Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Clues

Shinsuke Miki of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry is a 25-year-old youth who has embarked on the road of senior civil servants after graduating from T University.He is sitting in the office of the Totsugawa Police Department right now. Once Yuichiro Saeki is indicted, Mr. Miki may be the most reliable witness in court.Totsukawa thought of this, so he had high hopes for Miki. "I'm very sorry to invite you here." Totsukawa was quite polite compared to Miki, who was one round behind him. "I heard that Friday's killer has been captured?" Miki asked excitedly.

"The murderer has not been finally identified yet, it was just caught as a suspect." "Do you want me to recognize someone?" Miki seemed to understand what Totsukawa meant, and he asked directly. "Yes, we are asking for your help." Totsukawa smiled. "I am willing to help. It is the duty of citizens to help the police!" "Then please come with me." Miki followed Totsukawa to the room next to the interrogation room. In the interrogation room, Kamei is interrogating Saeki. "Please look at that man from here." Totsukawa pointed to a perspective window and said.

"Ah, it's one-way glass. I've seen it in movies." Miki said while watching the interrogation room next door. Saeki's face was facing Miki, and Miki could see clearly. "How about it?" Totsukawa asked softly. "how tall?" Miki asked Totsukawa with his face pressed against the see-through glass. "1.73 meters." Totsukawa replied. "It matches the man at the time." "Are there any other similarities?" "Eye……" "Eyes?" "At that time, the murderer's eyes left a deep impression on me. How should I put it? They were extremely dark eyes, exactly the same as the man there, no matter how you looked at them, they were the same person. There are not many people with that kind of eyes."

"Are you sure?" "Hmm. Did the police also pay attention to this feature before arresting him?" "Yes. But we want you to take a close look without prejudice." "I know, I'm not talking nonsense. I feel exactly the same way about the gangster, that is, exactly the same as the guy who ran into me that night." "Then can you testify like this in court?" "Of course, because this is the duty of every citizen." This is the result of working with Shinsuke Miki. After seeing him off, Totsukawa folded his arms on his chest and pondered.Yasui on the side asked in surprise:

"What happened to the police department?" "I'm thinking about Shinsuke Miki. He is so confident today that he is sure that Saeki is the murderer. But why is he so sure?" "Maybe Miki remembered the murderer's movements and demeanor. I paid special attention to Miki's interpretation of the murderer's eyes, because the eyes can best express a person's characteristics. So when putting on makeup, I always wear sunglasses first, because they cover the eyes. The characteristics have been weakened a lot." "I understand what you mean."

"You don't quite believe it?" "I don't really believe it. If I can know exactly why Miki is sure, then I will really believe it." While Totsukawa was talking to Yasui, Kamei also came from the interrogation room.After hearing Totsukawa's words, he continued asking: "why?" "Miki said that Saeki was the murderer, the one who collided with him at the scene of the second case. He also agreed to testify in court." "Wouldn't that be nice?" Kamei said with a smile. Totsukawa was not so relaxed, he said with a bitter expression:

"But at first he said that it was dark and it was a sudden collision, so he couldn't remember the shape of the face; now he said it so definitely, so I was confused. When he sued Zuobo, he might turn it over again and say he didn't see it clearly. Anyway, we must Knowing that the other party is Dong Tian's lawyer, people with such contradictory views will be very unreliable during the trial." "Look up Shinsuke Miki and see why he suddenly changed his attitude and confirmed that Saeki is the murderer." Kamei said. "Yes, that's it." "Okay, I'll go investigate the situation around Miki immediately."

After speaking, Kamei hurried out. After sending Kamei out, Yasui came back and said to Totsukawa: "Isn't it a little too cautious?" "You think so?" "Saeki wanted to strangle Tomoko Yoshikawa to death! If we hadn't arrived in time, she would have been killed. She might have been raped and then killed. Like the first three people, she was naked in a lover's hotel room. Everyone would think that Saeki was serial rape The murderer of the murder case was Friday’s devil. That’s why Miki was willing to testify in court.” "What you say worries me even more."

"What's there to worry about?" "Miki told me this way, the police also paid attention to this feature before arresting him. He may think that the police have already arrested him and he must be the murderer." "But the police department, if this is the case, it is best not to let Miki testify. The key person is Yoshikawa Tomoko. She was threatened by Higashida's lawyer and declared that she would withdraw the case. In this case, Miki's testimony is our only trump card. This If the ace is untrustworthy, we are all doomed!" "you are right."

