"There were a lot of stray dogs nearby. One of them ran to the scene and tore the black plastic sheet open. A reporter who was passing by saw it."
"We've already made a statement for the reporter. He was shocked when he saw the body and called the police. He didn't find anyone suspicious around." Zeng Ping took out his phone and looked through it. "Look, this is a photo of the crime scene taken by the technical department."
The victim's body was near the wall, and there was a black plastic sheet next to it. The body was surrounded by pebbles, and there were barely any footprints. Beyond that, there was mud.
Han Bin looked at the photo carefully and found two sets of footprints on the muddy ground. One set was a pair of high heels, which should have been left by the female victim.
The other set was probably a pair of rubber shoes. Han Bin pointed at the photo. "Whose footprints are these?"
Zeng Ping glanced at it. "They're the reporter's. He checked the body, and his footprints are over there."
"Other than the reporter's footprints, there are four sets of footprints. There's the forensic doctor's, the technician's, and Lynch's."
Zeng Ping finished his introduction and pointed at the crime scene. "Walk around. You're an expert in identifying footprints. Maybe you'll find something unusual."
Han Bin nodded and walked a few steps forward. The mud was indeed soft and moist. Han Bin also left footprints on it.
Other than the three or four meters of pebbles around the victim, the surroundings were all soft mud. It took about eight or nine meters for the ground to harden.
No footprints were left behind at such a distance. No matter how you looked at it, it was strange. The world record for the run-up long jump was only about eight meters. Was it possible that the murderer was a world-class long jumper?
Han Bin thought that the possibility was very small. Even if he was a world-class long jumper, there was no need for him to jump so far before killing someone. It just seemed silly.
Han Bin studied the crime scene carefully. Other than the victim's and the reporter's footprints, he also found four footprints wearing shoe covers. They should have been left by Zeng Ping and the others when they were investigating the crime scene.
Other than that, Han Bin did not find any other human footprints, nor did he find any tire marks. However, he found a lot of dog paw prints.
Seeing Han Bin squatting on the ground and studying the dog's paw print, Zeng Ping was a little confused and asked, "Did you find anything?"
"Are there any large stray dogs nearby?"
This question really stumped Zeng Ping. "I really don't know about this. I'll ask the person in charge of the construction site later, but does it matter? Stray dogs can't strangle people. "
Han Bin said, "The murderer is naturally not a dog, but it might have something to do with dogs."
Zhao Ming touched his chin and guessed, "Could it be that the murderer rode a dog to kill people?"
As soon as he said that, everyone present was stunned. This idea was too strange. They had seen people riding horses, cows, and goats, but they had never seen someone riding a dog.
Sun Xiaopeng analyzed seriously, "The deceased was an adult, and the person who killed her weighed at least 50 kilograms. How could there be such a strong dog that could carry a 50 kilogram person around and be so obedient?"
Tian Li shook her head and thought it was a little ridiculous. "I would rather believe that the murderer used some kind of tool to cross the eight or nine meters distance than believe that the murderer rode a dog to kill people."
Han Bin laughed. "You guys are too talented. You really dare to think of anything."
Han Bin pointed to the three sets of dog paw prints on the ground. "Look at this set of dog paw prints. Is there anything special?"
Zhao Ming squatted on the ground and observed for a while. He showed a thoughtful look and muttered, "This dog's footprints seem really strange. Three footprints on the left side are in a row, and three footprints on the right side are in a row. Is it possible that the dog walked in a line, and the footprints are the same size?"
Han Bin encouraged him, "Yes, look carefully. In fact, this is not a real dog paw print, but a shoe print."
Tian Li asked, "If it's a shoe print, why doesn't it leave a shoe print?"
"This kind of shoe is special. There are three raised dog paw prints at the bottom, and these three dog paw prints are also in contact with the ground. Unless the dog paw prints are stepped on with special force, the shoe will not touch the ground."
"Look carefully at these three sets of dog paw prints. They are different from other dog paw prints. The space between the three dog paw prints on the left and three on the right is the same. It's like they were made from the same mold."
Zeng Ping stared at the three sets of dog paw prints and carefully looked at them. Just as Han Bin said, the three dog paw prints on the left and three dog paw prints on the right were like two human footprints on the left and right. More importantly, they extended all the way to the body of the deceased.
Following the three sets of dog paw prints, Zeng Ping also found another three sets of dog paw prints. They were footprints that left the body of the deceased, and the entering and exiting footprints matched.
"Tsk tsk, it's true. These three dog paw prints in a row should be the footprints of the suspect!" Zeng Ping had a look of sudden realization.
