Medical Examiner Dr. Qin Episode 18 Recap
> Medical Examiner Dr. Qin Recap
Lin Tao arrived at Da Bao's home, bringing case files related to Qin Ming, determined to clear his friend's name. Da Bao observed that no fingerprints or glove patterns were found at the crime scene, suggesting the perpetrator might have used latex gloves. Since the murder weapon was an autopsy scalpel, Da Bao pointed out that if the culprit was from their field, using latex gloves during the crime was entirely plausible, though highly disadvantageous for Qin Ming.
While reviewing the evidence, Da Bao noted that Sulfasalazine tablets had been found at the victim Luo Yao's house. She pointed out that Luo Yao's medical records indicated chronic liver disease, which meant he should not have taken such a painkiller. This led her to believe the drug belonged to someone else. Lin Tao, acknowledging Luo Yao's complex social circle, agreed to focus their investigation on Luo Yao's enemies.
Their investigation quickly identified Luo Jing, Luo Yao's nephew, as a primary suspect. Luo Jing had previously threatened to kill his uncle and would inherit all of Luo Yao's wealth since Luo Yao had no children and his wife and older brother had passed away. Lin Tao and Da Bao located Luo Jing at a machinery processing factory. Lin Tao instructed Da Bao to stay in the car, reminding her of the protocols they were bending.
Luo Jing was uncooperative and questioned Lin Tao’s authority as a police officer, but Lin Tao quickly subdued him. As Da Bao examined Luo Jing, she noted he was taking painkillers for ankylosing spondylitis, a condition that, combined with his physical strength, would make it impossible for him to inflict the deep, fatal wound found on Luo Yao with a single stab.
Later, it was confirmed that Luo Jing had an alibi for the night of the murder, having played cards with co-workers all night. Despite these findings, Da Bao still felt uneasy, sensing that Qin Ming had met his match against a cunning opponent. Unwilling to give up, Da Bao secretly returned to the crime scene that night. A guard spotted her, and she quickly concocted an excuse about re-inspecting for contaminated evidence.
Inside, while examining the bloodstains, she noticed several fallen leaves near the window, one of which had blood on it. She immediately contacted Lin Tao, who met her to take the bloodied leaf for urgent processing at the lab. Da Bao expressed her hope that the test results would finally exonerate Qin Ming. Lin Tao and Da Bao anxiously awaited the results.
During their wait, Lin Tao reprimanded Da Bao for violating protocol by entering the crime scene without permission, a breach she admitted to. When the lab technician finally announced the results, they were both shocked: the DNA from the blood on the leaf was identical to Qin Ming's. Despite their disbelief and questioning, the technician affirmed the machine's accuracy. Following this definitive evidence, Director General Tan ordered Qin Ming's immediate arrest.
Despite offering Lin Tao the option to decline, Lin Tao chose to carry out the arrest himself. On a rainy night, Lin Tao went to Qin Ming's home and, with an arrest warrant in hand, told Qin Ming not to resist. Qin Ming quietly complied, offering his hands for the handcuffs. In the interrogation room, Director General Tan confronted Qin Ming with the blood evidence, pointing out his blood was found at the crime scene.
Qin Ming expressed surprise but stated that the murderer was highly intelligent and knew a great deal about his past. Director General Tan then recounted Qin Ming's traumatic childhood, where he witnessed his father's death and subsequently lost his mother, leaving him with deep psychological scars. He presented Qin Ming's orphanage file, including childhood drawings and an audio clip announcing his mother's death, suggesting that Qin Ming's past made his current predicament understandable.
Director General Tan urged Qin Ming to confess, implying it would be beneficial. Qin Ming, however, remained steadfast, asserting that the perpetrator had skillfully planted a seed of doubt in everyone's minds, which had now begun to sprout. He warned Director General Tan that the killer's game had just begun and that he would not stop. As Qin Ming was escorted from the interrogation room, Lin Tao and Da Bao waited for him.
Lin Tao promised to investigate the case thoroughly, and Da Bao expressed her concern that it would be cold in the detention center, telling him not to catch a cold. Later, while reviewing the case at home, Da Bao found herself at a loss, but her thoughts drifted to her time working with Qin Ming. Similarly, in his cell, Qin Ming reflected on his interactions with Da Bao.
Recalling their shared experiences and challenges, Da Bao became even more determined to uncover the truth. She realized that the current situation was exactly what the perpetrator wanted. Da Bao returned to the crime scene, where Lin Tao soon joined her. Da Bao stated her firm belief that no crime was perfect and that a weakness must exist. She was still perplexed by the presence of Qin Ming's blood, especially since Qin Ming himself had been injured that day.
While meticulously examining the scene, Da Bao noticed a heavy stand had been moved significantly, yet the delicate ornaments on it were completely undisturbed. Lin Tao agreed that this was very strange, especially given that other items, like a stereo, were overturned. Da Bao deduced that this implied no real struggle had taken place; the entire crime scene, including the signs of a fight and the absence of restraint wounds on the victim, had been meticulously staged by the killer.
She concluded that Luo Yao was murdered specifically to frame Qin Ming, with the killer intentionally leaving Qin Ming's blood traces and faking the scene to make them believe Qin Ming was involved. Although they still lacked conclusive proof for this theory, Da Bao was confident that solving this difficult question would make it easier to unravel the rest of the mystery.
