Successfully cleared of charges, Luo Kaiyou toasted the police chief Ye Jianhua in gratitude.
The Leibo government officially launched the "repayment process to Luo Kaiyou's family."
□ Tracking of "Leibo's 'Zhao Zuohai': 20-Year Search for Wife Clears Name"
Yesterday was sunny, and Luo Kaiyou's mood matched the weather perfectly.
After nearly half a month of investigation, although the DNA test results between Li Xingfa and Li Peixiang have not yet been determined, according to preliminary investigation results, it is basically confirmed that the "Li Fang" Luo Kaiyou found in Tianjin is Li Peixiang, who supposedly "died" 21 years ago. Based on this, the Leibo County Party Committee and Government officially started the "repayment process to Luo Kaiyou's family."
"Early in the morning, Secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission Ku Wei Dong and Public Security Bureau Chief Ye Jianhua came to my home, representing the County Party Committee and Government to apologize to me and repay the 'three debts' owed 21 years ago." Yesterday afternoon, with the joy of being cleared of charges, Luo Kaiyou also returned home for the first time in great strides.
Meeting acquaintances and offering cigarettes as greetings
Camp Village of the Leibo County Ferry Township, located at an altitude of nearly 2000 meters in the valley, where Luo Kaiyou's hometown is familiarly known, people like to call him "Little Brother."
At around 1 PM yesterday, every time he met an acquaintance, either Luo Kaiyou would take the initiative to offer cigarettes and greet them, or the other person would shout from afar: "Little Brother, you're back!" These enthusiastic scenes were something Luo Kaiyou had not "enjoyed" for the past 20 years. "Back then, I was a murderer, except for relatives, most neighbors didn't dare to get close to me," Luo Kaiyou said. He understood, so in the past 20 years, he would only return home during the New Year, take a look at his parents, and quickly "escape" from this painful place.
"Today, I could have gone home with Secretary Ku and Director Ye, but I deliberately made up an excuse not to go, because I was afraid someone might gossip about me behind my back again," Luo Kaiyou said. When his relatives called to say "the secretary and director are already at my house," he took a vehicle back to Camp Village.
This time, he returned home with his head held high
Two miles away from his home, due to a landslide, the road was blocked, and the car couldn't proceed. Luo Kaiyou had no choice but to abandon the car and walk on a small path. Despite the steep and narrow mountain road, his steps were large and fast. Just like meeting acquaintances halfway up the mountain, every time he met someone familiar, he would always take out a cigarette, offer one, light it, and chat for a while. "This time I returned home with my head held high, because the early arrival of Secretary Ku and Director Ye was indeed giving me a 'clearance,'" Luo Kaiyou smiled. His laughter was loud, echoing through the mountains.
Upon arriving home, he hurried into the house and called out, "Mom." Seeing the police officers taking statements from his mother, Luo Kaiyou stepped out. Passing through a small alley, he entered a courtyard where Leibo County Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Ku Wei Dong and Public Security Bureau Chief Ye Jianhua were talking with two parties involved in the "Luo Kaiyou wrongful killing case" 21 years ago.
The government has listed a "repayment timeline"
Completion of national compensation procedures within the week
Seeing Luo Kaiyou return, Ye Jianhua immediately invited him to sit down. After Luo Kaiyou sat, Ye Jianhua announced the decision of the Leibo County Party Committee and Government on the spot.
Ye Jianhua said that after investigation, the "Luo Kaiyou wrongful killing case" has made significant progress. Especially finding Li Xingfa in Yunnan and obtaining his blood sample, the case now only awaits the DNA comparison results between Li Xingfa and "Li Fang" in Tianjin to formally declare Luo Kaiyou's innocence. However, adhering to the principles of responsibility and integrity, the County Party Committee and Government decided to officially start the "repayment process to Luo Kaiyou's family" on the evening of the 25th.
Ye Jianhua stated that after preliminary research, the "repayment timeline" and "repayment content" have been determined:
First, immediately initiate the state compensation procedure, following the "State Compensation Law," dispatch personnel to coordinate compensation plans with six wrongfully accused individuals including Luo Kaiyou, with specific compensation to be completed within the next week.
Second, on Tuesday, December 28, Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Ku Wei Dong and himself will once again come to Camp Village to hold a village meeting on-site, revealing the truth of the "Luo Kaiyou wrongful killing case," formally apologizing to Luo Kaiyou and others, and clearing Luo Kaiyou's name within the scope of Camp Village.
Third, entrust the Ferry Township government to relocate the unnamed female corpse's grave from Luo's land.
Fourth, the Criminal Investigation Team of the County Public Security Bureau will investigate whether there was false accusation or illegal behavior such as vandalism by Li Peixiang's family, conducting field investigations and evidence collection work. If any illegal behavior is discovered, the public security organs will hold relevant personnel accountable according to law. Given that the incident occurred 21 years ago, this work will continue for some time.
Fifth, in 1993, when Luo Kaiyou was released due to insufficient evidence, the joint investigation team promised: "If it is verified that Li Peixiang does exist, the local government will provide preferential resettlement to Luo Kaiyou." The County Party Committee and Government decided to make every effort to fulfill this promise.
