Death sentence turned into acquittal? Who told him to be a detective!

Chapter 130 Using Connections! [A long chapter of 5,000 words!]

If you frequently kill people.

Then you will understand a principle.

The hardest part of killing someone is not killing them silently, but dealing with their social relationships before they died!
If the deceased was an adult who fell from a building, Xu Liang could understand why no one called the police for nearly 12 hours.

But the other person is just a child!

Let alone disappearing for 12 hours in the middle of the night, even if they are missing for six hours in broad daylight, their families will frantically call the police!
Once a report is made, the police will open a case. After the case is opened, if anyone dies, the internal affairs staff will verify the facts immediately.
"Police checked the police reports from the past seven days and found no one whose physical characteristics matched those of the deceased."

Liu Jin stood up and slowly explained to Xu Liang.

talking.

He paused suddenly, then spoke again:

"However, it is speculated that the victim's original clothing may provide information about him."

Liu Jin pointed to the corpse on the ground.

The corpse's clothes were stuck to its body, which had been smashed into a pulp.

As for why we say 'the original clothes' instead of 'the current clothes'...
"The clothes were too clean; the murderer was probably afraid that the victim's clothing would provide clues to the police."

"So, they changed the body's clothes," Liu Jin said.

The deceased was wearing an ill-fitting T-shirt, shorts, and shoes that were two sizes too big.

If he's not dead, he'll still be walking around in front of Xu Liang wearing this outfit.

That would most likely be quite ridiculous.

As for how to determine that the clothes did not belong to the deceased...
"The deceased was too dirty. Judging from the person's personal hygiene, it would be impossible for them to be walking around in such clean clothes."

Chen Changchun squatted down and used his hand to lift up his collar.

In an instant, his chest, covered in calluses and oil, was revealed.

The deceased looked exactly like a lump of black coal!

Even the oily hair was now covered in grime.
In such a living environment, it's impossible to have such clean clothes!

Even if there is, it can stain clothes in the shortest amount of time!

Adding to the speculation from earlier.
The deceased may have been...

Xu Liang paused for a moment, then uttered a guess made by everyone present.

"tramp?"

“Perhaps, they might be left-behind children!” Chen Changchun added from the side.

If the deceased's identity is truly like this...
The other person's clothes must have been very shabby. The police didn't even need to check; they could tell at a glance whether the deceased was a homeless person!
Changing clothes could mislead the police to some extent!

"First, find the primary crime scene."

Xu Liang pondered for a long time, and finally spoke with a headache:

"The murder scene was not far from the Jinjiang Hotel."

"The body fell from the building at 10:30, so the time of death should be within two hours, meaning the deceased died around 8:30."

"At 8:30, it wasn't completely dark yet."

“It’s unlikely that a criminal gang would risk being discovered by moving the body during this time.”

Nightlife isn't very vibrant these days.

There aren't many food stalls.

However, there were still people on the street around 8 o'clock, and the crowds gradually disappeared around 9:30.

"In other words, even though the murderer was on high alert, the other party moved the body from the murder scene to the Jinjiang Hotel, carried the body to the rooftop, and staged a suicide attempt, all in just about an hour."

Xu Liang began by summarizing.

An hour is not a long time.

The fact that so many things could be done can only mean that the murder scene was not far from the hotel, and that moving the body would not take long if no one was around!
"I'm handling this."

Chen Changchun nodded, "I have already deployed police dogs to search the area around the crime scene."

As he spoke, he paused.

"However, it's quite cold now, and if this goes on for too long, the police dogs might not be able to track the animals."

When the weather gets cold, the wind picks up, which greatly affects the performance of police dogs.

In summer, police dogs can sniff right the target with a single sniff.

However, the effectiveness of police dogs decreases somewhat during the rainy winter and autumn seasons.
"It's okay, we should focus on the other two areas now."

First, the identity of the deceased!

Second, the identity of the murderer!

Xu Liang spoke up.

What seems like nonsense is actually not a specific identity, but rather a guess.

For example, if the suspect is suspected to be a young gang, then the search should focus on places associated with young gangs, such as schools.

"Oh, and remember to let the police dogs remember the clothes and the deceased's scent."

"Perhaps this can be used to eliminate suspects in the future."

Xu Liang suddenly reminded him.

Clothes can be used to search for the murderer, and the scent of the deceased can be used to locate the clothes that were originally removed from them.

