Chapter 206 - 206: 3D Simulation Reactivated!
“This surveillance footage can’t confirm whether Chen Canjun came out or not.”
“But likewise…”
“We can’t be certain whether the other person actually left the premises right?”
Su Xuan’s words struck like lightning, hitting everyone’s heads.
On one hand, they felt Su Xuan’s speculation was far-fetched, but on the other hand, they found some logic in what he was saying.
But Chen Canjun still doesn’t have a motive to murder.”
“We can’t guess based on your thoughts; we need evidence.”
“Chen Canjun assaulting Chen Jiahui might just be a case of domestic violence.” “I don’t think this is something Chen Canjun would do,” one officer said.
He was Lu Zhiyang, who worked in the same office as Su Xuan. He was also one of the officers involved in this case, although his role was more supportive. The primary responsibility lay with Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. So after expressing his opinion, Lu Zhiyang turned to Zhou Qjang and asked, “Zhou, what do you think?”
What could Zhou Qiang think? He had already been influenced by Su Xuan and found himself subconsciously considering if Chen Canjun had the opportunity and timing to commit the crime. But…
Did he have a problem with his mind? Why was he thinking along the same lines as Su Xuan?
“Su Xuan…”
“You, you…”
“You’ve completely led me astray!”
“Just as you said, Chen Canjun had the opportunity to commit the crime, but what about his motive?”
“Why would he do this to his own brother?”
Zhou Qiang immediately waved his hand and said, “No, no.”
“I still think the individuals we identified earlier are more likely suspects.”
“I have a feeling about Chen Canjun…”
“I don’t think it adds up.”
As he spoke, Zhou Qiang suddenly remembered the last time he had this kind of confrontation with Su Xuan…
Was it the last time?
Ah, it was indeed the last time; this was a different situation.
He didn’t think there was anything wrong with his thoughts. What was the inevitable connection between Chen Jianguo’s death and Chen Canjun?
He couldn’t see any reason for Chen Canjun to commit the crime!
“This is indeed a problem…”
Zhou Qiang’s words plunged Su Xuan into contemplation. In fact, he had considered this issue before. Simply considering whether the suspect had the opportunity to commit the crime and then concluding they were the culprit wasn’t fair to the suspect.
So, what he needed to find was the motive behind the crime.
Even if the sin level only increased by twenty points, or just one point!
He would still focus his suspicions on Chen Canjun.
“In the upcoming time, I’ll focus on investigating Chen Canjun.”
The other two individuals, I’ll also investigate thoroughly.”
“But in my opinion, Chen Canjun had the best opportunity to commit the crime, so I’ll prioritize him…”
Su Xuan spoke up, and his words hit the others like a nail, firmly embedding in their minds.
“Good man!”
I admire your relentless determination!”
Since that’s the case, I’ll take care of the other two…”
“You just need to focus on these two…”
With that, Zhou Qiang patted Su Xuan on the shoulder and firmly declared. Of course, his confidence stemmed from the belief that Su Xuan’s speculation this time might be wrong.
Chen Canjun couldn’t possibly be the murderer of Chen Jianguo!
Upon hearing this, Su Xuan glanced at Zhou Qiang and saw a hint of amusement on his face. It was evident that he didn’t believe in Su Xuan’s deduction.
If that’s the case…
“How about hot pot?”
Su Xuan proposed.
Zhou Qiang hesitated for a second but quickly nodded.
“Alright!”
Clearly, Su Xuan’s provocation had been quite successful!
When investigating a case halfway, what they needed most was evidence. However, this evidence didn’t just appear before them; it required on-site searching. This was especially true for cases of unexpected deaths like Chen Jianguo’s.
If it had been a genuine accidental death, they would have closed the case immediately. However, the circumstances of his death were peculiar enough that the police had been investigating it as a homicide.
For forensic experts, a corpse could speak volumes. Everything on it could tell the forensic examiner what had happened to the deceased. And as police officers, their job was to find these clues in the forensic reports.
Su Xuan had already reviewed the autopsy report of the deceased multiple times. He was currently standing by the riverside where he had accidentally slipped and fallen before.
The case was still ongoing, and the riverside had been cordoned off by police tape. No one except the police was allowed in.
Su Xuan stood at the spot where he had slipped and pulled out a photograph He wasn’t the first person to arrive at the scene. Not even the second wave of responders. However, the initial officers on the scene had taken photographs, capturing what they saw at the primary crime scene.
After a few days had passed, with the changing weather and time, the primary crime scene had been altered, and even the photographs no longer depicted it clearly. But it was precisely due to these changes that Su Xuan noticed something that had originally been invisible.
“What is this?” Su Xuan muttered as he looked down at an indentation about a meter away from the sliding trace.
The indentation was right by the riverbank, concealed by tall grass, with the river gently rippling nearby. At a casual glance, there didn’t seem to be anything unusual. It blended in seamlessly with the surroundings. However, when compared to the riverbanks nearby, this section seemed slightly off. It looked as if a few clumps of soil had been swallowed by the river.
Su Xuan considered his earlier far-fetched speculation and squinted as he crouched down. What if this wasn’t actually soil swallowed by the river, but rather soil that had been intentionally dug up?
He retrieved a photograph, one that he had previously had copied. After all, he wasn’t the only one handling the case, and the others needed access to the ’ information as well. Having a copy made things more convenient, and it allowed him to inspect the photo whenever he needed.
Staring at the strange section of the riverbank, Su Xuan narrowed his eyes and recalled that he had purchased a certain item for use once before. So, he decided to give it a try.
Su Xuan lightly tapped the photo in his hand, and in the next moment, a blue light flashed, creating a 3D simulation that only he could see. This simulation was thanks to a prop he had bought earlier.
Honestly, this Scene Recreation Prop was truly worth its price. It allowed the user to immerse themselves in the crime scene for an extended period, searching for clues.
And Su Xuan…
He had indeed found something.
He crouched down and used his hand to clear away the grass covering the spot he had just discovered in the 3D simulation. As expected, he found several faint fingerprint marks. They weren’t very clear, but they were from the original crime scene and were a bit more visible than what Su Xuan could see at that moment. It seemed like the impression of three fingers, although someone could argue it was just three dents. This alone couldn’t be used as solid evidence, but Su Xuan felt like he had found an important clue.
Next, he started checking the surveillance cameras in the area. After making his discovery, he identified a few spots nearby where the cameras didn’t cover. Su Xuan made a note of these places and went to investigate them. Finally, he reached Chen Jianguo’s workplace.
Chen Jianguo’s colleagues were deeply saddened by his death. After all, he had been a key figure in their factory, and they had even been considering promoting him to workshop director.
Seeing Su Xuan approach, they were more than willing to help and cooperate..