National Forensic Doctor-Chapter 1145 - 1076: Trust and Challenge

"Double perpetration? Male and female?" Liu Jinghui’s mind spun, considering various possibilities.

Jiang Yuan answered solely based on the footprints, saying: "Both are males."

"Then we have to consider the possibility that they’re not accomplices. Of course, they might be, but not necessarily." Liu Jinghui’s response seemed a bit diplomatic, but his inclination was quite evident.

Under normal circumstances, when encountering two people at a crime scene, it’s usually assumed they are accomplices. After all, in the early hours, having two people follow a victim requires justification if they’re not accomplices.

Wang Chuanxing asked, "If they’re not accomplices, what is their relationship?"

"We don’t have the conditions to determine that for now. However, think about it, the victim is a big star, it’s Li Aiyuan! If they were accomplices and went so far as to drug and kill, why did only one have relations with her?" Liu Jinghui’s question was very humanistic.

Wang Chuanxing hesitantly answered, "The other held back?"

"How could that possibly be held back!" Liu Jinghui looked at Wang Chuanxing with an ’ED’ expression, saying: "They planned a murder, how much self-control do you think they have? I don’t believe it. In this kind of situation, it’s either both or none; there’s no sense in one doing it while the other watches."

"Right. Even if one didn’t want to, seeing the other do it would be irresistible. Plus, whether due to being caught, one leaving clues and both being caught is the same; such accomplices won’t allow one to be caught without implicating the other." Liu Wenkai, unknown when he had emerged from the search team, joined Liu Jinghui’s brainstorming session.

Liu Jinghui found Liu Wenkai’s participation timely, nodding, saying: "Wenkai is right. With little evidence left during the murder, it shows that the murder was also clean and swift. In this case, we must consider that the murderer has a certain level of experience, unless there is a huge identity gap between them, which actually also indicates that they are not merely companions."

"Maybe one of them had ED." Liu Wenkai chuckled, saying: "There’s also the case of temporary ED."

Liu Jinghui laughed as well, then remarked, "That possibility indeed exists, but in my experience, people with ED don’t commit sex crimes like this. They’re either particularly excessive in their violent rapes or typically don’t murder for sexual reasons. Of course, there’s still limited data in this area; I’m planning to write a paper on it."

"Utilizing even EDs, that’s Director Liu for you." Liu Wenkai had offered all the information he could and swiftly turned to flattering.

Listening to their conversation, Jiang Yuan recalled the situation of the corpse and compared it to the footprints at the scene, saying: "When the murderer killed, the victim didn’t put up much resistance. From this point, it seems unnecessary to have two people for the murder?"

Liu Jinghui responded, "Indeed, if the murder doesn’t need two people, then two people aren’t required. Murder is the last thing needing education; the killer often ponders how to kill and escape both day and night. Whether two people are needed, they would think it through unless it’s particularly necessary... But maybe two weren’t needed for the murder, though disposal of the body is another matter."

Liu Jinghui paused, then, slightly more animated, continued, "The prop master is small in stature, though Li Aiyuan is quite slender, she weighs about 100 pounds. He could carry her, but transporting her lightly or without traces is nearly impossible. Two people are more convenient for such tasks. Two people... can also more easily corroborate with each other, lie for each other."

Liu Jinghui flicked his medium-length hair in a dashing manner, looked at Jiang Yuan, and asked, "Can we determine the identity of the accomplice?"

"I’ve seen the footprints of everyone in the crew, none of which match. The footprint passed through the middle of the courtyard and essentially disappeared." Jiang Yuan needed a foundation for footprint identification; occasionally a few steps wouldn’t cover it up, but after being trampled by hundreds of steps, only the edges could provide clues. If even those are too worn, then even a Level 7 expert couldn’t help.

Liu Jinghui wasn’t surprised; if Jiang Yuan could directly name someone earlier, he should have.

Liu Jinghui nodded, saying: "What about the body type and height?"

"The weight is relatively light, at most 130 pounds, maybe only 120 pounds. The height is around 180 cm, with high muscle density and probably a good physique, judging from his gait; his center of gravity is more focused than a heavier person. Additionally, the age is young, between 23 to 25 years. Shoe size 43." Jiang Yuan’s range was slightly broad to avoid unintentionally filtering out any involved individuals.

After all, there are currently only over 60 suspects; combining several conditions, a slightly broader range wouldn’t affect filtering. At most, a few suspects could be requested to leave footprints on the spot for identification.

As Jiang Yuan spoke, Wang Chuanxing had already opened the PAD to start filtering. The brand-new PAD, with a stainless steel exterior, was lightweight and sturdy; its screen displayed vivid colors, clearly presenting suspect information. Once various conditions were applied, there was nothing left.

The officers on scene remained unchanged in expression.

This result was expected; with Jiang Yuan’s capability, it was certain he remembered the footprints of over 60 suspects clearly. If he couldn’t name anyone, then it was likely something was amiss.

Jiang Yuan had naturally anticipated this; in fact, he initially determined that this person wasn’t among the 60 plus individuals, but arriving at this conclusion was easy; making subsequent judgments was more complex.

"Looks like an outsider has entered the scene." Liu Jinghui looked dispirited; this was quite boring. A good enclosed murder case, a 60-person level game of Werewolf, suddenly, an outsider wolf comes in—how does that count?

"Let’s interrogate the prop master first." Liu Wenkai suggested, "Moreover, we can particularly inspect his genitals; even if protected during the act, if he didn’t bathe afterward, other residues would remain. Furthermore, being with a big star, too much excitement could cause redness or swelling."

"Captain Liu speaks from experience." Liu Jinghui agreed.

Wang Chuanxing stifled a laugh, saying: "Shall I inform Dai Zhi then?"

"Yes, go ahead. Let Meng Chengbiao join in, listen to their interrogation process, and learn about the investigation methods here." Liu Jinghui placed emphasis in his speech.

Understanding immediately, Wang Chuanxing’s expression grew stern, "Are you concerned about issues arising?"

"Dai Zhi should be alright. Otherwise, why would he have brought Jiang Yuan here? There are plenty of experts domestically, not many like Jiang Yuan who come with their own team. Did he spend so many personal favors and funds to make things difficult for himself? Impossible." After Liu Jinghui spoke, he continued: "But they were the ones who cordoned off the courtyard; the initial arrests and interrogations were all done by them. This unexplained extra person, someone has to be accountable."

Liu Jinghui sounded increasingly unhappy as he spoke; how could even criminals not trust deduction anymore? Such a good chance for an enclosed murder case, and they don’t dare to challenge it!