As for what Xu Liang and his team need to do...
The goal is to find the identity of the deceased!

"Should we ask around?" Liu Jin asked.

"The nearby residents should know who the homeless scavengers in this area are."

Xu Liang pondered for a long time.

finally.
He looked at Liu Jin and said:

“Residents may not know, but if the deceased was indeed a homeless person, then his companions would definitely know who he was!”

"Come with us?"

Liu Jin was surprised, then shook his head.

“These homeless people are all homeless.”

"Especially now that winter has just begun, who knows where they've all hidden away."

Homeless people are like chives in a field.

One crop grows back after another.

The only difference is that chives are harvested in spring and summer and then grow.

However, homeless people and beggars die in the autumn and winter.

Perhaps you'll step under a bridge, enter an unfinished building, or lift a manhole cover.
You will see a rotting, stinking corpse.

To avoid rotting and decaying, they usually hide in extremely well-hidden places, making it impossible for ordinary people to find their dwellings.

but.
"Officer Liu, have you forgotten what cases my law firm started with?"

Xu Liang suddenly smiled.

Liu Jin was taken aback.

The next second, his face suddenly showed astonishment.

"The Chen Dong case!"

Liu Jin's eyes lit up.

Yes!

Xu Liang's law firm started out because of the Chen Dong case!
Who is Chen Dong?

The other person is a minor, but also a homeless person!

Just a second before Chen Dong committed the murder, he was still searching for trash in a corner.

Even if his mental state isn't very good, don't forget about Chen Hua. Chen Hua has been scavenging for nearly ten years, and he knows the entire Hongfu District inside and out!

"You see, Captain Chen hired me for this very moment."

Xu Liang teased Chen Changchun.

Chen Changchun smiled but didn't reply.

He did indeed want to spend money to get Xu Liang to use Chen Hua's connections.

As for why it costs money...
If Xu Liang isn't involved, there's a 90% chance Chen Changchun will believe Chen Hua won't cooperate!
Chen Changchun still remembers the brutal arrest method used by the police when Chen Hua tried to take the blame.

Furthermore, most people who have grudges but cannot seek revenge through the legal system tend to be very hostile towards the police.

Not to mention, after Chen Dong was arrested by the police, he was once sentenced to death!

If it weren't for Xu Liang, Chen Dongxing might already be executed.
It's a miracle that Chen Changchun didn't get a scolding for rashly leading the police there.

They're even asking Chen Hua to cooperate? Chen Changchun isn't fully awake; he can sleep a little longer.
"Go prepare the car and contact Chen Hua. I'll go check on my junior sister first."

Xu Liang looked at Chen Changchun.

He wasn't going to take a nap.

In criminal cases, time is of the essence; not a single minute or second of the 72 hours can be wasted!

Chen Changchun nodded.

"it is good."

After he finished speaking, he and Liu Jin walked aside and began to contact Chen Hua.

Xu Liang then withdrew his gaze.

He walked toward the hotel lobby, where Su Yu was still fast asleep on the sofa, though her complexion was slightly rosier than before.

Yang Ruoxi wiped away the tear stains on her face little by little.

Yang Ruoxi
Exhausted, she leaned back on the sofa and fell asleep peacefully.

Xu Liang looked at the two of them for a while, then suddenly smiled.

"She has a rather pretty sleeping posture."

After he finished speaking, he asked the front desk for two blankets and a lumbar pillow for Yang Ruoxi to use.

After making the arrangements, Chen Changchun burst into the hall. He was about to speak when he saw two people sleeping, and immediately stopped his shout.

"The car is ready, and Chen Hua's address has been confirmed."

Xu Liang nodded.

He then followed the other person out of the hall.

"boom!"

Liu Jin opened the car door, and the three of them got in.

"Snapped!"

The car headlights suddenly blazed on, like two sharp swords slicing through the night.

"Om~!"

With the roar of the engine, the car slowly drove towards a certain place in Hanhai City.

The second instance court ruled that Chen Dong was not criminally liable.

However, the other party still needs to receive treatment in a mental hospital.

Fortunately, the other person's condition was not aggressive, and their emotional issues had been resolved, so they were placed in the mild case ward, where their life was relatively good.

As for the hospital
It is Hongfu Mental Hospital, the only one in Hongfu District.

