novelaction Chapter 806 Social Relationship Investigation, Range of Suspects
Chapter 806 Social Relationship Investigation, Range of Suspects
After receiving the order, Li Ming didn't dare to delay for a moment. He quickly mobilized police forces to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the social relationships of the deceased, Wang Qiang. He knew in his heart that the murderer was most likely hiding among the people familiar to Wang Qiang, and this investigation was to find out who this cunning murderer was.
Zhao Gang, Wang Qiang's business partner, was the first to come under police investigation. Their jointly operated trading company had recently experienced numerous disagreements over development direction and profit distribution. According to company employees, the two argued constantly, their conflicts escalating to an increasingly sharp point, and on one occasion even escalating into a violent physical altercation, which was clearly witnessed by everyone in the company.
Qin Chuan and Li Ming went to Zhao Gang's residence in person. As soon as they knocked on the door, Zhao Gang's expression instantly turned panicked when he saw the police. However, he quickly pretended to be calm and forced a smile, asking, "What do you want with me?" His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes unconsciously darted away.
"Wang Qiang was killed, did you know?" Qin Chuan stared intently into Zhao Gang's eyes, trying to discern his true thoughts.
Zhao Gang's eyes widened instantly, and an expression of disbelief and surprise appeared on his face: "What? Wang Qiang is dead? This... how is this possible?" His reaction seemed normal, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his inner tension.
Li Ming took out his notebook and asked with a serious expression, "Where were you between 3 pm and 5 pm on the day of the incident? What were you doing?"
Zhao Gang's eyes began to flicker. He lowered his head and remained silent for a while before slowly saying, "I... I was working overtime at the company, processing some business documents. There are other colleagues in the company who can testify to this."
Li Ming and Qin Chuan exchanged a glance, both seeing suspicion in each other's eyes. They rushed to the company to verify Zhao Gang's alibi. After extensive questioning and investigation, they discovered that Zhao Gang was indeed at the company during the time of the incident, but had left for a period, claiming to meet a client. However, when the police contacted the client, the client stated that they had not met with Zhao Gang that day. A flaw appeared in Zhao Gang's alibi, and his suspicion suddenly increased.
Next, the police turned their attention to Wang Qiang's friend, Sun Yang. Sun Yang and Wang Qiang had known each other for many years and originally had a good relationship. However, Sun Yang recently suffered investment losses and borrowed a large sum of money from Wang Qiang, which he was unable to repay. Wang Qiang repeatedly pressed for repayment, and the relationship between the two became extremely tense.
When the police found Sun Yang, he was at home drowning his sorrows in alcohol. Seeing the police enter, his face instantly turned pale, and before the police could speak, he hurriedly explained, "I know why you're here. Wang Qiang's death has nothing to do with me."
Qin Chuan looked calmly at Sun Yang, his tone even yet authoritative: "We are simply investigating a case, and we hope you can answer our questions truthfully. Where were you on the afternoon of the incident?"
Sun Yang put down his glass, sighed deeply, and said, "I was in a bad mood, so I wandered around outside alone and ended up going to a bar for a drink. The bartenders should remember me."
Police then went to the bar to verify the situation. The bartenders spent considerable time recalling the events before finally confirming that Sun Yang had indeed been drinking at the bar around the time of the incident and had stayed for a considerable period. Although Sun Yang's alibi was temporarily established, his debt dispute with Wang Qiang still made him a prime suspect.
Besides business partners and friends, the police also investigated Wang Qiang's family. Upon learning of her husband's death, Wang Qiang's wife, Li Mei, was devastated. Tears streaming down her face, she told the police that she and her husband had always had a good relationship and no conflicts. On the afternoon of the incident, she had stayed home doing housework and had not gone out.
However, while investigating Li Mei's communication records, the police discovered that she had been in frequent contact with a mysterious man recently. Chat and call logs showed a very close relationship between the two. This discovery shocked the police, and they immediately launched an investigation into the mysterious man's identity. After much painstaking effort, they finally identified the man as Zhang Wei, Li Mei's first love. After learning that Li Mei was unhappy in her marriage, Zhang Wei reconnected with her, and the two rekindled their old romance, frequently meeting secretly.
Qin Chuan and Li Ming found Zhang Wei, who initially tried to conceal his relationship with Li Mei and denied it in every way. However, faced with the irrefutable evidence presented by the police, he had no choice but to admit it. "Li Mei and I just rekindled our old flame; we didn't do anything illegal," Zhang Wei explained softly, head down.
"Where were you on the afternoon of the incident?" Li Ming asked seriously.
Zhang Wei recalled for a moment and said, "I was at work, and my colleagues at the company can testify to that."
After a thorough investigation, Zhang Wei's alibi was confirmed. However, his special relationship with Li Mei still led the police to include him in their list of suspects, as their relationship could potentially trigger a series of complex emotional entanglements and conflicts.
As the investigation deepened, more and more clues intertwined, making the case even more perplexing. However, Qin Chuan and Li Ming were not troubled by these complex clues. They calmed down, carefully sorted out the situation of each suspect, and deeply analyzed their relationship and conflicts with the deceased.
After several days and nights of continuous effort, the police finally identified several key suspects. Zhao Gang became the prime suspect due to a major business conflict with Wang Qiang and a flawed alibi. Although Sun Yang had an alibi from the bar, his debt dispute with Wang Qiang still made him a prime suspect. Although Li Mei and Zhang Wei each had valid alibis, their special relationship and potential emotional conflicts prevented them from completely clearing themselves of suspicion.
Qin Chuan looked at the list of suspects in front of him, his eyes revealing a firm determination.
He and Li Ming meticulously reviewed the files of each suspect again, leaving no detail overlooked. They knew the truth lay behind these seemingly chaotic clues; finding that crucial breakthrough would uncover the truth and expose the murderer. Next, they would conduct a more in-depth investigation into these key suspects.
Meanwhile, the Criminal Investigation Division is also analyzing and identifying some of the on-site investigation evidence collected at the scene.
In addition to investigating the victim's social relationships, the investigation of a case also involves the analysis of evidence at the scene. Only through evidence analysis and on-site investigation, with mutual corroboration, can the scope of criminal suspects be better determined and more definite clues about the crime be provided.
The staff from the Criminal Investigation Division and the on-site investigation technicians have been working for a day and a night without rest.