It is about fifteen years ago when Brando Skyhorse alongside his young daughter found himself in a foiled murder scene. He was basking in the light at the Option when he watched a young woman feeling her way like a blind person into the crowd. The woman was about the age-mate of his daughter. She was busting with her own pain, desire, and courage. Although Brando had five hundred dollars, which was enough to take him with his daughter as far as San Francisco, he could not attempt to run because it was pathetic and cowardly. Besides, he was too exhausted and terrified by the incidence.
A cluster of fireworks that exploded in the sky lighted his way to a large trailer, which acted as LAPD’s portable drunk tank. Around the trailer’s steps stood several cops enjoying the display. He decided to stand beside them basking in the flickering light. One cop who happens to be a Mexican noticed him and drew closer. Unsure if Brando was drunk, the cop warned about the murder weapon and the need to dispose it.
The cop finally reminded him of Special Order 40 a rule in Los Angeles that the cops have that prevent them from stopping anyone whom they think is an illegal to commit crime. Brando signed a written statement and sent over to central processing to take check his illegal status. He did not have ID card, electric bill or check stub and birth certificate for his daughter so they could not establish for how long he has been in the country. He was to be deported but somebody made him a material witness in the ongoing murder. He was the only single piece of evidence they had for this murder case. He was later deported right away to Mexico when the case was declared inactive.
Work cited
Skyhorse, Brando. The Madonnas of Echo Park. Free Press, 2011.
