latelenovela Chapter 909 Arrest and Conviction, Case Closed
Chapter 909 Arrest and Conviction, Case Closed
Li Ming pressed further, "Did you ever think about saving them?" Song Chao and Liang Benchao exchanged a glance, lowered their heads, and remained silent for a moment. Song Chao said, "We were blinded by greed at the time. We thought that as long as they died, we could monopolize the drug business. We didn't think much about it. By the time we realized it, the fire was too big to save."
Next, the two pointed out the locations of other fires and described in detail the details of the crime. During the identification process, their voices grew softer and softer, as if they were suffocating under the weight of the crimes they had committed.
After identifying the fire site, they went to where the vehicles were parked. Song Chao said, "We parked the cars here to make it easier to escape after committing the crime. At the time, we also prepared some tools, such as ropes, to control anyone who might resist. However, that night, Wang Fugui and his accomplices didn't have time to resist and were trapped by the fire."
The entire identification process lasted several hours, with officers meticulously recording every detail and leaving no stone unturned in their search for any clues that might be relevant to the case. Although Sun Laosi was still at large, the identification process by Song Chao and Liang Benchao made the full picture of the case increasingly clear.
After the identification process, Song Chao and Liang Benchao were put back into the police car. Li Ming watched their retreating figures, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Although the case had achieved some progress, every detail was heartbreaking. He knew that Sun Laosi had to be apprehended as soon as possible to give the victims and their families a complete explanation.
Back at the police station, Li Ming immediately convened a meeting with the officers. "Although Sun Laosi is still at large, today's identification has given us more details about the case. Next, we need to re-examine the leads, focusing on Sun Laosi's social connections and possible escape routes, and intensify our pursuit. At the same time, we need to organize all the evidence identified today to prepare for subsequent prosecution." Li Ming's voice was firm and powerful, giving the officers a much-needed boost of confidence.
That noon, Li Ming went to the Municipal Public Security Bureau and reported the entire case to Qin Chuan. During the investigation, two suspects had been apprehended, leaving only Sun. An arrest warrant had been issued for Lao Si.
After learning about the situation, Qin Chuan called the provincial department and requested their assistance in the investigation, asking them to issue arrest warrants to other municipal bureaus. Their response would certainly be faster.
Next, Li Ming was responsible for organizing the current case clues, evidence, and files, while the Criminal Investigation Division worked tirelessly without rest. On the sixth day after the incident, a major breakthrough occurred in the investigation and pursuit of Sun Laosi.
Inside the Dongchuan City Criminal Investigation Detachment, the phone rang suddenly, breaking the silence of the office. Li Ming quickly answered the phone, and the receiver carried a message from the Haizhou Narcotics Control Detachment: "During our investigation of the ecstasy case, we discovered a suspicious man whose characteristics are extremely similar to Sun Laosi, whom you are wanted." Li Ming's eyes sharpened instantly. He gripped the receiver tightly and replied firmly, "Okay, we'll be there right away!"
After hanging up the phone, Li Ming immediately gathered his team members. After briefly explaining the situation, the group quickly set off for Haizhou City. The atmosphere inside the car was tense and heavy. Everyone knew the importance of this operation; whether Sun Laosi was caught or not would determine whether the Wangjia Village six-person murder case could be brought to a satisfactory conclusion.
Upon arriving in Haizhou City, Li Ming quickly met with the head of the Haizhou Narcotics Control Detachment to discuss the arrest plan. Preliminary investigations revealed that Sun Laosi frequented a bar called "Nightfall," a place with a diverse and noisy environment that significantly increased the difficulty of the operation. After several hours of meticulous planning, an invisible net was quietly cast.
As night fell, the "Nightfall" bar was ablaze with lights and deafening music. Li Ming led his team, dressed in plainclothes, into the bar. They spread out in various corners, their eyes constantly scanning their surroundings, searching for Sun Laosi. The bar was crowded and filled with smoke, posing a significant challenge to their identification efforts, but the team members, relying on their extensive experience and unwavering determination, remained vigilant.
Suddenly, a team member reported through his earpiece: "Target spotted, in a booth in the corner of the bar." Li Ming quickly looked in that direction and saw a thin man with a mole on his left cheek talking to several strangers. Although the man was deliberately disguised, wearing a hat and sunglasses, Li Ming was almost certain, based on the characteristics on the wanted poster, that this was Sun Laosi.
Li Ming gave his team a coded signal, and they quickly moved in, flanking the booth from different directions. As they approached the booth, Sun Laosi seemed to sense something was amiss. He suddenly stood up and tried to escape. Li Ming reacted swiftly, rushing forward and tackling Sun Laosi to the ground. The other team members quickly followed, restraining Sun Laosi's struggles and handcuffing him. Chaos erupted inside the bar as customers panicked and scattered. Li Ming shouted, "Don't panic! We're the police, on a mission!" At the same time, he assigned some team members to maintain order and ensure the safety of the scene.
After taking Sun Laosi out of the bar, Li Ming decided to interrogate him on the spot. They took Sun Laosi to a quiet room nearby. The room was dimly lit and the atmosphere was oppressive. Li Ming sat opposite Sun Laosi, his eyes piercing as he stared intently at him: "Sun Laosi, real name Sun Baoan, did you think you could escape this by fleeing to Haizhou? We've been looking for you for a long time."
Sun Laosi lowered his head, remaining silent, his face showing resistance. Li Ming continued, "You can't escape the fate of those six people from Wangjia Village. If you confess the truth now, you might get a lighter sentence." Sun Laosi snorted coldly, "I don't understand what you're talking about."
Li Ming took out a stack of photos and placed them in front of Sun Laosi. The photos showed the horrific scene of the fire and images of Song Chao and Liang Benchao identifying the scene: "This is the fire scene in Wangjia Village. Song Chao and Liang Benchao have already confessed. Do you think you can still hide it?" When Sun Laosi saw the photos, his body trembled slightly, but he still stubbornly said, "They are talking nonsense. It has nothing to do with me."
Li Ming pressed on, "You were on lookout duty at the crime scene and even helped prepare the tools. You dare say it had nothing to do with you? We have enough evidence; now it's all about your attitude." Sun Laosi remained silent for a long time, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He raised his head, a hint of despair in his eyes, "I... I was forced into it. Song Chao said that if we did this one job, we could make a fortune. I was confused for a moment..."
Li Ming pressed further, "Explain in detail, from planning to implementation, not a single detail can be overlooked."