Chen Changchun didn't know if Chen Hua was there, but the other party's love and care for Chen Dong made him stay by his son's side almost every step of the way.

Therefore, since it's confirmed that Chen Dong is in the hospital, Chen Hua is also highly likely to be there.

Four o'clock in the morning.

The police drove through the night until their headlights illuminated the words "Hongfu Mental Hospital".

When the security guard on night duty saw that it was a police car, he quickly opened the gate.

Chen Changchun parked the car in the parking lot, then got out and walked quickly into the hospital.

In the lobby of the mental hospital.

"Excuse me, which ward is Chen Dong in?"

Inside the hospital lobby, at the reception desk, Chen Changchun and Liu Jin began to inquire. "Phew~"

The receptionist at the front desk, still sleepy-eyed, rubbed her eyes as if she was about to say something.

But as soon as he opened his eyes and saw two police uniforms, he was fully awake.

"You..." the receptionist stammered.

"There is no search warrant, but the police have already contacted your dean in advance."

Chen Changchun did not make things difficult for the other party.

"If you don't believe me, you can call your supervisor over to replace you."

Upon hearing this, the receptionist immediately called over the supervisor on night shift.

The supervisor was a nurse in her forties, with a pen hanging around her neck. She did not panic when she saw the police.

After learning the whole story, she spoke:

"The three of you just need to follow me."

After saying that, the foreman turned around and began to lead the way.

The three followed behind each other.

Before long, she led the three of them to a hospital room.

"Chen Dong is inside."

The foreman spoke in a low voice, then paused and added.

"Keep your noise down when you're talking, even though there are only two of you inside."

"But the soundproofing in the ward is not good, and loud noise will wake up patients in other wards."

Hear the words.

Chen Changchun nodded, then placed his hand on the doorknob and applied a little force.

"Squeak~"

The door opened.

A unique medicinal smell, typical of hospitals, wafted out and lingered around the three of them.

"Who?"

A voice suddenly rang out in the ward.

Immediately afterwards, a crisp sound rang in my ears.

"Snapped!"

The lights are on.

In an instant, the entire ward became crystal clear.

The ward is a double room with two beds, a TV, and a private toilet.

On one of the two beds was Chen Dong, and on the other was Chen Hua, with the light on!

The other person was lying in bed, turning on the bedside light switch with one hand.

Upon seeing the police, Chen Hua frowned slightly.

But the good thing is.
"Mr. Chen, we meet again."

Another figure took two steps forward, smiling at the other person.

This person is...
Xu Liang!

Chen Hua was stunned for a moment, then his face instantly lit up with excitement. He hurriedly got out of bed and rushed forward without even putting on his shoes.

"Attorney Xu!"

He looked at Xu Liang with excitement.

To be honest, Chen Hua was a desperate criminal back then. After Chen Dong was sentenced to death, he originally wanted to kill Zhu Hong directly.

But at the crucial moment, Xu Liang managed to pull him back.
The other party even reversed the death sentence, and Zhu Hong and her husband were sentenced to death instead!

Desperados generally have two attitudes toward their benefactors: one is to treat great kindness as great enmity and repay kindness with enmity.

Another option is to repay kindness wholeheartedly!
Chen Hua is clearly the latter.

"Attorney Xu, are you here to see me and Xiaodong?"

Chen Hua was so excited that he didn't know what to do. He quickly poured a glass of water for Xu Liang.

After thinking for a moment, she took out the fruit and cookies she had been reluctant to eat from the cupboard.

"No need, no need," Xu Liang quickly declined.

Chen Changchun's lips twitched behind him.

have to.

Chen Hua completely ignored the two of them, not even offering them a glass of water.

Fortunately, Xu Liang didn't dawdle for too long and quickly got to the point.

"Mr. Chen, the main reason I've called you here is to ask you about someone."

Xu Liang sat on the edge of the bed and asked.

Without saying a word, Chen Hua quickly assured him:

"Please tell me! I'll tell you everything I know!!!"

"only"

As he spoke, Chen Hua paused, a look of worry on his face.

I don't know many people.

Finished.

"It's nothing, I was just here to try my luck anyway."

Xu Liang offered a word of comfort, placed his briefcase in front of him, and took out a photograph from it.

The photo clearly shows the body in front of the Jinjiang Hotel, disguised as a suicide!
"Take a look, do you recognize this child?"

