novelslam Chapter 48: Case Closed, Gun-Related Homicide
Chapter 48: Case Closed, Gun-Related Homicide
Xia Yusheng has already admitted that he has killed people, and the testimonies of several people all point to Qian Xiaoli killing more than one person.
The next morning, Qian Xiaoli's psychological defenses were also broken down.
As he poured out his heart, it became clear that Zhang Erzhu, Lu Kaixuan, and Xia Yusheng had all pledged their loyalty to each other.
After the armored truck robbery, the three men were summoned to the same temple one after another, and each of them killed a homeless man.
Even if a homeless person goes missing, no one cares, and no one calls the police.
In addition, the homeless people Zhang Weida and his team selected came from three different districts of Gotham City.
So Zhang Weida's accomplices killed three homeless men in succession, and no one knew about it.
This series of hidden crimes was only uncovered after the entire gang was apprehended.
……
Waibo Mountain.
It got its name from a crooked-necked tree on the top of the mountain.
Here, there is also a dilapidated temple that has been unvisited for many years. The roof has collapsed, and all that can be seen are broken walls and ruins.
But on this day, the dilapidated temple welcomed dozens of people.
"Where were they buried?"
Zhang Weida's four accomplices were all brought to the scene.
The person in charge at the scene, Li Xiang, the deputy director in charge of criminal investigation, first asked Qian Xiaoli, who had cooperated with Zhang Weida to get his accomplices to pledge their allegiance.
"It's right behind the temple." Qian Xiaoli raised his hands and pointed. "There's a mountain behind it, and a temple in front, so it can block out some of the view."
They brought the person, who was wearing handcuffs and leg irons, to the back of the temple. Qian Xiaoli casually drew a circle and said, "It should be around here. Don't make things difficult for me with the exact location; how could I remember it so clearly?"
"The three of you?"
"I don't remember very clearly. My mind was in turmoil that day, how could I possibly remember anything?"
"It's probably here." Xia Yusheng stepped on a piece of land.
"I forgot about it too." The other suspect shook his head.
"dig!"
At Li Xiang's command, more than a dozen people took hoes and shovels and began digging in the ground.
Fortunately, there weren't many stones on the ground, and after digging for more than an hour, the body of the homeless man that Xia Yusheng had killed was unearthed.
He had been dead for two years, and his body had completely turned to bones.
"Based on their confessions and the skeletal remains found, it seems these three murder cases are solved." Cao Dahua dug a shovelful of dirt, glanced at Wu Song, only to find that Wu Song had already finished three shovelfuls. His lips twitched involuntarily. "Apprentice, even if you didn't work in criminal investigation, you wouldn't starve working as a laborer on a construction site!"
"What are you talking about? These days, what can you do to starve? You can get rich by collecting scraps or begging." Wu Song shoveled down and felt resistance on the shovel, as if he had encountered something hard.
After checking the depth of the shovel in the soil, he immediately switched to a small shovel and slowly began digging.
Before long, another skeleton reappeared in the public eye.
Half an hour later, the third skeleton was also unearthed.
Looking at the three skeletons, every police officer present felt a heavy weight in their hearts.
Li Xiang sighed and then came to Xu Bin's side. "With weapons at your disposal, the desire to kill will naturally arise. If Zhang Weida hadn't had those two guns, the case would never have developed to this point."
Whether it's the murder of Li Yanan or the armored truck robbery, the perpetrators have been apprehended and confessed. There's only some finishing touches left. You should assign a team to specifically keep an eye on the missing gun. I'll have the Public Security Brigade cooperate with you. If you need any assistance from other district units, just submit an application and we'll communicate with them.
In short, whatever the thief's purpose in stealing that gun, we must get it back, not a single bullet can be lost!
"Mission accomplished!" Xu Bin raised his hand in salute!
"Yes, your Major Crimes Unit's performance these past few days has been remarkable. I will apply for an award for your entire team."
……
The Serious Crimes Unit continued to be busy in the following hours.
Others were responsible for wrapping up the two cases.
Wu Song and Cao Dahua were responsible for working with the security team to find Xia Yusheng's lost gun.
After all, Xia Yusheng was someone the two of them were responsible for arresting, and the deputy director of the branch office in the eastern district where Xia Yusheng lost his gun was Cao Dahua's wife. With him involved, many things could be handled more easily.
After confirming that Xia Yusheng had bought the safe less than half a month ago, and that he was probably not lying, the two began their investigation in the eastern part of the city.
They went through every single one of the repeat thieves from the East District who could be found in Gotham City.
"Well, after seeing so many people, have you figured out who the one who stole the gun is?"
As Cao Dahua walked out of the home of a middle-aged man who had been released from prison less than three months prior for burglary, he offered Wu Song a cigarette and asked with a smile.
"Master, do you think I'm a lie detector?" Wu Song casually took the cigarette. "At most, I can tell who killed someone or who lied, but I really can't judge that."
"Hehehe." Cao Dahua chuckled, "Being able to tell who committed murder is already an abnormal ability. I guarantee that with this skill, you have a bright future! Gaotan City is definitely not your final destination, and even Canglan Province might not be able to accommodate you. Don't forget your master when you become successful!"
"Let's make our fortune first," Wu Song chuckled, straddling the motorcycle. "So, what's the next step in the investigation?"
"What else can we do? Just investigate relentlessly." Cao Dahua smiled helplessly. "Xia Yusheng lost so much money but didn't report it. Half a month has passed, and there are no valuable clues left in his house. We haven't found any clues from the neighbors either. What can we do? We can only visit all those with criminal records. Even if the provincial department sends down experts, they'll still have to investigate in the same way."
After saying that, Cao Dahua clicked his tongue and said, "In the past two years, surveillance cameras have been installed at the entrances and exits of bank lobbies. When they are installed in every street and alley, it will be easier for us to investigate cases."
"Hey, think I'm dreaming. A surveillance system costs tens of thousands of yuan, and even if you install it on every street corner, it's not that expensive!"
"Maybe that day will come." Wu Song felt that the world's technology was progressing quite quickly, and he might actually live to see that day.
"Alright, let's go, let's investigate those old thieves in our North District."
The two continued their inquiries, one person at a time, on their motorcycle.
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12 month 2 number.
noon.
After searching for almost half a month, I still haven't found anything, and this morning I returned empty-handed again.
Wu Song and Cao Dahua then returned to the branch office canteen for lunch.
Halfway through the meal, Lin Wenshu rushed in, shouting, "Deputy Captain Cao, Wu Song, quick, dispatch the police! There's been a gun-related homicide in our jurisdiction!"
"Could this be the very gun we're investigating?" Wu Song and Cao Dahua, who were eating, exchanged a glance and blurted out.