Chapter 39 18. Is the murderer Isao Sakita?

"Any clues?" Totsukawa asked. "The murderer may be Isao Saita..." Aoki replied hesitantly, "But there is no second suspicious person in the investigation of this case." Kamei asked again: "Then what is Sakita Isao's motive for killing? Could it be the love killing caused by the relationship between men and women?" "This is also possible. However, we later found out that Isao Sakita used his position as a financial manager to embezzle huge sums of money." "Embezzlement of huge sums of money?" "Yes, the huge amount of money is 500 million yen. After he embezzled, he was discovered by Asami Miko, so the two had a fierce quarrel during the journey on the Kiso Line, and finally on April 5th, Isao Sakita brutally killed Asami Miko, Sakita Gong hanged himself a week later."

"Did Isao Sakita commit suicide because he felt desperate after a week of absconding?" "I think so. At that time, in order to capture Isao Sakita, our police station issued an emergency assisted investigation notice to the whole country, and a net was cast everywhere. He had nowhere to go, so he had to hang himself." Aoki explained quite confidently. "So, have you investigated the restaurant opened by Asami Miko in Tokyo, whether Sakita Isao's corruption is true?" "Of course we investigated. This is an investigation report at the time, which clearly stated that Isao Sakita embezzled a total of 500 million yen in three years."

"How is the restaurant doing now?" "I'm not sure about this. But I heard that since the death of the boss and the manager of the financial department, and the embezzlement of 500 million yen, the restaurant closed down soon. We think the facts of this case are clear, and the evidence It is conclusive and the case can be closed, so the investigation has not been continued.” "Isao Sakita embezzled the huge sum of 500 million yen, where did he spend it?" "I don't know. If Isao Sakita is still alive, you can find out if you ask." Aoki replied impatiently.

Totsukawa and Kamei thanked him knowingly, and left the police station to find a hotel in Matsumoto City to stay for one night. After entering the hotel, Totsukawa immediately called and ordered Nishimoto, who was staying in Tokyo, to quickly investigate the situation of Asami Miko who opened a restaurant in Shirokanedai, Minato District, and further verify the truth about the embezzlement of 500 million yen by the manager of the financial department Isao Sakita. Early the next morning, Totsukawa and Kamei rushed to Magome-juku to investigate the circumstances of the April 5th murder. Although the "Chitose" inn in Magomejuku is simple, it is simple and elegant brick by brick, full of strong Edo period style.There is a tall and luxuriant ginkgo tree next to the hotel. Although it is over a hundred years old, it is healthy and vigorous. It is a wonderful advertisement for Chitose Hotel.

Totsukawa and Kamei walked into the "Chitose" hotel and asked the female boss to learn about the case that happened on April 5. The female boss is about fifty years old, with a fat body and a round face. When she saw Totsukawa showing the police detective's ID, she immediately smiled all over her face: "Hey, it's really true that you have come all the way. Thank you for your hard work. Of course I remember that incident, I was still trembling with fright at that time..." Totsukawa stopped her politely and asked, "Did they live here on April 4?" "That's right."

"I heard that they had a big fight here that night, is it true?" "Of course it's true. I happened to walk past that woman's room at around 8 o'clock that night, and suddenly heard two people arguing inside. I heard with my own ears that they were arguing about money, what about corruption , check the accounts, all these words. Who would have thought that the woman would die in the creek outside the door early the next morning, it is really frightening to see." "Is that guy gone too?" "Yes." "Recall again, did they look like they were arguing when they first entered the store?"

"It doesn't seem to be the case. I think that young man is very respectful to women, and he always calls him 'Boss Boss'." During dinner, the female boss brought the food and asked cautiously: "Sir, hasn't this matter been closed long ago? Why do you still want to inquire?" Totsukawa took a sip of the soup: "Now there is a new problem with this matter, so I came to inquire." "Oh, no wonder..." The female boss hesitated to speak. "What do you want to say?" Kamei asked alertly. The female boss finally spit out the words: "A few days ago, there was also a gentleman who lived here and asked me about it."