Detective VAL LUCE

Detective Valluce and The Poisoned Politician    - Part 2 - Valluce arranged a meeting with James Parker. The businessman was arrogant and dismissive. "Detective, I have no reason to poison Senator Michaels. Our disagreements are purely business," Parker claimed. However, Valluce noticed a slight tremor in his hand, indicating nervousness. Next, Valluce visited Helen Carter’s campaign office. Carter was calm and composed. "Detective, politics is a tough game, but I would never resort to violence. I believe in fair competition," she said with a confident smile. Yet, her alibi for the night of the fundraiser seemed rehearsed. While reviewing the fundraiser’s guest list, Valluce noticed a name that stood out: Dr. Alan Cooper, a toxicologist who had once been embroiled in a scandal involving poisoned food at a corporate event. Valluce paid him a visit. Dr. Cooper lived in a modest house. When Valluce mentioned the fundraiser, Cooper became defensive. "I was only th

Detective Valluce and The Poisoned Politician   - Part 1 - The morning sun cast a golden hue over the city, but a dark cloud loomed over the upcoming elections. Detective Valluce received an urgent call from the mayor's office. A prominent politician, Senator John Michaels, had been poisoned. Though he survived, the attempt on his life was a clear sign that someone wanted him out of the race. Valluce arrived at the hospital where Michaels was recovering. The senator, though weak, was eager to talk. "Detective, I have many enemies, but I need you to find out who did this and why," he said, his voice strained. Valluce began his investigation at the senator's campaign headquarters. He interviewed the staff and collected information about the senator's recent activities. Michaels’ assistant, Lisa, mentioned that he had received several threatening letters in the past few weeks. She handed Valluce a stack of letters, each one more menacing than the last. The senator’s