Sixth, Luo Kaiyou was a serving soldier before being wrongfully accused. He will personally visit Luo Kaiyou's unit to clarify the facts and restore Luo Kaiyou's reputation.
□ Special Report: Words of gratitude unknown how to express
Luo Kaiyou drinks with the police chief
During Ye Jianhua's announcement of the "repayment content," Luo Kaiyou became emotional, unsure how to express himself, so he frequently offered cigarettes. During this time, he also asked his younger brother to bring over a box of beer. As soon as Ye Jianhua finished announcing and prepared to stand up, Luo Kaiyou quickly opened two bottles of wine, handed one to Ye Jianhua, and held one himself, saying, "Director Ye, thank you for your concern. My grievance has been successfully cleared. I don't know how to express my gratitude, so let's drink a toast to show my appreciation." After speaking, he tilted his neck and took a big sip, and seeing this, Ye Jianhua also took a big sip and toasted Luo Kaiyou in return.
□ Dialogue
■ Leibo's "Zhao Zuohai" Luo Kaiyou:
From now on, start a new life with dignity and humility
After the short "small-scale exoneration" ceremony, Luo Kaiyou accepted an exclusive interview with Huaxi Metropolis Daily.
Huaxi Metropolis Daily: Are you satisfied with the five "repayments" announced by Director Ye Jianhua? What do you expect from national compensation?
Luo Kaiyou: Satisfied, very satisfied. Twenty years have passed, and this is what I've been waiting for. I haven't thought about this temporarily, nor do I understand much. Next, based on consulting with lawyers, I will put forward my opinions.
Huaxi Metropolis Daily: What are your plans for life going forward?
Luo Kaiyou: Honestly, I haven't really thought about living plans. However, I have a skill in treating illnesses, and I will continue to use this skill, curing many. At the same time, I have also contracted 1000 acres of land in Leibo Wenshui with friends, planning to plant walnuts. My second wife gave birth to two daughters, who are currently studying art in Chengdu. My current wife has also given birth to a son and a daughter, so I still have a heavy burden. In short, from now on, I will start a new life with dignity and humility.
■ Police Chief Ye Jianhua:
We owe Luo Kaiyou three debts that we must repay
Police Chief Ye Jianhua climbed the mountain with relevant personnel and County Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Ku Wei Dong to Luo Kaiyou's home, conducting a small-scale exoneration for Luo Kaiyou. Afterwards, Ye Jianhua was interviewed by Huaxi Metropolis Daily reporters.
Huaxi Metropolis Daily: When you mentioned that this is "repaying debts" during the exoneration, what kind of debts are you repaying?
Ye Jianhua: The murder case 21 years ago was indeed a wrongful conviction. Although it wasn't handled by me, as the current director, I bear the responsibility of apologizing to the previous generation of police officers. The emotional harm caused to Luo Kaiyou and five other involved individuals by this wrongful case 21 years ago needs to be compensated emotionally. The legal system was incomplete 21 years ago, which led to this wrongful case, and this legal debt needs to be repaid. This wrongful case 21 years ago also caused economic losses to Luo Kaiyou's family and several others, and this economic debt needs to be repaid. Now that everything has been clarified, therefore, the three debts owed to Luo Kaiyou must be repaid!
Huaxi Metropolis Daily: Just now, Luo Kaiyou offered you a drink, and you drank it without hesitation. What is the significance of this action?
Ye Jianhua: This needs to be specifically explained. In our area, there is such a custom: if one doesn't know how to express thanks verbally but wants to express gratitude, they will offer a toast. This toast includes Luo Kaiyou's gratitude towards us police officers and his joy at being cleared of charges, so I had to drink it.
■ County Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Ku Wei Dong:
The Procuratorate has participated in related investigations that have begun
After yesterday's apology session ended, Leibo County Political and Legal Affairs Commission Secretary Ku Wei Dong revealed that the wrongful killing case involving Luo Kaiyou 21 years ago, according to relevant regulations, has seen the county procuratorate participate and begin related investigations. To ensure the fairness and justice of the case handling, the procuratorial organs are currently in an independent case handling phase, so no one can interfere with this investigation. As of now, he is temporarily unaware of the investigation targets locked by the procuratorate and the progress of the case handling.
According to insiders, those involved in the Luo Kaiyou killing case 21 years ago include: then Leibo County Public Security Bureau Director Zhang Erpi, who has since passed away; then Leibo County Public Security Bureau Political Commissar Yu Xiang (phonetic), who has retired; then Leibo County Public Security Bureau Deputy Director Qu You Tian, who has been transferred; then Leibo County Public Security Bureau Forensic Doctor Zhan, who has also been transferred. "This list includes many more people, but because 21 years have passed, many details have become unclear," said the insider.
Reported and photographed by Liang Bo of Huaxi Metropolis Daily in Leibo County, Liangshan Prefecture.
Related thematic articles: Man spreading rumors about female college student's kidney being removed and body discarded detained