"Of course not." Qin Shuimei said with a bitter smile: "How can a person from that upper class make friends with someone like me?"
"Well" Zhou Yi said: "Last question, how long did you lose your vision?"
"It should have only been two seconds at most. When I recovered my vision and looked back, the woman was gone."
Only two seconds? Even Zhou Yi was surprised that he could control the time to such a short time. If this woman used micro-toxic substances, she would be a biochemistry expert; if she used acupuncture techniques, she would be a martial arts master.
This time also explains why the female killer did not clean up the traces at the scene and asked forensic evidence to wipe her butt, because she simply did not have time.
Although the forensic method of "covering traces with new furnace ashes" cannot be said to be very clever, in a short period of time, it can have a certain effect and is more convenient; if it is to wipe away the traces of climbing in the flue, it will inevitably New traces will be left, and if all traces are wiped away, it goes against common sense, because no fireplace flue in use in the world is completely clean.
Now that Zhou Yi has discovered a flaw, this is not because the female killer and the black sheep in the forensic evidence are low-level, but because Zhou Yi is too high-level!
"Mr. Zhou, I'm really convinced by you." Ma Ming was now smooth-talking. As soon as he walked out of the correctional facility, he called out affectionately: "You are really amazing. Even Qin Shuimei didn't see the female killer. Guessed it? Haha, let me guess, are we going to do our best to investigate this female killer, find out the real culprit behind the scenes, and fight a beautiful lawsuit that will cause a sensation in Hong Kong? "
"I need to investigate this female killer, but this is just my personal interest" Zhou Yi chuckled. The guy behind the scenes was playing quite well, which made him want to tease this guy: "But this has nothing to do with the case. Relationship¡¡"
"It doesn't matter a dime? What you mainlanders say is so funny." Ma Ming listened enthusiastically: "What do you mean? If we find the mastermind behind the scenes, Qin Shuimei will naturally be acquitted. Isn't this the most correct way?"
"Haha, actually after reading the police transcript, I suspect that a fourth person entered the crime scene"
Zhou Yi smiled and said: "Do you know why I delayed for a few days before going to Liyou Hotel to check the scene? I just wanted to see how powerful the mastermind behind the scenes was. I didn't expect that after a while, no one in the police found out Or reveal that there was forensic evidence to cover up the traces of the real murderer, what does this mean?"
"It means that the power of this mastermind covers at least half of the Mong Kok branch?" Ma Ming took a breath of cold air.
"Maybe more." Zhou Yi said with a smile: "To deal with such a powerful dark force, we must seize the best opportunity to uproot it in one fell swoop. We must not act rashly. So there is no need to alert others just because of Qin Shuimei's case. .¡±
"What's more, based on the current conditions, we have ways to save Qin Shuimei from murder. Didn't the mastermind behind the scenes kindly sell us a 'flaw'?" Zhou Yi said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I have to thank him. Woolen cloth."
"What exactly does this person mean?" Ma Ming frowned and said, "I really can't figure it out. Mr. Zhou, although the flaw is there, Sun Yuqing, the 'famous dog', is also very difficult to deal with. Are you really so sure?"
"Haha, didn't I say that in my dictionary"
"There is no such thing as no!" Ma Ming immediately said in unison with him.
The two looked at each other and laughed
***
On the day when Qin Shuimei was officially put on trial, it was rainy and rainy, and it seemed that even God was decreeing something. Zhou Yi and Ma Ming came to the reception room specially set up by the High Court for defendants in advance. They had the rights and obligations before the trial began. Explain the trial process to Qin Shuimei and what she should pay attention to when responding to the prosecutor's questions. (The court hearing was skipped directly)
The court was filled with people early. Originally, this kind of ordinary criminal case would not attract too many people's attention. Some of these people had received a phone call from the court and came to wait for the selection of jurors, and some I came here after reading the news reports.