Totsukawa said. Although Totsukawa said so, his heart was like a mess and he couldn't figure it out. Saeki may be the serial rape murderer, maybe not.He was said to be because there was no second case of rape of a woman in Tokyo that Friday; he was not said to be because Tomoko Yoshikawa was not killed after all. The actual culprit had informed the police of the next crime, in an apparent challenge to the police.This kind of thing has happened in the past.A few years ago there were successive bombings in Tokyo.The criminal also notified the police one by one before committing the crime.This shows that the criminal is a person with a strong desire to show himself, so he challenged the police.

Isn't Yuichiro Saeki just a person who wants to show off himself?Since he "reported" to the police, the love hotel incident occurred.If Saeki is not the murderer, then there will be a fourth victim!But in Tokyo, there is no fourth person who was raped or killed, so who is it if it is not Saeki?In view of this, Saeki had to be more cautious. That night, lawyer Dongtian really came. When he met Totsukawa, he shook his burly body and said: "When will Saeki Yuichiro be released? I persuaded him to surrender not because he is the murderer, but because I want the police to listen to his account. Now 12 hours have passed, and the interrogation should have ended long ago." "Suspects can be detained for 48 hours. Mr. Dongtian has also worked in the prosecutor's office and should know." Totsukawa retorted unceremoniously. "Suspect? I would like to know what kind of suspect it is. In my opinion, he is just a reference." Higashida tilted his head and said to Totsukawa. "As I said, he is a rape and murder suspect who killed three times in a row." Totsukawa refused to give in. "Is the arrest warrant issued for his actions against Tomoko Yoshikawa?" "yes." "I went to see Tomoko Yoshikawa. I heard from her that she was not actually raped. She said she would go to the police station to withdraw the case. Didn't she come here?" "I have not seen." Totsukawa was deliberately taken aback, shook his head and said. Attorney Higashida looked at Totsukawa's face suspiciously: "Can I bring Tomoko Yoshikawa here tomorrow? No one raped her, Mr. Totsukawa. So you have no reason to arrest Yuichiro Saeki. If you insist on violating human rights, I am determined to fight you." "Are you threatening me? Like threatening Tomoko Yoshikawa." Totsukawa countered. "I want you to remember that I have many friends in the police and prosecutorial circles. You should also know that a lawyer has the right to use all means to save a person." Higashida puffed out his chest and said. "As I said just now, Saeki Yuichiro is suspected of serial rape and murder, so he cannot be released before tomorrow evening!" "Is there any proof?" "We have witnesses. Witnesses have seen Saeki and are sure he was Friday's murderer." "Is he the person from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry listed in the newspaper?" "yes." "However, he said that at the scene of the second case, the man who knocked him down because it was dark and the incident happened suddenly, so he only remembered that the man was about the same height as himself." "You know it very well!" "Yes, because the case is very interesting, I have checked all the information related to Friday's murderer. It is true that the bust of Miki, a young man, was published in the newspaper." "The witness Miki has identified Saeki, and he confirmed that Saeki was the man who bumped him." "Is there any other evidence?" "That's all for now." "It's very unreliable! There is only one witness, and he said before that he didn't see the murderer's face clearly. This time, he may testify like this to flatter the police. Once this kind of witness goes to court, I will strip his face Painted skin. You will believe this. You probably won’t just rely on such a thin witness to open a trial, right? I advise you to release Saeki as soon as possible and go through the release procedures as soon as possible.” "no!" Totsukawa replied firmly and solemnly. "I warn you, if you don't release Yuichiro Saeki before tomorrow morning, I will take due procedures." Dong Tian's face flushed with anger. "Please go ahead, I will accompany you to the end." "Is this your answer? You have to be mentally prepared." Dongtian left behind these words and got up to leave. Kamei returned shortly after Higashida left. Kamei