In Tongguan County, northwest China, at the foot of the Qinling Mountains, there was an incredible story of escape. In 1995, a man, Xie Mingwa, committed homicide due to a sudden conflict, and then he disappeared into the vast forest of the Qinling Mountains with his young son, and began their isolated life.
Xie Mingwa's escape was full of hardships and challenges. The Qinling Mountains are known for their rugged terrain and abundant wildlife, but they are also a place with extremely harsh living conditions. In this primeval forest, Xie Mingwa and her son make a living by collecting medicine and hunting, building rudimentary huts to live next to wild animals and fight against nature.
Deep in the Qinling Mountains, Xie Mingwa taught her son how to survive in a treacherous natural environment, how to identify medicinal herbs, and how to hunt. Their lives were hard, but they were also filled with a desire for freedom. However, such a life does not come without a price. In the winter of the Qinling Mountains, the cold was biting cold and food was scarce, and they had to face the double test of hunger and cold. In the days of the fugitive, Xie Mingwa also committed murder again due to impulse, which added to the shadow of his fugitive life.
Xie Mingwa's story is an interweaving of courage and despair, a contest between man and nature. His life, once free, was ultimately bound by his own crimes. His story teaches us that no matter where we flee, we cannot escape the condemnation of our hearts and the judgment of the law.
As time passed, Sheminwa's son grew up and began to realize that their life was not normal. In 2004, her son ran away from home after an argument, leaving Xie Mingwa alone in the mountains. The departure of his son made Xie Mingwa's life lose its direction, and he began to miss the past, nostalgia for the hometown that was poor but full of humanity.
Xie Mingwa's fugitive career finally came to an end in 2010. Without an identity card, he was caught by the police while working in a gold mine in Tongguan County. In the detention center, Xie Mingwa showed a relieved attitude. Faced with police interrogation, he confessed to his crimes and expressed his willingness to accept the punishment of the law. His only wish is to be able to see his son again and tell him not to repeat his mistakes.
Xie Mingwa's story is not only a tragedy, but also a profound reflection on human nature. His life, once free, was ultimately bound by his own crimes. His story teaches us that no matter where we flee, we cannot escape the condemnation of our hearts and the judgment of the law. In modern society, the ID card is not only a proof of personal identity, but also the basic condition for a person to integrate into society and live a normal life. Xie Mingwa was arrested, not only because he did not have an ID card, but also because he could not escape the fear and loneliness in his heart.
After Xie Mingwa's arrest, police said they would try to contact his family and son. Although this former fugitive is facing the trial of the law, his thoughts about his family and his expectations for his son still reveal the warmth and hope in human nature. Xie Mingwa's story is a warning to each of us: cherish freedom, respect life, and don't embark on the road of breaking the law and committing crimes. At the same time, it is also a staunch defense of law and social justice, and no matter how far the perpetrator escapes, he will not escape justice in the end.
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