COCAINE Murder in the 1st Degree: The Red Light Machete Bandit

By Edgar Futrell

The book is a suspenseful , sex orientated, drugs, and violence that will leave you scratching your head and simultaneously cogitating and take you to those seductive, intimate places that we all enjoy.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Leap Write Literary
• Release date: Apr 23, 2024
• ISBN: 9798893760415

Edgar Futrell

The Author is a humble man with a creative ability the think outside the box to take you on an unprecedented journey of surprises.

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Cocaine/ Murder in the 1st Degree

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2024.04.16

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Cocaine/ Murder in the 1st degree

Gut Wrenching!

The Red Light Machete bandit’s the insane parachutist who jumped from a plane without a parachute or safety net! A daredevil on full charge! A kleptomaniac notorious for catching flashy drug dealers at red light intersections flossing their ice! For instance, The Ice Man is flamboyant and flossy with his off the chain jewelry ensemble, sporting a Cadillac on 24’s! His hand gestures were animate at the red light intersection that strongly suggest without hearing the language he’s the big boss in this piece! Suddenly a strange chill surges the air, abruptly he stops waving his arm; from nowhere this psychotic lunatic approaches the truck with a machete mutilating his hand! At that instance, everything stood still. Temporarily paralyzed! With the whole world spinning on its axes; the only thing the bandit said was it’s like that! The red light Machete Bandit" snatched up the bloody hand and like magic faded into landscape as he swiftly ran through a back yard eluding police. The police and ambulance were immediately on the scene! The poor woman in the car behind him witnessed the chilling scene as it unfolds cringing in shock, terrified watching as this hopeless man got robbed of his hand was wearing a gun and in such shock he forgot he had a gun; all he could do was t frantically trying to retrieve his hand.

The police Department and news media came from nowhere, it happened so fast; I know walls have ears! When you think no one’s watching the whole world has you center stage waiting to applaud your best or condemn your worst unscrupulous performance.

The machete bandit sent spinning the entire police force in all metropolitan areas from Captain to the Lowest ranking in frenzy, baffled looking for informants to help track this deranged person down ASAP; the police is getting phone calls from the highest branch in government to the lowest; this is Bananas! One person can change the course of the city in a flash? The State and federal government agencies knew if this person wasn’t captured quickly he could commit another random act of violence and take another arm, finger or life; People are calling the media out of fear panicking in attempt to get the media involved with the story through out Pours of deep concerns about not feeling safe in traffic. This guy is cutting off arms, hands, And fingers what’s next an angle bracelet! Snatching somebody out of a car and strangle them. I am frightened out of my wits, Threatened, and terrorized all in the same time! No one knew when or who would be his next victim or where he’ll pop up? He has no certain area he targets. After pouring that in the Medias cup they acted swiftly to get the ball rolling. When the story blew up the police chief constructed a Special task force /Crime Guru’s; Operation shut down was classified as the elite with a Plausible cunning edge that compliments their impeccable style; they knew exactly how to break a case down! But this guy was more than mystical! He knew precisely how to shake the police; His home boys knew he was uncanny, deranged, and Delusional in his head!

It was Hilarious to them considering they weren’t the brightest color in the box! The Red Light Machete bandit become the main subject with pun intended in every houses hold for Breakfast, Lunch and Diner! Some Laughed in ignorance and others wept in fear.

Am I next on his black list? This is unbelievable! There’s more to this story. Mayor Michael Bloomberg one week ago laid off (167) Police officers; downsizing was the rationale given. The manhunt to capture the bandit wreaked havoc state wide; panics Raced across the State faster than a telephone call! Twenty police officers were called back to work.

The Red Light Machete bandit lost his right arm to a drug lord but that didn’t stop him. The police did the honors of naming this ridiculously horrifying person the Red Light Machete Bandit; to be able to distinguish him from Other foul criminals... His spree continues! The following day he was back on the prowl trying to meet another quota; the more cocaine he consume the more he wanted. Addicts always need more to achieve that euphoric feeling. Dope fens are dangerously in infatuated with that temporary band aid that rids the pain! There’s always a horrifying stories resting inside the interiors of the minds when living in the magical world of cocaine! Mike and his partner were rolling through the hood on a calm sunny day enjoying the scenery when he noticed the signal light turning yellow, he slows down finally coming to a complete stop. Behind them was this young playa, Zip Down a beast in the streets flashing his fancy jewelry attracting all the young cuties with his so off the chain swag; the brother was popping his collar! I couldn’t resist staring in my rear view mirror; A class act! He really puts on a show. All of a sudden just before the light changed, I saw this one armed guy run up to the car behind me very quickly hurling a machete over his head and down it came cutting Zips hand completely off; He jerked back like a dog had bit his hand! DANG MAN!I he immediately told my partner Jerry to look but it happen so incredibly fast the only thing he saw was the one armed guy running away…

