freenovelworld Chapter 1493 Arresting Tian Liang
Chapter 1493 Arresting Tian Liang
All the clues had been connected, and Tian Liang's suspicion of committing the crime was beyond doubt. Li Ming immediately ordered Tian Liang's arrest. To ensure the smooth execution of the arrest operation, Xiao Zhou led his team to develop a meticulous arrest plan: through surveillance and tracking, and by setting up a perimeter around Tian Liang's rented residence, they would learn his travel patterns and carry out the arrest when he was out, avoiding conflicts in the densely populated urban village and preventing harm to innocent people.
Around 4 p.m. that day, the surveillance team reported that Tian Liang, wearing a mask and hat, walked out of his rented apartment and headed towards a supermarket outside the urban village, seemingly to buy groceries. Xiao Zhou immediately led his team to the designated location to prepare for the arrest. When Tian Liang reached the intersection at the exit of the urban village, Xiao Zhou gave the order, and the team quickly moved in and surrounded him.
"Don't move! Police!" The team members flashed their police badges and shouted sternly. Tian Liang's face changed drastically upon seeing this. He instinctively tried to escape, but was firmly held down by the team members who had been positioned on either side. He struggled desperately, screaming, "Why are you arresting me? I haven't done anything wrong!" But no matter how much he resisted, he couldn't break free from the team members' control. The team members quickly handcuffed Tian Liang and conducted a body search. They found a cell phone and a small amount of cash in his pockets, but no other weapons.
A crowd gathered, buzzing with discussion. Xiao Zhou signaled to his team members to maintain order, and then said to Tian Liang, "Tian Liang, we suspect you of intentionally murdering Zheng Guobin. We are now arresting you according to the law. Please cooperate with our investigation." Upon hearing the name "Zheng Guobin," Tian Liang's struggles weakened, his eyes filled with fear and despair. He finally lowered his head and ceased resisting.
The team members took Tian Liang into the police car and quickly drove away from the scene to the Criminal Investigation Division. Throughout the journey, Tian Liang remained silent, his head resting against the car window, his eyes vacant, seemingly repenting for his actions, or perhaps contemplating how to handle the subsequent investigation. The police car sped towards the Criminal Investigation Division, sunlight streaming through the window onto Tian Liang's face, illuminating his regret and confusion.
News of Tian Liang's arrest quickly reached the Criminal Investigation Division. Li Ming looked at Tian Liang's photo and breathed a sigh of relief. From the initial uncertainty about the victim's identity, to the reversal after identifying Wang Hao and Liu Hong, and finally to uncovering Tian Liang as the true culprit through tracing family relationships, the case had been fraught with twists and turns, but had finally made decisive progress. Although Tian Liang's motive and the specific details of the crime still needed further verification, his arrest meant that the truth behind the Zhangjiagou Riverbank corpse case was about to be revealed.
The laboratory is continuing its examination of Tian Liang's DNA, the murder weapon, and the clothing used in the crime, further refining the chain of evidence. Meanwhile, the team members are also continuing to investigate other conflicts between Tian Liang and Zheng Guobin, as well as the specific details of the crime on the day of the incident, attempting to reconstruct the complete crime sequence. Tian Yajuan was also summoned again to the Criminal Investigation Division to assist in the investigation of Tian Liang's motives and related circumstances. Upon learning of Tian Liang's arrest, she had mixed feelings, both heartbroken by her brother's actions and somewhat relieved that the long-standing feud had finally been resolved.
Inside the Criminal Investigation Division's office, the lights were still bright. Team members were each performing their duties: some were organizing case leads, some were perfecting evidence, and some were coordinating with the laboratory to follow up on test results. Each face showed weariness but determination. Although the case was not yet fully solved, Tian Liang's arrest gave everyone hope that the truth would come to light. Li Ming looked at the case summary diagram on the wall and said firmly, "Next, we need to focus on verifying Tian Liang's modus operandi, securing all evidence, and ensuring the case can be smoothly transferred for prosecution, giving the deceased Zheng Guobin and the victim's family a satisfactory explanation."
Detained in the interrogation room, Tian Liang faced the cold walls alone, reflecting on his actions. Years of resentment towards Zheng Guobin erupted on the day of the crime, leading him down a path of crime. Now, handcuffed, he realized his impulsiveness and folly had not only destroyed Zheng Guobin's life but also ruined his own and his family's future. The harsh white light of the interrogation room illuminated the tears and remorse on his face, foreshadowing the heavy legal consequences he would ultimately face for his actions.
While the investigation has made significant progress, some details still require further verification. For example, how did Tian Liang know that Zheng Guobin was going to the warehouse to inventory goods on the night of the incident? Did he and Zheng Guobin have an argument after meeting near the warehouse? Why did he move the body to the Zhangjiagou Riverbank to hide it after committing the crime? These questions need to be answered one by one through further investigation. But what is certain is that with Tian Liang's arrest, the long-unsolved Zhangjiagou Riverbank corpse case has finally seen the light of day, and the truth is about to surface.
Looking at the surveillance footage outside the interrogation room, Xiao Zhou was filled with mixed emotions. From initially sifting through tens of thousands of missing persons records, to investigating seven leads to no results, to finally identifying Zheng Guobin, experiencing the reversals in the suspicions of Wang Hao and Liu Hong, and finally uncovering Tian Liang as the real culprit, every step was fraught with challenges and twists. But as a criminal investigation police officer, he knew that as long as he stayed true to his original aspirations, was meticulous and rigorous, and did not overlook any clue, he would surely be able to dispel the fog and bring the murderer to justice.
At opposite ends of the interrogation table, Xiao Zhou and his teammate Xiao Li sat facing each other, thick case files, various test reports, and photos of physical evidence collected at the scene laid out before them. A heavy silence filled the air. Tian Liang kept his head down, his hands handcuffed to the rings under the table. His fingertips unconsciously dug into the seams of his trousers. His disheveled hair obscured his eyes and brows, revealing only his taut jawline and slightly trembling shoulders.
“Tian Liang, we have all the evidence. Now we’re giving you a chance to confess and try to get leniency.” Xiao Zhou broke the silence first, his tone calm but with an undeniable authority. He pushed a glass of warm water in front of Tian Liang. “Drink some water, think it over before you answer.”
Tian Liang didn't look up, nor did he touch the glass of water. His throat bobbed, but he remained silent. His body was taut, as if deliberately building a defensive line to resist everything before him. Seeing this, Xiao Li added, "Tian Liang, do you think you can get away with this by remaining silent? Since we dared to arrest you, we are absolutely certain. Zheng Guobin's death is inextricably linked to you."
These words seemed to touch a nerve with Tian Liang. He abruptly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, filled with a mixture of ferocity and panic, yet he remained silent, gritting his teeth and staring intently at the interrogation table, his knuckles turning white from the force. Xiao Zhou observed this and understood—Tian Liang's reaction wasn't the bewilderment of an innocent bystander, but rather the instinctive resistance of a perpetrator whose sore spot had been touched.