poured himself a cup of tea, took a sip slowly and said: "I've already investigated Miki's surroundings." "Is there any result?" Totsukawa asked. "He is the only witness to a serial rape murderer, no matter in his office or residence, everyone knows it!" "Really." "It is said that his superior also asked him to help the police in order to fulfill his duty as a citizen." "So you're forcing him to categorically confirm that Saeki is the murderer, isn't it?" "I think it's possible. But I also think his testimony is very valuable. He has no criminal record and is an officer of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. From the perspective of witness standards, he is the best candidate. Comments from colleagues and comments from superiors It's all good." "I also don't think it was appropriate for Shinsuke Miki to be a witness." "Moreover, Saeki Yuichiro has the conditions for Friday's murderer. Blood type B, has a swimsuit photo of the third victim Kimihara Kuniko, and has a previous record of raping women. He also probably knew the second victim Kiyomi Tanimoto, because he Went to her school as a hair stylist. Also, almost strangled Tomoko Yoshikawa in a love hotel." "But Tomoko Yoshikawa wants to drop the charges." "It doesn't matter. We can testify. To prove what happened when the Kajima detective and I followed Saeki. When I heard Yoshikawa Tomoko's shout in the love hotel, Kajima and I broke into the door together, and saw the process of Saeki's escape. Furthermore, In the room, Tomoko Yoshikawa lay half naked under the bed, with obvious strangled finger marks on her neck. Even if she withdraws the accusation, Kajima Criminal Police and I can fully testify in court as witnesses.” Kamei raised his voice and said. "I understand your feelings very well, but Tomoko Yoshikawa has denied being raped. Higashida grasped this point, and your testimony will be invalidated." Totsukawa said after a short pause, "If there is one piece of conclusive evidence that proves that As long as Saeki is Friday’s murderer. As for witnesses, I also hope there is another witness besides Shinsuke Miki.” "Can't you sue Saeki with the evidence you have now?" "Yes. The prosecutor may be hesitant, because the other party is the difficult lawyer Dongtian." "I heard that Higashida came to ask for Saeki's release again?" "That's right. He said that if he doesn't release Saeki tomorrow morning, he may resort to legal means if he doesn't release him tomorrow morning. Seeing how hard he works, there must be someone of considerable status behind Saeki." Totsukawa and the search headquarters spent the night in uneasiness. What is puzzling is that lawyer Dongtian did not come the next morning.At noon, he didn't move at all, not only didn't exert any pressure, he didn't even make a phone call. People who searched the headquarters were talking about it. "Maybe Higashida is not sure of victory, so he gave up his request to release Saeki." Kamei said with a smug smile. "I don't think Dongtian is this kind of person." Totsukawa shook his head in objection. Totsukawa guessed well.Just after 2 o'clock in the afternoon, a young lawyer in his mid-twenties came to visit. "I'm Chuanbei from Dongtian Law Firm." The visitor handed out his business card and said. "Where's Mr. Toda?" Totsukawa asked. "Now at Narita Airport, ready to take the 3:30 Pan Am flight to the United States." "To the United States?" "Yes, it's urgent." "Then are you going to defend Saeki Yuichiro?" Totsukawa decided that he came here for this matter, so he asked. After hearing Totsukawa's question, Kawakita said flatly: "Higashida Law Firm has decided to withdraw from the Saeki Yuichiro case. This is a decided matter. Also... this is a letter from Director Higashida to Mr. Totsukawa. He asked me to deliver it to you personally." Kawakita pulled out the envelope from the small document bag and placed it in front of Totsukawa. "My mission is accomplished." Chuanbei still finished speaking flatly, then got up and left. "What did Dongtian say in the letter?" Kamei and others surrounded Totsukawa and asked. "I don't know what's in his letter." Totsukawa said holding the envelope, "Didn't Chuanbei say that he wants to withdraw from the Saeki case, and he is leaving for the United States today." "Knowing that I can't win, I ran away!" Anjing said happily. "However, the reason is unknown and the situation has not changed. Why did Dongtian leave