It looks like he put the machete in a pouch and tucked Zip’s’ hand underneath his good one and ran like a bat out of hell. At that precise moment police Officer Collins was surveying an alley notorious for criminals rite of passage with one hour left Before ending his shift; just as he came to the end of the alley observing traffic; as he glanced to his right he saw the Red Light machete Bandit cut off another victims hand at the intersection. A lady frantically watched from a third floor apartment; witnessing almost the entire ordeal! She saw the bandit cut off the hand at the red light; she puked simultaneously! Then she saw the police officer In pursuit of the perpetrator in front of her apartment but unfortunately lost sight as they disappeared on the side of the apartment; officer Collins stated the perpetrator ran through the back yard and vanished.

He held up at the rear of the apartment complex waiting; as soon as the officer grabbed the fence in attempt to jump pressing his weight on the fence before leaping to the other side; he felt something hard hit his hand causing him to lose balance tumbling to the other side, rolling into a fetus position from the excruciating pain he’d sustained. He knew he had to get to his feet quickly and make it to the hospital if he wanted to save his hand. He noticed clothing hanging on a line; snatched a T-shirt to tie around his arm to slow the blood flow; he picked up his hand and ran back to his car! As the officer came back through the gang way the eye witness in the apartment saw him carrying his bloody hand! She was so shaken her bottom jaw dropped! The officer rushed to the hospital with his Siren roaring for passage; they arrived the doctor asked what happen to you?

The bandits dope head partner Larry waited until he returned with the jewelry to sell it to the underworld crime boss Big squeeze who was notorious for Buying drug dealers jewelry and melting it down; Big squeeze owned a funeral home! He steals his jewelry from the dead. No one knew! Who opens the coffin once they’re at the cemetery! It’s a done deal; Wow! Rewind that!

Steal from the dead…

Yeah! Dang man that’s Deep. He had a crazy fetish for fancy jewelry! Baby boy you cut off the wrong hand this time; this is Zips ring. You should have gone ahead and cut his throat because that’s a dangerous dude. You know he’s going to send his blood hounds out to hunt you down. I’ll still take it because I’m only going to have it melted down. The bandit timing was good with everyone being allowed to wear mask because of Covid 19; this was an excellent opportunity for Larry to execute his plan..Nobody looked out of place wearing a mask.

One week later the red light machete bandit was working around club onx when he noticed a well known baler Big Mikes car; he was trying to clean his dirty money by turning rapper and still slinging his drugs to get studio time and other luxuries. He hung out at the club quite frequent. He and his girlfriend were spotted leaving the club walking towards Mikes car; Mike was too inebriated to drive so she decided to play it safe and let his girlfriend, a preachers kid drive them home. They both are competitive in the jewelry department, flossing so hard it will blind you. Mike got in on the passenger’s side and slumped down in the seat lighting up a blunt; at that same time she was caught by the red light machete bandit with her arm hanging outside the window. He whacked her hand off laughing as he ran zig zag across the street taking the 5000,00 bracelet and 10,000.00 in rings as he fades into the scenery as thou nothing happened. Patricia unconsciously pressed on the gas running into a store. The police happen to be on sight to retrieve her hand and thereafter rushed her to the hospital.

Larry finally took a time out and went to prison. He lost his foot in Ryker’s island because he loves downers! One day he came up with a crazy notion to inject spit into his foot to make it swell to get pain medication will definitely get you a lay in from work. Boy did it swell! Looks like an elephants foot! When he went to the doctor for x rays his foot it was determined no chance of saving his foot.

His foot was amputated. Now he’s disabled he rely on the Governments care package once a month and the R. L. Machete Bandit had to continue regular visits to the hospital because the infection was traveling up his infectious leg to his heart; Murphy’s Law! what can happen Will happen! In Larry’s world People crawl on their belly’s 24/7 like snakes you can’t trust! Imagine untamed lions out of their habitat free to roam terrorizing; sucking the life out of people like a human vacuum; both young and old hustlers are notorious for wearing a mask to prevent disclosure! In that world the rules are never reveal your true identity I never quite understood that theory because criminals always leave DNA somewhere; you never know when someone’s going to paint on you, Snitch! When they get caught their minds race faster than a speed of light figuring an angle to cushion the seemingly endless fall into a bottomless pit of fire; as they continue falling they think about eerie stories Larry seem to boast about yet Hoarders when he should be using it to save a misguided child’s life! Unfortunately That’s not the case…Anyway his 1st day out of orientation he was sent to a housing Unit in general population with some young fools; walk with me if you dare through the Prison gates of pure hell to learn the most disgusting prison secrets that rest in the cracks Of the walls, private journals kept secret by the corrupt warden, guards and inmates! Through the windows of Larry’s mind you’ll learn the terrifying untold stories that’ll Make your heart quiver as tears flow uncontrollably. Larry met a young kid 16 years old name Lancaster. A cocaine, heroin and weed addict with a drinking disorder, and other cringing character flaws.

