Life in North America, you call this an autopsy officer?!

Kenneth was a very diligent young man.

His social connections were simple:

Before the age of 22, he had always worked as a kitchen helper in a five-star hotel in Los Angeles.

He was not, as Old Hardenn had mentioned before, an apprentice to any head chef.

Kenneth was just a handyman.

After turning 22...

Kenneth's story ended.

He died.

In fact,

Kenneth had left that hotel just over a month ago.

More than a month prior,

Kenneth had a conflict with the head chef of the kitchen over certain matters.

The two fought, and afterward, Kenneth was fired from the hotel.

Later, the poor young man Kenneth somehow acquired some money, opened a food truck, and with Hua Country elements and tasteful food, became the star food truck of that business street within a month.

The flow of people on the business street was that many.

People were going to Kenneth's food truck to eat.

Naturally, the business of other vendors was affected, resulting in hostile attitudes towards Kenneth.

Among them, a black food vendor named Audlin was the most obvious.

According to the information collected by Ivan and others,

Half a month after Kenneth's food truck started, Audlin complained about Kenneth eight or nine times for not having a health permit, until it ended three days ago.

The reason was that Kenneth couldn't bear it anymore.

He went directly to Audlin, and the two had a big fight.

Audlin, old and frail, didn't show up in his stall for several days after being beaten by Kenneth.

The key point is,

According to the data provided by Ivan and his team,

Audlin had previously been imprisoned for stealing explosive materials from a mine, and while in prison, he became enlightened and learned sophisticated demolition skills. After being released, he continued his criminal activities, served several more years in prison, and was released five years ago.

There were criminal timelines and means.

This was also why Brian suspected him heavily.

The only problem

was that the hooded man Brian had initially encountered was agile and probably not very old.

If Audlin was truly the mastermind,

Then it meant he had other accomplices.

...

Besides Audlin being a major suspect,

Another person was highlighted by Ivan and his team.

This individual was named Li Sen, a second-generation descendant of Hua Country, 47 years old this year.

Li Sen was a head chef at a five-star hotel in Los Angeles, mainly responsible for certain Hua Country specialty dishes, and he was somewhat famous within the industry.

Kenneth was fired from the hotel because of a fight with him.

His name was also marked with emphasis by Ivan and his team.

Besides Audlin and Li Sen, the other people, either neighbors of Kenneth or loosely connected friends with no criminal motives, were far less suspicious than the first two.

Thinking of the deceased Kenneth's obsession,

Brian put down the information in his hands and asked Ivan, "Buddy, did you guys find out if Kenneth had a girlfriend or any romantic entanglements?"

Ivan shook his head, "Glenn and I spoke with Kenneth's neighbors and former colleagues; they all said that Kenneth was diligent and honest, didn't smoke, didn't drink, didn't even go to bars, left home on time and returned home on time every day, which is why he hardly had any friends."

"Alright."

Brian was somewhat disappointed.

Although fulfilling Kenneth's obsession was difficult, considering his current urgent need to increase his strength, he still wanted to try.

After all,

The methods to fulfill an obsession were not that rigid.

Right?

...

Once everyone had read through the information,

Under the coordination of Team Leader Susan,

They began to gather the intelligence collected.

Brian also repeated the autopsy results and his conjectures during the meeting.

Glenn whistled, "It seems we've found a suspect for this case, skilled in demolition and with a motive—everything points to Audlin, the black vendor with a criminal record. I'd bet a hundred US dollars that he's the murderer!"

Ivan nodded in agreement, indicating his concurrence.

Audlin, having had his business taken from him, not only repeatedly reported Kenneth but also had physical altercations with him, ending up unable to open his stall.

There was enough grievance between him and the victim.

The crucial point was,

Audlin had a criminal record, not only having had experience as a mine demolitionist, but after his release from prison, also sold homemade explosives.

Anyone looking at this information...

They will treat Audlin as the main suspect.

