deep white secret

Chapter 70 Don't Be Dazzled by Love

Ningxia realized that the case was somewhat difficult.

Among all criminal cases, death by falling from height is the most difficult investigation case.

Xu Jie then asked a more pointed question:
"In cases of death from heights, how to distinguish suicide, accident and murder?"

Ningxia surrenders:

"It's... hard to say."

Xu Jie looked serious and glanced at Ning Xia:
"Don't get carried away by love, come, it's okay to talk about theoretical knowledge."

Ningxia's face heated up when Xu Jie said it.

"Well... on-site investigation is particularly important. To rule out homicide and dumping the body, the body should have no fatal injuries or other causes of death before it can be confirmed as accidental death from a fall from a height or suicide."

There was approval in Xu Jie's eyes:
"That's why the case was transferred to our criminal investigation team. Since the family has raised questions, we must treat it even more cautiously."

Ledao Water Park is located on the outskirts of Jinghai City. It is a large-scale resort and tourist area integrating catering, entertainment, accommodation and leisure.

Going west along the highway out of Jinghai City, Xu Jie and Ningxia arrived here an hour later.

When Ningxia got off the bus, he saw the on-site investigation vehicle from the Forensic Medicine Department of the Municipal Bureau already parked in the parking lot.

"Team Xu, Forensic Doctor Han and the others have arrived."

"Ningxia, you go meet the reporter and the parties involved. The investigation surrounding this case is very important. I will go to the crime scene to have a look."

The two people acted separately. Ningxia walked into the tourist service center not far from the parking lot. A middle-aged man and two police officers were talking.

After Ningxia introduced himself, one of the policemen closed his notebook:

"Hello, Officer Ning, I contacted the city bureau this morning. This is Manager Yang, the person in charge of the scenic spot."

After the two sides greeted each other, Ningxia asked:

"What is the condition of the deceased? Is it clear now?"

"Well, the deceased's name is Sun Yaqi. She is 30 years old. She came here to play with her husband Liu Zhen on Friday night."

"Why does Liu Zhen think Sun Yaqi committed suicide?"

"Liu Zhen said that the two had a fight last night, and Sun Yaqi was very angry. Sun Yaqi had a severe anxiety disorder, and we found a suicide note in Sun Yaqi's hand."

"So it is."

"However, the body was found this morning. After Liu Zhen informed Sun Yaqi's parents, Sun Yaqi's parents concluded that Sun Yaqi committed suicide. The two old people are on their way here."

"What about the time of death?"

"Liu Zhen said that after he and Sun Yaqi quarreled last night, he went to the bath center for a pedicure. It was not until he returned to the guest room this morning that he discovered that Sun Yaqi was missing. The time of death is still uncertain."

"Where is the reporter? Who discovered the body first?"

Manager Yang replied with a sad face:

"Our security guards were on routine patrol in the morning and found a body at the foot of the back hill. Oh, I was scared to death. The security guard called me and I quickly called the police."

Ningxia nodded and asked the police:
"Have you seen the scene? Is there any preliminary identification?"

The policeman shook his head:
"After we arrived at the scene, we only did a simple survey and lacked experience. We were not sure whether it was an accidental fall or suicide. Because the family members claimed it was murder, we had to report it to the city bureau."

Ningxia understands:
"The results will be available after the forensic investigation."

Because there is a suicide note, it now seems that there is a high possibility of suicide.

Manager Yang said at this time:
"Officer Ning, if the guest is an accident, please don't say anything. After all, if something like this happens in a scenic spot, it will affect our reputation."

What Manager Yang actually thinks is that if Sun Yaqi accidentally falls and dies, there will be big loopholes in the management and facilities of the scenic spot. If the family claims compensation, it will be a huge sum of money.

"Is the place where the accident happened very steep?"