suddenly? It would be fine if the reason was stated in the letter." After Totsukawa finished speaking, he opened the envelope. A piece of letter paper with "Dongtian Law Firm" written on it reads: Mr. Totsukawa: I am a lawyer and a citizen at the same time.You know, I respect the law and I love justice.I am jealous.I studied hard day and night to become a lawyer, not to help evil, but to eradicate evil from this world. "How lofty!" "What an orator!" The detectives said in a hurry. "Let's look down." Totsukawa smiled wryly and looked down. I was commissioned by Mrs. K to defend Yuichiro Saeki.The name of the wife cannot be stated.If she used to be an actress, and her husband N was the chairman of a certain pharmaceutical company and former minister of state, you must know it well.Saeki told the wife that he was innocent and asked her to help.Madame believed him and entrusted me with the defense.I also believed what Saeki said was true, so I agreed to defend him.However, today I know that Saeki not only lied to me, but also lied to Mrs. K.With my strength, it is easy to ask for Saeki's release.But releasing Saeki is tantamount to connivance to the murderous devil, which is not tolerated by heaven and earth, and Mrs. K is also quite worried. In detail, Zolberto asked Mrs. K to testify that he stayed in Mrs. K's salon every Friday night until dawn.Madam is innocent and easily agrees.In fact, Saeki wanted to use his wife as his Friday alibi.Knowing that Saeki is suspected of being Friday's killer, my wife was deeply terrified and asked me for help. I also advised her to fulfill her duty as a citizen first.My wife accepts my advice, and she is willing to assist if she needs to testify in court.I set off for the United States on urgent business, but I still believed that by doing so I would fulfill my duty as a citizen. After Totsukawa finished reading the letter, the people present were in awe. After a short moment of silence, Yasui asked: "Who is Madame K?" "It's the chairman of N Pharmaceutical Company, the former minister of state, and of course Jiro Kitagawa's wife." Totsukawa replied. "Did Kitagawa's wife entrust Higashida to defend Saeki?" Anjing asked again. "Speaking of Madam, as far as I know, Beichuan's original wife is in the hospital. Madam K is probably referring to her. Weekly Magazine once reported that this actress-turned-Madam K even interfered with the personnel affairs of N Pharmaceutical Company, causing Disputes within the company, when Kitagawa Jiro was still the president." Totsukawa said. "Yes, her name is Sachiko Igawa. Maybe she is a frequent visitor of Sanlin Beauty Salon, and Saeki asked her for help because of this relationship." "I would know it if it was Sachiko Igawa." The young Aoki said, "I've seen it on TV several times!" "What!" Totsukawa almost laughed, "On TV?" "Yeah. She's in her mid-forties, and she's pretty pretty. She looks like she loves to dress up, she's got lots of jewels. She's always supporting young film and theater actors, and she's saying things about young artists." "Is Saeki a young artist?" Totsukawa said, then turned to Kamei, "Kamei-san, can you go see Mrs. K?" Sachiko Ikawa's family lives in a quiet high-end residential area in Denenchofu. This is a large house, surrounded by high concrete walls, and the Chinese characters "Beichuan" are engraved on the doorposts. After Totsukawa called the police on the walkie-talkie, a young woman came out to answer the door.She silently led Totsukawa and Kamei to the reception room on the first floor. The reception room is spacious and bright.On the wall hangs a huge photo of Sachiko Igawa on the stage when she was young. Although the photo is enlarged, it is very clear.There are five in total. After a while, Sachiko Ikawa appeared.Wearing a blouse with a low collar, she smiled at Totsukawa and Kamei, and said gracefully: "Please, please sit down." Sachiko Ikawa looks pretty and her clothes are very open, as expected of an actor.The woman who opened the door for Totsukawa just now brought two cups of coffee respectfully, put them on the coffee table in front of the guests, and then politely withdrew.Sachiko Ikawa said: "The girl just now is a future actress. She is not the only one. There are always some young artists gathering here. I, and my husband, both like young people, and it can be said that they will not refuse." "Is Yuichiro Saeki one of them?" Totsukawa asked. Sachiko Ikawa sighed