Chen Hua took it and looked at it, then his expression changed.

The body hadn't undergone forensic examination yet; the face was far too bloody!
Fortunately, the other party was not mentally fragile. After calming down a bit, they began to look at it seriously.

Yoshihisa
Chen Hua shook his head, and said with great remorse:

"I'm sorry, Attorney Xu, I don't know him."

Upon hearing this, the three of them couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment.

But this is a common occurrence, and Chen Hua can't possibly remember everyone, especially since the other person hasn't been scavenging for half a year.

Since Zhu Hong was tried, the court has paid the compensation to Chen Hua and his son.

After building a tomb for his wife and daughter, Chen Hua lived a stable life on the money he had earned. As time went by, he might have forgotten about them even if he had seen them before.

only.
"Can I take a look?"

A voice suddenly sounded beside me.

Xu Liang turned his head to look.

But then they saw Chen Dong, who had woken up at some point.

Chen Dong was in good condition at the moment. At least he was no longer as taciturn as before. His complexion was rosy and his body was no longer thin.

Leaning against the bed, he looked at Xu Liang, his eyes flickered, and he said:
"Attorney Xu, may I take a look?"

"Naturally."

Xu Liang nodded and handed over the photo.

Chen Dong looked at it carefully, as if trying to discern something.

After a long silence, his eyes dimmed, and he placed the photo beside the bed, whispering:

I know him.

I actually know him!

The three people in front of them were overjoyed.

Could you elaborate a bit more?

Xu Liang asked:

For example, where did we meet him, and who is he/she?

After recalling for a long time, Chen Dong spoke:
I've met him a few times at No. 18 Middle School.

“Every year when students graduated, they would throw away their books. I saw him when I went to pick them up.”

"I don't know his name, I only know that he is two years younger than me and lives in that area."

"He and I collected some useless books and sold them, and then we didn't see each other more than a few times."

That being said.

Judging from the other person's expression, the two are probably just casual acquaintances.

Unfortunately, the other party is now dead.

Still in such a tragic way
"Is he also a homeless person?" Chen Changchun couldn't help but ask from the side.

Chen Dong remained silent, which left Chen Changchun feeling helpless.

Upon hearing this, Xu Liang added, "Captain Chen's problem is also my problem."

Chen Dong then spoke:

"It should be."

"Which scrap yard does he frequent?" Xu Liang asked again.

“There’s only one scrap yard near No. 18 Middle School,” Chen Dong replied.

Chen Changchun pondered in his heart.

He quickly realized where the garbage dump was near No. 18 Middle School.

'It's not exactly close to the Jinjiang Hotel, but it's not far either,' he thought to himself.

Get the answer.

Xu Liang didn't linger any longer, but stood up and said:

"Thank you both for your help."

"I'm currently dealing with a case, but I'll come see you both again when I have some free time in a couple of days."

With that, Xu Liang walked outside.

Seeing this, Chen Hua was somewhat touched. "No trouble at all, Attorney Xu, you've gone to so much trouble!"

The three of them didn't exchange any more pleasantries.

They quickly walked out.

I walked out of the hospital building and stood in the courtyard.

Chen Changchun glanced at Xu Liang beside him, a look of emotion on his face.

"You little rascal, you've probably unknowingly been raising a suicide squad member."

Xu Liang said helplessly, "Don't talk nonsense. Where are there still suicide soldiers in modern society?"

Hear the words.

Chen Changchun didn't say anything, he just clicked his tongue and looked at the other person.

To be honest, just like Chen Hua did.
Chen Changchun had no doubt whatsoever. If they weren't there, and Xu Liang asked Chen Hua to kill someone and take the blame for him, Chen Hua wouldn't refuse!
wrong.

It seems that besides Chen Hua, there's also Sun Quan.
Chen Changchun paused.

Judging from Sun Quan's demeanor, Xu Liang guessed that the moment he uttered a name, Sun Quan had already sharpened his knife.
Chen Changchun's lips twitched, and he didn't say anything more, bringing his thoughts back to the main topic.

Instead of driving, he made a phone call.

"dududu~"

Shortly after, the call was connected, and Chen Changchun immediately spoke:

"Zhao Huo, you immediately lead a team to Wu's scrap metal recycling plant, located two kilometers southwest of No. 18 Middle School."

"Head there immediately!!!"

(End of this chapter)