Dissection is a job that consumes a lot of physical and mental energy, and also takes a lot of time. In order to take care of forensic doctors, Tang Ze specially reserved dormitories for them so that they can rest directly.
Judging from the sleepy look on Ma Chengshi's face, he probably went to bed in the dormitory directly after finishing the autopsy yesterday.
That's why Tang Ze asked this.
"I don't know if you watched the news. There was a fire in a house yesterday, and an elderly man who lived alone passed away."
Tang Ze was stunned by what Masashi said. "I know this news, but why were the victims of the fire sent to us..."
"Don't you already have the answer to this question in your heart?"
Asanami walked to his office and sent a medical report on his desk to Karasawa: "The deceased is named Yamamura Yukizo, 71 years old, living alone.
The fire broke out around 8:30 last night and he was unable to escape and was trapped inside.
In fact, it was confirmed that the other person was beyond saving when he was in the ambulance.
It was originally planned to be treated as an accident, but the doctor accompanying the ambulance discovered bruises on the messenger's neck and the "Yoshikawa lines" caused by resistance on his neck.
At the time, the doctor suspected the victim had been killed before the fire, and after reporting the case to his colleagues, he sent the body directly to the police department for investigation.
"Looking at the injuries on the neck, it looks like someone was strangled to death by someone holding the neck with both hands."
Tang Ze looked at the autopsy report and said, "The tracheal mucosa is pale. It turns out that the death was not caused by the fire, but was killed before the fire."
"Well, generally speaking, people who died from burns should have burn marks on their trachea, or their trachea should turn black due to inhaling a large amount of smoke."
Ma Chengshi nodded and said, "But the tracheal mucosa of the body I dissected last night was completely white, which is what forensic medicine calls 'tracheal mucosal pallor.'"
This suggests that the deceased had actually died before the fire broke out, so he did not inhale dust or flames.
Considering the wounds on the messenger's neck and the Yoshikawa Line, the deceased was probably strangled to death before the fire started."
"Kill someone and then set fire to cover up the crime?"
Tang Ze never imagined that the fire he encountered unexpectedly last night would turn into a murder case. "I know the situation. I will take the scientific research team to the scene to take a look."
"Well, I'll leave it to you then." Masashi said, yawning and turning away. "Then I'll go back to sleep."
"Now that you're awake, have breakfast before going to sleep." Tang Ze reminded him, "Take care of yourself."
"I know, I know." Masashi waved his hand and walked towards the restaurant.
Tang Ze quickly contacted Saito Hiroshi and asked him to bring his men with him to the crime scene.
Of course, murder cases naturally require the investigation of the First Division. Tang Ze called Takagi, only to find that he and Sato Miwako had already set off ahead of time.
Everyone drove quickly to the fire site yesterday, where the entire area was filled with traditional Japanese buildings.
Many of the structures outside, such as guardrails, are made of wood, which makes them very prone to fire.
Under the gaze of a group of onlookers, Tang Ze led his men into the boundary line.
At the crime scene, forensic officers have already started filming and collecting evidence.
After seeing Tang Ze, Gao Mu immediately came forward and said, "Detective Tang Ze, you are here too."
"Yeah, I saw this fire from a distance yesterday." Tang Ze nodded and said, "I thought it was just an ordinary fire, but I didn't expect it to be involved in a murder case."
"Who said it wasn't? I rushed here straight away after receiving the news this morning."
At this, Sato Miwako smiled and said, "Oh, by the way, since this involves a fire, Inspector Yuminaga from the Fire Department will also be working with us on the case."
"Where are the others?"
Tang Ze nodded, not too surprised. After all, this case also involved arson, and it was normal for the fire investigation department to cooperate with the investigation.
"They're investigating the scene in the house." Takagi pointed to the burnt room.
"Let's go in and take a look."
Tang Ze stepped in, and a group of scientific research members in white coats entered the house one after another.
After entering the room, the dim light even forced Saito Hiroshi to take out a flashlight to see his surroundings clearly.
"Wow, this is really burned thoroughly." Looking at the room that was almost completely charred, Saito Hiroshi sighed.
At this moment, the house is basically charred black, which is why it is so dark inside. After all, there is not even a single intact wall around.
It was like a nearly dark room, and the light naturally dimmed.
"It's Inspector Tang Ze." Officer Yumio, who was investigating the scene nearby, heard the noise and looked over. "Long time no see."
"It's been a while, I think the last time we met was during the 'Flame Horse' incident." Tang Ze said hello with a smile, "Thank you for troubling me this time."
"Oh, by the way, let me introduce you. This is Ryuhei Samejima, the deputy chief firefighter at the Tokyo Central Fire Department."
After greeting everyone, Gong Chang immediately introduced the man next to him who was dressed as a firefighter.
"Jiaodao..." Tang Ze heard the name and looked at the other person carefully and said suddenly: "Ah, I saw you in the newspaper."
"Samejima is the ace of the Central Fire Department," Gong Chang said with a smile. "The media has also reported on his selfless dedication to saving people many times."
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