Chapter 1001: Chapter 1001 Reasonable Doubt_1 Chapter 1001: Chapter 1001 Reasonable Doubt_1 For a moment, Aria Jackson almost thought she was hallucinating.

All this time, she had been knocking on door after door, asking the same question over and over, only to receive countless “I don’t knows.”

Honestly, she had become numb to it.

Who could remember a joke from a party three or four years ago?

But now, there was a man telling her it was Jane McCain who said it.

Aria Jackson unconsciously glanced at the name list in her hand: Dion Benson, 21 years old, began as a model and had recently transitioned to becoming a fashion stylist.

The reason he intersected with Jane McCain was that he had participated in one of Ruby Spencer’s fashion shows, after which there would always be a party or meal.

“Are you certain?” Aria Jackson looked steadily into his eyes.

“Oh… to say for certain, I’m not that certain,” the man shrugged, and said, “After all, it’s something from a long time ago. I just heard you mention Philly, and I seem to recall Jane McCain mentioning this person.”

“Could you please try to recall in detail?” Aria Jackson said, “This is related to a murder case; it is very important.”

The other party appeared troubled: “It’s really too long ago; I can’t seem to remember anything right now.”

Aria Jackson thought for a moment, then said, “Thank you, Mr. Benson. We might come to see you again for follow-up investigations. If you can remember anything in the meantime, please contact us at any time.”

“Alright.”

…

Leaving the apartment and sitting in the police car, Aria Jackson’s expression was contemplative.

Her colleague beside her asked, “Shall we go to the next place now, or head back to the station?”

Aria Jackson came back to the moment, saying, “Let’s visit the next one. There aren’t many left, and also, we’ll see if anyone can corroborate Dion Benson’s statement.”

She looked down at the name list in her hands, murmuring, “I hope not…”

Subsequently, they continued questioning several people who had attended the party, conducting phone inquiries with those who were located elsewhere and making house visits to the local ones, but still, they came up empty-handed.

—-Not a single person remembered anything about Philly.

On Saturday, Aria Jackson went to Purple Summers with the investigation results.

“I didn’t find any favorable evidence; instead, I’ve got a prosecution witness,” Aria Jackson let out a frustrated sigh, tossing Dion Benson’s information in front of Purple Summers, “This person claims he heard Jane McCain mention Philly’s name at the party. Do you think it could be him?”

“I don’t know, but I hope it’s him.” Purple Summers picked up Dion Benson’s information, asking, “Does this person fish?”

Aria Jackson shook her head: “I didn’t ask him that. If he’s the murderer, asking too detailed questions would alert him. Maybe, in his eagerness to frame Jane McCain, he’ll end up providing us with more information.”

After a pause, she added, “I asked him about the details of the story; he doesn’t remember. He only remembers that Jane McCain mentioned Philly’s name. But he promised me, as soon as he recalls anything, he’ll tell me immediately.”

Purple Summers scrutinized the photo on the name list, thoughtfully saying, “Of course he doesn’t remember. If his version of the story differs from Jane McCain’s, wouldn’t that give him away?”

Aria Jackson frowned, “But I don’t understand why he didn’t simply deny everything. He could’ve said, like everyone else, that he’d never heard the story, which is safer, isn’t it? Doing it this way instead arouses suspicion.”

“He had to do it,” Purple Summers laughed lightly, looking at Aria Jackson, “Because he doesn’t know how many people you’ve questioned or whether, among those you did ask, someone remembered the story. Since Jane McCain remembered, others might too. He couldn’t take the risk.”

Aria Jackson had a realization: “So he had to admit he remembered. If he didn’t, and later someone testified against him, he would be at a loss for words. But by admitting it, if the testimonies conflict, it creates a reasonable doubt!”