sjar Chapter 1420 Zheng Jin's Motive for Murder and Details of the Attack
Chapter 1420 Zheng Jin's Motive for Murder and Details of the Attack
“At first, I only borrowed three or five hundred yuan. Tian Bin was a very kind person and lent it to me readily. Later, I gambled and lost more and more, and I borrowed more and more money, from three or five hundred yuan to seven or eight thousand yuan. I borrowed money from him seven or eight times, accumulating a debt of 32800 yuan. Although Tian Bin lent me money every time, he often urged me to repay the debt. Especially a week before the incident, I borrowed another 8000 yuan from him. He was a little unhappy at that time and said that this was the last time he would lend me money and that I should pay back all the debts as soon as possible.”
“The afternoon before the incident, I was again harassed by people from the casino for debt. They threatened to break my legs if I didn’t pay back the money. I had no choice but to go to Tian Bin, hoping to borrow some more money from him or ask him for a few more days to pay back the debt. When I arrived at the convenience store, Tian Bin was busy. When he saw me, he looked very unhappy and refused me outright. He also said that if I didn’t pay back the money, he would sue me in court. We argued for a few words, and I stormed out of the convenience store.”
“After leaving the convenience store, I went to a card room near the neighborhood to play cards, hoping to try my luck and win some money to pay off my debt. But to my surprise, I lost more and more, and lost all the little money I had. Around 10 p.m., I came out of the card room, feeling anxious and angry. Thinking about Tian Bin’s way of pressing for the debt and the threats made by the people at the casino, an evil thought came to my mind: as long as Tian Bin dies, I won’t have to pay him back.”
“I knew that Tian Bin usually went for a walk in the West Suburbs Park in the evening, especially when the weather was nice. On the night of the incident, I waited for him at the back gate of the community, intending to lure him to a secluded spot in the West Suburbs Park and then attack him. Around 8:10 p.m., I saw Tian Bin come out of his residence and walk towards the West Suburbs Park, so I quietly followed him.”
“Tian Bin didn’t notice me. He walked straight to a grassy area about 300 meters inside the north gate of the West Suburbs Park. It was a relatively secluded area with few people around. Taking advantage of his inattention, I rushed up from behind and grabbed his neck tightly with both hands. Tian Bin struggled a few times and tried to shout for help, but I used a lot of force, and he couldn’t make a sound at all.” As Zheng Jin said this, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes, as if he had returned to the scene of the crime.
Xiao Zhou interjected, "When you were choking him, did you use any other tools?"
Zheng Jin shook his head: "No, I strangled him with my bare hands. I was very scared and excited at the time, and I kept strangling his neck tightly until he stopped struggling. I thought he had just passed out, but I didn't expect him to be dead."
"Go on," Xiao Zhou said.
“After I found out that Tian Bin was dead, I was very scared and wanted to leave the scene as soon as possible. I saw that he did not have his mobile phone, wallet or other valuables on him, so I did not touch his things. I stayed at the scene for a while to make sure that no one was around, and then I left. When I left, I accidentally stepped on the grass and left a footprint. I was also very nervous at the time, and I even smoked a cigarette at the scene, and I threw the cigarette butt into the bushes.”
“I left the park along a small path on the north side. This path is quite secluded and has no surveillance cameras. Around 1:30 a.m., I returned to my residential area, and my clothes got covered in mud from the grass. When I got home, I quickly changed my clothes and washed my shoes, thinking that would destroy the evidence. I didn’t expect that you would still find out.”
Zheng Jin's confession perfectly matched the details of the on-site investigation and forensic autopsy: the forensic doctor deduced that Tian Bin's cause of death was mechanical asphyxiation due to external force compressing the neck, which was consistent with Zheng Jin's confession of strangling him with his bare hands; the footprints of size 42 diamond-patterned sports casual shoes extracted from the scene perfectly matched the shoes in Zheng Jin's home; the saliva sample extracted from the "Yellow Crane Tower" cigarette butt at the scene matched Zheng Jin's DNA; and the white fibers extracted from the scene matched the fibers on Tian Bin's clothing and the fibers on Zheng Jin's shoes.
Xiao Zhou carefully recorded Zheng Jin's confession, occasionally asking questions to verify details. Zheng Jin answered each question, his tone filled with remorse. He said that he had acted foolishly at the time, blinded by gambling debts and fear, and now deeply regretted it. If he could turn back time, he would never have gone down this path of no return.
The interrogation lasted all night, until about 6 a.m. the next morning, when Zheng Jin finally confessed to the entire process of murdering Tian Bin. Although Xiao Zhou and his team looked exhausted, their eyes were filled with relief. After many days of hard work, the murder case in the western suburbs park was finally solved, the suspect Zheng Jin was brought to justice, and the deceased Tian Bin could finally rest in peace.
After the interrogation, Xiao Zhou immediately reported the results to Li Ming. Li Ming nodded after hearing the report and said, "Good, well done! Immediately compile the interrogation transcripts, gather all the evidence into a book, and transfer it to the procuratorate for review and prosecution. At the same time, notify Tian Bin's family that the case has been solved and ask them to accept their condolences."
Afterwards, Xiao Zhou arranged for his team to notify Tian Bin's family. Tian Bin's parents and sister rushed to the Criminal Investigation Detachment and were devastated to learn that Zheng Jin had been arrested and confessed to the murder. Tian Bin's sister, Tian Tian, cried and said, "Thank you, police officers. You have avenged my brother. He will be grateful to you in heaven."
Xiao Zhou comforted him, saying, "This is what we should do. We will definitely pursue Zheng Jin's criminal liability according to the law and give Tian Bin justice. You should also take care of yourselves and not be too sad."
Meanwhile, technical staff found more evidence related to the case at Zheng Jin's residence and the scene at Xijiao Park, including the clothing Zheng Jin wore during the crime and the shoes he had cleaned, further corroborating Zheng Jin's confession. All the evidence formed a complete chain of evidence, sufficient to establish Zheng Jin's criminal acts.
A few days later, the Criminal Investigation Division transferred the case to the procuratorate for review and prosecution. Zheng Jin was arrested with the approval of the procuratorate on suspicion of intentional homicide. He will face severe punishment under the law.
The successful resolution of the murder case at Xijiao Park is inseparable from the efforts and dedication of all members of the Criminal Investigation Detachment. From the meticulous attention to detail during the crime scene investigation to the scientific rigor of the forensic autopsy, from the patient persistence during interviews and investigations to the meticulousness during surveillance and tracking, and finally to the wit and courage during interrogation, every step reflects the hard work and dedication of the team members. They put into practice the oath of "People's Police for the People" and upheld the dignity of the law and social fairness and justice through their actions.