From the window of their classrooms, the students observed Han. They looked at her insistently, The inspector felt uncomfortable.
I feel like an animal in a fair
A few days later
The autopsy room is cold and lit by neon lights. The body of young Jimin Lee rested on the examination table, covered with a white sheet up to the chest. Doctor Dr. Jung and his assistant, Yeonwoo stand around the table, wearing gloves and masks.
Dr. Jung examines a mark on the victim's neck — Yeonwoo notes this strangulation mark. It is deep, probably caused by a rope or a belt.
Yeonwoo taking notes -yes, doctor. Do you think this is the main cause of death?
—Not necessarily. (sighed) The toxicological results show an unknown substance in his blood. A new drug maybe. This would explain his state of weakness before the strangulation. Pursued Dr. Jung
Yeonwoo, intrigued—A new drug? Do you have an idea of its origin?
Dr. Jung—No, this is the first time I've seen something like this. We have to send samples to a more specialized laboratory.
Examining the victim's nails, he found.
—Look here. Traces of skin under her nails. She defended herself
Yeonwoo looking closer — Impressive. She had to fight with her attacker
—Yes. But what bothers me the most is this bruise in the form of a pattern on his wrist. It could be a clue about the type of link used. He takes a picture of the bruise
Yeonwoo noted each piece of information carefully, he asked Dr. Jung if he thought the pattern on the wrist was related to the aggressor
Dr. Jung replied - every detail counts. In this kind of business, it is often a combination of small clues that leads us to the truth. He looked thoughtfully at the body
Poor young girl
Yeonwoo -I wrote everything down, I let you check before sending the report to Inspector Han
Dr-D'okay, give me a few minutes.
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Meanwhile at the police station
The first glow of dawn gently bathed the common room of the police station, creating a calm and studious atmosphere. Inspector Han arrives at the post, a little early as usual. At her entrance, she sees her colleagues already in the middle of a lively discussion about their breakfast
Officer Kim Il Sung, a veteran with broad shoulders and an imposing look, lifted his bowl of chalbap gwa kimchi with a thoughtful air.
—Have you heard about this new wave of burglaries in the sangeop jigu? It's as if criminals were making fun of us, acting in broad daylight without fear
—It's a perfect opportunity to intensify our daytime patrols. We must show residents that we are taking serious steps to protect them. Park replied the youngest visibly impatient to prove himself with a hint of excitement in his voice
Choi, sitting at a nearby table leafing through a file, looked up with an ironic smile
—Patrols intensified or not, as long as these criminals don't care about being seen, we have to review our strategies discreet surveillance could be more effective
At this moment, Inspector Han approaches the group with her keopi, listening to the arguments while thinking about the ongoing investigation.
—We should consider more sophisticated surveillance cameras, she suggested, joining the conversation.—This could help us identify criminal behavior patterns
The debate continued while everyone was finishing their meal when Officer Kim asked for news on the murder case in the library
—Do you have any news about the cause of your victim's death?
The inspector, looking up from her notes
—Not yet. I am waiting for the full report of the forensic doctor. It could contain crucial elements for our investigation
The conservation continued until the moment when Jae appeared to deliver the report to the inspector
Yeonwoo —Mrs. Han Hello, Dr. Jung charges me with bringing you the autopsy report Lee
—Good morning and thank him for his speed
Yeonwoo greeted everyone and said goodbye to them while the inspector analyzed the report from her expert eyes
Medical Examiner's Report
To: Inspector Han, Central Police Office
Subject: autopsy report - Death of Lee Jimin
Date: 07/16/2024
Summary of findings
At the end of the autopsy performed on Miss Lee Jimin's body, the following results were obtained:
Physical injuries: Miss Lee has multiple bruises on the face, neck, and body, indicating violent aggression. The signs of strangulation around the neck confirm a death by asphyxia.
Toxic substances: Samples of tissues and body fluids have revealed the presence of a new toxic substance still unknown from our databases. This drug seems to have paralyzing and consciousness-altering effects, which could have facilitated aggression. And we could not determine how this substance was found in his body.
Resistance: It is important to emphasize that the victim with defensive marks which suggests that she is greatly beaten by her aggressor
We sent a sample of the substance to a toxicology laboratory but the analysis will take a lot of time. We will keep you informed if there is anything new
Respectfully
Dr. Jung
After reading the report Han decided to do a development with his team
Han—An unknown substance was found in the victim's body
Officer Choi —A new drug?
—Yes, we will have more information later, we will start the interrogations and the surveillance cameras still no news? She asked
Choi - No news Madam, we will start with who or what?
—First her cousin, we need to know why she agreed to come here this year. Then these friends and finally her teachers. We also have to check if she had connections with the drug world
Choi —Did you think she was one of them?
—Experience shows us that you never know, and appearances are often deceiving, Park can you see with informants to find out if there is a new drug in the city?
Park—It's a good idea, I would try to find out who also put it up for sale if possible.
—Thank you for your help Park she said before continuing,-Choi let's go to school they all have to be there
Han and Choi are heading to the exit on their way to the academy, Han does not suspect what she may learn about Jimin Lee the image of the studious girl that her parents sold her may be just a mirage. But after all, do parents know their children?