Walls Have Ears

By Darrhyl Owusu - Donkor

Characters:
1. Detective John Smith – a seasoned detective
2. Officer Jane Doe – a rookie police officer
3. Dr. Richard White – the medical examiner
4. Mrs. Mary Johnson – the victim’s widow
5. Mr. Robert Brown – the victim’s son
6. Mrs. Sarah Jones – the victim’s daughter
7. Mr. William Taylor – the victim’s neighbor
8. Mrs. Helen Miller – the victim’s best friend
9. Mr. Charles Davis – the victim’s business partner
10. The Killer (unknown)
Act 1: The Crime Scene
Scene 1: The Victim's House
Detective John Smith and Officer Jane Doe arrive at
the crime scene, the house of the victim, Mr. James
Johnson. Dr. Richard White, the medical examiner,
is already present, examining
the body.
Detective Smith: (studying the crime scene)
Another tragic case. Any initial observations, Dr.
White?
Dr. White: (looking up from the body) The cause of
death appears to be blunt force trauma to the head.
I'll need to conduct a thorough autopsy to gather
more evidence.
Officer Doe: Do we have any leads or suspects?
Detective Smith: We're still gathering information,
Officer Doe. Let's start by interviewing the people
close to the victim.
Act 2: Unveiling Secrets
Scene 2: Victim's Home - Living Room
Detective Smith, Officer Doe, and Dr. White
question the individuals connected to the victim.
Detective Smith: (addressing the group) We're here
to find out what happened to Mr. James Johnson.
Let's start with his widow, Mrs. Mary Johnson.
Mrs. Johnson: (tearfully) I can't believe he's gone.
We were married for 20 years. He had no enemies
that I know of.
Detective Smith: Mr. Brown, you're the victim's son.
Did your father have any recent conflicts?
Mr. Brown: (hesitant) We had disagreements over
his will. He wanted to change it, but I disagreed.
Detective Smith: Interesting. And Mrs. Jones, the
victim's daughter, what can you tell us?
Mrs. Jones: (nervously) I've been estranged from my
father for years. We didn't have a good relationship.
Detective Smith: Thank you. Now, Mr. Taylor, you
were the victim's neighbor. Did you notice anything
suspicious?
Mr. Taylor: (thoughtfully) Well, I did see a stranger
lurking around the area a few days ago. I didn't think
much of it at the time.
Detective Smith: Mrs. Miller, as the victim's best
friend, is there anything you can add?
Mrs. Miller: (solemnly) James confided in me about
some financial troubles. He was worried about his
business partner, Mr. Davis.
Detective Smith: Thank you all for your cooperation.
We'll look into these leads further.

Act 3: Unmasking the Killer

Scene 3: Police Station - Investigation Room
Detective Smith and Officer Doe gather evidence
and analyze the statements they've collected.
Detective Smith: Officer Doe, let's review the
evidence. The blunt force trauma suggests a personal
connection to the victim. Mr. Brown and Mrs. Jones
both had strained relationships with their father, but
Mrs. Jones had been estranged for years.
Officer Doe: That's true, but Mr. Taylor mentioned a
suspicious person around the area, and Mrs. Miller
mentioned financial troubles and Mr. Davis.
Detective Smith: It's time we bring Mr. Davis in for
questioning. If he had motive and access to the
victim, he becomes a prime suspect.

Act 4: The Final Confrontation

Scene 4: Police Station - Interrogation Room
Detective Smith and Officer Doe interrogate Mr.
Davis.
Detective Smith: Mr. Davis, we've uncovered
information about financial troubles and your
strained relationship with Mr. Johnson. Care to
explain?
Mr. Davis: (nervously) Look, I had disagreements
with James about the business, but I would never
harm him. I had nothing to do with his death.
Detective Smith: We also have evidence of a
suspicious person near the crime scene. Do you have
an alibi?
Mr. Davis: (defensively) I was at a business meeting
with clients. I can provide proof.
Detective Smith: We'll verify your alibi, but if it
checks out, we'll need to consider other possibilities.

Act 5: The Unexpected Twist

Scene 5: Police Station - Detective's Office
Detective Smith and Officer Doe continue to
investigate, examining additional evidence and
interviewing witnesses.
Detective Smith: Officer Doe, something doesn't add
up. Mr. Davis had a solid alibi. We need to
reconsider our suspects.
Officer Doe: What about Mrs. Johnson? She seemed
genuinely distraught, but emotions can be deceiving.
Detective Smith: Agreed. Let's dig deeper into Mrs.
Johnson's background and relationship with her late
husband.

Act 6: The Truth Revealed

Scene 6: Victim's House - Study
Detective Smith and Officer Doe gather the suspects
and reveal the truth.
Detective Smith: (addressing the suspects) After a
thorough investigation, we have uncovered the truth
behind Mr. James Johnson's murder.
Mrs. Johnson: (nervously) What are you suggesting?
Detective Smith: The evidence points to you, Mrs.
Johnson. Financial difficulties, a strained
relationship, and no clear alibi. You had the motive
and opportunity.
Mrs. Johnson: (tearfully) No, I loved him! I would
never hurt him!
Detective Smith: The evidence speaks for itself. You
wanted to inherit his wealth, and the pressure led
you to commit this crime.
Mrs. Johnson: (breaking down) It was an accident! I
didn't mean to kill him!
Detective Smith: (handcuffing Mrs. Johnson) Mrs.
Johnson, you'll have your day in court. Officer Doe,
please take her into custody.
Epilogue: Justice Served
Scene 7: Courtroom
Mrs. Johnson stands trial for the murder of her
husband. Detective Smith, Officer Doe, and Dr.
White testify, presenting the evidence gathered
during the investigation. Ultimately, the jury finds
Mrs. Johnson guilty, and she receives the
appropriate punishment for her crime

Mrs Johnson: I am sorry for what I did

Detective Smith: well He is not alive to hear it only

if he was alive sorry but you have to serve you
prison years for what you did