slightly: "Ah, him." Then he said: "I often go to the Sanlin Beauty Salon in Shinjuku, and I met him there. Although Saeki is taciturn and looks a little dull, but he is good at craftsmanship, so I prefer him. Not long ago, Saeki visited unexpectedly and said that he was being chased by the police for trumped-up charges. , asked me to help him. When he asked me for help, he almost burst into tears. So I entrusted Mr. Dongtian." "Did Saeki beg you to give him an alibi?" "Well. Wish I said he comes to the salon here every Friday night. I believe he's been cornered by the police for no reason, so I said yes easily." "Do you have a salon here every Friday?" "This is a formal salon. Food and wine are prepared in the hall. Young men and women in the film and television industry drink and talk about art until early in the morning. Literary youth sometimes come to the party. I often participate in their discussions and support them business." "Does Saeki come here every Friday?" "No. He never came." "Why did you suddenly refuse to give an alibi for Saeki?" "Of course it's because I know about the rape and murder case on Friday." Sachiko put his hand on his chest, "Every Friday, young girls are killed. I am also a woman, and I am very sad. When Saeki asked me to give an alibi, I didn't know that he was related to This case is related, so I agreed easily. Now I am really scared! Lawyer Dongtian said, I was really stunned when the police thought he was Friday’s killer. I like young people and take care of young artists, but I can’t take care of murderers Criminals! Especially criminals who specialize in killing young women." "I see. Then at the trial, can you state that Saeki asked you to testify that he was not present on Friday?" "Yes, I am happy to do this. I have also discussed this matter with Beichuan, and he even advised me to fulfill my civic obligations." Totsukawa benefited a lot from this visit. On the way back, Kamei asked Totsukawa as he walked: "I really don't understand." "do not understand anything?" Totsukawa asked back. "What is Sachiko's intention? At first she protected Yuichiro Saeki, and even entrusted lawyer Higashida, but now she suddenly turned to the plaintiff because of her civic duty. This sudden change is really puzzling." "Awakening because of civic duty is not necessarily true." Totsukawa said with a smile. "She said she was surprised to find out that Saeki might be Friday's murderer, wasn't she?" Kamei asked again. "That's possible. But she may have been scolded by her husband. Jiro Kitagawa is almost 70 years old, and marrying her must be quite spoiled. This way she can generously support young artists. But for the police, she is standing in the position of a murderer. It's different. Beichuan is still obsessed with politics, and maybe he wants to be a minister again. If there are rumors that his wife helped the murderer, the social influence will be bad. Therefore, Beichuan may reprimand her. She is afraid of angering Beichuan and losing this This is the true meaning of her 'enlightenment'." After returning to the search headquarters, Totsukawa immediately reported to Section Chief Honda. After listening to the report, Honda also had a smile on his face: "In the future, I won't have to look at Minister Mikami's bitter face anymore. He listens to the provocative words of the press all day long, and it's enough to be irritated. This time you can tell the reporters that Saeki is Friday's killer, right?" "this……" Totsukawa still didn't dare to be so sure. "Hey! Hey!" Honda said to Totsukawa, "You were the first to say that there was no Friday murderer besides Yuichiro Saeki." "Yes. Saeki has the blood type B of Friday's killer, is 1.73 meters tall, and has a criminal record of raping women. Second, Shinsuke Miki also testified that Saeki is the murderer. The third is that he did lure Tomoko Yoshikawa on Friday, September 26th , and strangled her neck." Honda fully agrees with Totsukawa: "I don't think there is any need to think about it anymore. The killer on Friday has been arrested, and now he can be prosecuted by the prosecutor's office. What else is there to worry about?" "I'm not worried, I'm just not at ease." Totsukawa said frankly. "What else is unreliable?" "It's the tanned skin of the victim." "You mean the bikini swimsuit marks?" "That's right. From the first to the third victim, they were all very tanned, and the traces of their bikini swimwear were