Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 200 The Cat in the Meeting

The head, submerged in the water, was severely decomposed.

The damage was mainly caused by microorganisms in the water, fish, shrimp, insects, and other factors, as well as the gnawing by wild animals on land. The skin of the ears, nose, lips, and eyelids was completely damaged, and the entire face was almost unrecognizable.

However, this does not mean that the head becomes useless in this situation.

Because the true treasure of the human body lies within, the respiratory tract, oral cavity, cochlea, and even the intracranial cavity can all provide a wealth of evidence to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the deceased's life. Even the teeth can reveal the victim's smoking history, whether they underwent orthodontic treatment, and so on. If they were lucky enough to have dental implants, the hospital where they received treatment and their identity could be traced in an instant. For women, there are also details that are easily overlooked by the killer, such as whether they had cosmetic surgery, where they had double eyelid surgery, eyebrow shaping, hair extensions, or even silver earrings. These details can help the police quickly identify the victim and are among the most crucial pieces of evidence.

Just like this severely corroded head, it has a typical Mediterranean hairstyle, and there are even traces of a wig worn on the scalp. Finding someone with these characteristics is a hundred times faster than searching aimlessly.

With the addition of modern 3D imaging technology, forensic experts can basically analyze the basic facial features of individuals who have not undergone plastic surgery, making it easy to identify them.

Lin Ge nodded as if he understood, realizing what Sun Chang meant.

The meaning is simple: this head is very important, and Lingo and his police dog team have once again performed meritorious service. Even though the police dogs were just following behind Lingo this time and didn't seem to play a significant role, their contribution is still undeniable.

Meanwhile, based on the plastic bag with the same printed words that Lin Ge found in a pile of fallen leaves near the ancient tomb during the return trip, the police determined that the remains of the hands and feet were carried into the ancient tomb by the dead mother lynx, confirming Nie Guoqiang's analysis and judgment.

As for this credit, Lin Ge could only give it to that bastard Nie Guoqiang.

Two days later, through analysis of the head, the plastic bag containing it, another plastic bag left near the tomb, and other remains, the police determined that this victim was unrelated to the second dismembered victim. Their identity was even confirmed through reconstruction and big data analysis; the victim was a man named Ye who had come to Yexian to visit relatives. His relatives in Yexian had assumed he had returned home and had no idea he had been dismembered.

The relative then provided another clue: during a visit, he "repaid" the victim a long-standing debt of 50,000 yuan. This incident caused quite a stir in the local village, and it was very likely the direct cause of the victim's murder.

"Without a doubt, this relative of Ye is highly suspicious!"

The head of the Yexian County Criminal Investigation Team made his judgment, pointing to the documents on the table, and said, "Someone traveled a long way to collect a debt, and the whole village knew about it. How could he save face? Moreover, even if someone from the same village wanted to commit murder, they would have to find out the victim's whereabouts. But for him, among relatives who have settled their debts, such a question could be easily found out with a casual greeting. Then, finding an excuse to arrange a meeting with the victim would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?"

In the conference room, an official from Zhuzhou shook his head and said, "Unfortunately, the other party has a clear alibi. Although this is not common practice in China, logically speaking, he did not have the time to commit the crime or dispose of the body."

"What do you mean? Does killing someone take a long time? Even including disposing of the body, one night is enough."

The criminal investigation captain was taken aback.

The police officers from Zhuzhou were more professional and patiently explained, "The victim's stated reason for coming was to celebrate this relative's child's tenth birthday. He was able to obtain 50,000 yuan in cash because he received gifts from relatives and neighbors when this relative did something for the child. To be honest, 50,000 yuan isn't much, but 50,000 yuan in cash is quite rare these days. Only when hosting a banquet like this would an ordinary person likely receive so much cash, right? You think the suspect was 'robbed' of his money by the victim midway, leaving him unable to pay the hotel bill. According to the forensic analysis of the victim's time of death and the testimony of the last person to see him, this relative was busy raising money during this period, with clear phone records and communication history. Obviously, he couldn't have buried the body on the mountain while simultaneously calling people at home to borrow money."

"Can you confirm that it was him who made the call?"

The criminal investigation captain still wanted to be stubborn.

