Chapter 766: Autopsy Procedure
Ugh...
Just as Lu Chuan expected, as soon as Wang Changjiang made the first incision, the child’s father vomited.
Sigh...
Everyone sighed, and the lawyer comforted the father briefly. The autopsy had to continue.
This time, Wang Changjiang was the chief examiner, and Shen Yan was responsible for taking notes.
"Both eyes were hit with a blunt object during life, the nasal bridge collapsed, the edge of the right ear is missing..."
"There are friction abrasions on both hands, marks of beating and dragging on the back..."
Wang Changjiang was extremely meticulous and attentive during the autopsy, spending more than half an hour just examining the body’s surface, not missing any fine details of the injuries.
Shen Yan was also diligently taking notes on the side, while Lu Chuan followed Wang Changjiang’s gaze, observing the condition of the body.
As Song Jiangguo stated, this case must be substantiated with solid evidence, sticking to the facts.
The examination of the body is the most crucial part of all the evidence, leaving no room for negligence.
This is why Lu Chuan didn’t use the forensic doctor from the Criminal Investigation Team but instead called Qin Yong to bring in Wang Changjiang and Shen Yan.
"Complete the notes, now prepare to open the chest..."
This time, Wang Changjiang employed the most common Y-shaped incision method in autopsies.
Starting from both sides of the clavicle.
Incise the sternum vertically.
Then open the chest cavity.
Whoo...
Lu Chuan exhaled a long breath.
He glanced at Wang Yaowu’s father standing beside him, who...
The entire autopsy process lasted about an hour.
Meanwhile, Wang Zhaokai looked at the young students in front of him, unsure of how he felt.
Throughout the interrogation, the three students openly admitted to killing Wang Yaowu.
Yet their expressions seemed unaware of the gravity of their actions.
Five years ago, there was a notorious case in another province involving four people kidnapping and murdering someone.
The case had a significant impact back then.
Especially after the interrogation, the four suspects exchanged smiles outside the courtroom.
Because none of them were sentenced to death.
Eventually, the oldest was sentenced to life imprisonment.
This current case bears similarity to that case from years ago.
Criminal Investigation Team.
Lu Chuan completed the forensic analysis of the murder weapon, the brick, discovering the fingerprints of all three suspects.
The bloodstains were also confirmed to be those of the victim, Wang Yaowu.
According to the suspects, they took turns using the stone to hit Wang Yaowu’s face.
Thus, the fingerprints of all three overlapped.
This concludes the evidence loop for the case.
The possibility of any adults being involved aside from these three was ruled out.
Lu Chuan had the three suspects dig a burial pit at the scene.
They excavated it, mimicking the pit used to bury Wang Yaowu.
The digging time further confirmed the three suspects’ involvement.
Additionally, an abandoned shovel used for digging was found behind Song Xiaofeng’s house from the backyard.
The tool used for digging the pit was also confirmed.
The remaining question is how the verdict will be decided.
Lu Chuan and his team spent nearly three days at the Criminal Investigation Team compiling all the documents before preparing to hand over the case.
Proceeding to litigation.
According to current criminal law, the three suspects are all under 18, making the death penalty unlikely.
This is clear from past rulings.
During the application of criminal law to juveniles, several age milestones are crucial.
years old, 14 years old, 16 years old, and 18 years old.
The most critical rule is that juveniles under 18 are not subject to the death penalty for criminal cases.
However, if they are 16 or older, they should be held criminally responsible.
But as they are under 18, they should be considered for more lenient treatment.
If suspects are over 14 but under 16, they only bear criminal responsibility for eight types of serious crimes like intentional homicide and arson.
For those under 14 but over 12, responsibility for eight serious crimes requires approval.
Juvenile offenders under 12 are not held criminally responsible.
In the car ride home.
Shen Yan and Lu Chuan discussed the case.
It seemed everyone in society was talking about the case.
"They definitely have to bear criminal responsibility."
Lu Chuan felt that, especially the two older ones over 16, might face life sentences.
The younger one, under 16, was less clear.
They might receive a lighter sentence but not necessarily.
Because they are already over 14.
The distinction between 14 and 16-year-olds regarding criminal charges depends on the type of crime and whether there are mitigating factors, which are not clearly defined here.
All three committed intentional homicide and should bear criminal responsibility if they are 14 or older.
"Well, you can’t say the school has no responsibility at all, right?"
Shen Yan believed the school should bear some responsibility.
Because the bullying by Song Xiaofeng and the other two students against Wang Yaowu was persistent.
According to Wang Zhaokai’s investigation at the school, Song Xiaofeng and the other two not only frequently bullied Wang Yaowu but others as well.
Yet the school did not effectively stop such actions.
If the school had taken effective measures, perhaps things wouldn’t have escalated to this point.
The school not only has the obligation to educate children academically but also morally.
From this perspective, the school indeed bears responsibility.
Lu Chuan nodded in agreement with Shen Yan’s point of view.
Based on Wang Zhaokai’s investigation, the school was ideologically outdated regarding student bullying.
From their perspective, Song Xiaofeng and the others didn’t bully Wang Yaowu since there was no physical violence.
Since they couldn’t recognize it mentally, they certainly wouldn’t manage it.