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In the courtroom, the lawyers from both the prosecution and defense engaged in a fierce battle of wits, exchanging arguments without yielding an inch.
The Prosecution, with a serious demeanor and full of confidence, presented multiple pieces of evidence. With each document unveiled, it felt like a powerful assault directed at the Defense.
However, an unexpected blow struck the Prosecution.
The Defense introduced an alibi for the defendant: "Fang Qingyue was murdered between twelve-thirty and two-thirty on January Twelfth. At twelve-twenty-three, a speed camera hidden by traffic police captured the defendant's car traveling at one hundred forty kilometers per hour, heading from the university towards his residence. The traffic department issued a speeding ticket to the defendant as a result."
As the Defense lawyer spoke, he raised the relevant documents in his hand to enhance his persuasiveness.
"Additionally, at one-fourteen in the morning, a CCTV camera in the building where the defendant resides recorded a man resembling the defendant. His clothing and hairstyle closely matched what the defendant wore that day, though his face was not visible."
While speaking, the Defense lawyer pointed to the blurry figure on the screen.
"The calculations of speed, distance, and time align perfectly. The defendant took one hour and twenty minutes to drive home."
The Defense also submitted a report on Liu Guancong's sports car, placing it solemnly on the table to prove that the defendant did not use that vehicle that night. The speed camera hidden on the road had not captured his sports car again; that route was indeed the fastest way to return to campus. It would have been impossible for the defendant to return to the crime scene within that hour and fifteen minutes between one-fifteen and two-thirty.
After presenting this unexpected alibi, the Defense lawyer slightly lifted his chin, seemingly confident of victory.
This unforeseen alibi completely disrupted the Prosecution's strategy.
The Prosecution lawyer furrowed his brow, displaying a mix of frustration and anxiety on his face. The police had no choice but to request a postponement of the trial to buy time for a thorough investigation into the defendant's alibi.
Liu Yinuo simulated a timeline of events for the night of the incident, holding a piece of paper as he carefully explained, "11:30 Zhong Jiahua dropped Fang Qingyue off at her dorm." He paused slightly, as if recalling the moment they parted. "11:55 Liu Guancong left the school," he noted, lightly tapping the corresponding entry on the paper. "12:00, the Girls' Dormitory Secret locked its doors until six in the morning."
He raised his eyes to look at everyone, emphasizing this crucial time point. "12:23 Liu Guancong was driving on the highway," he continued. "12:30 to 02:30 is when Fang Qingyue was murdered." Liu Yinuo's tone grew heavier. "12:35 a classmate called Qian Jiahua to ask about homework. 01:14 Liu Guancong took the elevator at home. 01:15 Liu Guancong arrived home."
Based on the timeline, Liu Yinuo summarized the case's Four Major Doubts, his brow furrowing as he fell into thought. "The Girls' Dormitory Secret locked its doors at midnight. The murderer killed Fang Qingyue and used that rope to climb out of the window."
As he spoke, he gestured with his hands to mimic climbing a rope. "But there’s a water pipe within a foot outside the window; there’s no need to use a rope. Furthermore, when the crime was discovered, the victim's room was locked from the inside, which could very well be a trap set by the murderer."
He frowned, contemplating the possibilities. "He could have pressed the lock button from inside, exited the room, closed the wooden door behind him from outside, and then climbed down to open a window in the corridor or bathroom to escape calmly from the dorm." He even mimicked the corresponding actions as if reenacting the murderer’s movements.
"According to speed camera footage and CCTV from Liu Guancong's home elevator, along with inspections of his sports car, it proves he arrived home around 01:15 and did not have enough time to return to the crime scene."
Liu Yinuo crossed his arms and analyzed the situation. "Liu Guancong has a solid alibi; could there be another murderer?" He tilted his head slightly, looking at others as if seeking answers.
"If there is another murderer, they would have had to wait for Liu Guancong to leave Fang Qingyue's room before sneaking in, which should have been between 11:50 (when Liu Guancong left) and midnight (when the doors closed). The reasons are as follows:"
Liu Yinuo extended his fingers and counted off each point. "The doors closed at midnight; the janitor responsible for locking up confirmed that both corridor and bathroom windows were secured. To enter the crime scene, one would have to climb up the water pipe; no one would lower a rope for him—this isn’t 'Romeo and Juliet.'"
At this point, he shook his head gently. "If a rope was used, it indicates that the murderer was unaware of the water pipe's existence. He didn’t climb up from behind the dormitory but entered before closing time, committed the crime, and then found a rope to escape—assuming he didn’t know there was a water pipe within a foot of the window. This implies that he lingered in Fang Qingyue's room for at least thirty minutes before striking?" Liu Yinuo's brow furrowed even tighter, his eyes filled with confusion.
"If the murderer isn't Liu Guancong, then this case is a setup to frame him completely. How did the murderer know Liu Guancong's movements? If it was purely by chance, that seems too coincidental."
Liu Yinuo paced back and forth in the room, contemplating the complex connections involved.
"Qian Jiahua's alibi is incomplete..." Wang Youming said after reading through the details, stroking his chin as he posed this question, his eyes reflecting deep thought.
"I asked the classmate who called Qian Jiahua. He said he was going to see him in the evening around midnight. He was five minutes late and called Qian Jiahua at twelve thirty-five," Liu Yinuo recalled the scene of his inquiry, narrowing his eyes slightly. "If Qian Jiahua is the murderer, he couldn't have left his room between twelve and twelve thirty because he had to wait for the call. Otherwise, it would look very suspicious. They talked for about ten minutes." He gestured with his hand to indicate the duration.
"Between twelve forty-five and two thirty, Qian Jiahua had enough time to kill his girlfriend," Wang Youming said thoughtfully as he looked at the timeline.
"Do you really think so? For that to happen, Qian Jiahua would first have to sneak out of his room and climb the water pipe to the victim's room. That contradicts what we found at the scene. What does that rope signify?" Liu Yinuo frowned slightly, voicing his confusion with a look of disbelief.
"Maybe Fang Qingyue lowered the rope for him. Isn't that just like a scene from 'Romeo and Juliet'?" Wang Youming spread his hands, sharing his speculation with a hint of curiosity on his face.
"Have you considered Fang Qingyue's feelings at that moment? In that situation, would she really want to see her boyfriend? I doubt it," Liu Yinuo shook his head, finding this theory unreasonable and showing clear disagreement.
"You really don't get it. What if Fang Qingyue called Qian Jiahua on a wireless phone to vent her frustrations? Qian Jiahua could take that opportunity to go to her room to comfort her but ended up killing her and framing Liu Guancong in a 'kill two birds with one stone' scheme," Wang Youming gestured in the air as he elaborated on his bold hypothesis.
"This..." Liu Yinuo was momentarily speechless, opening his mouth but unsure how to refute it. He stood there lost in thought.
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