Four o'clock in the afternoon.
Robbery and Murder Departnt, Office of Squad One.
Evidence from the scene gradually accumulated in Luke's hands.
Luke summoned everyone for a eting, first recounting the findings from the technical team and the forensic doctor.
"Based on the forensic doctor's preliminary autopsy, the headless female corpse found in Rona Post's backyard is about 35 years old, bled to death, with the fatal wound likely on the head. The ti of death is around September 10. The right arm had been fractured, and a gold ring was found on the left middle finger.
Although we cannot completely confirm the identity of the deceased, it can be inferred that she is most likely the hoowner, Rona Post."
Luke pulled out another docunt, "The technical team also made a discovery—near the body, they found a saw with clear bloodstains. The saw's teeth were severely damaged. DNA identification has not been completed yet, but its likelihood of being the murder weapon is high.
Unfortunately, they did not find any fingerprints on the saw.
The brand of the saw is 'Grizzly,' available in most supermarkets and hardware stores. The serial number has been damaged, making it difficult to trace the origin of the saw.
Moreover, no other biological material suspecting the murderer has been found so far."
The deputy sighed, "This bastard is too cautious, it hardly seems like his first cri. It is very likely he has other criminal records."
"You're right, we have found the cri scene, but we still do not have enough evidence to charge him." Luke threw the material onto the table, his gaze sweeping around,
"Guys, share your thoughts."
Jackson said, "We all know it's him!
First, his friend was killed, and now his wife's friend is also dead. Although there is no direct evidence linking the cases to Henry Rogers, an indirect connection at least has been ford.
I think what we need to do now is convince a judge to issue a search warrant.
With a search warrant, we can directly search his ho, which is better than just waiting."
Luke was not the type to hesitate. If it were just a matter of obtaining a search warrant, Luke would have found a way to handle it already.
Although he was not acquainted with any judges, and did not carry weight in their eyes, the deputy had been working there for years and definitely knew so. Even if the deputy didn't, Reid surely would, and Luke trusted that Reid could get a search warrant by whatever ans necessary.
But the problem is, the investigation has already uncovered three cri scenes and one body dumping site without any evidence to charge Henry Rogers, indicating that Henry Rogers is a very careful and cautious person.
Even with a search warrant, who can guarantee that evidence will be found in his ho?
If nothing is found, it would lead to a series of adverse reactions.
First, how to explain to Reid?
Secondly, it would also leave a bad impression on the judge.
More importantly, once Henry Rogers realizes he's being targeted, he may start playing cat and mouse with the police. How could the police afford to continue the chase with limited funds?
If it were earlier, Luke might have directly opposed the idea, but now as the team leader, he didn't want to make a direct statent, "Deputy, what do you think?"
The old man ran a comb through his hair, "I think it's not about the search warrant now, but about how to disrupt Henry Rogers's rhythm.
Although the police have found his cri scenes one after another, none have yielded valuable evidence, which shows he is stable and everything is under his control.
Even if we apply for a search warrant, will it still be within his calculations?
I think the key is not how we investigate now.
Because we've investigated enough already; it should be about getting him to disrupt his own plans.
Only when he gets flustered will we find a breakthrough.
Otherwise, no matter how many cri scenes we find, it's useless; we are just futilely following his steps."
"Makes sense," Luke agreed, "What do you think we should do?"
The deputy didn't answer directly, "Raymond, any progress in your work today?"
"No, like you said, this guy is steady. He only went out for lunch, stopped by a convenience store for two bottles of whiskey on the way back, and then went ho.
He's living it up, doesn't seem troubled by anything."
Raymond added, "Captain, if we continue surveillance tonight, I suggest we switch out the team mbers. This guy is very alert; he may have noticed us already."
"I understand." This was also Luke's concern. Tracking a careful suspect was feasible in the short term.
If it prolongs, he would definitely be noticed by the other party.
But if they didn't track him, he might commit a cri at any mont, creating a new victim, which troubled Luke imnsely.
The deputy smiled, "Captain, I know how to make the suspect lose his composure."
"Tell ."
"Even the most rational man can lose his composure when it cos to his wife."
Raymond said, "I agree."
"You're right," Little Black chid in.
"Hehe…" Luke laughed, knowing that Raymond usually wouldn't speak up except under special circumstances. This idea must be sound.
Subsequently, Luke dialed the suspect's wife, Marta's, cell phone number.
"Hello, Officer Lee."
"Marta, I went to your friend Rona Post's house for an investigation."
"Did you find her?"
"Uh… I don't know how to tell you this."
"What does that an, did sothing happen to her?"
"We found a highly decomposed body in her backyard..."
Before Luke could finish, he was interrupted by an excited Marta, "Send the photo over; she's my best friend. I'll definitely recognize her."
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