The pursuit of the criminal was destined to be a protracted battle, and Sun Feng was an experienced officer.
He quickly adjusted his mindset and continued the hunt for Liu Chao.
Once again, he received reports from the public about someone resembling Liu Chao appearing in the area.
The police rushed to a local inn overnight, only to find it empty.
The identification used for registration turned out to be a fake ID.
Sun Feng slammed his thigh in frustration; this person was too cunning.
Based on his deductions, Liu Chao likely possessed at least three fake IDs.
This posed significant challenges for the manhunt, prolonging the operation for years.
In an effort to capture the suspect as soon as possible, the police issued a nationwide highest-level reward notice.
Liu Chao's likeness was published across various platforms, and his photo was plastered all over streets and alleys.
Anyone providing leads, regardless of their usefulness, would receive a reward.
Although many people came forward with tips, most were unhelpful.
To apprehend this dangerous criminal, Sun Feng and his fellow officers traveled extensively across the country over five years.
Eventually, Sun Feng focused on Liu Chao's psychological profile.
He analyzed that after committing murder, a fugitive would undoubtedly experience fear and anxiety, desperately yearning for the warmth of family ties.
Using this insight as a breakthrough, he concentrated the search efforts around Liu Chao's registered residence and nearby counties.
Liu Chao primarily hid in the area where the provinces of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi intersected.
This aligned with Sun Feng's predictions.
Thus, he narrowed down the encirclement, weaving an increasingly tight and sturdy net to capture Liu Chao.
This meant he was one step closer to the killer.
Every year, every month, he received tips from the public across the country.
Each time, Sun Feng poured all available police resources into tracking them down, regardless of whether the leads were true or false.
All for that tiny glimmer of hope.
Heaven does not disappoint those who are determined.
On the afternoon of February 9, 2004, the Hangzhou police suddenly received an important lead.
A person resembling Liu Chao in appearance and demeanor had been spotted in Fujian, Shouning.
Sun Feng was immediately filled with excitement.
He rushed to Fujian overnight and arrived in Shouning at four in the morning. By eight o'clock, he was waiting near the suspect's residence.
It was said that Liu Chao carried a firearm with him, making the capture operation extremely dangerous.
After much consideration, Sun Feng decided to focus on surveillance.
Since taking on this case, Sun Feng had been under immense psychological pressure.
On one hand, this old case had a significant impact locally after years of buildup.
On the other hand, the killer was not only on the run but also continuing to commit new crimes, posing a great threat to society.
Every time he thought of Zhang Li's tragic death, he couldn't help but clench his fists in anger.
At this moment, he had only one thought: to solve the case quickly and bring the killer to justice!
However, the more he encountered such a meticulous opponent, the more patient he needed to be.
Sure enough, at three o'clock in the afternoon on February 9, 2004, Liu Chao's figure appeared on the streets of Shouning.
As the ambushing police officers pinned Liu Chao to the ground, he continued to struggle against them.
When Liu Chao's hands were cuffed by the officers, Sun Feng couldn't help but burst into tears.
It had been five years, and the Criminal Police Captain had changed three times.
He was still in pursuit of Liu Chao, never daring to let his guard down for a moment over the past five years.
If he made even a single mistake today, Liu Chao would continue to evade capture, and many innocent people would suffer…
Heaven had finally shown mercy; this murderous demon was finally caught.
"Do you know why we arrested you?"
"I know. This time, I give up."
Liu Chao stopped resisting.
Sun Feng conducted an overnight interrogation with him.
From Liu Chao's confession, Sun Feng finally learned the detailed account of what happened on that fateful day.
It was a truth that made him seethe with anger once again, veins bulging on his forehead.
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