"There is no information about the victim on this knife, and the defense believes that it has nothing to do with the case. Moreover, at that time, this style of kitchen knife was widely available. Chi didn't say yet.

Nonsense!

Twenty years have passed since the incident, and the kitchen knife has been handed over to others, how can it be possible to leave any information about the victim.

"This kitchen knife was found from Shang Zaijun's house. Yuan Dan emphasized.

"I can't prove anything, every household must have a kitchen knife, and there are many people who have used it for decades. Chi didn't say yet.

"Presiding Judge, this is a forensic medical certificate, judging from the incision of the corpse, the knife used to divide the corpse is this kitchen knife. Yuan Dan had reservations, and then he presented another piece of evidence.

After Shang Zaijun checked it, he didn't object, his mind was a little foggy now, and he couldn't figure out what this appraisal certificate had to do with him since the knife was resolutely denied by the defender.

Not surprisingly, the defense lawyer did not raise objections again, arguing that even forensic identification may not be accurate, and there are many styles of sharp blades that can cause the result of dismemberment.

"Defense, don't mess around, are you questioning the level of forensic identification?" Yuan Dan was so angry that his chest rose and fell, and he almost started to curse.

"The level of forensic medicine is also questionable, otherwise, Lei would not have been executed back then. "Chi Ran did not back down.

"Presiding judge, the prosecution has applied for witnesses to appear in court to testify!" Yuan Dan raised his hand.

"Allowed, what's the name of the witness?" Fang Chaoyang asked.

"Look ahead!" replied Yuan Dan.

"The witness Zhang appeared in court before seeing it. ”

Soon, an old man with a bear's back and a beard with unshaven stubble on his cheeks was brought to the courtroom and stood on the witness stand.

"Please sit down and tell us your name, age, and occupation. ”

"My name is Zhang Kanqian, a 66-year-old native of Fuyu Village, who used to be a blacksmith, but now he can't do it anymore, and the blacksmith shop has been handed over to his son. The old man sat down and said.

According to the laws of our country, witnesses have the obligation to testify truthfully to the court, and if they intentionally give false testimony or conceal criminal evidence, they must bear legal responsibility. Did you hear me clearly?" Fang Chaoyang said.

"Hear me clearly. ”

The bailiff brought the guarantee, and after Zhang Kanqian signed it, he gave it to the clerk Zhao Fangfang for archiving.

"The first step is for the prosecutor to question the witnesses. Fang Chaoyang said.

"Witness Zhang Kanqian, please take a closer look, did you make this kitchen knife?" Yuan Dan took out the kitchen knife again, and the bailiff handed it to Zhang Kanqian for inspection.

"I built it. Zhang Kanqian confirmed, and added, "There are three horizontal stripes on the back of the knife, and I like to leave some marks." ”

"Is this kitchen knife any different from the other kitchen knives you made?" Yuan Dan continued to ask.

"There are no round holes for lanyards. Zhang looked forward and nodded.

"So, do you remember who this kitchen knife was sold to?"

"It's him, Shang Zaijun. Zhang Kanqian stretched out his hand and pointed to Shang Zaijun in the dock.

"You are talking nonsense, I don't remember buying kitchen knives in your blacksmith shop, kitchen knives are sold everywhere, and they are cheaper than your family!" Shang Zaijun immediately denied.

"The kitchen knives made by my family are just right, very sharp, and it is normal to sell them at a higher price. You get what you pay for, everyone in the village can accept it, and no one has said anything. Zhang Kanqian argued.

"Before the witness Zhang saw it, do you remember when the defendant Shang Zaijun bought the kitchen knife at your house?" Prosecutor Yuan Dan took over the conversation and continued to ask.

"I don't remember the exact time, but he bought it, and I asked for ten yuan, and he only gave seven yuan, just because he forgot to get the rope hole. Zhang looked at the front and said with confidence.

"He framed me, and if he didn't buy it, he didn't buy it. It's been a long time, and you're talking as if it's happening right in front of you, who would believe it!" Shang Zaijun shouted, deliberately making the handcuffs rattle.

"Defendant, be careful of your words and actions. Fang Chaoyang knocked on the gavel.

"Presiding judge, the prosecution has finished questioning. Yuan Dan said.

"Does the defense need to question witnesses?" Fang Chaoyang turned his head to look at the defense bench.

Not surprisingly, Chi Weiran raised his hand and said: "There is a problem with the defense." ”

Fang Chaoyang nodded, stared at Zhang for ten seconds before he spoke: "May I ask the witness, according to your statement, you have sold a lot of kitchen knives of this style!"

"I can sell a few handfuls a month. Zhang Kanqian did not deny this, and said: "It's not as delicate as those kitchen knives with brands, but it's very easy to use." ”

"How can you be sure that this kitchen knife without rope holes is only made of this one?" Chi Weiran continued to ask.

Zhang was obviously stunned before he saw it, scratched his head, and explained: "People in the village like to hang up their knives to control water, but that time it was because they drank too much and forgot to make a rope hole when they were polishing. ”

"Are you often drunk?" Chi Weiran asked, seizing the opportunity.

"Objections, the way in which the defense asked questions is irrelevant to the merits of the case. Yuan Dan raised his hand.

The objection was invalid, and the witness answered the question. Fang Chaoyang said fairly.

"The work of striking iron is very tiring, and I often drink a little wine to relieve my fatigue, and I don't get drunk much. Zhang looked back before he said.

"Not much, and not just this time. The defense argued that the witnesses could not be determined, and only built this kitchen knife without rope holes. Chi didn't say yet.

"Just this one, I remember very clearly, every kitchen knife is to be sold. Zhang looked at the front road.

"Okay, let me ask you again, how do you remember that the Qing Shang bought your kitchen knife for seven yuan again, and how many banknotes are used for these seven yuan?" Chi Weiran said.

Zhang Kanqian was unhappy to be asked, snorted, and said: "If I can remember it so clearly, it is a five-yuan one, two one-yuan, and later when I bought something, I found out that five yuan is fake money, which is too tricky." ”

"How can you be sure that the five-yuan counterfeit banknote was given to you by Shang Zaijun?" Chi Weiran said.

"Objections, the defender is setting a language trap for witnesses. Yuan Dan raised his hand again in protest.

"The objection is invalid, witness, please answer. Fang Chaoyang said.

"We were doing hard work, and how much money would we have in our pockets at that time? And, on the night he bought the knife, I went shopping, found out it was fake money, and then I went to his house. As a result, he was already gone, and seeing that his wife was quite pitiful, I admitted it and didn't take the kitchen knife. Zhang Kanqian answered very clearly.

"Presiding judge, the defense has finished questioning. Chi Weiran's expression was calm, although it was proved that the knife was used by Shang Zaijun, it could not be proved that this was the key murder weapon.

I have to admit that Chi Weiran's professional level is indeed very high, and he can always find flaws in the evidence, which also makes the debate in this trial very twists and turns.

The witness Zhang was taken out of the courtroom before he saw it, and Yuan Dan continued to present evidence that Shang Zaijun's blood type and shoe size were the same as the traces left at the crime scene.

The evidence was brought to Shang Zaijun, and he denied it again, the blood type was right, but it had nothing to do with him, he also said that he opened a store and was considered a rich man, and he was already wearing leather shoes at that time, instead of the traces of rubber shoes left now.

Yuan Dan was too lazy to continue to ask Shang Zaijun questions, and the evidence was put on the defense bench, and the lawyer Yao Wuyan raised an objection again, speaking quickly, obviously prepared before.