The Death of Yu Menglong Has Implicated Four Members of the Standing Committee, and the Details of the Case Reveal That the Police Have Become Mere Window Dressing

Cai Qi’s alleged illegitimate son, mainland actor Cai Yijia, is rumoured to have been present at the scene. (Internet photo)

[People News] The uproar following the death of mainland actor Yu Menglong has not yet subsided. Regardless of the various versions of the cause of death circulating online, all point to the upper echelons of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The prime suspect, Guang Guang, is a descendant of former Premier Li Peng, while Xin Qi and Cai Yijia are rumoured to be the illegitimate children of current Standing Committee member Cai Qi. Additionally, there are rumours that the case involves Xi Jinping's distant relatives and current Standing Committee member Zhao Leji. Strangely, witnesses reported seeing police still investigating at the scene shortly after 11 a.m. on the day of the incident, while the earliest online media outlet to report Yu Menglong's fall, 'Detective Xiao Yan,' had already posted on Weibo around 11 a.m., stating that the police had ruled out a criminal case in the Yu Menglong incident. In this context, the police have become mere decorations, and the true manipulator behind the scenes is concealed within these details.

While we cannot confirm the truth of every rumour, the CCP's strange manoeuvres since the incident suggest that there are indeed dark forces at work behind the scenes. Even if we set aside these rumours and examine the case independently, the circumstances remain highly irregular. The most pressing concerns among netizens revolve around the numerous uncertainties regarding Yu Menglong's cause of death and why the police hastily closed the case, firmly refusing to file charges.

In China, when a homicide occurs, the police typically follow a standard procedure.

The first step is acceptance and registration. According to the 'Regulations on the Procedures for Handling Criminal Cases by Public Security Organs,' public security agencies must immediately accept reports, accusations, tips, or voluntary confessions from criminal suspects, clarify the situation, and create records. If necessary, they should also conduct audio or video recordings.

The next step is the on-site investigation, which is a crucial phase. The police will assemble technical personnel to conduct a thorough and detailed examination of the crime scene. They will search for traces and physical evidence related to the case, such as bloodstains, hair, and murder weapons. This investigation is carried out strictly in accordance with the law, following the 'Regulations on the Examination and Inspection of Crime Scenes by Public Security Organs'. This includes preparing an on-site investigation record, creating a scene diagram, and taking photographs to document the conditions and evidence at the scene.

Following this is the investigation and interviews. The police will question individuals connected to the case, including the victim's family, friends, neighbours, and eyewitnesses. Through these inquiries, they aim to gather information about the time, place, sequence of events, and characteristics of the suspect. This process is also intended to further collect evidence and uncover the truth of the case. The questioning of witnesses must be conducted legally, ensuring that individuals are informed of their rights and obligations.

Next is the autopsy. For the deceased in a homicide case, a comprehensive autopsy will be performed. This is essential for determining the cause of death, time of death, and the weapon used, among other critical information. The autopsy must comply with relevant forensic examination standards and procedures.

Finally, there is the investigation and pursuit of the suspect. The police will investigate the suspect based on the clues and evidence gathered from the on-site investigation, interviews, and autopsy. Various investigative techniques will be employed, such as examining the suspect's social connections and reviewing surveillance footage.

Now, let’s return to the case of Yu Menglong.

According to initial reports from mainland media, on the day of the incident involving Yu Menglong (于朦朧), the grandmother of a resident in the same district stated that her friend noticed someone lying on the ground around 6 a.m. while walking her dog, as the dog detected a smell of blood. It was later confirmed that the person was Yu Menglong. This grandmother also mentioned that during the incident, Yu Menglong's friend went downstairs and covered his face with clothing. Following this, the security team leader called for an ambulance at 120, and the scene was immediately sealed off, with police cars arriving, and it was not reopened until after 9 a.m.

The self-media outlet 'Little Fish Story Club' released an interview recording on September 21. The recording revealed that on the morning of Yu Menglong's fall, members of the public went to the scene and observed police conducting investigations and collecting evidence.