He was certified as an adult by the juvenile courts for stealing a car that ultimately landed him in prison for accidentally killing a pedestrian walking up the exist ramp off the freeway at night! He pleads guilty to (20) years. In his determination for freedom he visits the law library to seek Para legal assistance. At the first desk set this big (6) robust guy who obviously lifts weights. The guy looks like he could lift the whole gym! his AKA was Big Red! Greeting the youngster at the door Red seems friendly and ingenious; He shook his hand and was encouraged to have a seat. The kid out the gate tells Red he needs help to get back in court and how much would he be out of pocket?

Big Red told him: Blood, just give me ten boxes of cigarettes on a Residual plan and I’ll see if I can make that happen for you! He takes the case but with a hidden agenda; almost everyone in prison wear mask! They are not who they say they are. Big Red files his pro se motions. Now put on your skin diving Gear on to surf through the sour rubbish with me to see what happens to youngsters who Have no other choice but to act upon blind faith as he courageously walked through the Shadows of darkness fearing no evil that lurks! Sixty days later the appeals court responds to Lancaster’s writ filed appealing his conviction!

The judicial system Acknowledged merit in his claim scheduling a hearing date. He couldn’t wait for doors to un rack to get to the library to share his good news with Big Red; remember! Initially the Agreement was ten boxes of cigarettes. When he got there Red was with another client; Lancaster set patiently waiting! When the client left Red calls him over to his desk; Lancaster told him: "man you really know your stuff.

I got a court date! But they ask Questions I didn’t understand.

The law clerk takes a glimpse at the document; looks over his glasses and says: I can definitely get you out of here but it’s bigger than cigarettes. Lancaster: Call it Red! Red leans over to the kid with a harsh stare, rubs his leg and says a sexual favor will set you free! The kids dream was abruptly shattered. The over bearing assault surged to the central core of his heart causing post traumatic stress, Heart beating out his chest beating like a bass drum, Blood pressure through the ceiling, teeth and fist tightly clinched. Still the worst was yet to come. What happen next was catastrophic! Lancaster was infuriated but was taught not to wear feelings on his sleeve! He knew the cost of making a scene so he humbly left with a compelling concern; killing that freak"!

He knew the risk taken violates the underground constitutional law; that law stipulates, before providing a knife to anyone one must 1st know who it’s for! It didn’t matter! On that rainy day he had to take a chance in the dark, it was do or die! He stumbled upon little John a guy he met in orientation! He hardly knew the guy & trusted to tell him what happened. John chuckled with a scandalous persona as though the same heinous thing had happened to him! He told Lancaster: Man I got you faded! I’m dying to see the dripping blood from the hands of the man who takes this big bad mothers life; minutes later Lil John went to the library to tell Big Red the news on the vine!

Lancaster’s looking for a knife to put you down; Big Red gives Little John a box of cigs for the information and immediately put a hit out for twenty boxes of cigarettes! The next day Lancaster was walking down the tunnel to chow; he was V Necked and stabbed to death. Asking for a knife in Prison can back fire! Prison historic strongly suggest a convicts whose out to screw you 8 sexually is not going to assist you in your release from prison! When the guards un racked the doors instead of Larry going to the library on that day to study he and Duke Decides to go to the yard for recreation just to get out of the cell! They set in the bleachers discussing Lancaster’s situation while watching the "A league handball player’s put moves down you wouldn’t believe, smacking the ball between their legs and watching inmates run track for hours none stop!

Two hours later an inmate quietly walks up behind them and stand at the very top of the bleachers attentively staring at joggers as they gracefully ran! Suddenly he lunges onto the field in pursuit of an exhausted jogger who squeamishly pants for breath! 30 miles none stop is very good but not good enough here. Suddenly he slows down; the guard in the tower thought nothing of it because inmates play all the time blocking out the stress.

When he caught the jogger he slugged him over the head with an iron pipe; he dropped like a log cut at the butt. The beating continued for about 20 seconds; snapping out of the moment he realized it was time to make his break get to the other side of the prison to blend in with other inmates!

