mtl008 Chapter 520 Not Believing in Fate
Chapter 520 Not Believing in Fate
However, Bai Mengfei still managed to glean a crucial clue from the condition of the corpse that would be advantageous to Zhao Fei.
The presence of bilateral livor mortis on the body clearly indicates that the body had been moved before death!
"Could we go to the crime scene to take a look?" Xiang Yuntian asked the police again.
In order to convince them of the impartiality of the investigation, the police agreed to take them to the crime scene for inspection.
After Bai Mengfei and Xiang Yuntian arrived at the crime scene with the police, they found it filled with traces of Zhao Fei's presence. The used water glass, the smoked cigar, and the used tissues all indicated that Zhao Fei had been there.
In other words, all the evidence currently available points to Zhao Fei, and the situation is extremely unfavorable for him.
But Xiang Yuntian insisted, "There are many suspicious points in this case. We only arrived here yesterday and haven't even seen the female victim yet, so how could we possibly have murdered her?"
"Yes, we in the police force also have our doubts about this. Moreover, the deceased had been involved in some illegal activities and had close ties with some criminals. Therefore, we in the police force currently believe that this case is very likely a case of someone deliberately framing someone," the police officer explained.
After listening to the policeman's words, Bai Mengfei immediately asked, "Then, who owns this house?"
"This is the deceased woman; this house belongs to her."
"Has she ever lived with anyone before?" Bai Mengfei continued to press.
The police officer pondered for a moment, then said, "I understand what you're thinking. You're considering the woman Captain Zhao mentioned earlier. Her portrait has been pieced together, and our police have launched a thorough search to apprehend her as soon as possible."
"Well, that's good! I hope she can be apprehended and brought to justice soon," Bai Mengfei said.
The police officer then changed his tune, saying, "However, given the current situation, finding that person won't be easy. Her information isn't in the police database. Right now, you must not make any rash moves and must cooperate with our police operations 24 hours a day. The perpetrators may already be targeting you and might take action against you."
“Okay, we understand,” Bai Mengfei replied.
After the two were taken back to their residence by the police, Zhang Jie immediately came up to them and asked with concern, "How is Captain Zhao doing now? Can he be released on bail?"
“Not yet, because he is now suspected of rape and murder,” Bai Mengfei said regretfully. “Although we firmly believe that he could not possibly have killed anyone, nor has he had any reason to do so, all the evidence at present is extremely unfavorable to him.”
"What should we do then?" Zhang Jie asked anxiously. "Can we ask the diplomats here for help?"
“No, this matter isn’t serious enough yet. Besides, the police are actually on Zhao’s side,” Xiang Yuntian said thoughtfully. “I should call home and ask them to hire a lawyer. That way, if Zhao really faces charges, we’ll have a way to deal with it.”
After hearing this, everyone fell silent.
At this moment, Xia Yun suddenly said, "Are you all helpless? You've solved so many major cases, you should be very experienced. Even finding clues from the deceased shouldn't be difficult, right?"
“It’s very difficult. The victim was strangled, and the murderer’s methods were extremely meticulous. Furthermore, the bilateral lividity on her body indicates that she had been moved before her death. This means that this case was carefully planned by a criminal gang,” Bai Mengfei explained.
The chapter couldn't help but raise the question: "So, can this alone prove Captain Zhao's innocence? Because logically speaking, there's a big problem. The body had been moved, so how could Captain Zhao have remained at the second crime scene after moving the body?"
“We might think about things this way, but in the face of the law, what matters is evidence, not just simple logical reasoning,” Xiang Yuntian said.
Bai Mengfei nodded in agreement with Xiang Yuntian's point of view, saying, "Forensic Doctor Xiang's analysis is absolutely correct."
Wang Tian finally spoke up, saying, "Isn't there any way to clear Captain Zhao's name?"
“We need evidence; this is a fact that we all know and have no doubt about,” Bai Mengfei said.
All day long, everyone was overwhelmed by Zhao Fei's situation, but they couldn't come up with an effective solution.
It wasn't until dusk that Bai Mengfei suddenly thought of a solution and said, "Perhaps there is another way, at least worth a try."
"What method?" Xiang Yuntian asked anxiously.
"We'll go through the proper procedures to get Zhao out on bail, and then cooperate with the local police to conduct a thorough investigation into the case."
"What are the specific procedures?" Wang Tian asked anxiously.
Bai Mengfei looked at Zhang Jie and said, "We can only use the method Zhang Jie mentioned before, which is to find the diplomat here and ask him to vouch for Captain Zhao's release."
So they rushed to the embassy that night and communicated with the diplomats.
After consulting with other diplomats, the diplomats ultimately agreed to Zhao Fei's request for bail. However, Zhao Fei cannot leave the country for the time being and must cooperate with the police investigation at any time.
Late at night, after returning to his residence, Zhao Fei was filled with remorse. He said, "Even if I get away with it this time and clear my name, it will be difficult to explain to my superiors when I get back. I've made such a huge mess. If I can't explain it clearly, I might really be sentenced here."
"No, Captain Zhao, the innocent will clear themselves!" Zhang Jie encouraged.
Zhao Fei nodded secretly, then said to everyone, "You all go back to your rooms and rest first. I want to be alone here for a while."
Upon hearing Zhao Fei's words, everyone went upstairs. Only Bai Mengfei remained standing in place.
In despair, Zhao Fei turned to Bai Mengfei and asked, "Why aren't you leaving yet?"
“Right now, you really need someone with you, don’t you?” Bai Mengfei said, slowly sitting down on the sofa. “We all believe you didn’t kill anyone. But you know yourself that evidence is crucial in these kinds of cases. So, if we can’t find any evidence, it will be very difficult. However, give us some more time, and give the police here some time, and I believe they will clear your name.”
Zhao Fei shook his head helplessly and said, "They investigated the identity of the female victim immediately, and then conducted a physical examination and autopsy on the body. The autopsy report has already been released. However, they did not find any useful clues on the body. All of it was evidence against me, and I understand that."
“But we shouldn’t give up or lose hope,” Bai Mengfei said firmly.
Zhao Fei let out a heavy sigh of relief and even laughed. He patted Bai Mengfei on the shoulder and said, "Perhaps, it's all fate's arrangement."
"Can those who framed you be called 'fate'?" Although Bai Mengfei's words sounded like a joke, her expression was extremely serious.
“I never believe in fate, I only believe in myself. And there are still many clues in this case. I believe that as long as we find the original crime scene, we will definitely be able to find out the truth, catch the real culprit, and clear your name.”
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