Free Web NovelChapter 327: Chapter 318 Fish Line_1
Downstairs at the Technical Division.
Mr. Pang straightened his stuck-up hair from a distance when he saw Zhou Ning and the others getting out of the car, and he hurriedly approached them with enthusiasm.
"It really hasn’t been easy. Just these two places have had so many cases. Upstairs, Cui Lili and her team are so busy they’re practically sparking. I don’t know if your ears have been burning, but she’s definitely mentioned you numerous times."
Zhou Ning also cracked a smile, knowing this was something Cui Lili would do.
"We didn’t want to, but we didn’t hope to stay outside for too long. However, on our way back, we encountered a car accident. The scene was extremely gruesome, and it started with us in another car." freёweɓnovel.com
Mr. Pang blinked his eyes, and Mr. Zhao leaned in close. He had a way with words and quickly recounted the events. By the time he had finished, the vehicle carrying the bodies had also entered the backyard.
"You’re suggesting that this girl and the Lexus driver were drunk driving?"
Zhou Ning shook his head.
"Check the perimortem blood. But we also need to run a drug test. I think we can’t rule out the possibility of drugged driving."
Mr. Pang was taken aback, as drugged driving was not yet a practice in Ludong. In September 2011, Jiangzhe Province published the "Jiangzhe Province Drug Prohibition Ordinance (Revised Draft)," which categorized driving a motor vehicle after consuming nationally controlled psychoactive drugs or anesthetics as a "crime of dangerous driving."
"Here in Qindao, we don’t have drugged driving included in the crime of dangerous driving, but rest assured, I will reserve a sample of the driver’s blood at the hospital shortly."
"It’s not just the blood sample, but also hair."
Pang Xiaoyi’s expression became serious as he glanced at the deceased in the passenger seat.
"I think we should first ascertain the identity of the deceased, get the family to come for identification, then sample the interior of the vehicle, do a full scan to analyze the extent of the deceased’s injuries, and then proceed with the disassembly. As for the autopsy, we still must wait for the traffic police to come have a look."
Pang Xiaoyi’s words warmed Zhou Ning’s heart. He didn’t believe the person had died before the traffic accident; this was beyond the realm of a traffic incident. Pang had thoughtfully outlined solutions, as well as his approach to handling the situation.
"Let’s do as Mr. Pang suggested, check the identity of the deceased. Mr. Zhao, take photographs; Yang Xuetong, collect fingerprints; Mr. Qu, search for information; Zhu Xingxing, measure the rectal temperature of the deceased, and check the pupil condition as well."
The four hurried to their tasks, each of them wearing gloves and trying to avoid contact with the vehicle. Since the car was severely deformed, it was a bit of an effort to pull the deceased’s hand out without touching the interior, but after a struggle, they managed to collect the fingerprints.
Zhu Xingxing found it difficult to measure the rectal temperature as it was not possible at that time. When Zhu Xingxing looked up at Zhou Ning, he pointed to his own liver area. Zhu Xingxing quickly found a liver thermometer.
"The body temperature of the deceased is 35.9 degrees Celsius, pupils are dilated, corneas are not full. I estimate the time of death was within the last hour. Although the Lexus driver was carrying the deceased, the drop in body temperature was not rapid as he had only opened the windows during a stop in the journey."
Zhu Xingxing spoke with crisp determination. Zhou Ning nodded and gave a thumbs up to Zhu Xingxing. With just that simple gesture, Zhu Xingxing already started to smile, but quickly reigned in his expression, realizing it was not appropriate for the moment.
Liu Yongxin turned away. This girl was one of the better new people, but she was nowhere near Zhou Ning’s level when Liu Yongxin had trained him.
The remaining people acted swiftly this time. Without needing facial photography, Mr. Qu had already found the information.
"The deceased is named Fu Wendan, from Beiwang Village in Quanshan District of Qindao City, born on February 2, 1995, seventeen years old. There’s a contact number for the family here. Her father is Fu Yingjun, and her mother is Dong Yuhong."
Zhou Ning glanced at Xu Dayuan, who had already walked over to Mr. Qu, looked at the number, entered it into his phone, and then made the call. It took seven or eight rings before it was answered.
"Fu Yingjun, is that right? This is the Qindao City Public Security Bureau. Your daughter is Fu Wendan, correct?"
The person on the other end clearly hesitated, tense at receiving a call from the Public Security Bureau.
"Yes, yes, yes, I am Fu Wendan’s father, Fu Yingjun. What’s happened to my daughter Da Man’er?"
"There’s been a traffic accident, and through fingerprints, we’ve identified one of the deceased as Fu Wendan. Could you come to the Public Security Bureau now? Enter from the east gate and head straight to the Technical Division in the backyard for identification. Also, was Fu Wendan in high school?"
The person on the line was obviously confused, unable to process the information, and simply answered in a dull tone:
"Ah, no, she wasn’t in high school. She attended the Qindao Art School, previously known as the Oriental Beauty Model School. She wasn’t doing well academically... What happened to my daughter Da Man’er? Can you tell me, officer? I’m a bit lost here."
"Just come over. You will understand everything once you see for yourself. Remember to bring your identification, both you and your spouse."
After finishing, Xu Dayuan hung up the phone and gestured boldly to Zhou Ning.
"Carry on with the inspection, take samples, cut open the car, get the body out. You first perform the external examination of the body. After the family has seen the deceased for the last time, proceed with the autopsy."
Zhou Ning nodded; this was already the optimal plan.
"Alright, no rest now, let’s get started. Bring it in for scanning, Mr. Qu, check the deformation and twisting of the car, give me a skeletal diagram of the deceased. Then get the body out. Mr. Zhao and Mr. Yang, prepare to take samples from inside the car, especially from the headrest of the seat."
Everyone gave an OK sign and got to work. Sun Gaotie operated the chain conveyor device, and under Mr. Qu’s direction, they hoisted the car to the specified location. Then the spiral scanner started scanning.
