freenovelworld Chapter 843 Mystery Continues as Body Fragments Are Discovered
Chapter 843 Mystery Continues as Body Fragments Are Discovered
Qin Chuan continued to make arrangements: "For Zhang Jun, focus on investigating where he went and who he met during the hour he left the hotel; for Li Baoguo, find out who called him that night and where he went; for Chen Weihua, find out his purpose in leaving the factory and the reason for tampering with the duty records."
The officers resumed their intensive investigation. Those investigating Zhang Jun's communication records discovered that during his rest time on the night of the incident, Zhang Jun had a ten-minute call with an unknown number. Technical analysis revealed that this number was a temporarily purchased anonymous number, making it impossible to directly identify the owner. However, the officers did not give up and continued to investigate Zhang Jun's other social connections, attempting to find clues related to this number.
Police officers investigating Li Baoguo's communication records determined that the call he received that evening came from a small business owner who had business dealings with the factory. Upon questioning, the small business owner stated that Li Baoguo had asked him to call and arrange a meeting, saying he had something important to discuss. The meeting place was a small restaurant near the factory. Upon arrival, Li Baoguo appeared hurried, said only a few inconsequential words, and left. Police officers conducted door-to-door inquiries around the restaurant, hoping to find clues about Li Baoguo's whereabouts after his departure.
Police officers investigating Chen Weihua discovered a large sum of money of unknown origin had recently been deposited into his account. Suspecting the money might be related to the case, the officers began a deeper investigation into the source of the funds and whether Chen Weihua had financial dealings with other suspects.
Under Qin Chuan's command, the entire city's police force was mobilized, conducting a thorough search of every trash can in every corner. After several days of arduous work, significant discoveries were finally made. In different areas of the city, officers found fragments of a severed hand, severed foot, and some internal organs in the trash cans. These gruesome fragments were carefully collected and quickly sent to the criminal investigation branch's laboratory.
In the laboratory, forensic pathologist Zhang Lin led her team, meticulously analyzing each fragment with focused attention. They used advanced DNA testing technology to compare the DNA with that of the previously deceased Liu Hua's head. "Everyone, pay attention; every detail could be crucial," Zhang Lin instructed her team members while operating the equipment. After several hours of intense work, the results came back: the DNA from all the fragments matched Liu Hua's DNA, confirming that these were indeed parts of Liu Hua's body.
Of particular note was that the trash can where Liu Hua's left arm fragments were found was located right at the entrance of the residential compound where Chen Weihua, the head of the security department, lived. This crucial clue put the police on high alert, as all indications suggested that Chen Weihua was highly likely to be closely connected to the case. Qin Chuan decisively ordered: "Summon Chen Weihua immediately and make sure to get all the details."
When Chen Weihua was brought into the interrogation room, he looked nervous but tried to appear calm. The interrogation room was dimly lit and the atmosphere was oppressive. Li Ming and another experienced interrogator sat opposite him, their eyes piercing. "Chen Weihua, do you know why we called you here?" Li Ming spoke first, his voice cold. Chen Weihua swallowed hard, his eyes darting around, and said, "I...I don't quite know, officers."
“You should know a lot about Liu Hua’s situation. Now the evidence shows that his left arm was found in the trash can at the entrance of your residential area. How do you explain that?” Li Ming stared intently at Chen Weihua, pressing him relentlessly. Chen Weihua’s face turned deathly pale instantly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, but he still vehemently denied it: “That’s impossible. I really have nothing to do with his death. Liu Hua’s affairs with the factory were official business. I’m just a security guard; I only chased him away twice as instructed by my superiors. It’s not worth doing anything illegal for that.”
The interrogator scoffed, "Twice? From what we know, your relationship with Liu Hua is more complex than that. You've verbally abused him in public on multiple occasions, and there have even been physical altercations. What do you have to say about that?" A flicker of panic crossed Chen Weihua's eyes, but he still tried to argue, "Those were all work-related conflicts. It's understandable that I acted impulsively when I was angry, but I really didn't kill anyone."
Li Ming took out a report and placed it in front of Chen Weihua: "These are some clues we found at the scene. The fibers extracted from Liu Hua's clothing are highly similar in composition to the fibers of the uniform you wore at work. Are you still not going to tell the truth?" Chen Weihua looked at the report, his hands unconsciously clenching, his lips trembling, but he still insisted on his innocence.
The interrogation had reached a stalemate; the police knew Chen Weihua wouldn't confess easily. Li Ming adjusted his interrogation strategy, softening his tone as he said, "Chen Weihua, the evidence is extremely unfavorable to you now. There's no point in continuing to resist. If you confess now, there's still a chance you might get a lighter sentence. Think about your family; what will they do if you're severely punished for concealing the truth?" A flicker of doubt crossed Chen Weihua's eyes. He lowered his head, covered his face with his hands, and fell into deep thought.
After a long while, Chen Weihua slowly raised his head, his voice choked with emotion: "I... I really didn't directly participate in the murder, but I know some things. Director Zhang and Deputy Director Li at the factory have been very troubled by Liu Hua's situation. They feel that Liu Hua's compensation demands are too high and are affecting the factory's interests. Once, I overheard them discussing in the office that they would find a way to shut Liu Hua up."
"What exactly did they say? Did they mention any plan?" Li Ming pressed. Chen Weihua shook his head: "I was just passing by at the time and didn't hear very clearly. I only heard them say that they needed to find a reliable person to handle this matter. Later, one day, Director Zhang found me, gave me some money, and asked me to let a stranger pass on the night of the incident. The man was driving a white van and said he was going to deliver some things to the factory. I didn't think much of it at the time and just did it."
"What did that stranger look like? Did you see him again?" the interrogator continued. Chen Weihua recalled, "I didn't see his face clearly at the time; he was wearing a hat and a mask. I haven't seen him since. I really don't know what they wanted to do. I was just after that money. My family urgently needed money; my wife was sick and hospitalized, and my child needed money for school..." Chen Weihua became more and more agitated as he spoke, tears welling up in his eyes.
Li Ming and the interrogator exchanged a glance. Judging from Chen Weihua's reaction, he seemed to know some inside information, but he was probably still hiding the core parts of the case. "Chen Weihua, you'd better tell us everything you know, or you won't be able to bear the consequences. Think carefully about the person who drove the van; did he have any distinctive features?" Li Ming continued to pressure him. Chen Weihua bit his lip, trying hard to recall: "I remember he walked with a limp. When he got out of the van, I saw him walking with a limp. That's all I can remember."