Maybe he is telling the truth. She might really be a choking enthusiast and got some old bruises from other previous customers. Maybe she made her own throat marks to scare him for a better pay before she calls the cops and accuses him of abuse of a female. He is panting because he is afraid they will blame him. Arguing for 10-15 minutes? Did the listener get up and open the door to hear which door it came from? Did the eavesdropper call the front desk to inform them of the disturbance? Did the front desk go up to investigate. It's the Hilton, of course. Next time you get into trouble like this poor fellow CLAM UP. You have the right to say nothing under protection of the 5th Amendment. That's what civil rights is all about. In an extreme state of confusion one cannot think or remember clearly and a low level cop will try to solve this case to get a feather in his cap. If you want to talk ask for the chief homicide investigator. If a cop gives you a stink look like you're guilty fork h