ebookland Chapter 1253 Interrogation of Qin Zhangfeng
Chapter 1253 Interrogation of Qin Zhangfeng
More importantly, in Qin Zhangfeng's motorcycle garage, the team members extracted a small amount of black soil samples. After testing, the samples were found to be completely consistent with the black soil at the mountain forest site, and also contained residues of agricultural machinery-specific lubricating oil unique to Zhang Haibin's tool bag!
Under the motorcycle's driver's seat, the team also found a metal lighter, branded "grinding wheel," identical in style to the lighter Xiao Yang found at the scene. "There were blurry fingerprints on the lighter's surface, which, upon extraction, highly matched Qin Zhangfeng's fingerprints!" the technicians excitedly reported. "Furthermore, the DNA detected inside the lighter perfectly matched the 'male skin tissue fragment DNA' extracted from Zhang Haibin's fingernails!"
Furthermore, the team discovered in Qin Zhangfeng's phone call logs that at 5:10 PM on August 19th, Qin Zhangfeng used a temporarily registered phone number to call Zhang Haibin for 1 minute and 40 seconds—the exact time Zhang Haibin's wife mentioned when "Zhang Haibin received a call from an unknown number"! Although Qin Zhangfeng deleted the call logs, they were recovered through the operator's backend data. The phone number was registered at a branch office in the city, and the registrant's information was anonymous, perfectly matching the characteristics of the previously identified "unknown caller"!
To gather more evidence, Xiao Zhou contacted Qin Zhangfeng's neighbor, who said, "Around 3 a.m. on August 20, I heard noises coming from Qin Zhangfeng's garage, like the sound of a motorcycle starting up. It lasted for about 10 minutes, and then there was no sound. I thought it was strange that he was out so late."
Based on all the clues—the conflict with Zhang Haibin's "embezzlement report," the matching height and build, the consistent vehicle characteristics (black motorcycle, horizontal striped tires), the matching DNA evidence (DNA inside a lighter), the fabricated itinerary at the agricultural machinery station, and the connection to the temporary phone number from the "unknown caller"—Qin Zhangfeng's prime suspect status is undeniable. Xiao Zhou immediately reported the investigation results to Li Ming: "Qin Zhangfeng has a clear motive to cover up his embezzlement and prevent being reported; a complete timeline for the crime; matching tools and conditions; and multiple pieces of direct evidence pointing to his connection to Zhang Haibin's murder. We recommend his immediate arrest!"
Upon receiving the report, Li Ming immediately convened an emergency meeting and formulated an arrest plan: "Xiao Zhou, you lead the team to set up surveillance at Qin Zhangfeng's office and residence, and arrange 6 police officers to act in two groups to prevent him from escaping; Xiao Wang, you lead 4 police officers to set up roadblocks at the intersections around the agricultural machinery company, as Qin Zhangfeng goes to the company every morning at 9 o'clock and is likely to pass through these intersections; Xiao Yang, you contact the technical department and have them bring equipment to the scene to be on standby and collect any evidence that may have been missed; in addition, arrange 2 police officers to protect Qin Zhangfeng's family to prevent any accidents."
Once the plan was finalized, each team immediately took action. At 8:00 AM the next morning, the arrest team led by Xiao Zhou was already positioned around the agricultural machinery company. At 8:50 AM, a black motorcycle came into view. The driver, dressed in a dark suit and wearing sunglasses, was Qin Zhangfeng. As the motorcycle approached the company gate, Xiao Zhou gave the order: "Move out!" The team members quickly moved forward, subdued Qin Zhangfeng, and the handcuffs clicked onto his wrists.
Qin Zhangfeng initially tried to resist, shouting, "What are you doing? I'm the deputy manager of the agricultural machinery company. Do you know who I am?" But when Xiao Zhou produced evidence such as DNA test reports, call logs, and photos of the scene, his body instantly froze, the arrogance in his eyes was gradually replaced by fear, his lips trembled, and he could no longer speak.
"Qin Zhangfeng, you are suspected of embezzling public funds and intentionally murdering Zhang Haibin. We are now arresting you according to law. Come with us!" Xiao Zhou took out the arrest warrant and showed it to Qin Zhangfeng. Qin Zhangfeng did not resist anymore, his head was lowered, and he was escorted into the police car by the officers and driven to the Criminal Investigation Detachment.
As the police car drove away from the agricultural machinery company, Xiao Zhou sat in the passenger seat, looking at the list of evidence in his hand. Every piece of evidence clearly pointed to Qin Zhangfeng. He knew that the investigation surrounding Zhang Haibin's interpersonal relationships had finally come to a conclusion, and the case had reached a crucial turning point. He took out his phone and sent a message to Li Ming: "Qin Zhangfeng has been successfully apprehended. Related evidence was found at the scene. There were no casualties."
A few minutes later, Li Ming replied: "Okay! Thank you for your hard work. Arrange the interrogation immediately, focusing on breaking through the details of his crime and the facts of his embezzlement, perfecting the chain of evidence, and making sure the case comes to light."
The carriage was silent, save for Qin Zhangfeng's suppressed breathing. Xiao Zhou watched the agricultural machinery company disappear into the distance outside the window, recalling the anxious look in Zhang Haibin's wife Liu Min's eyes, and the hesitation Li Wei had shown when revealing the clue. He finally breathed a sigh of relief—although ruling out Zhou Ming as a suspect had previously brought the case to a standstill, a thorough investigation of interpersonal relationships had finally identified the true suspect. The upcoming interrogation would reveal the full truth behind Zhang Haibin's murder and expose Qin Zhangfeng's embezzlement, giving the deceased and all the victims a just explanation.
The lights in the criminal investigation branch's interrogation room were glaringly cold. Qin Zhangfeng sat in a metal interrogation chair, his hands firmly handcuffed to the armrests. He wore a dark suit, but his tie was askew around his neck, and his hair was disheveled. The composure he once possessed as the deputy manager of the agricultural machinery company was gone, leaving only an barely concealed panic in his eyes. Xiao Zhou sat opposite him at the interrogation table, a thick file spread out before him. The DNA report, call logs, and crime scene photos inside—each piece of evidence was like a sharp knife, slowly cutting through Qin Zhangfeng's carefully woven lies.
"Name, age, occupation." Xiao Zhou's calm yet authoritative voice broke the silence of the interrogation room. Qin Zhangfeng's Adam's apple bobbed, his eyes darting away, avoiding Xiao Zhou's gaze. His voice was deliberately calm: "Qin Zhangfeng, 48 years old, deputy manager of the municipal agricultural machinery company." His fingers unconsciously rubbed against the armrest, his knuckles turning white from the pressure—despite his feigned composure, his subtle physical reactions betrayed his nervousness.
"Where were you in the early hours of August 20th? What were you doing?" Xiao Zhou went straight to the point, his gaze fixed on Qin Zhangfeng's face. Qin Zhangfeng's body visibly stiffened for a moment, then returned to normal, a hint of disdain even playing at the corners of his mouth: "Didn't I tell you? There was an emergency at the company that night, so I went to the agricultural machinery station in the suburbs to handle some work. I didn't get back until after 4 a.m. My wife can testify to that." He deliberately raised his voice a few decibels, as if emphasizing his "innocence," but his eyes kept drifting towards the corner of the interrogation room, avoiding eye contact with Xiao Zhou.