clearly visible. I think it's the murderer's hobby. But the fourth Tomoko Yoshikawa is completely different from them." "The tan and swimsuit marks may be a random coincidence." "I hope so." After Totsukawa nodded to Honda, he walked out of the section chief's room. Totsukawa has always considered issues, especially when dealing with cases, in a comprehensive manner.Whenever there is a murder case, the suspect must always collect sufficient evidence before prosecuting.He did this not only to avoid losing the lawsuit after prosecution, but also to take full responsibility for the case.In this case, the murderer had already killed three women, but he said that there was no discretion in the sentencing, and the death penalty may be mandatory.Therefore, Totsukawa hopes to collect sufficient evidence, and if possible, also hopes to obtain Yuichiro Saeki's confession. He came to the interrogation room again with this thought. "Dongtian has gone to the United States. Before he left, he informed me that he would no longer defend you!" Totsukawa said straight to the point to Saeki in the interrogation room. "How can such a thing happen! If you lie, you have to tell it beautifully!" Saeki sneered. Totsukawa stared at Saeki Yuichiro with two eyes like sharp swords: "Not only lawyer Dongtian, but even Sachiko who you asked for help won't help you anymore!" When Saeki heard that Totsukawa had revealed all his cards, he was speechless for a moment, and his face became paler and paler, but his eyes still seemed suspicious. "If you think I'm deceiving you, you can call Dongtian Law Firm." As he spoke, Totsukawa took the phone to the table and handed the receiver to Saeki. Saeki subconsciously took the microphone, momentarily at a loss. "Call Dongtian Law Firm, first dial 0 and then hang up the outside line." Totsukawa told Saeki. With a gloomy face, Saeki dialed the phone bravely. "Higashida Law Firm? Mr. Higashida is on the phone. What? Not here? He went to the United States..." With a "click", Zuobo hung up the phone, and his face became even uglier. "You can also call Sachiko Igawa and ask her if she will help again?" Totsukawa said further. Saeki was confused by this sudden change, he asked Totsukawa nervously: "What the hell is going on here?" "It's very simple. Higashida and Sachiko both know that you are a rapist and murderer, that's all." "I'm not a rapist! I'm not a murderer!" "It's useless for you to shout. You're finished. Igawa Sachiko revealed that you went to her for help and asked her to prove that you stayed in her salon until the early morning every Friday, but in fact you never went. So Ikawa Sachiko still Willing to testify in court. You lose, you lose!" "Nonsense! It's all a lie!" Saeki was still yelling. "Do you still believe Mrs. Igawa will testify for you?" "No! I never asked her to do such a thing!" "Didn't she testify?" "What about the alibi every Friday, I didn't ask her to testify at all. I just remember being in her salon on Friday night." "You didn't entrust her?" "Yes, I didn't entrust her to testify. I just told her that on the 26th I had a dispute with a girl I met in a bar and asked her for help. I didn't entrust her with anything else." Totsukawa watched Saeki silently.I thought, is this guy talking nonsense?Did he ask Sachiko Igawa to make an alibi for him every Friday? Did he hastily deny it? "Well, tell me about Friday—where were you on the night of the 5th, the 12th, the 19th? What did you do?" Totsukawa asked. "How can I remember all the things that have been going on for so long? Maybe watching TV at home, maybe drinking in Shinjuku." "Can you find any witnesses?" "There are no witnesses. Because I have no close friends." Saeki said dejectedly. The newly transferred prosecutor Yamamoto called Totsukawa. "Would you please transfer Yuichiro Saeki to my place?" Yamamoto said in a strong tone. "We are still interrogating, and it will naturally be sent to you after the interrogation. We are making records now." Totsukawa evaded. "Do you know what day it is? What day of the week is it?" Yamamoto's voice was loud. "Wednesday, October 1st, I think. Is that right?" "It's Wednesday. It's Friday the day after tomorrow. You know, the closer the Friday gets, the more the press will accuse us?" "Of course they do. Because we're the target. They'll blame us!" "Then why are you still dawdling? The perpetrator should be prosecuted as soon as possible to reassure the