"Based on the time, Xue Mengjiao was only under the control of the murderer when she sent the message. Could she have sent it under the threat of the murderer?" Du Qi said.
Han Bin thought for a moment. "I don't think that's possible. If she really sent it under the threat of the murderer, she could have said that she wouldn't go home tonight and would stay at a classmate or friend's place. If she didn't know about Xue Mengjiao's family, the murderer wouldn't have suspected her. Why would Xue Mengjiao send such a perfect lie when she was under threat?"
"If it was really done by someone she knew, I think Xia Binhai is even more suspicious," Tian Li said.
"How about this? I'll make some arrangements." Han Bin organized his words and continued.
"Once Xue Mengjiao's DNA is confirmed, Du Qi will apply to investigate her phone records.
"Tian Li, you'll be in charge of finding Xia Binhai."
"I'll bring some people to the Asbestos District to see if there are any witnesses."
"Yes."
Even though all the clues pointed to Xue Mengjiao as the victim, the victim's face was damaged, so they still needed the DNA report to apply for an investigation.
It was already eight at night when Han Bin returned home. His mother had left him dinner.
After dinner, he chatted with his grandpa on the massage chair before going back to bed.
Usually, when there was an important case on hand, Han Bin would ensure that he got enough sleep. If there was an important clue, he wouldn't even be able to eat, much less sleep.
…
The next morning.
Yu Hua Branch, Forensics Team.
After work, Han Bin didn't return to his office but went straight to the forensics team.
The forensics team was on the fourth floor, and the corridor was filled with the smell of medicine.
Next to the staircase was the forensics team's office. Han Bin couldn't enter the lab.
There was only one female officer on duty. After asking Han Bin why he was there, she asked Han Bin to wait in the office while she went to the lab to ask.
Han Bin wasn't in a hurry. He sat on the chair and waited.
He hadn't been to the technical team many times, and to be honest, he hadn't even been to the laboratory once. He was curious about what it was like inside.
A few minutes later, the office door was pushed open, and Reuven walked in. "What a rare guest. This must be the first time Team Leader Han has come here, right?"
"Three or four times, but you weren't there." Han Bin shrugged.
"Leader Han, you seem to be very concerned about this case."
This is a serial murder case. After the first victim was killed, even the city's criminal investigation team couldn't catch the murderer. I'm under a lot of pressure. How can I not hurry up? "Han Bin said bitterly.
"That's true. The suspect in this case is also a ruthless character," Reuven said.
"How is it? Is the identification result of the deceased out?"
Reuven handed over a document. "Without this, I wouldn't dare to see you."
Han Bin smiled and took the certificate.
As usual, Reuven gave a simple introduction. "The DNA comparison between Lin Yuejiao and the deceased shows that they are mother and daughter."
"Alright, I feel more at ease with this," Han Bin said.
No matter how much he said, inference was still inference.
"Oh, the fingerprint on the luck avoidance suit. Is it out?"
"It's still in the database."
"Thank you." Han Bin reached out and patted Reuven's shoulder.
No matter how strong Han Bin's criminal investigation skills were, he couldn't solve the case without the support of the technical team.
Han Bin was in a hurry to investigate the case and didn't stay in the technical team. He said goodbye to Reuven and left.
With this certificate, they could confirm that Xue Mengjiao was the deceased. They also had a basis for their speculations about the case.
According to Han Bin's instructions, Team Two split up to investigate.
…
The Asbestos District was an old district.
The asbestos district was divided into three sections, namely the first asbestos district, the second asbestos district, and the third asbestos district.
The three districts were connected. Other than the old residents, outsiders couldn't tell them apart.
Han Bin, Li Hui, and Zhao Ming drove to the Asbestos District.
At first, the three of them wanted to drive around the neighborhood, but they stopped halfway. Because the neighborhood road was narrow, there was a lot of random parking. It was especially troublesome when they passed cars. They had to stop close to the side and let the car on the other side pass before they could drive forward.
Later, the three got out of the car and walked around the district. One was to check the environment, and the other was to check the location of the surveillance cameras.
After walking around the district, Han Bin found that there were surveillance cameras, but most of them couldn't be used.
It was a cold day, and there was no one resting outside. Han Bin and the others wanted to ask around, but they couldn't find anyone.
Later, Han Bin and the others went to the nearby neighborhood committee. Usually, the neighborhood committee was in charge of such old districts.
When they arrived, the person who received Han Bin and the others was an auntie in her fifties. Although she wasn't young, she was quite fashionable. She had short black hair and held an iPhone in her hand. She was very capable.
"Comrades, please take a seat. It's such a cold day. What's the matter?" the middle-aged woman asked.
"Auntie, how should I address you?"
