This week's interview is with local law enforcement figure, Detective James White. His involvement in the Final Chapter murders has gained him a bit of national exposure and accolades from the law enforcement community in general. Our roving reporter Ben Dover is an old high school friend of Detective White and brings you an in-depth look at this exemplary figure in Reno law enforcement.
What exactly is it you do?
Well, that depends on who you talk to. According to my partner, I don't do much. Officially, I am a detective in the Reno P.D., assigned to robbery/homicide division.
I see. Isn't that a bit dangerous?
It can be. Let's face it, people that have committed murder are not in most cases, willing to be arrested. In fact, most of the time, nobody wants to be arrested. I had this one case, the perp used a ladder to climb...
Yes, on to the next question please. How is your personal life? Are you married or dating?
I was married for 18 years. My wife and daughter were killed in a traffic accident three years ago. I met a fine woman on my last case and we're now engaged.
I'm sorry about your wife and daughter. Do you think their death was is a driving factor in the way you handle your cases? I mean, are you a bit rougher on criminals now?
That's a pretty insulting question. My personal life has no impact on my job. I treat people the same now as I did before the accident. Just because some lousy bastard staggers out of a bar where I just happen to be spending some time and tries to get in his car, doesn't give me the right to slam his head into the hood. In fact, he slipped and that's how it happened...I was just trying to stand him back up.
Yes, I remember writing that article. You mentioned your last case. Is there anything you can share about it?
I suppose there's no harm since there won't be a trial. It involved a very confused man that took his anger out on young girls. We had so many suspects to follow up on, but in the end we sorted it all out and got our man. Amazingly, that case had investigations across the country and into Europe.
It sounds fascinating. I understand the other officers have given you the nickname "Cowboy". Is this because of a reckless work ethic?
What is it you're trying to get at here? That came about because I commandeered a horse once to catch a suspect that had a sizable lead on me.
So then it has nothing to do with reckless behavior or a drinking problem?
Drinking problem? Where do you get these ideas? Do you think for a minute the department would keep a loose cannon on the streets. If I had a problem, don't you think they would know?
All they would have to do is look at the scotch bottles in your trash. Judging by the number of bottles, you must also freeze it for your ice cubes.
You went through my garbage cans? What kind of person does that??? Jesus, even cops can't do that without a court order. I should sue you!
Go ahead. I have 3 ex-wives that happily split every excess penny I earn. You'll get nothing.
Not one but three women left you? I find that hard to believe. Not the leaving part, the marrying part.
Yes well, let's get back to your problems. Do you think your drinking is what causes the excessive force you use in your work?
OK, listen up. My gun is in the bedroom. I'm going to walk in there and get it now. If, when I get back, you're gone I'll just consider the interview over.
No need to bring your over-the-top-cop out now. I'll be leaving.
Good.
I'll submit the interview but I don't think my editor will go with it.
Even better.
You won't mention this to my editor will you?
Get out!
Fine Jim...you've had this stick up your ass since high school. I remember you once tried to...wait...where are you going? The bedroom? Really? You think you can just...shit!
And stay out of my goddamned trash cans!
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