Chapter 828: An Unexpected Clue
When Chen Jiang mentioned this, Lu Chuan’s eyes paused.
"She said... those three once mentioned thoughts of suicide to her?"
"Yes."
Chen Jiang smiled bitterly.
Both of them understood what this meant.
Inciting others to commit suicide is a crime, and a serious one at that. Under certain conditions, it is equivalent to intentional murder.
The biggest prerequisite for these certain conditions is inciting someone who has no intention of suicide, making it intentional murder.
If the person has suicidal intentions, it’s different.
For example, if someone wants to jump off a building, and someone downstairs shouts for them to jump, resulting in them jumping, is the person who shouted responsible?
Of course not.
Because the person upstairs who wanted to jump had the intention to commit suicide.
Although they might impulsively choose to jump because of taunts or angering words, ultimately, it’s due to their suicidal intention.
Now Liang Juan claims the three individuals told her they had thoughts of suicide, indicating all three had suicidal intentions.
Even if Liang Juan said some words, reaching the level of incitement, it can’t be judged as intentional murder.
However, this is solely Liang Juan’s claim, and the other three are deceased, with no way to verify.
Moreover, from this perspective, either Liang Juan is well-versed in law, intentionally revealing this to Chen Jiang.
Or possibly, she isn’t knowledgeable about the law, and what she said is genuine.
"Captain Lu... what to do?"
What to do?
"Let her go."
Lu Chuan didn’t have a better solution.
"Also, be more polite."
"Yes."
Chen Jiang personally escorted Liang Juan back to her mansion.
In the community, as Chen Jiang left, he glanced back at the villa.
This is the power of love.
As a police officer, Chen Jiang has encountered all types of people.
He’s seen many formidable women.
Murderers, robbers, thieves, traffickers, and so on.
In terms of gender crime probability, male suspects have a higher crime rate.
But female suspects often prove more challenging.
But speaking of the most formidable woman... Chen Jiang now thinks Liang Juan might be one of them.
This woman is truly formidable.
Not ordinarily formidable.
Especially when she isn’t particularly attractive or well-built.
Yangquan left Chen Jiang with the deepest impression of gentleness.
Gentleness that’s meticulous and thorough.
Just when returning Liang Juan, she handed Chen Jiang a cup of water.
Though it was a cup of hot water, Liang Jian held the base and cup wall, directing the insulated handle towards herself.
These details are quite unsettling, especially with her seeming indifferent, as they were but strangers. She had no obligation to treat him this way.
Yet she did, indicating these details are ingrained in her very being.
Additionally, during today’s events, she remained composed, displaying the same gentleness wherever she went.
Shaking his head.
While Chen Jiang could perceive Liang Juan’s formidable nature, he might not be at retirement age yet, unable to fathom why so many are devoted to her.
Returning to the Criminal Investigation Team, Chen Jiang reported to Lu Chuan.
The case might be concluded here.
Though termed a case, it truly isn’t one, as the three suicides are clear.
However, a turning point occurred on the fifth day.
A woman arrived at the Criminal Investigation Team.
"Wang Huihui?"
Wang Zhaokai recognized the woman; she was the daughter of Wang Gang, who had committed suicide not long ago.
"What brings you here?"
Wang Huihui took out a phone: "Officer Wang, it’s like this. I’ve been sorting through my father’s belongings recently."
"I accidentally discovered a large number of call recordings between my father and Aunt Liang Juan on his phone."
"After listening, I feel something’s off, so I brought it for you to see."
Conference room.
Lu Chuan is listening to these recordings.
Wang Zhaokai is introducing the situation.
"These recordings were brought by Wang Gang’s daughter, Wang Huihui, this morning. She found them while sorting her father’s belongings."
"We checked Wang Gang’s phone and found he had a habit of recording calls."
"Among them were many recordings between him and Liang Juan."
"I listened carefully and believe Liang Juan holds suspicion for inciting suicide."
"This is the most compelling segment of the recording."
Wang Zhaokai selected a segment to play.
"Juan Juan, without you... I can’t live, I want to die."
This was Wang Gang’s voice.
"Brother Wang, we’re already over, you know that. I hope to find true love. We’ve had wonderful times together."
"I hope to preserve this beauty, rather than ruin it."
This was Liang Juan’s voice.
"No! Juan Juan, I have to marry you, otherwise I’ll kill myself to show you."
The other party was silent for a moment: "Brother Wang, if you’re determined, I respect your decision."
"But regarding the method of dying, I believe burning charcoal is better, it’s painless."
"I can send you some, then you can go to the parking lot, find a place with surveillance."
"If... possible, I think I would accompany you."
Following that, they discussed details about suicide.
The recording was long, and Lu Chuan listened carefully to the entire process.
"Captain Lu, what do you think?"
When Wang Zhaokai received this recording, he wasn’t optimistic.
But, this segment made him think it can be evidence.
"Moreover, could Liang Juan have communicated similarly with the other two? Otherwise, how could all three commit suicide using the same method and choose similar locations with identical processes?"
"I believe it’s valid."
Lu Chuan didn’t expect, after nearly a week, this matter had a significant turn.
"A key point is that Liang Juan and Wang Gang mentioned property issues."
"Though Liang Juan didn’t explicitly state for Wang Gang to leave the property to her, there was implication."
"The result was Wang Gang indeed wrote the house into his will."
This implies Liang Juan’s intent in inciting suicide was for the house.
But once police intervened, Liang Juan realized things wouldn’t go her way and gave up on inheriting the property.
"Captain Lu, then... should we arrest?"
"Arrest!"
An hour later.
Facing the recording, Liang Juan, already seated on the interrogation chair, remained gentle.
"Officer Chen, last time during questioning, I already mentioned all three told me they wanted to commit suicide."
Chen Jiang continued to interrogate Liang Juan.