Zhou Yi is still a trainee, so the lawyer in charge of this case is still Yang Cai in name. Yang Cai looked at Zhou Yi with a smile and whispered: "I have nothing to prepare, it will be up to you later. Behave well, your wife is still watching you in the gallerywin the lawsuit I'll treat you and your wife to dinner." Zhou Yi nodded. After all, it was his first time to go to court. Even if he was well prepared, he was still a little nervous.
"Case number kk24587/2013, the trial is now starting"
¡°First, the prosecution and defense select jurors. Prosecutors and defense lawyers, you have five opportunities to object. But please do not abuse it.?, is it okay to waste everyone¡¯s time? "
"Yes, your honor." "Yes, your honor."
Yang Cai, Zhou Yi and prosecutor Sun Yuqing stood up one after another and answered.
"very good"
Hong Kong law stipulates that any Xiangjiang citizen who is 21 years old and under 65 years old, as long as he has normal intelligence, no mental illness, ignores hearing impairment, can communicate in Chinese and English to a level that can be communicated normally, and is not engaged in legal work, is obliged to become a juror.
Whenever a serious criminal case is tried in the High Court, 17 or more citizens with jury duty will be notified one day in advance to come to court. Then, during the trial, they will be selected by the presiding judge and selected by the prosecution and defense parties to become the jury members. One member.
This jury system does not apply to magistrates' courts and district courts.
"The first candidate juror, ID number is"
The first person the presiding judge drew was a man in his fifties. When he stood up from the gallery, he looked obviously panicked. After asking him to introduce his experience, the presiding judge said: "Prosecutor, defense lawyer, do you object to this candidate serving as a juror?"
"I have no objection, your honor," Sun Yuqing said first.
"Your Honor" Zhou Yi was very dissatisfied with this candidate's information. xxx, 57 years old, runs a private hotel as a business, and his residential address is
"I object to this candidate becoming a juror because I have reason to suspect that, as a private hotel operator, he is likely to have a preconceived impression of the defendant in this case, which is not conducive to my client!"
"I accept the defense lawyer's request. But I must remind the defense" The presiding judge frowned slightly and said: "It is your right to exercise the right of veto, but your evaluation of the candidates is too subjective. Candidates A person gave up his work and rest time to come to court in order to fulfill his jury duty. Regardless of whether you accept him as a juror or not, you should give him enough respect, okay?"
"Yes, your honor, I apologize to this candidate for my inappropriate words and deeds just now." Zhou Yidao.
The presiding judge nodded slightly and began to select the next candidate
The entire process of selecting jurors took about fifteen minutes. Zhou Yi used all five objections without regard to whether the presiding judge would be disgusted with him.
Yang Cai, who was sitting in the auditorium, turned his head slightly. Zhou Yi's performance was so good. How could he look like a trainee who was going to court for the first time? Thanks to his efforts, among the seven members of the jury, there were actually four women, and they all came from a commoner class that was not very good. "Women will always sympathize with women," which was very beneficial to Qin Shuimei.
"Dear jurors, I would like to first thank you for sacrificing your work and rest time to fulfill your jury duty. Now I will give you my first reminder"
The presiding judge smiled and said to the seven selected jurors: "Because the defendant in this case is charged with murder, which is a very serious crime, the jury must make a decision of guilt or innocence based on five points. It passed with a large vote to two votes, does everyone understand?"
"Yes, your honor," the foreman replied as he stood up.
"Okay, prosecutor, you can file a preliminary complaint"
During the court hearing, the prosecution has stated the basic evidence of the case and accused Qin Shuimei of murder; Yang Cai and Zhou Yi have denied the charge on behalf of Qin Shuimei. Therefore, the prosecutor Sun Yuqing simply stated the facts of the case and began to call prosecution witnesses.
The first prosecution witness was Zhang Shui, the manager of Liyou Hotel. After taking the oath in court, Zhang Shui entered the witness box.
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