When A Snail Falls In Love

Chapter 55.2

Then someone asked: "Leader, what do you think?"

This case felt really tricky. Everyone looked at Ji Bai, hoping he could find a breakthrough.

Ji Bai quietly looked around the room. "Apart from the body, the criminals did not leave any traces at the scene, it is difficult to deduce further for now. However, the murderer also left us a few clues we can use to link back to him.

Everyone heard this and their spirits immediately lifted. They just listened as Ji Bai continued:

"First, potassium cyanide is a controlled drug. Purchases are subjected to strict approval, and buyers need to be registered. Xiao Zhao, you should go immediately to verify the purchase records.

Second, there is the possibility of murder. Old Wu, you should lead the team to investigate into the deceased Bai AnAn's daily interpersonal relationships. Focus the investigation on her emotional entanglements such as past boyfriends, suitors; each must be subjected to a detailed cross-examination.

Third, the murderer needed to transport the victim to the mountains. He must have a car, and an isolated house so that he could abduct the victim and imprison her without anyone being aware of it. You should be careful when screening.

Fourth, Big Hu, you are responsible for investigating all the violent sex offenders in the province. See if someone has been released from prison recently or if someone was suspected of committing a crime.

All of you should take the rest of the day off. In addition, all information regarding this case must be kept strictly confidential."

Everyone nodded, one after another, and wrote down the details he mentioned as several groups of people were assigned to carry out specific tasks. At this time, Ji Bai saw Xu Xu sitting at the end of the table, nibbling at her pen and thinking deeply: "Xu Xu, do you have any suggestions?"

Xu Xu was an expert in criminal psychology and her current work/responsibilities in the police was intended so as to use psychology to enhance the traditional means of detection. As this case was a little unusual, thus everyone looked at her with curiosity.

Xu Xu nodded: "I have not reached a specific conclusion, but I am sure that the murderer had very strong feelings for the deceased."

Everyone was stunned.

In order to help them understand the psychology of a criminal's mind, Xu Xu said, "I will first explain some theories about violent sex offenders."

"Why do men want to sexually assault women? At first glance, it seems like they cannot restrain their sexual desire. But why can't they restrain their lust? In the end, there are psychological reasons behind this.

According to foreign research, some men satisfy their craving for power by subduing women; and some use abuse to vent deep seated anger. There are also some people that, when they experience failures in life or in their relationships, raping someone can give them the sense of victory. This is also reflected in the crime data. In China's population of incarcerated violent sex offenders, as in any other country, low-income and low education profiles account for the majority. Young people commit acts of sexual assaults mainly to satisfy their curiosity about sex."

Everyone who heard this nodded in agreement.

Xu Xu then turned the direction of the topic: "But there is another type of criminal who is eager to establish a close relationship with the victim. Although it is unclear what the cause of this mentality is, I think the perpetrator of this case belongs to this type. He thinks of his relationship with the victim as private, pure, warm, and dominated by him. He did not impose any other physical abuse on the deceased, and even on the matter of the murder weapon, the choice will bring him a certain risk, but will not bring any pain to the dead – potassium cyanide.