own home with my kids. She was using the police database to stalk her victims. It doesn’t matter what these women did to trigger her. They didn’t deserve to die like that. Keep looking into Leilas back ground. I want to know when Leilas parents met and how long were they together
After what seemed to be hours, Mike told the team to go home and get some rest and they would start again tomorrow with fresh eyes.
“Phone rings
“Oh Mikey boy, seems you are a little lost and cant find me. I am closer than you think and will ever know. Hope you are enjoying the chase, I know I am.
Line goes dead
“Fuck Fuck Fuck Fuck , get me Terry now,” Mike screamed at the officer next to him
Over two week had gone by with no clue to where Johnson and Soula were, but Mike had Leila’s pre-Trail
Leila
“This is ridiculous that I have to go through this, I didn’t do anything wrong, I did what was needed
“Shut up and get in the van,” the custosy officer said to Leila
“Don’t fucking speak to me like that dickhead
“The officer grabbed Leila and threw her in the back of the police van and closed the door
“Fucking prick, I am pregnant,” Leila screamed
As the police van made its way to Lancaster Crown Court, the crowd were waiting and as soon as they saw the van, the crowds went mad, screaming murderous bitch, I hope you rot in hell and that your baby dies. Another you fucking cunt, burn in hell
“Looks like you are popular, “the officer said laughing
“They will definitely remember me for life though, will they remember you for life, nope because you are a nothing but a worthless piece of shit and we and all your colleagues know what and who you are. RAT, “Leila said laughing at him
Pulling into the castle where crown court was held, The officers got out and came to the back of the van where Leila was handcuffed both her wrists and ankles, one officer helped her down pulling at her restraints. Nearing making Leila fall flat on her face and stomach.
“Be fucking careful, am fucking pregnant.
“Fucking thing will probably turn out like you anyway so be a good thing that its dead
Leila headbutted the officer on his nose making it explode everywhere.
“Ha, that will teach you to talk about my baby like that, remember I may be a murder in the eyes of everyone, but I am also pregnant with Mike Lawson’s baby and you know he wanted this baby, so I would be very careful when it comes to harming the little fellow, “Leila explained with a devilish look on her face
“That baby will die in prison and so will you. No one will protect you not even your hero husband. He is just as disgusted as the rest of us. He can’t even look at your face, you evil fucking cunt,” The officer sneered in Leila face
Leading Leila into the holding cells, Leila noticed a strange-looking man on the stairs leading to the holding cells. He waved and gave a small smile. As she was being pushed down the stairs, Leila noticed how the man winked at her. Not thinking too much of the old man, Leila focused on the Bull shit court case that was about to happen.
“They can send me away for life, I don’t give a shit, I stand by what I did and I would have carried on had I not been caught. The useless bastard of a father left me to be seen and escaped himself, but couldn’t come for me. Thanks, Dad, for that. What the fuck do I do now? Spend my fucking days locked in a 6 x 4 cell for the next 50 years. Who the fuck was that guy?
After an hour, the cell door creaked open, and the Custody officer told Leila to stand and put her arms out and spread her legs again while they put the restraints back on. Ready to go up to the dock, where she would be tried
As Leila entered the dock, she was asked to state her full name and date of birth for the court to hear

“Leila Lawson – 22nd January 1974
“How do you plead
“NOT GUILTY
“Have you hired yourself a criminal justice attorney at all?” Judge Rory Hall asked
“No, I haven’t, and I won't be needing one
“Young lady, you are up on serious charges that can be proven without a doubt. I don’t think you want to go down that road. You are looking at serious time in prison, with the crimes you have admitted to, already by your own admission. If you don’t hire yourself a criminal justice lawyer. You are a very silly woman,” the judge explained
“ I don’t need one because I haven’t done anything wrong; all of them women were destined to die anyway; they weren’t good people, nor were they good mothers. Their children are better off without them around and are now safe to live a happy life.
“I will accept you’re Not Guilty plea, trial is set for 18th December 2018 at 10.00 am, the defendant will remain on remand till the trial date,” The judge said while banging his gavel down.
“Here come the big boys to sort me out. “How is your nose, officer?” Leila smirked
Being led down the stairs to where the cells were, Leila was pushed, missing two steps and landing on her arse, hitting her back on the bottom step.
“Ouch, my fucking back, you dick. Remember, I am pregnant, and if anything happens to my baby, I will have you brought up on charges for killing it. You don’t want to be known as a baby killer, now do you
“Listen here you little murderous bitch, I am going to make your life miserable while you are in prison I have already told all the other women what you have done, they are waiting patiently for you to return to the prison, so they can give you the welcome you so rightly deserve, so shut your fucking mouth and move,” Sneered the prison officer
Something in his tone made Leila shiver and feel uncomfortable, knowing that a lot of the women in the prison, as criminals that she helped put away, it was something that made Leila, rethink what she needed to do to protect herself, while waiting for the Trail to begin.
“If you allow anyone to touch me, or hurt my baby, Mike Lawson will be on your arse so fucking fast, you know for a fact he won’t stop till he finds out how allowed it to happen, then he will make your life miserable, both personal and professional, so go ahead and do what ever you want, prick
Pushing Leila into her cell, the prison officer knew all about his reputation as a good guy; he showed it on his face, allowing Leila to know she had hit a nerve.
“Guess I am off into the protective wing of the prison,” Leila laughed, watching the cell door being slammed behind her, but at the same time watching the prison officer's face turn white, knowing what could happen if Mike were to find out. The officer knew that Mike wasn’t bothered about what happened to Leila, but the baby was His, and he would go dangerously mad.

