Chapter 2: The Case of the Dismembered Body and Organ Bags
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“Comrade Zhang Heng, did you ever participate in any real criminal investigation cases while you were attending the police academy?”
“Professor Li, to be honest, I haven’t been involved in any real cases, but I have taken part in simulated ones.”
“Oh, good. Let me brief you on the case we’re handling now. We received a report from the cleaning staff at a shopping mall. She discovered a suspicious bag of garbage emitting a foul stench while clearing out the corridor storage room. Upon opening it, she found what appeared to be dismembered human body parts. This has already drawn the serious attention of the relevant authorities. As you saw earlier, there are journalists and media live streaming downstairs…”
“I understand, Professor Li. So, what do you suggest I do?”
“Alright, let me ask you: If you were to take over this case alone, where would you start? What would be your first step?”
“Hm, I think the first step should definitely be to inspect the scene.”
At this, Professor Li smiled and said, “Young man, you’re not wrong, but it depends on the situation. In some cases, the first step is to go to the scene. However, when there is already evidence and witnesses, the first step should be to interview the involved parties and make detailed records.”
“Oh, understood. I’ve noted that, Professor Li.”
“Comrade Zhang Heng, from now on, you can call me Brother Li in work settings instead of Professor Li. It suits me better since I’m a bit senior to you.”
“Alright, Brother Li, got it.”
“Well then, Comrade Zhang Heng, I’ll call you Xiao Zhang when we’re working together. Calling me Brother Li will make communication easier.”
“Okay, Brother Li.”
At that moment, following the guidance of the on-site officers, they had arrived at the fourth floor of the mall, at the corridor where the suspicious bag containing what seemed to be dismembered human organs had been found.
Upon arrival, Officer Li took an enforcement recorder from his toolkit, switched it on, and hung it over his chest, beginning to record the investigation on site.
The area was cordoned off with police tape, surrounded by mall property staff and others.
A nearby officer immediately spoke to a middle-aged woman wearing a cleaning uniform, “This is Officer Li, captain of our city’s criminal investigation team. Please report again what you saw and heard to Officer Li. Thank you.”
At the same time, a young woman dressed in a black-and-white uniform, apparently a manager, stepped forward and addressed Officers Li and Zhang: “Hello officers, I’m the property manager of this mall.”
“Good,” Officer Li responded briefly, then turned to the cleaning lady and asked, “Please tell me exactly what happened.”
“Officer, it’s like this…”
As the cleaner was explaining, Officer Li’s phone rang. He pulled it out in front of everyone, and the cleaning lady stopped talking. He stepped aside to answer the call.
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Everyone waited silently. The leader’s work always seemed to be busier than the rank-and-file officers’.
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