The Forensic Doctor Better Than a Detective

After completing the autopsy of the first male corpse, Jiang An, Zhang Yean, and two assistants walked into Forensic Autopsy Room No. 2.

The air was heavy with the chill of air conditioning and the smell of disinfectant.

At this moment, a female corpse was placed on the stainless steel autopsy table.

Compared to the previous male corpse, this female corpse exhibited more typical signs of drowning.

The deceased’s entire skin was cold and pale, with lips and nail beds showing significant cyanosis, presenting an oxygen-deprived bluish-purple hue similar to the terminal signs seen in severe heart disease patients.

A small amount of fluid still seeped from the corners of her mouth, clear and slightly foamy, a typical manifestation of drowning fluid being expelled from the body.

Even without internal autopsy, these external signs strongly suggested that the deceased had inhaled a large amount of fluid before death, leading to airway obstruction and asphyxiation.

Standing in front of the autopsy table, Jiang An calmly scanned the corpse before turning to the two assistants.

He stated in a steady tone, ”This corpse displays typical features consistent with drowning death.”

”This time, you will be the main operators. Follow the standard procedure carefully and record meticulously.”

”If there are any uncertainties, I will guide you from the side.”

The two young forensic doctors felt invigorated and extremely excited upon hearing this.

Having just received personal guidance from Jiang An on the male corpse’s autopsy, they felt their theoretical understanding had significantly improved and their practical operation had become much smoother.

It should be noted, Jiang An is not only their mentor but also the captain of the criminal investigation team.

To demonstrate what they’ve learned in front of such an experienced and authoritative leader is undoubtedly a rare opportunity for growth.

Almost in unison, the two responded, ”Mr. Jiang, rest assured, we will operate seriously and will not betray your trust.”

Seeing this, Zhang Yean slightly turned her head to smile at Jiang An, saying, ”Mr. Jiang, look at how quickly these junior apprentices are progressing.”

”They’ve only just started handling real autopsies, yet they’re already so calm and skillful, it’s truly impressive.”

”With young talents like them joining, our forensic career in the team has successors.”

After hearing this, Jiang An’s lips slightly lifted, showing a comforting smile, ”That’s good, I truly hope so.”

”The sooner you all grow, the more time I’ll have to do other things in the future.”

The two forensic doctors nodded at his words, then each stood on either side of the corpse, beginning to operate in cooperation.

The entire autopsy process was orderly, and the two were highly coordinated: one responsible for the left side, the other handling the right side.

Strictly following the standard forensic examination procedures—from clothing examination, identification, to skin examination, and then to dissecting the thoracic and abdominal cavity.

Their movements were crisp and orderly, their rhythm consistent.

It was as if the corpse was invisibly divided into two zones, each executing the procedures separately.

This not only avoided repetitive work but also maximized efficiency.

In less than 30 minutes, the autopsy work was completed, and the corpse was carefully cleaned and stitched up.

Almost simultaneously, they turned around, with one of them speaking, ”Mr. Jiang, according to our examination, the deceased’s drowning traits are very evident.”

He paused slightly and continued to report, ”Firstly, we’ve observed typical drowning marks in the lung tissue, indicating that a significant amount of fluid entered the airway, leading to alveolar fusion, showing a pale red cloudy transformation—this is a highly significant morphological feature of drowning.”

”Additionally, there are noticeable color differences between the right and left heart chambers, indicating different degrees of blood dilution, which is also one of the supporting evidences for drowning.”

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Jiang An listened while slowly nodding in agreement, responding, ”Indeed, this corpse exhibits clear signs of drowning.”

Then, he shifted his tone, lowering his voice slightly, ”However...”

The moment his ”however” was uttered, the two forensic doctors’ expressions immediately tightened, their originally composed demeanor suddenly tense.

Unconsciously, they both turned their gaze back to the autopsy table, their eyes sharp and vigilant, as if worried that they had overlooked a crucial detail during their operation.

Even Zhang Yean, who had been standing silently on the side, unconsciously directed her gaze back onto the corpse, her brow slightly furrowing.

Could it be that an important clue was indeed missed during the autopsy process?

After a moment, Jiang An spoke with a solemn expression, ”What you two have done in the examination just now is actually quite comprehensive, and the operation was very standardized.”

”The evidence to be extracted, the signs to be recorded, are basically all in place.”

”For a general drowning death corpse, you could already be considered quite proficient.”

His tone paused and lowered a bit, sounding exceptionally serious, ”But I must point out that this case is not ordinary.”

”It could even be said—very strange and very special.”

”Ah? What is strange? What is special?”

The two forensic doctors almost simultaneously asked, with confusion written on their faces.

Zhang Yean couldn’t help but lean forward too, frowning, showing a thoughtful expression.

Jiang An didn’t directly answer, instead he questioned, ”Just now, we’ve conducted a comprehensive examination of both corpses. Did you notice that, regardless of which one, their inner thighs hardly had any significant injuries?”

”Even their faces are intact, apart from the drowning characteristics, there are almost no traces of external force.”

The two forensic doctors were taken aback at his words, exchanging a glance with a hint of bewilderment in their expressions.

Zhang Yean also slightly shook her head, seemingly not yet reacting.

Jiang An continued, ”The unique aspect of this scene is that although both deceased were found in the water, there’s also a motorcycle in the water.”