One member of the public stated that she arrived at the scene around 11 a.m., saying, 'There were many police officers inside collecting fingerprints, working very meticulously. I watched for a while and understood that they drew a diagonal line and then used a person to demonstrate the action of that diagonal line. That action was one person kicking another person, which could only be at that angle. If he (Yu Menglong) had not lifted his foot off the ground, he (Yu Menglong) would not have fallen. He must have been pushed by some force; he was kicked out.'

This member of the public also mentioned that she personally saw the police simulate many actions and make various assumptions at the scene. 'After I saw that and came back, I felt relieved. At least, the police are now doing these things.'

The public also revealed that a rather serious police officer told her, 'Who told you that? We have concluded,' and we are not making any conclusions at this time.'

This means that at the time, criminal police were involved in the investigation, gathering evidence at the scene, and it appeared that a preliminary conclusion was reached that Yu Menglong (于朦朧) could not have fallen from the building on his own. Consequently, the two witnesses felt reassured because the police were conducting an investigation.

However, the situation took a swift turn. On the morning of September 11, around 11 a.m., the online media outlet 'Detective Xiaoyan' posted on Sina Weibo, announcing that Yu Menglong had fallen to his death in Beijing that morning, and that the police had ruled out any criminal involvement.

Almost simultaneously, also around 11 a.m., witnesses observed the police still conducting their investigation, while 'Detective Xiaoyan' reiterated that the police had ruled out a criminal case.

Later that evening, Yu Menglong's studio released a statement confirming that he had died from a fall on September 11, and that following police investigations, any criminal suspicion had been dismissed.

In other words, according to 'Detective Xiaoyan', the case was classified and closed in under five hours. Yu Menglong's studio stated that criminal suspicion was ruled out within a maximum of 12 hours.

The process of collecting various pieces of evidence related to the case, such as interviewing individuals connected to the incident—including the person who reported it and other potential witnesses—also involves locating items and documents pertinent to the case. This includes examining the crime scene to uncover any clues, such as fingerprints, footprints, or signs of a struggle. Remarkably, the police managed to complete all of this in less than 12 hours at an astonishing pace.

Moreover, the autopsy raises significant suspicions. In China, the "Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China" and the "Regulations on Appraisal by Public Security Organs" stipulate that a corpse examination must be completed within forty-eight hours of death, with a possible extension of up to thirty-six hours. However, in practice, the time taken to issue autopsy reports typically ranges from several days to several weeks, depending on various factors. If the case is complex and requires multiple tests, the time for issuing the report may be even longer.

On September 21, the Chaoyang Public Security Bureau in Beijing released a statement confirming that Yu Menglong fell from a building while under the influence of alcohol. The police report indicated that following the incident, the public security authorities promptly initiated an investigation, which included on-site inspections, forensic examinations, interviews, and video surveillance analysis, ultimately ruling out any suspicion of a criminal case.

The report noted that a forensic examination was conducted. The police classified the case within 12 hours of the incident, suggesting that an autopsy had likely not yet been performed. So why was an autopsy not conducted? Is it due to pressure from the four members of the Standing Committee?

Ming Juzheng, an honorary professor in the Department of Political Science at National Taiwan University, commented on the evening of September 26 during the program "Political Economy Frontline" that the extent, breadth, and duration of the Chinese Communist Party's censorship regarding the Yu Menglong case are astonishing. The police's actions in shutting down accounts and pursuing individuals create a sense of underlying suspicion. He analysed that when a male actor dies, the police's swift declaration that it does not involve any criminal case suggests a connection to political power struggles.

Ming Juzheng further noted that if the authorities are censoring public opinion to delay until after the Fourth Plenary Session, it implies that the individuals involved are likely connected to those attending the Fourth Plenary Session.

Ming Juzheng suggests that there are four potential outcomes in the Yu Menglong case: First, despite attempts by some to escalate the situation, they may ultimately fail, leading to a genuine suppression of the issue; Second, if the situation is not yet sufficiently intense, adding more fuel could trigger another significant incident, prompting a counterattack from the opposing side, resulting in increasingly fierce clashes; Third, the conflict could end in a stalemate, with both sides overwhelmed and a continued fight likely resulting in mutual destruction, leading to a temporary ceasefire; Fourth, a major confrontation could erupt, where the emergence of a second scandal leads to the creation of even more scandals, resulting in an uncontrollable exchange of attacks between both parties.

(First published in People News)
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