Disclaimer: Me no owny Transformers, Hasbro et cetera does.

I always liked those criminals in "Make Tracks" so I figured I'd write a MV about them.

Lībertus

(Freedman)

Chapter One

Monday, 21st April, 1986.

"And can you tell us what happened after you saw the defendant take Mr. Trent's wallet?"

"He shot him".

"Where did he shoot him? How many times? Did he say anything? Can you give anything else?"

"He shot him multiple times, at first just in the face. Mr. Trent was begging for his life, he was on his knees, literally screaming at the defendant".

"Could you hear what he was screaming?"

"Yeah, he was saying shit like "I gave the money to your guy" and "Please, I can get more, give me another chance" and stuff like that… but Mr. Gettys was like "We don't give second chances, you could have paid up, but you didn't, you've had plenty of chances, plenty of times" and something else along those lines. Then he just shot the guy in the face, his brains and stuff blew out everywhere. Then he shot him in the belly and chest and stuff, I dunno, it was just so loud I ducked down behind the bins after that, but I'm pretty sure he reloaded, cos I counted 12 shots, then there was this pause and then another 12 shots – I'm pretty sure the kind of gun he had only has 12 shots in it".

"And was the victim dead at that point?"

"Well, I guess so. The head shot probably done him in, I mean, I ain't fucking seen anyone survive having their brains blown out the back of their skull… well, maybe someone can survive that, but you'd be all drooling and vegetable and stuff. But if that didn't finish him off the 33 shots into his body probably did".

"So what did you do during this time that this innocent man was being blasted to bits in a back alley?"

"Are you kidding? I was hiding behind the bins. Mr. Gettys's didn't know I was there, and the last thing I needed was him knowing there was a witness to him blowing the brains out of that guy".

"So how can we be sure who you saw shooting the victim was indeed Paulie Gettys?"

"Well, like I said before, I saw Mr. Gettys and the victim go into the alley, and there was only one way into that alley, and so they went in, shots were fired, and only Gettys came out".

"No further questions, your honour".

"Would defence counsel like to cross?"

"Yes, your honour. Just a couple of questions, Mr. – what were you doing sulking about an alley way at that time of evening, and have you met either my client or his brother, Sammy Gettys?"

"Ah…"

"Need I remind you, Mr. You are under oath".

"I've met the Gettys's brothers before. I hit some money troubles and they helped me out, only they wanted me to steal them some cars as payback. I was at that alley because I knew Paulie Gettys went to that bar and I thought I could talk to him about letting me pay him back later – apparently Paulie was known as the reasonable brother! But when I saw him approach the victim and they started talking, and it started looking heated I just followed. I thought if the guy took off I could catch him and the Gettys's would be owing me, ya know?"

"So you're willingly admitting to the fact you would have helped kill a man?"

"NO! Of course not! Its not like that man!"

"Your honour, he's badgering the witness".

"Stick to the facts at hand counsel, its Mr. Paul Gettys who's on trial, not the witness".

"With all due respect you're honour, such questioning goes to the credibility of the witness, a young man convicted of theft, drug dealing and of associating with known criminal elements".

"Your objection to my ruling is noted, but my judgement still stands in regards. And I want to remind everyone just how high profile this case is becoming – and this comment goes out to the media as well. I will not tolerate shenanigans in my courtroom. Now, can we continue or do I have to order a recess?"

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Wednesday, 7th May, 1986

0930hrs

"Mr. Gettys, you were found guilty of the numerous charges against you by a jury of your peers on Thursday the 1st of May 1986 and I have considered the severity of the crime, and in particular your impact on the youth culture of this great city, New York. However, I do believe that to send you to your death would make you a martyr in some circles and such hooligans could launch reprisal attacks. Subsequently, I do believe, in the absence of the victim's family, and concurrent impact statements that to sentence you such an end would not serve any unfortunate surviving next of kin to the victim. As such, I believe the sentence of life imprisonment, with a non parole period of 20 years will be sufficient to deter any fans of yours, to give you time to think over your life and so if you do find yourself with a release date, your age will prohibit you engaging in any further criminal mandate. I also hope this will serve as a warning to your brother, who is awaiting trial on minor charges and may escape jail time. This court is now adjourned".