Lin Dongxue made an internal call and asked someone to bring in a computer and play the surveillance video from that night. At about half past ten, a man entered the community. Miss Jiang pointed at the screen and said, “That’s him!”

Then, they fast forwarded the video. At 12:19, Miss Jiang identified the man who had left the community right before her.

Lin Dongxue asked, “Did he ever leave your sight when he and you were in the community?”

“No, I promise.”

“But he came first.”

“He won't kill people. He really won't. He is a very kind boy and has never been in conflict with anyone. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't be like that.”

“What were you doing in the neighborhood?”

“We just talked. I persuaded him the whole time....