Mike and Terry were still following every lead that came their way but nothing ever came of it. Both Johnson and Soule where long gone, far away from where they were and had no intentions of getting caught as they still had a lot of work to do.
" We dont stop till we find these bastards and where is that Journalist, I want her in here now and where all this information is coming from," Mike Shouted over everyone
"Journalist is on her way in with her Solicitor," A young police officer explained
"Put her straight into the interview room, I want her to feel as uncomfortable as possible, offer her a drink, see if we can get her DNA. I want to know if she is involved in any of these murders.

BREAKING NEWS:
I have been requested or more like demanded to be present at the Morecambe Police Station for a formal interview as to where we are getting our information from, looks like we are many steps ahead of our very own Detectives.. More information to follow

"For fuck sake get a judge to sign a gagging order so she cant give anymore information out to the public, how the fuck are we suppose to do our jobs when this stupid woman is giving Johnson and Soule information before we can look into it.. and make sure them cameras are disconnected. It is possible she is getting the information from there.. get me Sally on the phone NOW ..

"Mike, we are still going though all of the employee log in details around the time of the Unknown Killers first killing, there is a lot to go though and it is going to take some time.

"Journalist is here boss, she is in the interview room with her solicitor

Mike was observing Miss Sophie Turner from behind the glass that separated the interview room and the viewing room. Sophie Turner was 26 years old, and graduated in Journalist degree in October 2010 with Open University , where working her way up the chain to become one of the youngest TV Journalist in the last 30 years. Her parents where Professors at Lancaster University before they retired early due to an inherited which allowed Sophie to advance as quick as she has.. Sophie is single and lives alone in a three bedroom house in Galgate that her parents bought for her back in 2008.
Sophie doesnt have any convictions but does have a lot of speeding tickets still unpaid.

INTERVIEW ROOM

Hi Sophie, I am Detective Mike Lawson, as you know I am currently investigating the Unknown Killings, which you seem to have information before we get it. I would like to speak to you about how you are getting this information.
"Are you in contact with the killer?

"No, and i know my rights, i am protected by Freedom of speech

"Am sure you do Sophie, but from this moment on, you are under investigation, because of the information you have been giving out, We are looking at you to see if you are involved in these killings and the person/s committing them. Two many people have lost their lives and you are causing our investigation to be more difficult to do when you are giving the information to the people that are out there hurting these innocent victims.

"You cant seriously think, I am involved in these murders? All I have been doing is giving the public the information that they deserve to know. I am a journalist, it is my job to make sure the general public know what is going on, and it looks like you cant even keep your house under control detective, I mean you own wife has been placed in custody due to committing some hideous crimes herself. Maybe you need to clean house before you accuse someone else of something so terrible," Sophie replied

"Listen Sophie, I ma very well aware of what my wife has done and been arrested for, you made sure of that. I am not responsible for my wife's actions or what she has done. She is where she deserves to be and no more innocent women will get hurt. You can try and deflect all you want, but the fact is you are the only person who is getting new updates before the police are, do you understand how that makes you look?," explained Mike

Looking a little uncertain to how she did look to the general public, She decided she needed to have a word in private with her solicitor to see what her options are.

While waiting in his office, Mike was overthinking about Leila and what he was going to do about the baby, about the girls and how to explain all of this in a way that the girls could understand but not go into a lot of detail. As Mike was in a world of his own, Terry walked in asking what was going on with Sophie Turner and how much information had he got out of her. Mike explained that Sophie has suddenly asked to speak to her solicitor in private, and he was waiting till they were done. But was sure that she had something important to reveal about where this information was coming from.

"Did you let her know that we knew about the cameras in the walls in the police station?

"No, why would I do that? I want her to tell me not what she has," Mike Explained

" Detective, Sophie Turner is ready for you again

"Thank you, come on, lets see what our little friendly journalist has to say for herself

Walking back down the corridors to the interview room, Mike was thinking again about Leila and the situation, he knew she had placed in the prison while waiting for the trail to start, which could take months, even years yet. But hadn't spoken to her as yet.

"Have you spoken to Leila yet? about the baby, or divorce?
Mike carried on walking without answering Terry question.

"Come on man, I had to ask, don't go ignoring me now, you need to speak about this and not hide away

"Leave it alone for now Terry, I don't think I have the brain power to process everything just yet