Diary of a Criminal Investigator

Chapter 716: Identity Cannot Be Confirmed

The results of the DNA identification are not yet available.The most important aspect of this kind of case is to determine the identity of the deceased.

The usual approach is to compare the DNA identification results with recently reported missing persons.

Once a match is found, the identity of the deceased can naturally be determined.

However, the earliest possible outcome for these results will be this afternoon.

Currently, Lu Chuan is examining the twelve plastic bags that have been discovered, assisted by the Forensic Doctor from the Criminal Investigation Team.

The laboratory and office facilities here are relatively basic compared to those at the Forensic Doctor’s Office and related offices of the Criminal Investigation Team.

The High-tech Zone’s Criminal Investigation Team is somewhat more rudimentary.

There is a dissection room, but it lacks large-scale refrigeration equipment.

This team has a collaboration with the funeral home under local authority management.

Generally, when a body is found and needs refrigeration, it is directly placed at the funeral home.

But this time, since the body is in pieces, there is no need for a refrigeration cabinet.

"Captain Lu, except for the head, it’s almost complete."

After Li Hu pieced together the last fragment, a rough outline of the body appeared on the dissection table.

Aside from the black plastic bag discovered by Chen Shuxian, the remaining twelve plastic bags contained fragmented limbs, torso, and some internal organs.

Currently, aside from the head, all other parts are intact.

This morning, Lu Chuan conducted a thorough examination of all the fragments’ surfaces and the black plastic bags.

No fingerprints were found as expected.

However, there were findings.

Two strands of hair, one long and one short, were found in two of the bags.

Upon hearing that Li Hu had completed the assemblage of fragments, Lu Chuan came over to inspect.

Li Hu is a university-trained Forensic Doctor by profession.

He has been working at the High-tech Zone’s Criminal Investigation Team for over ten years and is relatively experienced.

Although there is still a gap when compared to Wang Changjiang from the Criminal Investigation Team, doing some simple fragment assembly and restoration work is not difficult.

"The deceased is female, 165cm in height. According to the pelvic examination, there is no history of childbirth, but the uterine fragments are thin with scars, suggesting a history of multiple abortions."

"The preliminary estimated age is around 35 years, with a butterfly tattoo on the left arm."

"The cause of death is currently undetermined."

Li Hu has conducted a detailed inspection of all the fragments.

However, due to the fragments being too small, it is impossible to determine whether the victim died from sharp weapon penetration or other factors.

"Time of death is within 36 hours."

While Lu Chuan was examining, Li Hu provided a brief situation report beside him.

The examination by Li Hu was relatively meticulous.

The basic information of the deceased seems to be clear.

Lu Chuan is more focused on the tools used by the culprit to dismember the body.

The body fragments are very small, each averaging about the size of half a palm.

Moreover, before dismembering, the flesh and bones of the body were separated by the suspect.

After separating them, the bones and flesh were cut into pieces.

Not to mention the flesh.

The suspect’s treatment of the bones is somewhat unusual.

The broken bones show no signs of hatchet chopping; on the contrary, they are uniform in size with smooth edges.

It was likely done with a bone-cutting machine.

"Captain Lu, the DNA test results are ready."

At this moment, Chen Jiang, the captain of the Second Squad, knocked on the door to report the situation.

Oh?

"How’s the situation?"

"No match has been found so far."

Upon receiving the DNA test results, Chen Jiang immediately arranged for them to be compared within the system.

"We’ve compared the DNA data with the recent missing persons in the city, but found no matches."

"Now, we’re arranging to expand the comparison scope, hoping to complete the provincial missing persons comparison today. If unsuccessful, we’ll expand to surrounding provinces."

Given that the time of death is less than 36 hours, if the person is missing, it’s likely a recent disappearance.

"No match found..."

Lu Chuan thought for a moment, "I’ll continue to review, and in half an hour, we’ll have a case analysis meeting in the meeting room."

"Notify participants as per the usual scope."

"Yes!"

Lu Chuan continued examining the body.

In the meantime, Lu Chuan called the division office to report the case in the afternoon.

Large meeting room.

The team sat in two rows with clear alignment.

On the left, was the First Squad, led by Wang Zhaokai’s Armani team.

Despite their dishevelment while rummaging through trash bins yesterday, the First Squad team members now appeared spirited.

Wang Zhaokai, accompanied by three of his elite team members, glanced at the opposing Second and Third Squads.

"Once this case is solved, our First Squad should take the main credit, right?"

Chen Jiang gave a slight sneer, having only seen Armani in movies before.

"Why should your team get the main credit?"

"We were the ones who discovered the body parts."

Sun Biao gestured, "Alright, as long as you’ve got that outfit."

"Taking advantage and still playing the victim."

Lu Chuan entered at this moment, "Once the case is solved, I’ll give each of you a set."

"Alright, let’s start the meeting."

As the conversation turned to business, everyone became serious.

"Li Hu, please present the basic situation."

"Yes!"

"The deceased is female, height..."

Li Hu briefly reported the condition of the body.

"The separation of body and bones occurred postmortem, with the flesh being cut and a bone-cutting machine used for bone separation."

"Captain Lu, that’s the general situation."

"Alright, it seems that the identity of the deceased is still undetermined, which must be quickly resolved."

Without knowing the deceased’s identity, it’s difficult to solve the case.

"Chen Jiang, expedite the DNA comparison for missing persons."

"Yes."

This task should conclude by tonight.

"At the same time, confirming the deceased’s identity requires exploration from other angles."

As the identity of the deceased remains unconfrmed, and given the short window since death, Lu Chuan speculates that the deceased may be local but not reported missing.

Who are those that wouldn’t be reported missing?

"First Squad, focus your investigation on entertainment venues, particularly those with potential involvement in illicit activities."

If the person’s identity does not match any reported missing persons, it implies that no one reported them missing.

This indicates the deceased might have had no family, colleagues, or friends in Haizhou City.

Therefore, no one reported them missing.

This lack of reporting subtly suggests the victim had some unique living or working characteristics.