public. The Minister of Criminal Police said that the evidence is sufficient, and the superior thinks that the prosecution should be prosecuted, but why did you hold back!?" "It's not that I stand still! Since it's a major case, I hope to proceed with caution." "Don't you think Yuichiro Saeki is a suspect?" "No, I think he's ninety percent the murderer." "Ninety percent?" "Yeah, ninety percent. There's another ten percent that's not figured out, so I want to figure that part out." "I will figure out this part in court, let me do it." "But……" "But what? Mr. Totsukawa, do you know that if the police investigation fails, it will cause rumors in the society?" "What rumor?" "The rumors about the police's accidental arrest. Why are they trying to appease the public opinion, arresting innocent people barely, without enough evidence, and so on? These rumors have all spread into my ears." "This kind of irresponsible rumors, just ignore it!" "If the prosecution is postponed, it will not be a rumor. It will be said that it was a wrongful arrest. At present, the evening issue of a certain newspaper is asking what the police are doing?! Tomorrow, the newspaper will be stricter with us. When Friday comes, people will You will think of Friday's killer, young girls dare not go out on the street, have you thought about the consequences?" "Of course I thought of it. It was because I thought of it that I became more cautious." "I must tell you that you must do something before noon on Friday. You know, if nothing is found before then, the prosecution department will investigate Yuichiro Saeki himself. The social unrest will never be allowed to continue. I have Some evidence has been gathered that Saeki is the murderer." Yamamoto finally said the above words on the phone. After the phone call, Totsukawa was worried about what the prosecutor said.What is the evidence that Yamamoto said?From the incident to the present, I haven't heard that the procuratorial department has personally investigated the situation.Could it be that he was introduced by lawyer Dongtian? Totsukawa thought, maybe Higashida also sent the letter he sent to me to the prosecutor's office.The evidence that Yamamoto said must be this. "The old fox Dongtian." Tojinchuan smiled wryly again, "He thought I would not take that letter seriously, so he sent it to the procuratorate. So Yamamoto is Dongtian's backer?" Totsukawa was thinking about something, Kamei opened the door and asked: "Police, what did you say on the phone, so long?" "Prosecutor Yamamoto wants us to hand over Saeki to the prosecutor's office as soon as possible." "It's Wednesday, so it's no wonder they want to sue before Friday!" "Kamei, you think so too?" "Not only do I think so, the chairman of the public security committee also said a lot of things like this." Kamei said. "Another group of reporters rushed in just now. They accused the police of being incompetent, and they dared not announce the arrest of Friday's killer, so the young girl felt insecure and so on. Police department, why are you still hesitant? Although Saeki denied it, the evidence It is already sufficient, and it should be transferred to the procuratorate earlier. In this way, the public opinion of the newspaper will also fall to our side.” Anjing also shared his views. "I don't understand why the police department is afraid of wolves and tigers?" This time it was Tajima who spoke. "You don't understand me, I want to have more complete evidence!" Totsukawa said. "Why? Does the murderer have to confess himself?" Tajima gave Totsukawa a dissatisfied reply. "If Saeki really confesses, it's certainly not a bad thing. I'm not worried about this, but about the victim's tanned skin." Totsukawa specifically pointed out the key to why he did not prosecute for a long time. "I really don't understand why the police department pays so much attention to minor details?" Tajima said impatiently. "Of course, this is a side issue, and it may be an accident. But I don't worry. The first three women have very tanned skin, bikini marks are amazingly white, especially the breasts and lower abdomen are very prominent. I don't think the murderer is very fond of, It’s the kind of skin that hates women very much. You should all have this awareness. But Tomoko Yoshikawa in the love hotel is completely the opposite. Could it be that the murderer’s habit suddenly changed?” "I think the murderer is one person. He has the