Forensic Titan Li Changyuan Returns to His Roots in Yangzhou Tomorrow

Known as the 'Chinese Detective,' forensic titan Li Changyuan passed away in the U.S. at the age of 87. His widow will return his ashes to Yangzhou, Jiangsu, for a memorial and burial today. Throughout his career, Li pioneered the use of scientific evidence in convictions and worked on significant cases such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the Taiwanese shooting case involving Chen Shui-bian.

Forensic titan Li Changyuan passed away in the U.S., and his widow will return his ashes to Yangzhou, Jiangsu for a memorial and burial today. He was born in Rugao, Jiangsu in 1938, reached his professional acme in Taiwan, and gained fame in the United States.

Throughout his life, Li expressed an enduring affection for the land, respect for the local cultural heritage, and profound attachment to the Chinese language. His widow said: 'He was deeply attached to this vast land, the local culture, and the tones of his mother tongue.'

Li's career was closely tied to forensic science. He worked on major cases in Taiwan and the U.S., and was among the pioneers in using scientific evidence in convictions. Besides the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the U.S., he also participated in the investigation of Chen Shui-bian's gunshot incident in Taiwan.