"It doesn't count. If you look at our amusement park, the water sports are in the west area, the east side is where restaurants and accommodations are, and the back mountain is in the northeast. There are circular wooden plank roads going up the mountain, so it's not easy to get into trouble."

"But something happened to Sun Yaqi."

Ningxia was not very satisfied with Manager Yang's attitude, so he asked him politely.

Manager Yang sneered and said no more.

But since Manager Yang said this, Ningxia felt it was necessary to ask more details, whether it was suicide or an accident, so that it could provide some warning to others in the future.

On this point, Manager Yang explained:
"I was also very surprised. Sun Yaqi fell from the viewing platform. The height over there is indeed high. I will strengthen management in the future and surround that side."

Manager Yang could not hide his anxiety.

"What about Sun Yaqi's personal situation? Why did she commit suicide? What's the content of her suicide note?"

A policeman said:

"We haven't had time to ask about this yet. Liu Zhen is in the room. He suffered a mental breakdown after the accident. We asked him to go back to the room to wait. The suicide note has been handed over to the forensic team for identification."

Another policeman continued:
"A suicide note was found at the scene and I read it. The content was very pessimistic. Sun Yaqi was rather world-weary and had suicidal tendencies."

This determination made the four of them feel relieved. Manager Yang hoped for this result the most, and did a good job in dealing with the aftermath. Even if this turmoil passed, it would not have much impact on the scenic spot.

"I'm going to see Liu Zhen now, and Sun Yaqi's parents will arrive later, at least I can have an explanation."

"Then I'll wait here. Sun Yaqi's parents are coming here from the city. It's almost time."

Manager Yang has a positive attitude and makes arrangements quickly.

Under the leadership of the waiter, Ningxia and two policemen rushed to room 308.

Ningxia knocked on the door. After a while, a man wearing blue short-sleeved shirts opened the door.

The man must have just washed his face, his eyes are still a little red, and there are sporadic drops of water on his temples.

"Hello Liu Zhen, I'm Ningxia from the Municipal Bureau's Criminal Investigation Team."

"Hello, officer."

Liu Zhen let the three people into the room, his voice weak.

The room was very messy. The wardrobe door was wide open and there were two short-sleeved shirts and a long skirt hanging inside.

There were various cosmetics in travel sizes on the dressing table, and there were a lot of snacks on the only table, some opened and some still in plastic bags.

There was an open small suitcase placed against the window, which contained a few Polaroid photos of scenic spots and a few souvenir toys for children to play with.

Ningxia walked to the suitcase, picked up the photo, and pointed at the woman in the photo:
"Is this Sun Yaqi?"

Liu Zhen nodded.

There are more than ten photos in total, all from yesterday. In the photos, Sun Yaqi is looking at the camera, holding Liu Zhen on her arm, smiling in every photo.

Sun Yaqi is slightly fat and has short hair. In the photos, she is wearing red striped shorts, a beige fisherman hat, and carrying a messenger bag. Some photos wear black sunglasses, and some show her eyes.

At first glance at the photo, Ningxia's first impression is that Sun Yaqi is a woman with a very fierce personality.

"How long have you been married to Sun Yaqi?"

"Five years."

"When did Sun Yaqi suffer from anxiety disorder?"

"After giving birth."

"How old is the child?"

"Four years old."

"What did you argue about last night?"

"Oh, it's nothing important. The couple had disagreements and quarreled. It's a common thing. I forgot the cause. Later, I dug up all the past events, and the quarrel became more and more intense."

"What happened in the past?"

"Should I wash the dishes? Did I get up to change the baby's diaper at night during confinement? These are the topics every time we quarrel. The more Yaqi talks about it, the more she feels aggrieved."

Liu Zhen said, so angry that he put his hands in his hair, and he was so irritated that he didn't know how to answer.

"How is Sun Yaqi's condition in the past four years?"

"She has been taking medicine. I took her out this time just to relax. Sometimes she is in good condition, and sometimes medicine doesn't work."

(End of this chapter)