Han Bin explained it clearly, and everyone thought it was quite simple. In fact, there were many stray dogs around, and there were a lot of messy dog paw prints. It was not easy to find a special shoe print among the many dog paw prints.
"Brother Bin, you're the best!" Zhao Ming praised.
"Team Leader Han is indeed an expert in identifying footprints. You can even see this." Lynch gave him a thumbs up.
Han Bin smiled but did not say anything. At first, he did not think about it. Later, he found that the three dog paw prints were a little special. Then, he thought of a more special dog paw print shoe he had seen on the Internet before, and then he thought of this possibility.
He was able to find the root of the problem so quickly. First, his observation skills were relatively strong. Second, he often browsed the Internet for shoe styles. Keeping up with the times and combining them was very helpful in identifying footprints.
Han Bin suggested, "Captain Zeng, this kind of shoe style is rare. We can trace the purchase channel of the shoes. Maybe we can find clues about the suspect."
Zeng Ping nodded. He could not help but feel a little emotional. If only Han Bin was still working under him. With him assisting in the case, he would be able to save a lot of trouble.
However, he was only thinking about it. Han Bin was now the team leader of the city's Criminal Investigation Unit. Although his rank was not as high as his, it was still a higher department. It was hard to say who was in charge of who.
Han Bin glanced at his watch. "Captain Zeng, if there's nothing else, I won't delay your investigation. I'll take my leave first."
Upon hearing this, Zeng Ping felt a little bored. He really did not want Han Bin to leave.
Zhao Ying was going to training, and Li Hui was going to get married and go on a honeymoon. He had no one he could use.
However, Han Bin was now a member of the city's Criminal Investigation Unit. He was not someone he could use whenever he wanted.
"Brother Bin, don't be in a hurry to leave. I have an idea. Do you think it will work?"
"What idea?"
"I would like to invite you to participate in this case in the name of guiding the investigation. What do you think?" After Zeng Ping finished speaking, he was afraid that Han Bin would not be willing, so he said, "Don't worry. Although we are friends, I will apply to the city's Criminal Investigation Unit according to the normal procedures. I won't make things difficult for you."
Han Bin thought about it. This was not a bad thing for him. The branch office taking the initiative to request guidance from a higher department was also a kind of training and experience for Han Bin. The more experience Han Bin had, the more room he would have for promotion in the future.
Moreover, he was a member of Yu Hua Branch's Third Platoon. Working with Zeng Ping, Zhao Ming, and the others was like a fish in water. This was not a problem for him.
However, he would not agree to it arbitrarily. He had to clarify things first. "Captain Zeng, with your ability, do you still need me to guide you in the investigation? I was trained by you. How would I dare to play with a big axe in front of Lu Ban? "
"You are not playing with a big axe in front of Lu Ban. You have surpassed your master. Don't be unreasonable with me." Zeng Ping waved his hand and explained, "Zhao Ying went to Quan City for training. She won't be back for a while. Li Hui is going on his honeymoon, and my two team leaders are not around. "
"If it was a normal case, I could lead the team myself. But now that there is a murder case, I can't be without a helper."
Zeng Ping sighed. "You should know what I mean. Even if it is for the sake of the higher authorities, I have to transfer Li Hui back to investigate the case. Then, Li Hui's honeymoon will be ruined."
"People only get married once in their lives. I really don't want to do this. This kid will complain about me for the rest of his life."
Han Bin asked, "If I intervene in the case in the name of guiding the investigation, you won't transfer Li Hui back?"
"You came from our Yu Hua Branch. From the branch leader to the people below, no one treats you as an outsider, and they all know your criminal investigation ability. Li Hui is one of your people. If you take over this case, what will happen to Li Hui? "Zeng Ping said.
Han Bin thought about it. It sounded crude, but it seemed to be the case.
As long as he was involved in this case, with him and Zeng Ping at the front, who would care about a small fry like Li Hui?
"Captain Zeng, I have no problem with it, but I can't guarantee that Ma Jingbo will let him go."
"Don't worry. As long as there is no difficult case, Ma Jingbo will definitely agree." Zeng Ping's tone was firm.
For the branch to take the initiative to ask the city's criminal investigation team to guide the investigation was also a kind of recognition for the city's criminal investigation team. Some places would even include it in the performance evaluation.
If it wasn't for the special situation, Zeng Ping wouldn't have easily asked the city's criminal investigation team to guide the investigation. No one wanted to have an emperor over their head.
It was because of his special relationship with Han Bin that he didn't have so many taboos and thoughts.
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