Ding Xifeng nodded and said, "You are right. As far as I know, after Chief Feng took over the prison break case, he asked someone to check the surveillance footage of Zhu Weichao's visits. A total of five people visited Zhu Weichao."
"They are Zhu Weichao's parents, wife, daughter, and brother."
"Zhu Weichao's parents only visited him in the first year. They haven't visited Zhu Weichao for nearly a year. The two of them can basically be ruled out as suspects."
"Zhu Weichao's wife and brother often visit him. Chief Feng has sent someone to contact them, but they said that they don't know anything about Zhu Weichao's prison break. The two of them should still be under surveillance."
Han Bin continued, "Even if the two of them didn't commit the crime, they are likely to have helped pass the message before. Maybe they know the identity of the murderer. I suggest giving them a new statement."
Ding Xifeng took a book, opened it, and said, "Zhu Weichao's wife lives in Leiping, which is a little far. However, Zhu Weichao's brother lives in the city. You can contact him to give a statement. Moreover, Zhu Weichao's brother was the last person to visit. "
"Understood," Han Bin responded.
Ding Xifeng glanced at his watch. "It's getting late. You should contact Zhu Weichao's brother first. It's best to give his statement today and see if he knows the identity of the murderer."
"Okay." Han Bin got Zhu Weichao's brother's contact and address from Ding Xifeng, then left with his men.
Ding Xifeng and Ma Jingbo were both there, so it was not his turn to take charge of the situation. Besides, the second team was about to arrive, so there was no shortage of manpower.
In a black SUV, Bao Xing was still driving, Jiang Yang sat in the passenger seat, and Han Bin sat in the back.
Bao Xing turned his head and asked, "Team Leader, where are we going?"
"Drive to the Xinhua district first. I will ask for the specific address."
"Okay." Bao Xing responded and started the car.
Ding Xifeng sent a message to Han Bin, which contained the details of Zhu Weichao's brother. His workplace and address were in the Xinhua district.
Han Bin glanced at his watch. It was already past six in the evening.
Han Bin took out his phone and called Zhu Weichao's brother.
"Hello, are you Mr. Zhu Weian?"
"It's me. Who are you?"
"I'm Han Bin from the city's Criminal Investigation Unit. I'd like to know something from you."
"Didn't we already know about it before? Why do you want to know about the situation again? Why don't you check the information of the Public Security Bureau?"
"I've already read the information. I know that someone has made a statement with you, but the situation now is a little different. I need to verify some new information with you."
Zhu Weian politely declined. "I don't have time right now. I can't go to the police station."
"It's okay. Just name a place, and we'll come to you."
"Wow, I'm impressed …" Zhu Weian hesitated for a moment. "I don't really want to go to the police station, and it's not convenient for me to invite you to my house. Why don't you suggest a place?"
"Where are you? Shall we pick you up?"
"I'm at Anxiang Road, Xibin Building."
"Okay, see you later. We're driving a black SUV with the license plate ending with 78."
After hanging up, Han Bin ordered, "Go to Anxiang Road, Xibin Building. Zhu Weian is waiting there."
Jiang Yang asked, "Team Leader, do you think this Zhu Weian could be the murderer? He visited Zhu Weichao and is also in Qingdao. Zhu Weichao should trust him a lot. He fits the characteristics of a suspect."
Bao Xing said, "It can't be. These two are brothers. They shouldn't be so ruthless."
"It's unlikely. Director Feng should have sent people to keep an eye on him. It's impossible for him to have time to commit the crime. Of course, we can't rule out the possibility that he knows the identity of the murderer. What we need to do now is to get some valuable clues from him. "
Han Bin glanced at his watch again and then sent a WeChat message to Wang Ting, telling her that he might get off work late.
…
Half an hour later.
Xinhua District, Anxiang Road, near Xibin Building.
A man stood on the side of the road, looking around from time to time as if he was searching for something.
A black SUV drove over. The rear window of the car rolled down and a young man's head appeared. "Zhu Weian."
The man on the side of the road responded, "Yes, it's me."
"Get in the car."
Zhu Weian hesitated for a moment. He looked at the license plate number, opened the door, and got in. Looking at the man in the back of the car, he asked, "Are you Officer Han?"
"Yes, I called you just now." Han Bin looked at the man. He was of medium height, a little thin, and looked somewhat similar to Zhu Weichao.
"Officer, I've said what I need to say. What else do you want from me?"
"Don't be nervous. We just want to know something. You can treat it as a routine inquiry."
"Let me put it this way. Everyone knows that we are brothers. My brother escaped with great difficulty. Anyone with a brain wouldn't look for me. Wouldn't that be walking right into a trap?" Speaking of this, Zhu Weian revealed a complicated expression. "I'm not afraid to laugh at you, but ever since my brother escaped from prison and the police issued that wanted order, many people have been keeping an eye on me, waiting for my brother to come looking for me so that they can earn a bounty."
