CHAPTER 312: CHAPTER 197: THE GAME IN THE INTERROGATION ROOM

"It was found that there are small bone fracture fragments in her right elbow."

"Bone fracture fragments?"

Jiang An suddenly asked, "Did she mention when it happened?"

"I remember she said she suddenly fell while riding a motorcycle."

Jiang An thought for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Can you see the stub of the X-ray taken at that time here?"

"We have it! Please wait a moment!"

Immediately, Mr. Mei clicked the mouse, opened the imaging system, and retrieved an image.

"This is her X-ray!"

Then, Jiang An leaned in to observe closely.

Soon, his focus was on Zhang Yan’s elbow area.

Indeed, there was a part that was fractured.

"Did you perform surgery on this fracture at the time?"

Mr. Mei shook his head.

"The bone fragment is very small, and the entire elbow can still move."

"We consulted with orthopedics, and they suggested conservative treatment."

Suddenly, a new idea flashed through Jiang An’s mind. He asked seriously, "Mr. Mei, can you estimate how long ago this fracture formed?"

Mr. Mei looked carefully for a moment.

"From this X-ray, we believe this fracture is not a fresh fracture."

"Fresh fracture?"

"What does that mean?"

Zhang Yean was very curious about this technical term.

It was the first time she had heard it.

"Do fractures also have distinctions between fresh and old?"

Mr. Mei explained, "A fresh fracture is one that happened recently, with sharp fracture edges."

"An old fracture might be from several months or even years ago; the area becomes dull and may even have healed."

At this moment, Jiang An lowered his head to examine the fracture closely.

From a forensic perspective, he also believed this fracture formed about a month ago.

A month ago?

Could it coincide with the timeframe of the incident?

Did she fracture her elbow by falling off the motorcycle around the time of the incident?

Could it be such a coincidence?

At this moment, in the interrogation room of the criminal investigation team.

Mr. He was at his wit’s end.

Facing this woman, he had used many means to break through her interrogation.

Unfortunately, there had been no progress.

The woman across from him wouldn’t yield to either persuasion or intimidation.

Regardless of whether it was guidance or a stern warning.

She consistently said, "I am innocent, please release me soon."

Standing outside the one-way glass of the interrogation room, Mr. Zhang also looked furious.

He glanced at the surveillance.

If it weren’t for the surveillance, he would’ve wanted to teach her a lesson.

At the same time, Zhang Feng was also thinking quickly.

Where would the true objective evidence be?

Suddenly, his phone rang.

It was Jiang An calling.

"Hello!"

"Captain, I think I’ve found the motive for this crime."

The direct words stunned Zhang Feng momentarily.

The criminal motive?

This was also a question that had been bothering him.

While reviewing the case files earlier, he found that the victim Li Lan’s father worked at the same company as the suspect Zhang Yan.

"What do you think the motive is?"

Jiang An replied, "I just retrieved the woman’s medical records for miscarriage from the hospital."

"In her records from two years ago, it states that due to an ectopic pregnancy surgery, one ovary was removed."

"Moreover, during surgery, there were multiple cysts on the other ovary."

"We just contacted the attending doctor from that time."

"The doctor informed us that this woman is no longer capable of getting pregnant."

Zhang Feng was puzzled.

He asked, "How does this woman’s inability to get pregnant relate to murder?"

Jiang An replied, "Zhang Yan had an affair with Li Lan’s father."

"And, from the photos, it appears their relationship was quite intense."

"If I’m not mistaken, these miscarriages were all because of Li Lan’s father."

"Therefore, I boldly propose that the motive for this case could be multiple miscarriages leading to infertility."

"In the end, after being forced to break up, she chose this method of revenge."

On the phone, Mr. Zhang pondered for a moment.

Then he said in a deep voice, "Jiang An, what you’re saying makes sense."

"This possibility is very likely."

Immediately, Zhang Feng said, "This evidence is substantial and can definitely be crucial in this interrogation."

After hanging up the phone, the captain suddenly felt hopeful about solving the case.

He pushed open the door and entered the interrogation room.

Upon hearing the door open, Mr. He turned his head.

Their eyes met, and they nodded at each other.

Mr. Zhang stepped forward.

He said sternly, "I am the captain; I advise you to be honest."

"We’ve already figured out why you murdered!"

Zhang Yan slightly raised her head.

"Officer, I don’t know what you mean?"

"I didn’t commit any crime!"

"Where did you find evidence?"

"Haha, you claim no crime?"

Mr. Zhang continued, "You had an ovary removed due to an ectopic pregnancy."

"Is this a fact?"

As soon as he finished, a flash of anger appeared in the woman’s eyes.

"Is there a problem?"

"It’s my body, my decision!"

"No problem!"

"However, the fact that you can no longer get pregnant due to this miscarriage should be a major issue."

Instantly, Zhang Yan raised her head, staring directly at the three people before her.

"What do you mean?"

Mr. Zhang answered, pausing between each word, "You have a motive for the crime."

After a long silence, Zhang Yan asked, "Is there a connection between an ectopic pregnancy and murder?"

"Do you police handle cases so arbitrarily?"

"True! I once had an affair with that man, but we ended it amicably."

"About that ectopic pregnancy you mention, how do you know the child was her father’s?"

As she spoke, the woman glanced uncertainly.

Mr. Zhang accurately caught that.

Zhang Feng continued, saying sternly, "I don’t want to debate these details with you now."

"Honesty leads to leniency, resistance leads to severity."

"This is your last chance; if you don’t seize it, you’ll lose the opportunity for a lenient outcome."

"Thank you for reminding me, but I’m innocent, and I don’t need a chance to confess."

After this back and forth, Mr. Zhang also admitted defeat.

Without solid evidence, the interrogation was very passive with people like this.

Following that, Zhang Feng patted Mr. He’s shoulder, indicating for them to step outside to get some air.

In the corridor outside the interrogation room, Mr. He took out two cigarettes, offered one to Mr. Zhang.

He lit another one for himself.

After a few drags, Mr. He said seriously, "Captain, seeing this woman’s behavior, I think she’s the murderer."

"Any basis for that?"

Zhang Feng asked, turning his head.

"When she saw us chasing her at their apartment entrance, she ran faster than a rabbit."

"Moreover, her tall stature fits the suspect’s profile perfectly."

"Captain, if people like her aren’t the killer, who would be?"

Zhang Feng took a long drag on his cigarette and replied, "What you’re saying is all speculation."

"This woman is cunning; she won’t shed tears until she sees the coffin."

"We must find solid evidence next."

Mr. He helplessly raised his hands.

"We’re struggling because we lack evidence."

"If we don’t find key evidence within 24 hours, will we really have to release her?"

Mr. Zhang looked troubled, "If there truly is no evidence, that’s the only option."

A moment later, Mr. He suddenly asked, "What about Jiang An and his team?"

"I haven’t seen them around."

"The three of them are verifying medical records at the hospital, they should be back soon."

Mr. Zhang glanced at the entrance of the corridor.

"Here they come!"