Tatin's+Story

By Tatin
 * Night Time Slaughter**

It all started one Saturday morning at the Pelt house. Everything was normal until the doorbell

l rang. The night before Chip Pelt (16) had murdered David Murphy. The two had gotten in to a fight

over a repossessed car. Not only did David lose his job, but his life. The chief of police (William Martin)

was at the door. He was there to arrest Chip for murder.

“Mam may I have a word with you outside, “asked Martin.

“What is this about?” asked Mrs. Pelt.

“Last night your son killed an innocent man.” replied Martin.

"My son would never do that.” replied Mrs. Pelt sternly.

“Mam, we have him on tape.” Mrs. Pelt was in denial.

They handcuffed Chip, and took him downtown to the police station where Chip was held in solitary confinement. Later deputy Sten

went to talk to Emma, and Josh Murphy.

“How are you?” asked Sten. “I feel horrible.” replied Emma.” I would have rather died than David.”

“ I know how you feel. I lost my brother when I was 9,”soothed Sten.

“This is a really hard time. Were about to have a baby, and our other one died.” Said Josh.

“I need to know if you’re going to drop the charges.” asked Sten.

“No way. Not after what that maniac did to our child.” replied Emma crossly.

“Ok. That will be all.” replied Sten. Down at the station sheriff McRoy questioned Chip about the night before.

“Chip do remember anything about last night?”asked McRoy.

“Yes. I went to the movies, and got home around two.” answered Chip.

“You can go back to your cell.” said McRoy.

Chip’s trail was set for March 14.The next week passed quick.

“Mr. Pelt how do you plead?” asked Judge Kirk.

“Not guilty.”answered Chip.

“So should we try him as an adult or what?”asked Judge Kirk.

“Well under California state law we have to try him as a child.” answered juror Stevens.

“Well he killed someone, Mr. Stevens.” replied Kirk.

“Yes your honor, but it’s the law.” said Stevens.

“In case you forgot I am the law.” replied Kirk.

“Well” started Stevens.

“I know. I guess we will just have to change the law. In the mean time he shall be tried as an adult.” replied Kirk. The trial lasted for about two weeks. Attorneys asked question after question.

“Has the jury reached a verdict.” asked Kirk.

“Yes. We fine the defendant guilty of all charges.” responded the jury.

“Chip Scott Pelt. I sentence you to life with eligibility of parole in 2042.

Chip would not receive parole so he would never kill anyone again. The Murphy’s had a healthy baby named David Jr.