"When did you know that your brother escaped from prison?"
"I only found out when the police came to my door. I'm just an ordinary person. Who would pay attention to this kind of thing? Besides, I really didn't expect my brother to escape from prison."
Han Bin asked subconsciously, "Has he ever revealed the idea of breaking out of prison before?"
"No."
"When was the last time you saw him?"
Zhu Weian thought for a moment. "In the middle of May. I gave him some money and food. I just wanted him to live a comfortable life in there. If I knew he would escape, I wouldn't have done anything unnecessary."
"What did you two talk about the last time you met?"
Zhu Weian replied, "It's nothing more than the same old stuff. How are my parents' health? How are my sister-in-law and nephew doing? Some family matters. We don't have much in common other than that."
"Did your brother ever tell you about some special friends?"
"What friends?"
"For example, helping him escape from prison."
Zhu Weian shook his head. "How could he tell me that? Isn't that harming others and himself?"
"Even if he didn't say it directly, his words might inadvertently reveal it. Think about it," Han Bin said.
Zhu Weian said, "I really can't think of that. If so many police officers can't catch him, how can I find him?"
Taking a step back, even if Zhu Weian really knew something, he couldn't tell the police. After all, he was his brother.
No matter what crime he had committed, blood was thicker than water. If he sold him to the police, what good would it do him? He would be ridiculed behind his back.
He wouldn't do it.
Han Bin stared at him. "We've found Zhu Weichao."
"What? You found him!" Zhu Weian looked surprised. "Then why are you asking me? Ask him directly!"
Han Bin went straight to the point. "Zhu Weichao is dead!"
Zhu Weian looked shocked. Han Bin was sure that his expression was definitely not fake. He really didn't know about this beforehand.
After a while, Zhu Weian's expression softened a little. "Police comrade, you don't have to lie to me. I really don't know anything."
"I'm not lying to you. Zhu Weichao is really dead!" Han Bin said with certainty.
"Didn't he just escape from prison? How could he be dead!" Zhu Weian thought.
Han Bin took out his phone, found a photo, and passed it to Zhu Weian. "Take a look for yourself."
Zhu Weian took a look, and his expression changed again. "This … How could this be? Didn't they say that he escaped? How could he be killed?"
"We came to you to find out the truth behind Zhu Weichao's murder. You are now not the family of the suspect, but the victim's family. We are seeking justice for Zhu Weichao. Only if you cooperate with the police can we catch the murderer and avenge your brother."
For a moment, Zhu Weian couldn't change his mind. He was so shocked that he couldn't speak.
To him, this period of time was like a roller coaster. First, the police came to him, saying that his brother had escaped from prison, and they even asked him to cooperate with the police investigation.
Then, he was followed by a group of people who wanted to find Zhu Weichao through him for the reward. Today, the police came to him again. He originally thought that they wanted him to help find his brother, Zhu Weichao.
Unexpectedly, he found out about his brother's death.
"When was my brother killed?"
"Between ten o 'clock last night and two o' clock in the morning." Han Bin answered, then asked, "Where were you during this time?"
"I was at home. It's so late. Where could I have gone?"
"Who can prove it?"
"My wife and daughter can prove it." Zhu Weian only reacted after he finished speaking. "You're not suspecting me, are you? How could I kill my brother?"
Han Bin comforted him, "Don't be nervous. It's just a routine questioning."
Zhu Weian held his forehead and sighed. "How could he die out of nowhere? He might as well stay in prison. At least he would still have something to remember …"
At this point, Zhu Weian raised his head. "Officer Han, do you know who killed my brother?"
Han Bin glanced at him and thought to himself, 'It seems that telling him about Zhu Weichao's death was the right thing to do. First, he was temporarily under suspicion of murder.
Second, he had taken the initiative to ask about the case. The change in his attitude was huge. '
At first, even if Zhu Weian knew some important clues about Zhu Weichao, he would not easily reveal it. It was very simple. That was his brother. Even if the police were righteous, helping the police arrest his own family member would be a barrier in his heart.
However, the situation was different now. Zhu Weichao was killed. The police's goal was no longer to arrest him, but to find his murderer. Zhu Weian had also become the victim's family member, so naturally, they would not hide Zhu Weichao's situation.
Han Bin replied, "I'm not sure yet. I would like to ask you to provide some clues."
Zhu Weian thought for a while and said, "I do know some things, but I can't guarantee that it's related to my brother's death."
Han Bin said in an encouraging tone, "You just need to tell the truth once, and the police will judge for themselves."
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