Phi-Fic Chapter 1508 Autopsy Record, Dissection Begins
Chapter 1508 Autopsy Record, Dissection Begins
A few minutes later, the body was carefully lifted out of the ditch and placed on a waterproof tarpaulin. Zhang Lin immediately stepped forward and checked the body again, confirming there were no open wounds or damaged evidence before nodding: "Okay, now move the body into a body bag. Be gentle, seal it tightly, and label it with key information." Xiao Lin quickly stepped forward to assist Zhang Lin, carefully moving the body into a specialized body bag. The body bag was a professional-grade waterproof and pollution-proof design, effectively isolating the body from external contamination and protecting the remains and internal evidence.
After completely transferring the body into the body bag, Zhang Lin personally zipped it up tightly, sealing it securely. Then, he picked up a marker and carefully wrote down the key information on the body bag: "Unidentified male corpse, location of discovery: ditch on the north side of the eastern section of Jianshe Road, time of discovery: 6:30 a.m., time of transfer: 10:15 a.m., autopsy examiner: Zhang Lin, assistant: Xiao Lin." Every word was written neatly and forcefully, without the slightest carelessness—this was Zhang Lin's habit over the years; no matter how urgent the matter, he would never be perfunctory in matters requiring rigor.
Xiao Lin, standing nearby, quickly jotted down every detail of the body's transfer in his notebook: "At 10:15 a.m. that day, the body was transferred from the construction road ditch to a special body bag. The transfer went smoothly. The body showed no wounds, tears, or signs of damage. The body bag was sealed tightly and key information was marked. The on-site technical team members assisted in completing the transfer, and forensic doctor Zhang supervised the entire process." After finishing his notes, he looked up at Zhang Lin and said softly, "Teacher Zhang, the notes are complete, the body bag is marked, and we can proceed to the forensic identification center."
Zhang Lin nodded, his gaze sweeping over the crime scene again, his brow still furrowed. He knew that the on-site investigation was complete, but the case was only just beginning. This unidentified male corpse held too many secrets: his identity, his cause of death, his killer—all of it needed to be uncovered little by little through subsequent autopsies and examinations. He took a deep breath, suppressing his thoughts, and said to Xiao Lin and his team members, "Alright, let's go. Head to the forensic center. Escort them the entire way; absolutely no mistakes can be made."
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison. Then, two team members carefully lifted the body bag containing the corpse and walked towards the dedicated forensic identification vehicle parked by the roadside. Zhang Lin and Xiao Lin followed closely behind. Before getting into the vehicle, Zhang Lin again instructed the driver: "Maintain a steady speed on the road, avoid sudden braking and sharp turns, and try to choose flat routes to prevent bumps and collisions inside the vehicle that could damage traces and evidence." The driver nodded quickly: "Don't worry, Forensic Doctor Zhang, I will drive carefully and ensure everything goes smoothly."
The forensic identification vehicle is specially modified, equipped with professional refrigeration equipment and protective facilities. This ensures the body remains in its original state during transport, preventing accelerated decomposition and effectively protecting traces and evidence from external contamination. After boarding, Zhang Lin and Xiao Lin remained vigilant. Zhang Lin, sitting next to the body bag, would get up every ten minutes to carefully check the seal, gently pressing the bag to assess the body's condition and ensure nothing was amiss.
Xiao Lin sat to the side, holding the autopsy report book, repeatedly reviewing the crime scene investigation data, recalling the situation: there was no CCTV footage, no witnesses, the deceased had no items on him to identify him, the killer was extremely shrewd in counter-investigation, and had cleaned up all traces and evidence at the scene… All these clues intertwined, making this case exceptionally difficult. He couldn't help but look at Zhang Lin beside him and asked softly, "Professor Zhang, do you think we can find a breakthrough in this case? The killer is too cunning; almost no valuable clues were left at the scene."
Zhang Lin slowly turned his head to look at Xiao Lin, his eyes calm and firm, without the slightest panic: "What's there to panic about? We forensic doctors are here to find clues where there are none, to find the truth on cold corpses. The absence of clues at the scene doesn't mean there aren't any on the body. Every corpse has its own language. As long as we are rigorous and meticulous enough, we will definitely be able to find clues pointing to the murderer from the body, confirm the identity of the deceased, and give the dead justice."
After a pause, Zhang Lin continued, "Remember, the murderer can clean up the scene, take the victim's belongings, and hide his whereabouts, but he can never erase the traces of death left on the victim's body. The abdominal wound, the state of the body, even a single hair or fiber on the body could be a key clue. Our next autopsy and examination work is to find these hidden clues one by one."
As Xiao Lin listened to Zhang Lin's words, his panic gradually subsided, and his eyes became more determined: "Teacher Zhang, I understand. I will do my best to cooperate with you in the subsequent autopsy and examination work, and I will not be careless. I will strive to find clues and solve the case as soon as possible." Zhang Lin looked at him, nodded slightly, and a hint of approval appeared on his face—this young man, although inexperienced, was serious and hardworking, and had great potential.
On the late autumn highway, traffic was light. The forensic examination vehicle drove smoothly, the scenery outside the window rushing past, withered yellow leaves falling in the cold wind, creating a particularly desolate scene. Inside the vehicle, there was silence, broken only by the soft hum of the air conditioning and Zhang Lin's occasional subtle movements as he checked the body bag. Xiao Lin leaned back in her seat, closed her eyes, and repeatedly reviewed the details of the crime scene investigation, trying to find any overlooked clues. Zhang Lin, however, remained seated beside the body bag, his gaze fixed intently on it, as if conversing with the silent corpse, attempting to capture a glimpse of death before it even began.
Time passed slowly, and forty minutes went by in the blink of an eye. At 10:50 a.m. that day, the forensic identification vehicle successfully arrived at the Forensic Identification Center of the Municipal Criminal Investigation Detachment. The Forensic Identification Center is located on the basement floor of the Criminal Investigation Detachment building. Far from the noise of the ground, the environment is quiet and solemn, maintaining a suitable temperature and humidity year-round, providing excellent conditions for the preservation and autopsy of corpses.
After the car came to a stop, Zhang Lin and Xiao Lin got out first. Then, two members of the technical team carefully lifted the body bag and followed them into the forensic identification center. The corridor of the identification center was dimly lit, the walls were made of cold white tiles, and the air was filled with a faint smell of disinfectant mixed with a barely perceptible odor of formaldehyde. This was the most familiar smell to the forensic doctors, and it was the environment in which they worked year-round.