frightfiction Chapter 1515 Autopsy Concluded, Situation Report
Chapter 1515 Autopsy Concluded, Situation Report
Around 15 PM that afternoon, Zhang Lin was already seated at his desk, his fingertips tracing every line of text in the autopsy logbook, repeatedly checking every detail of the autopsy process and the extraction of each sample to ensure there were no omissions or errors. Xiao Lin sat beside him, carefully organizing and labeling the 18 extracted samples one by one, preparing to send them to the laboratory. He looked tired, but maintained a meticulous attitude—from the transfer of the body to the completion of the autopsy, and then to organizing the records and checking the samples, the two had been working continuously for nearly six hours without even having a sip of water.
"Teacher Zhang, all the samples have been sorted and accurately labeled, and are ready to be sent to the lab at any time. The lab has already called and will prioritize testing them, and will notify us as soon as the results are available." Xiao Lin placed the sample tray on the table and reported softly, her voice slightly hoarse.
Zhang Lin looked up, rubbing his throbbing temples, and carefully scanned the sample tray. After confirming everything was correct, he nodded and said, "Okay, thank you for your hard work, Xiao Lin. You personally deliver the samples, and remind your colleagues in the lab again to focus on testing the bloodstains, stomach contents, and DNA. DNA extraction from the teeth samples, in particular, must be expedited; it's crucial for identifying the deceased. Also, the analysis of the silt and turbid liquid should be accelerated to confirm whether it matches the sewage and silt in the ditch at the scene, helping to determine if the body disposal site was the primary crime scene."
"Understood, Teacher Zhang, I'll go right away." Xiao Lin solemnly replied, carefully picked up the sample tray, and turned to walk out of the office. His steps were light yet steady, as if afraid of accidentally knocking over the tray and damaging the samples.
After Xiaolin left, Zhang Lin turned his attention back to the autopsy record book, picked up his pen, and began to organize the core contents of the autopsy report. As he organized, he reviewed the entire autopsy process in his mind. The characteristics of the abdominal wound, the extent of spleen damage, and the condition of each internal organ—every detail clearly emerged. He wanted to ensure that every conclusion in the autopsy report was supported by sufficient anatomical evidence, without any speculation or vague statements.
About ten minutes later, the phone on the desk suddenly rang, its shrill ring breaking the silence of the office. Zhang Lin put down his pen, picked up the phone, and said in a calm tone, "Hello, Zhang Lin."
Li Ming's deep, hurried voice came from the other end of the phone, tinged with barely perceptible urgency: "Zhang Lin, how's the autopsy going? Has the cause of death been confirmed? Have you found any clues to identify the deceased? At the scene, the technical team has completed the entire investigation, but no more valuable traces or physical evidence have been found. The murderer's counter-investigation awareness is too strong; they cleaned up very thoroughly."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lin slowly began to report the core findings of the autopsy to Li Ming, his tone calm and professional, each sentence clear and concise: "Team Leader Li, the autopsy is now complete, taking approximately three and a half hours, and the entire process was recorded on audio and video. The autopsy has confirmed the deceased's only fatal injury: a stab wound to the left side of the abdomen from a single-edged sharp instrument. The wound penetrated the abdominal wall and punctured the spleen, causing splenic rupture, massive bleeding, and resulting in acute hemorrhagic shock and death. We have ruled out other causes of death, including poisoning, mechanical asphyxiation, traumatic brain injury, and internal organ disease."
After a pause, Zhang Lin continued, "The deceased had no distinctive physical characteristics. There were no tattoos, birthmarks, or surgical scars. His teeth also showed no signs of fillings or dentures, making it impossible to identify him based on his physical appearance and dental features. Preliminary estimates place the deceased between 40 and 42 years old, 172.5 cm tall, and approximately 68 kg in weight, indicating a medium build. His hair was short, black, and messy, with a small amount of silt and fine fibers. There was silt and leaf debris under his fingernails, consistent with the environment of the ditch at the scene."
"We have collected 18 relevant samples, including skin tissue, blood clots, sludge residue, abdominal hemorrhage, stomach contents, heart and lung tissue, teeth, and limb muscle tissue. Xiaolin has already sent them to the laboratory for priority testing of bloodstains and DNA samples, especially DNA extraction from the teeth samples, hoping to identify the deceased through DNA comparison. In addition, the stomach contents samples will undergo toxicology testing and digestion analysis to help estimate the accurate time of death; the sludge and turbid fluid samples from the abdominal cavity will undergo composition analysis to confirm whether they are consistent with the sewage and sludge in the ditch at the scene, and to determine whether the body disposal site is the primary crime scene."
"That's all we can confirm for now. We still need to wait for the laboratory test results to further refine the autopsy report and obtain more valuable clues." Zhang Lin's tone remained calm and composed, without the slightest hint of impatience. Years of forensic work had long since honed his ability to remain calm and collected under pressure.
On the other end of the phone, Li Ming was silent for a moment, seemingly processing the information Zhang Lin reported. Then, his tone became more serious: "Okay, I understand. Thank you for your hard work, Zhang Lin. Please take good care of the autopsy. I'll also call the lab to urge them to speed up the testing process. Let me and you know as soon as there are any results."
"The identity of the deceased is currently the key to solving the case. Without the identity of the deceased, we cannot investigate interpersonal relationships, we cannot identify the suspect, and the case will be difficult to make a breakthrough. At the scene, the technical team has withdrawn and the cordon has been removed, but we will arrange personnel to conduct regular patrols of the surrounding area to prevent any traces or physical evidence from being destroyed."
"Furthermore, I'm immediately assigning Xiao Wang to lead the team to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the area surrounding Jianshe Road. The focus should be on identifying any suspicious individuals or vehicles that have appeared near the ditch on the north side of the eastern section of Jianshe Road within the last three days, especially those carrying single-edged weapons. Simultaneously, we'll investigate surrounding shops, residential areas, and blind spots in surveillance cameras, searching for witnesses and collecting relevant clues to try and find any trace that could confirm the victim's identity as soon as possible." Li Ming's voice was filled with unwavering determination; he wouldn't give up until the case was solved.
"Okay, Captain Li, we'll communicate promptly if anything comes up," Zhang Lin replied.
"Okay, that's settled." With that, Li Ming hung up the phone.
Zhang Lin put down the phone, sat back down at his desk, and his gaze returned to the autopsy report, his mind racing. He knew Li Ming was under immense pressure. The perpetrator in this case of the unidentified male corpse was extremely adept at counter-investigation; few valuable clues were left at the scene, and the victim's identity remained unknown, making a quick resolution extremely difficult. All he could do was complete the autopsy report as quickly as possible, await the laboratory results, and provide the most accurate and powerful support for the investigation, allowing the silent body to speak the truth of its death and bringing justice to the deceased.