At 8 PM on November 18th, the 1117 Special Task Force of the An Ding Destiny Division...
"Xiao Ma, tell me the results of this afternoon's investigation!"
In the conference room, all members of Task Force 1117 had arrived. Looking at the stack of fast food boxes behind them, one could guess that this task force was having another busy day.
"Okay, Captain Li. This afternoon, we mainly visited the victim's associates and reviewed the surveillance footage around the crime scene."
"After investigation and monitoring, it can be basically ruled out that a school teacher was the suspect. The incident occurred in a plum grove, which is located on the back hill of the school and is only connected to the school's teaching area by a small path. The path is equipped with access control and cameras that work around the clock."
"We have entrusted our colleagues in the technical department to carefully review the surveillance footage for the 24 hours before and after the incident, and no teacher was found to have passed by. Furthermore, we have also checked the plum grove and other possible access routes to the school, and all of them are blocked by anti-climbing fences of more than 2 meters, which are almost impossible for an ordinary person to climb over."
"After investigation, the suspect we finally identified was the victim's boyfriend, Liu Xiangdong, who was also the president of the Honghu Society!"
"Nearly a month before the incident, many people saw the two arguing on several occasions. On the afternoon of the incident, the security camera clearly captured Li Yan entering the plum grove alone, followed closely by Liu Xiangdong. Eleven minutes later, Liu Xiangdong left the plum grove alone."
"This is the information that Sister Qin Wen and I investigated. Sister Qin Wen, please check if I've missed anything?"
Qin Wen nodded. "That's basically all we've found out. Based on the available information and evidence, we can basically confirm that the suspect is Liu Xiangdong. After the meeting, we can apply for an arrest warrant."
"Qin Wen, Xiao Ma, you did a great job!" Li Nan turned to Yang Bairong, "Old Yang, how about your side?"
Yang Bairong put down his thermos and said, "Captain Li was right this morning; this case isn't an isolated incident. Today, Li Na and I went to the school. At first, the school leaders tried all sorts of excuses, but luckily Li Na was smart and scared them off with just a few words, so they told the truth."
According to school leaders, this is the second murder case that has occurred at the school, in the winter of 2013 and 2017 respectively. The victims died in the same way: their throats were slit, a single fatal blow. There also seemed to be some words carved on their backs.
"Back then, because the school was locked down in time and students didn't have the convenient communication tools they have now, the news was quickly suppressed."
"Students at normal universities graduate every four years, and this event also happens every four years. In addition, the school deliberately kept it a secret, so the students didn't know about it."
"As for school teachers, they work at schools, and because of this job, school leaders have more control over them. They hardly need to exert any effort, as the teachers will help to block information."
"As for the families of the deceased, since both victims were girls and both families were of modest means, the school only spent a small amount of money to settle the matter."
"Why wasn't it reported to our Anding Division at the time?"
"The Normal University is located in the northern part of Tanhua City and is under the jurisdiction of the North Suburb Patrol Guard. As you know, Captain Li, it's a society based on personal connections. Using the same method, a money offensive, plus the families' active request to downplay the matter, the first two cases were ultimately dropped."
Li Nan clenched her fists in frustration. An eight-year-long case, buried and covered up because of this society based on personal connections, because of these intricate relationships. Eight years—how many clues were simply concealed!
Even in broad daylight, they're all pests!
Yang Bairong continued, "I contacted Beiwei. Although they downplayed the matter back then, they still did all the necessary preliminary work. They've compiled the relevant materials today and will send them over first thing tomorrow morning."
The case has now been largely confirmed to be a serial murder case.
However, given that the case had taken eight years, Li Nan was not confident that it could be solved in a short period of time.
"Alright, the basic situation is clear now. That concludes today's case review. Meeting adjourned! I'm going to apply for an arrest warrant and a search warrant from Mr. Xiong!"
Li Nan slammed his fists on the table, but he was still thinking: Could the truth of a case that had lasted for eight years be revealed so easily?
After the other three left, Li Nan said to Qin Wen, "Xiao Wen, there are some new leads in Wang Zihe's case. Go to my office and wait for me. I'm going to see Xiong Sifu first."
"Go on, Old Li!"
...
Xiong Sifu's office.
Xiong Sifu was a middle-aged man around fifty years old. His black suit accentuated his upright character.
After listening to Li Nan's report, Xiong Sifu said, "Xiao Li, you did a good job. You've gathered so many clues in just one day."
"I'll give you the visa immediately. It would be best to arrest this suspect tonight, just in case things get complicated."
"Sigh, this case has such a huge social impact. Actually, I've vaguely heard my brothers in the northern suburbs mention it too. You guys will probably still be busy with the follow-up to this case!"
"Master, it's my duty, and I can't shirk it!"
Li Nan gave Xiong Sifu a standard salute from the An Ding Division. Looking at Li Nan's straight posture, Xiong Sifu sighed, "You have the same style as your old Li. If old Li saw you like this, hehe, he would be laughing nonstop in the underworld."
Upon hearing Xiong Sifu mention his deceased father, Li Nan silently vowed in her heart, "Dad, I will definitely make you proud!"
Li Nan's eyes were glistening with tears. Xiong Sifu continued, "You guys will have to work hard these days. Case 1117 is urgent, and we can't let our guard down with this construction site death case either. I feel this case is very strange, it feels a bit familiar!"
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