Chapter 915: Case Closed

These cases are not much different from the vast majority of cases.

The suspects, Li Baowei and Qin Xiaohui, were actually already under police surveillance from the very beginning.

Although they were not initially identified as suspects, the police had contact with both during the investigation and interviews.

However, during the handling of the case by the Quanzhou Criminal Investigation Team, there was not enough direct evidence, so they did not reach the level of suspecting their involvement.

Even when the major case team got involved later, and found the possibility of suspicion concerning Li Baowei, he almost slipped through the net due to his alibi.

On the other hand, it was the opposite for Qin Xiaohui; throughout the investigation, she provided a considerable amount of information on Wang Jingya.

Especially regarding Wang Jingya’s social relations, why he left on the day of his disappearance, whom he went to see, etc. All this information was actually provided by Qin Xiaohui.

Judging by the current emotional results, the other party deliberately aimed to mislead the police.

But the net of justice is meticulous, yet not letting anything slip. To avoid suspicion, Qin Xiaohui deliberately invited Wang Jingya for lunch on the day of the crime, but then followed him to the vicinity of Chenyang’s residential area.

Qin Xiaohui thought this would not be discovered, not expecting the police to filter vehicles passing by the intersection.

Coupled with the broken fingerprint found by Lu Chuan at the crime scene, Qin Xiaohui was ultimately identified.

"Director Li, thanks to the major case team, otherwise... this case probably wouldn’t have been solved."

Once everyone finished reporting, this case was considered nearly closed, with the major case team’s task roughly completed. The remaining work was for the Chenzhou Criminal Investigation Team to handle, primarily routine material tasks.

Wang Chuanmin, director of the Tianzhou Criminal Investigation Team, expressed his gratitude to Li Donglin.

Although at first glance this case seemed full of details, Tianzhou Criminal Investigation Team had noted them, but the key aspects were uncovered only after the major case team arrived.

Such as the site investigation.

Qin Chuan’s second site investigation uncovered extremely important clues - bloodstains and fingerprints.

The broken fingerprint could not be matched to any target in the system, but once Qin Xiaohui and Li Baowei came under suspicion, it became crucial evidence to pinpoint them.

This was also one of the most significant pieces of evidence left at the crime scene, serving as a vital link in the complete evidence chain.

Through bloodstain identification, both Qin Xiaohui and Li Baowei were cross-identified.

The bloodstain’s blood type differed from Qin Xiaohui but matched Li Baowei’s.

The fingerprint belonged to Qin Xiaohui, indicating that there were two people at the crime scene at the time.

With this evidence, breaking through the interrogation of Qin Xiaohui and Li Baowei became seamless.

Additionally, Wang Song and Song Mingguang’s teams also made significant progress.

Li Baowei was brought under police investigation during this process.

"Captain Zhang, no need to be so humble; handling major cases is the duty of the major case team."

To Li Donglin, it seemed like nothing special.

Previously, as the director of the provincial criminal investigation division, Li Donglin mostly supervised major cases.

Before the establishment of the provincial major case team, specific investigations were typically conducted by the criminal investigation team.

Even at the City Public Security Bureau, so-called special teams were formed as temporary organizations by drawing personnel.

City bureaus and provincial departments do not conduct specific investigations but oversee specific cases.

Or offer expert assistance.

The most crucial investigative power lies with each county or city’s criminal investigation team or investigation squad.

The provincial major case team gathers top experts statewide for direct case involvement, supplemented by full support from city public security bureaus, providing a solid technical and material basis for rapidly solving cases.

Li Donglin and his colleagues initiated this mechanism, starting last year, it’s been promoted nationwide, so the provincial major case team has become standard across provinces.

"Director Li, you’re too humble; this case might be routine for the major case team, but it was difficult for our team."

"How about the director invites the major case team members to dinner tonight, Director Li, what do you think..."

With Li Donglin’s stature, he received priority attention from city bureau leaders everywhere, furthermore, coming from Tianzhou City himself, he was familiar with the director and leaders here.

However, Li Donglin left as a technical detective, not holding any significant position at Chenzhou City Public Security Bureau.

Having handled two cases here, he was familiar with Tianzhou City’s major case team.

Lu Chuan was even more familiar, with Tianzhou City and Haizhou City neighboring each other, Lu Chuan had dealt with cases here since joining the police.

He knew many people here.

With the case solved, everyone had a small drink at the evening banquet, but the consumption was minimal.

Tianzhou City’s bureau head, along with the political commissar and three deputy directors, attended tonight’s dinner.

The lineup was a testament to their attention.

In such settings, most conversations were ceremonial.

Tianzhou’s bureau head thanked Li Donglin on behalf of the Tianzhou City Public Security Bureau, expressing gratitude for the provincial department’s support in developing the Tianzhou City Public Security Bureau over the years.

Similarly, Li Donglin thanked the Tianzhou City Public Security Bureau for providing many talents to the provincial department over the years.

After the dinner, it was already past midnight.

In previous nights, Lu Chuan and colleagues improvised rests either in the Criminal Investigation Team office or meeting room.

Some, like Wang Song, were running errands outside, taking quick naps in their cars.

Tonight, Tianzhou City Public Security Bureau booked lodging, allowing everyone a bed rest.

The following morning, Lu Chuan returned to Haizhou City.

With the case closed, there was no reason to stay. After greeting colleagues and Li Donglin, Lu Chuan was the first to leave.

Although Haizhou City hadn’t been troubled by cases lately, Lu Chuan was newly married, relishing time with his spouse.

After two days of weekend break, Lu Chuan returned energetically to the High-tech Zone Criminal Investigation Team on Monday.