That same evening in the chow hall Larry found out Lancaster got killed. The same time he heard the bad news a guy was horribly stabbed in the eye with a foot long shank for setting in someone’s seat; he continued stabbing him until he actually lost his breath; it wasn’t until the prison guards assigned to kitchen duty ask the inmate "are you through!

Can I have the Knife?" The inmate responds: hell naw! Take me to the hole first! He stabbed him Multiple times without balking! He told the guard {I’m not giving you S--t until I get to lock up}! He escorted him to lock up; Larry also tell a ridiculous story why inmates go to the guard shack pretending to get lighter fluid re-fills for lighters when they actually save it until acquiring enough to dash in an inmate’s cell for revenge by burning him to death.

In prison inmates decorate cells with towels to avoid the constant reminder of prison!

Towels on the lockers, walls and the bars, now some crazy maniac with access to lighter dashes lighter fluid on your towels with you trapped inside! The guards distracted from release the door to let you out conveniently distracted by a massive Staged outburst of loud noise calling for guard assistance on another tier on a different Floor! Guards can’t be in all places at the same time…In the meantime you’re burning to death; a human death trap describes it best! Criminals are awfully good on their feet when foxed in a corner; they’re even smarter when caught red handed with the Smoking gun dangling from their index finger! In their world rights not always right and wrongs not always wrong"! The next day (Sunday) following the death with spring two days away; miles away was an elderly African American woman with extraordinary Charisma and a phenomenal timeless beauty Mrs. Martha Reid! She has two incredibly obnoxious grandchildren who could just smell themselves, spoiled rotten!

Their parents were killed in a tragic car accident two years ago. The only thing left behind was a house with lean holders?

Martha decides to do something special in her retirement! Most of her neighbors thought she was a genius with enormous wealth; instead she was a loner with few relatives; she had a dream of someday owning a really nice home in an up scale neighborhood with lots of acres, grass as far as the eye can see with incredibly fascinating activities for [her] entertainment! While reading the weekly Sunday paper scrolling through the real-estate section she notice a beautiful fully furnished Condo at Pleasure Island Resort! It had acres of land surrounded by pretty evergreen and pine trees with unimaginable entertainment for residents; excited!

She contacts the owner immediately before changing her mind to make arrangements to visit this extraordinary work of art to hopefully lease with options to buy. Her intuition told her this is the one for her so she follows her gut instinct. Phone ringing! Hello! A vivacious reply!

My name is Martha Reid can I speak with Mr. Banks please? Could you hold for a minute please! I’ll see if he’s available…Hello said Robert Banks! Banks speaking!

How may I help you? Mesmerized!

I noticed an ad in the Sunday’s paper describing the fabulous condos available. I am anxiously looking forward to a walk through to see if it’s ideally what I’m looking for. When is a good time to view the property? Well Mrs. Reid! (Interruption) you can call me Martha. Thanks said Mr. Banks who turns out to be insidious and diabolical.

Mr. Banks said! It’s ironic you called. I was just making arrangements for open house tomorrow!

How does that work for your schedule? Well I’m usually out of church by 11:00am; How about 2:00pm? Martha replies! Wonderful it’s a date!

When Martha arrived the next day she noticed right away "I’m the only potential customer here to view the property at 1111 Woodcrest Rd. she was extremely excited and impressed with the decor of the place. Fantastic! It was a picture perfect dream come true. While walking through the resort observing all the very tastefully designed Amenities; swimming pool, a Movie Theater, Jacuzzi, a horse trail and gulf you name it.

I am so glad no one else showed up. I want this home. Likewise Mr. Banks read it in her eyes. She wore her feelings on her sleeve that she would compromise read it in her eyes. any offer tendered. He knew he had her eating out the palm of his hand she couldn’t wait to hit that loaded bank account; she was a really good Candidate for the scheme he had in mind. Mr. Banks was under scrutiny by DEA for quite some time due to suspected drug ring operations linked nationwide; he definitely was not a local boy with little experience. He had to find someone somewhere Naïve with absolutely no motivation to circumvent drugs; not a clue!

Someone that the Task force wouldn’t suspect involvement in the next life time; inside the home she discovered the fully furnished home with options to keep the Furniture already installed or replaces it!

There was this tall Vintage cherry oak wood ideally crafted china cabinet with secret compartments that She knew absolutely nothing about. Infatuated! She made the offer to buy the condo with Options to keep only the china cabinet in the home; Mr. Banks smiles in arrogance with a touch of humor to cover his real genuine concerns; this cabinet must cost ten thousand dollars it had remote control hidden draws where Mr. Banks stashed his drugs that he Had to access through another room connected to her