The door creaked open, revealing a darkness that seemed eternal. Inside, a dim light flickered, casting eerie shadows on the walls. Silence hung heavily in the air, broken only by a muffled groan. Detective Williams stepped cautiously in, senses heightened, ready for danger. Suddenly, the light snapped on, illuminating the grisly scene before him. There, sprawled on the floor, lay the victim, face frozen in horror. Muttering a curse under his breath, the detective reached for his radio. "Dispatch, this is Williams. I need CSU at the old Masterson place." As he waited for backup, the detective surveyed the room for clues. In this twisted puzzle, each detail was a piece to unravel the truth.