The Zhuzhou police shook their heads and said, "This is a murder and dismemberment case, and it is heinous in nature! I don't think that the multiple people who spoke with him would spontaneously unite to help him lie. There is no clear record of communication between these people on the day of the incident or afterward."

The criminal investigation captain was speechless.

But what should be done next? Should we cast a wide net again? Nobody knows if the victim exposed any cash during that time, and nobody knows where the victim might happen to be someone who suddenly becomes greedy for money.

The head of the criminal investigation team was extremely troubled, but in fact, this kind of headache is the norm for police when solving cases. The kind of case-solving where a clue suddenly appears out of nowhere, like a trap falling from the sky, usually only happens in novels.

Crouching at the back of the conference room, Lin Ge, who was representing Nie Guoqiang and attending the meeting with Sun Chang, couldn't help but yawn. In truth, he had neither the need nor the right to be present at such a highly confidential seminar.

But who made the conjecture and had it confirmed? It was Nie Guoqiang from Zhangzhou City.
Nie Guoqiang had rendered meritorious service, so his representative naturally had to attend the meeting. Sun Chang, while capable, found her position as a trainee police officer rather awkward.

A guy who doesn't even have law enforcement authority is participating in, analyzing, and judging a heinous murder case? Let alone the elites present, Sun Chang couldn't even get past his own conscience.

Left with no other option, the group decided to find another scoundrel with a formal position. But then they learned that someone had caught a fish thief at the foot of the mountain and was currently happily interrogating him! He didn't hesitate to find an excuse to skip the meeting.

Out of respect for Nie Guoqiang, the Yexian police didn't cause trouble for Qian Wei. Thus, the last compiler, a cat that had also made a great contribution, was reluctantly allowed in as Sun Chang's supervisor, with everyone gritting their teeth and bearing the pain.

Even so, during the meeting, whenever anyone caught a glimpse of the cat, which had no sense of decorum and was yawning one yawn after another, they couldn't help but feel a stomachache.

This is the first time in the world, isn't it?
Shame on you!
"Mimi, Mimi!"

Sun Chang suddenly whispered to Lin Ge, covering his mouth with his hand to remind Lin Ge to look up and stop playing with that boring tail.

"Ok?"

Lin Ge looked up and found that everyone at the table was staring at him expressionlessly.

"What happened?"

He was a little puzzled. He had indeed been distracted, but what did this meeting have to do with someone like him who couldn't speak?
"Mimi, right?"

At the front of the conference room was the person in charge from the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the Zhuzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. He wasn't angry at Lin Ge's attitude, and just said with a smile, "The next steps will require your help and your police dog team. As decided earlier, the police will conduct a comprehensive search and investigation from multiple directions regarding the victim's interpersonal relationships and routes. You will be responsible for finding the victim's missing cash and luggage found at the scene."

"Want to be a dog again?"

Lin Ge glared at her, annoyed. He was fed up with being treated like a dog, having to sniff things around.

These guys have no respect for cats!
Seeing that Lin Ge was about to explode, Sun Chang quickly grabbed Lin Ge's head and said on his behalf, "We understand! Once the leaders give the order, I will immediately take Mimi and the police dogs to search for the victim's lost items!"

“If the suspect is some greedy person in the village, then things will be simple. I believe that with Mimi’s abilities, finding what he’s hiding will be a piece of cake. After all, you’ve really shown your skills in our Southern Province these past few days!”

The city official smiled and flattered him, leaving Lin Ge with no room to resist.

Thinking about what Nie Guoqiang had told him, and calculating the total profit the Zhanghe Police Station had made on this trip, Lin Ge felt a little guilty. This money seemed too easy to earn, so he decided to work a little longer before going home with peace of mind.

Seeing that Lin Ge had stopped struggling, Sun Chang breathed a sigh of relief.

After leaving the meeting room, Lin Ge and his cat saw Luo Jue waiting in the yard with Bei Bei on a leash. Thinking it had been a long time since he'd spent quality time with the child, Lin Ge perked up and walked towards Luo Jue.

"Mimi, my mother has been transferred to a hospital in Zhangzhou by Director Nie."

Luo Jue's opening remarks were always good news.

(End of this chapter)