"My surname is Lin."
Han Bin took out his police ID and showed it to Auntie Lin. "We're from the Yu Hua Sub-Bureau's Criminal Investigation Unit. We're investigating a case. A suspicious car came to the Asbestos District before. We want to understand the situation."
"The Asbestos District is divided into three sections. Is it the first, second, or third?"
"I'm not sure. We came to you to check the surveillance cameras."
"There are surveillance cameras, but it's not here. It's at the property management company."
"Which property management company?"
"Wang Cai Property Management Company."
"Auntie, did I hear that right? The property management company is called Wang Cai?" Zhao Ming was surprised.
Auntie Lin smiled. "I know what you're thinking, but this property management company is called Wang Cai. It can't be fake."
"Where is this property management company? Can you give us a contact or an address?" Han Bin asked.
"I don't remember where it is. I'll check the phone number for you." Auntie Lin took out a small notebook and started flipping through it. After a while, she said, "Write it down, 134254 xxxx."
Han Bin was about to make the call, but Auntie Lin stopped him. "Let me do it. The people from the property management company know me, so it'll be easier to communicate."
"Thank you." Han Bin was happy to be able to save time on the investigation.
Auntie Lin walked to the side and contacted Wang Cai Property Management Company. Then, she said to Han Bin, "Alright, I'll bring you there. The place isn't easy to find."
"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you." Han Bin smiled. This auntie was warm-hearted. She was quite suitable to work in the neighborhood committee.
The four of them got into the car. Under Auntie Lin's guidance, Wang Cai Property Management Company was not far away. It only took them about ten minutes to get there.
Wang Cai Property Management Company was located in an alley. There was an old sign hanging on the door. There was only one room with a few computers. There were a few people sitting in the room chatting.
The person-in-charge of Wang Cai Property Management Company was a manager with the surname Chen. He was a man in his forties. He was very enthusiastic when he saw Auntie Lin.
After Han Bin and the others explained their intentions, Manager Chen showed a troubled expression. "Officer, it's definitely not a problem if you want to see the surveillance, but …"
"What's wrong?"
"Most of the surveillance cameras are unusable. There are only five that can be used now. There are two surveillance cameras in the first and second phase of the Asbestos District, and one surveillance camera in the third phase," Manager Chen said.
Li Hui was doubtful. "Your property management company is too irresponsible. We went around the Asbestos District. There are not many surveillance cameras to begin with. Most of them can't be used. Can this ensure the safety of the residents?"
"Officer, we have no other choice. The key is that we are short on funds. There is no other way," Manager Chen said helplessly.
"Isn't there a property management fee? Where did the property management fee go?"
Manager Chen sighed. "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me. We can't collect tens of thousands of property management fees this year. We are also responsible for cleaning up the garbage in the Asbestos District and collecting water and electricity bills. If the pipes are broken, we have to repair them. We can't earn much in a year. If it wasn't for Auntie Lin, we wouldn't even want to do this."
"How much is your property management fee?" Zhao Ming asked.
"We charge by household. There are three units in the Asbestos District. One unit is 100, two units are 150, and three units are 200."
"One month?"
Manager Chen shook his head. "One year."
Zhao Ming calculated. "There are at least two to three thousand households in this Asbestos District. Logically speaking, we should be able to collect hundreds of thousands of property management fees."
"Officer, let me be honest with you. It's already not bad if one-tenth of the people pay property management fees. We really can't collect it," Manager Chen complained.
"There are a few surveillance cameras. Count them. Manager Chen, please help us make a copy. "Han Bin didn't want to dwell on this matter anymore.
Ring ring ring … At this moment, Han Bin's phone rang. He took it out and saw Lynch's number on the screen.
Han Bin left the property management company and pressed the answer button. "Hello."
"Team Leader, Xiaopeng and I are at the communications company. We have checked Xue Mengjiao's communication records and printed out a list of recent contacts." Lynch's voice came from the phone.
"Did you find any suspicious contacts?"
"Around four o 'clock in the afternoon the day before yesterday, Xue Mengjiao contacted a person called Yao Chuang. This person is also Xue Mengjiao's last contact. I checked his registration information. He lives in the Asbestos District."
Lynch added, "This Yao Chuang calls Xue Mengjiao frequently. They should be very familiar with each other. I reckon that Xue Mengjiao came to the Asbestos District to meet Yao Chuang."
"We are near the Asbestos District now. Send us Yao Chuang's detailed information. We will investigate."
"Yes."
After copying the video, Yao Chuang's information was also sent over.
Han Bin and the others immediately returned to the Asbestos District.
Yao Chuang was the last person to contact Xue Mengjiao, and he lived in the Asbestos District. He was very likely a person involved in the case …
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