Old Hardenn took a sip of coffee and yawned, "Young people, don't think of everything so absolutely. I've seen many cases reverse. For what reason did the victim and that chef named Li Sen fight?"

Although in his heart, he also thought Audlin was highly suspect.

But as a black man,

he didn't like the inherent impressions Glenn and others had about black people.

Glenn, somewhat annoyed by Old Hardenn's authoritative demeanor, responded perfunctorily,

"I'm the one who went to investigate.

Based on the information provided by the hotel kitchen staff,

that Li Sen was different from the average Chinese, very irritable, and rude to them.

But before the fight, Li Sen hadn't specifically targeted the victim.

It seems the conflict erupted because the victim wanted to steal some of Li Sen's secret recipe ingredients."

Hearing the reason,

Old Hardenn's eyes narrowed slightly,

"Man, you might not know.

The Chinese take these secret recipes very seriously.

The victim was just an ordinary helper, but after leaving the hotel, he could make delicious Hua Country cuisine.

I suspect he had his hands on it.

The grudge between Li Sen and the victim might not be as simple as you think."

Hearing this,

Brian couldn't help but nod.

That did make sense.

Especially since Li Sen was a second-generation immigrant from Hua Country.

Considering the timing,

his parents were indeed from the older generation.

These people, many of their views still follow the old traditions of Hua Country.

Stealing the foundation of one's livelihood,

is no small matter.

If Old Hardenn's speculation was true,

then the animosity between the victim and Li Sen was indeed significant.

"Although I don't understand, I still insist on focusing the investigation on that Audlin," Glenn maintained his viewpoint.

Old Hardenn just shrugged his shoulders and said nothing.

He was past the age of being competitive.

Ivan, who seemed brash, was actually much more thoughtful.

He clapped his hands, "This can be solved easily. For Audlin's part, there might be explosives hidden. Glenn and I will investigate tomorrow. As for Li Sen's side, we can let Team Leader Susan and Brian handle it, and as for Old Hardenn..."

Ivan grinned, "This afternoon, we received reliable information from an informant friend. The numbers on the lunchbox lid are likely an apartment room near the commercial street. Recently, many single ladies have rented there. We need someone experienced to check it out."

Old Hardenn's face stiffened, and he became agitated, "What do you mean experienced! I'm quite old, is it really appropriate for me to go to such a place?"

Susan, who had been watching the drama unfold, her red lips curled up, "I'm a woman, and with Brian being so handsome, him going there would also raise suspicions. Old Hardenn, besides you, there really isn't anyone else better suited for this."

Old Hardenn:...

He glared at Brian.

If it wasn't for this kid's trickery earlier, how could he have been tagged as an old philanderer on his first day in the team!

It was already very late.

Tasks had been assigned.

The group then left the office with their badges and firearms.

...

Brian didn't head home immediately.

He first went to a flower shop, bought two bouquets, and then drove towards the suburban cemetery.

He had always harbored an obsession that hadn't been fulfilled: dancing and urinating on Carolina Ellis's grave.

This case, which still made Brian uncomfortable when he thought about it,

had been closed a few days ago.

The murderer was still Andres.

This beast, after hammering his female neighbor and his own wife to death, had been executed by Brian.

When the police discovered Andres's body, during the body examination, secretions from the female neighbor were found on his trousers. Following this clue, they found the hammer that Andres had not yet disposed of.

Brian thought this case would drag on for a long time

since Andres had died by his hand.

Unexpectedly, perhaps due to the many backlogged cases during this period,

and the establishment of NW,

there were significant changes at the Detective Bureau.

In any event, this case was concluded as murder followed by Andres's suicide.

The bodies of the two female victims had also been cremated yesterday and were sent to the cemetery for burial.

"Thanks to Tom for providing the information in time."

Brian sped up.

He wondered what kind of gift he would receive after fulfilling his obsession with the beast Andres...