Chapter 235: Chapter 235

The conclusions drawn after the autopsy were almost identical to the preliminary conclusions when the body was discovered.

"How consistent is the fatal wound with the dagger found at the scene?"

"The level of decomposition of the body is too severe, but from the undissolved part of the heart, we can confirm that the murder weapon is a sharp dagger."

The situation as explained by Wang Changjiang from a forensic perspective is clear but also very explicit: we cannot yet be one hundred percent sure that the dagger found at the scene is the murder weapon.

However, from the standpoint of crime scene investigation, there is a relatively certain statement.

Liu Guodong took over the conversation: "We found bloodstains on the sheath of the dagger. After testing, we can confirm that the blood type matches that of the victim."

"But the bloodstains have lost their activity. We used trace evidence detection instruments for identification, but we were unable to extract genetic material, making DNA comparison impossible."

"However, combining the forensic conclusions with the bloodstain analysis..." Liu Guodong and Wang Changjiang exchanged a glance, and the latter nodded.

"We can basically say that the dagger found at the scene should be the murder weapon."

The case analysis meeting is both a forum for candid discussion and a conference that requires rigorous logical thinking.

Especially when forensics and crime scene investigations are reporting, they must adhere not only to logic but also to evidence.

In the field of criminal investigation, forensics and crime scene investigation are like the foundational constructions in economics.

They are the logical foundation for frontline detectives to deduce and solve cases.

Many clues were discovered in the Bailan River corpse case, such as the murder weapon, the cause of death, and the first scene where the body was discarded.

However, crucial information is still missing.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been determined, and the nearby investigation yielded nothing.

Furthermore, it’s possible that the body was discarded in Bailan River by the suspect, who then abandoned the murder weapon at the location where the body was discovered. All of this is filled with bizarre circumstances that defy normal logic.

At this moment, Lu Chuan is conducting an on-site investigation.

"Lu, how is it? Have you found anything?"

Liu Guodong is in a meeting, while Yang Sen and Old Bai are accompanying Lu Chuan in investigating the scene where the suspect discarded the body.

Due to the heavy rain, the traces under the bushes are very unclear, and no discoveries are visible to the naked eye.

However, after the rain stopped, a faint smell of decay intermittently lingered, suggesting that something had indeed occurred here.

Lu Chuan is using instruments for a detailed inspection of the area and has already made some discoveries.

Moreover, the body decayed here, and the corpse oil absorbed into the soil cannot be easily diluted by a single heavy rain.

"Found some hair, nothing else significant yet."

From a professional crime scene investigation perspective, Lu Chuan is far more skilled than Zhang Hui.

Zhang Hui could determine that the body had drag marks based on the position of the shoes, so naturally, Lu Chuan could discover this as well.

However, the body is now severely decomposed, and the site has been washed by heavy rain, erasing any footprints left by the suspect.

Although the first scene where the body was discarded has been found, it seems to be of no major use in solving the case.

Criminal Investigation Team.

"What are the findings from the analysis of the clothes on the body?"

The clothes on the body, particularly the underwear, are expensive and differ in size from the actual build of the body. This is the most important clue presently available to trace the identity of the deceased.

This aspect of the investigation is handled by Sun Jun’s action team.

"A white cotton long-sleeve T-shirt, from the Pure brand, was a spring collection item launched in March of the year before last."

Sun Jun began to report the investigation results.

"We checked with eighteen Pure brand shops in Haizhou City. All sold this T-shirt the year before last."

"When did the T-shirt go out of production, when did sales stop, and can we trace the buyers?"

Sun Jun shook his head with a bitter smile: "This was a hot-selling spring T-shirt two years ago, cheap, priced at 99 yuan each when not on sale, later dropping to as low as 39 yuan each during promotions."

"We checked the sales; each store sold over three hundred pieces on average, totaling roughly five thousand pieces."

"The T-shirt on the body is size S, the most sold size, accounting for about one third, or approximately two thousand pieces."

"Sales were concentrated mostly from March to November of the year before last, with a few clearance sales occurring before the end of June last year."

Sun Jun’s team conducted a very detailed investigation, working around the clock with more than twenty people, visiting all Pure brand stores in Haizhou City.

But the result is frustrating due to the overwhelming number of these T-shirts.

Yet Sun Jun had more to say: "And that’s not even considering online purchase volumes, which are hard to calculate in a short time."

"So, it’s challenging to trace the identity of the deceased from the T-shirt found on the body?"

Qin Yong’s brow furrowed increasingly.

"What about the brassiere?"

At the mention of brassieres, Sun Jun showed enthusiasm.

"This type of brassiere is relatively easy to trace."

Sun Jun stood up: "The brand of the brassiere found on the deceased is Secret Garden, a foreign luxury apparel brand, and it’s quite expensive, with only one shop in Haizhou City."

"However, this line of underwear is also sold through numerous online channels, and there are some sales in Haizhou, making the investigation difficult."

"Furthermore, this particular brassiere model was a new release last year, with a price tag of 1,388 yuan, and there were not many sales locally in Haizhou, especially for size D cup."

"Here’s the list of all individuals who bought this D-cup brassiere offline in Haizhou."

Qin Yong straightened from his chair, scrutinizing the list containing only thirteen names.

"Have you checked them all?"

"We’ve checked three, still working on the others."

"Keep a close watch on these thirteen people and uncover everything in the shortest time possible!"

Since the case broke, this was the best news Qin Yong had heard.

The bra found on the body can basically be concluded not to belong to the deceased.

Two reasons exist for this.

One is the size mismatch; a woman with a B cup wouldn’t wear a D cup bra.

The other reason is the cotton T-shirt the body wears.

The T-shirt is cheap, and judging by the wear on the sleeve edges, it’s likely the person wore this T-shirt frequently.

What does this indicate? It indicates that the deceased had mediocre financial circumstances and could wear the same T-shirt for two or three years.

So, would such a person buy a bra costing over a thousand yuan?

However, having a lead doesn’t always mean the case can be solved.

Criminal Investigation Team meeting room.

"Have all thirteen individuals been checked?"

Sitting across from Qin Yong, Sun Jun’s expression was not too optimistic either.

"Yes, they’ve all been checked. Of the thirteen who bought the bra, two were men, and eleven were women."

"One man bought it for his wife, and the bra is still there."

"The other bought it for a mistress, and although the woman is currently out of town, it has been confirmed that the bra is still there as well."

"Among the eleven women, some bought it for themselves, some for friends; we’ve investigated all, and the bras were accounted for."

The lead that initially seemed most promising yielded no valuable information.