same method of committing the crime, the same blood type, and there are two witnesses to testify. In particular, Shinsuke Miki has confirmed that Saeki is the murderer in the second case. We can no longer doubt it!" "Kamei, do you mean to transfer the case to the prosecutor's office immediately?" Totsukawa looked at Kamei and asked. "If you are really worried, you can also use this last day to investigate carefully, and then send it to the procuratorate." Kamei said helplessly. Totsukawa had to go into battle again and interrogated Saeki Yuichiro for the third time. For Saeki, his situation was even more difficult.He lost not only the powerful lawyer Dongtian, but also the strong economic backing Sachiko Igawa.These two not only did not support him, but became his opposite.Like a defeated dog in the water, he completely gave up on himself. As a strong man, Totsukawa was more tolerant of him than before. "How is it? How is your reflection?" Totsukawa asked Saeki, handing him a cigarette, "Are you Friday's killer? Did you kill the three female victims?" "Why do you still ask me about this? Do you have to call me a murderer? You, Dongtian and that woman are wearing a pair of pants!" "I'm not like them." "What's the difference?!" "If you are really innocent, I will help you." "You're a cop, so you'd never do that. Even the lawyers are kicking me out!" "Okay, listen, your position and attitude are wrong. If you sue immediately, you will definitely be convicted. Insult Yoshikawa Tomoko, strangle her neck, and you know Tanimoto Kiyomi. Your height, blood type and murderer's It's exactly the same, and there are witnesses to prove that you are the murderer. Sachiko Igawa, who once protected you, has exposed the fact that you took false certificates. You have nowhere to go." "Lie, it's a big lie!" "What a big lie!" "What that woman said is all lies, she's talking nonsense! You are too stubborn, so you will never believe my words, let you go." "Please talk calmly. Why do you say that Igawa Sachiko is lying?" "I used to trust that woman completely. I told her a lot. After listening to what I said, she said that if the police found that I was the murderer on Friday, she would come to my salon every Friday. This is what she gave My idea! I was alone every Friday, and I really couldn't find an alibi. I asked her to explain myself. I didn't expect this woman to be so vicious, and she bit me back!" "Although you say that, the current situation is still not good for you. Whether it is Higashida or Igawa Sachiko, they will both say that they are entrusted by you, and neither of them will believe you, but they will believe them." "Because I have a criminal record? Because they are rich and powerful?" "Not only that. Because your behavior is really bad. You took Yoshikawa Tomoko to live in a lover's hotel and then strangled her neck. You have to admit that, right?" "I admit it." "Admitting that is progress." "But I didn't mean to kill her. I strangled her neck subconsciously. I couldn't explain why at the time. I really didn't kill anyone. I don't know what kind of person Friday's murderer is. He It has nothing to do with me." "It's not hard for me to believe you. We have to find out your alibi about Friday. You have to make it clear, where were you on the nights of September 5th, 12th, and 19th?干什么，还需要晚上10时以后你的不在现场证明，这样才能否定你不是星期五的凶手。” “我不会撒谎，和前些时候我对你说的那样，我也许独自一个人在某处饮酒，也许在某处看电视。但我找不出证人。” “这就麻烦了，你回忆不起来，又没有证人，这可是你自己的问题了。” “这么说我就完蛋了！”佐伯猛地抓住自己的头发，两眼闪闪发光，他高喊道：“我想起来了！” 佐伯用难以掩饰的兴奋心情说道： “我特别喜欢看周五晚10时后播映的美国电视系列片《刑警马肯奇》。所以每逢这个时间我必须赶回家去看。你知道吗？那个节目非常吸引人。” “知道。我也看过这个节目。”十津川说道。 “我每周星期五都看。从一开始就被迷住了，非看不可。所以星期五的晚10时到11时我都在家。” “有别人能证明你在看电视吗？” “没有，我是独身，一个人看的电视！” “看电视时有没有人来访或打电话给你？” “没有。我一个人看才有味呢！”佐伯连连挥手说道。 十津川又出现了苦笑的表情： “10时到11时一个人看电视，既没人来访也没人打来电话，你的这种证明等于没有。” “可是我每星期必看《刑警马肯奇》是事实呀！片子的故事我都可以背下来，不信你试试。从8月开始已播映了几集了，我全部都记得。难道这不是我星期五看电视的证据吗？” “你有没有录像机？” “有。对我来说录像机必须有的。因为外国影视片中常出现新的发型，我需要录下来。《刑警马肯奇》每集都有漂亮的女明星出现，她们的发型可供我参考。”佐伯炫耀地说道。 为了不挫伤佐伯兴致勃勃的情绪，十津川苦笑着说道： “假如没有录像机你还能说出电视剧的内容，这说明你确实看了，这样的话尚可作参考；但是你有录像机，你完全可以在播映时先录下来，事后可以随时看。在这种情况下，你说你能讲述全部内容就并不能证明星期五的晚上你坐在家里看电视。你说是吗？” 佐伯一听顿时又蒙了。 “那怎么办呢？我说的全是实话。我相信你才使劲回忆，现在真是竹筒倒豆子，可仍然没用。我该怎么办呢？警部，你说我该怎么办呢？” 佐伯激动地用拳头敲击着桌子。 十津川冷漠地注视着佐伯裕一郎，内心却很不平静。否定他是星期五的凶手，但现在的证据又充分证明了他是嫌疑犯。血型、目击证人、情人旅馆案都对他不利；原以为他有不在场证明，井川佐知子否定了，今天就连他自己也说明了他确实没有不在现场证明。这就不得不令十津川堕入了十里雾中。 佐伯呀佐伯！你是真正的凶手呢？还是老实过憨了？ 左思右想，十津川脸上怎么也去不掉困惑之色。他颓然地回到办公室，默默地坐在椅子上。 “怎么样？警部。”龟井向他问道。 “佐伯证实了自己没有不在现场的证明。” “那你为什么不高兴啊？” “唉，总有弄不清楚的地方呀！” 十津川语调沉重地说道。