Outside an ordinary two-bedroom apartment, a crowd of people had gathered. Police had set up yellow and black caution tape at the entrance, with nearby neighbors whispering among themselves as they observed.
Allen Rivera habitually glanced at his watch—3:43 PM.
In such a scorching summer, every household should logically have their doors and windows shut, enjoying the cool air indoors.
"Prosecutor Rivera," a police officer greeted Allen, raising the caution tape higher to facilitate his entry.
"The victim was seventeen years old, named Melinda Johnson, from Hans City. The neighbors said she rented this place but had little interaction with the nearby residents; they didn't know much about her."
The officer handed the ID card to Allen. Allen had already put on rubber gloves, took the card, and frowned slightly, "Just turned seventeen, not an adult yet. What about her parents?"
"We've contacted them by phone. Both of her parents are in Hans City and are on their way here."
